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Title: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on April 22, 2020, 12:06:20 AM: At the urging of Digits, I am starting a thread to document my progress on my Peninsular War project. This is my "big" wargaming project, which I have wanted to do for a long time, so now I have finally kicked it off!
I am planning to represent Wellington's Light Division. Originally I was just going to do the 2nd Brigade, but I have been collecting figures second hand for a couple of years, and when I started to arrange them into battalions I found I had enough to do the 1st Brigade as well.
Here is the historical line up and which manufacturers I will use:

1st Brigade:
1/43rd Light Infantry (Perry)
1/95th Rifles (Front Rank)
3/95th Rifles (HQ and 5 coys, Warlord)
3rd Cazadores (Perry)

2nd Brigade
1/52nd Light Infantry (Front Rank)
2/95th Rifles (Perry)
1/17th Portuguese Line (Front Rank)
2/17th Portuguese Line (Boot Hill converted)
1st Cazadores (mix of Front Rank and Boot Hill)

Divisional Troops
Ross' Troop RHA (mix of Front Rank and Perry crews, Front Rank cannon)
14th Light Dragoons (Perry)
16th Light Dragoons (Front Rank)

Having written all that, the first unit I am painting is none of those at all! I am painting a "spare" battalion of Britannia Miniatures British Line as a practice, to get over my fear of painting Naps.
Here is the first pic of them in progress:
(https://i.postimg.cc/CLGhZXMt/20200420-111734.jpg)
I hope to get them finished and based by the end of this week, and will explain more with pics as I go.
Thanks for reading!
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Digits on April 22, 2020, 12:38:58 AM: So you already have all the infantry figures??

Well met fella. Looking forward to seeing the finished line unit. You going to shove it in your reserve presumably?

Anyway...crack on, I’m looking forward to our game.....in a year or two! Lol
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: has.been on April 22, 2020, 05:30:40 PM: Well done James. Whenever I sit down to list things for a project...
hours have wizzed by & I have found lots of other interesting things.
When painting always remember the 'Three foot rule' i.e. look at the
figures from 3' away. If they pass that test, move on to the next unit.
Nice flag & reasonable basing distracts from a multitude of errors.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: jambo1 on April 22, 2020, 05:38:40 PM: A mighty fine start to your project, you have the planning nailed, I only wish i was as well organised!! :)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: flatpack on April 22, 2020, 05:48:30 PM: Fingers crossed for this James.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: vodkafan on April 22, 2020, 05:51:33 PM: Thanks chaps!
Jambo, It has only recently come together. I have to admit to doing no real planning at all. I was in a "collecting phase" for a long while just buying job lots of second hand figures. It was only at the back end of last year when Digits said he was doing French that the vague plans got distilled down quite quickly.

Meet Neville. He and I have learned a lot about painting Naps. I made a few mistakes along the way, but we got through it together. He is not quite finished, he needs the metal parts doing. He is waiting patiently for his 39 comrades.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNjMB1sn/20200422-170731.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9QQL6bVD/20200422-170811.jpg)

Comments welcome. I know my painting is crap, it's OK you can say :D
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: has.been on April 22, 2020, 07:26:23 PM: The painting is brilliant mate. Keep it up.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Harry Faversham on April 22, 2020, 07:38:26 PM: Quote from: vodkafan on April 22, 2020, 05:51:33 PM
Comments welcome. I know my painting is crap, it's OK you can say :D

If Nev's crap, I wish I could paint as bad, I'd be proud to have him march into one of my Battalions.

:)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Digits on April 22, 2020, 08:00:32 PM: Well said. For your first Nap, he’s great! Further more, when he’s stood with his mates, he’s going to look even better. Get the others looking like him and that will be a fine regiment.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Warboss Nick on April 22, 2020, 08:15:53 PM: Welcome and good luck on your Napoleonic journey. Neville is a very promising start!
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 22, 2020, 09:15:48 PM: As I said to Digits... when Neville is standing there with his 39 compatriots... you won't see him anymore. You'll just see a British Battalion of Foot! ;D
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Norm on April 23, 2020, 06:11:28 AM: Lovely job and a nice scale. I think the Brits are the hardest to to.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: vodkafan on April 24, 2020, 05:19:52 PM: Thanks chaps bit more progress. the Grenadier Coy and the Light Coy skirmishers (split between two bases.)
The bulkiness of the Britannia castings causes a slight basing problem, the Line should be on 30 x 40 bases but they simply won't fit so for this unit I have gone 35mm x 45mm
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5CmCfNp/20200424-164536.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g05SGpJQ/20200424-165133.jpg)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: has.been on April 24, 2020, 06:11:25 PM: Coming along fine James.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Digits on April 24, 2020, 06:16:28 PM: These are really looking good James 😉. Don’t worry about basing , make them what they need to fit.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Harry Faversham on April 24, 2020, 11:06:06 PM: Late Peninsular with Belgic shakos, old bean?

???
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Digits on April 24, 2020, 11:14:54 PM: Lol. I cant talk, my peninsular French are using a mix of late and early kit.

You carry on James!
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: SABOT on April 24, 2020, 11:39:19 PM: Cracking them out nicely now! Well done. 👍
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Harry Faversham on April 25, 2020, 08:17:30 AM: Quote from: Digits on April 24, 2020, 11:14:54 PM
Lol. I cant talk, my peninsular French are using a mix of late and early kit.

You carry on James!

Yep, I've some need to get clever. We once spent 12 months campaigning in the Peninsula, with Airfix Napoleonics!

::)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: AKULA on April 25, 2020, 08:27:06 AM: A terrific start James

:)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: vodkafan on April 25, 2020, 09:51:31 AM: Quote from: Harry Faversham on April 24, 2020, 11:06:06 PM
Late Peninsular with Belgic shakos, old bean?

???

Well spotted Harry! Actually these are not in truth part of the Peninsular project per se, I bought them long ago but needed something to get my confidence up in painting that I would not feel "precious" over.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: Harry Faversham on April 25, 2020, 10:44:07 AM: You can still slot Nev and his mates in though, some of Wellington's lads received the Belgic shako, before war's end.

:)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: vodkafan on April 25, 2020, 12:08:58 PM: Yes the grey trousers were also pretty universal by back end of 1812. I am not going to be too stringent about uniform, although I can get sometimes get anally fixated on other things that others don't care about!
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: has.been on April 25, 2020, 01:22:25 PM: Yes the grey trousers were also pretty universal by back end of 1812. I am not going to be too stringent about uniform, although I can get sometimes get anally fixated on other things that others don't care about!

Don't mention the wheels on any vehicle.
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: rumacara on April 26, 2020, 01:27:05 PM: Will follow with interest. ;)
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: vodkafan on April 26, 2020, 03:39:40 PM: Quote from: rumacara on April 26, 2020, 01:27:05 PM
Will follow with interest. ;)

Thanks Rui, I was going to PM you at some point, I haven't forgotten all our chats about Cazadores! I might be doing those fairly soon...
Title: Re: Vodkafan starts his Peninsular project
Post by: rumacara on April 27, 2020, 04:35:59 PM: Let me know when you start them and if you need any info i can help. ;)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on May 12, 2020, 01:12:06 AM: First battalion finished, here are the whole 10 companies
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYmJG0sM/20200509-101832.jpg)

Close ups
(https://i.postimg.cc/k44s8BCM/20200509-101853.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3Hn7TpG/20200509-101903.jpg)

Flags done:
(https://i.postimg.cc/59Zc4M5Q/20200511-140356.jpg)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: FifteensAway on May 12, 2020, 05:51:37 AM: Always remember, a painted figure is a Thousand Times Better than an unpainted figure. And - as I'm repeating ad nauseum of late - once the game is on, its what the unit can do that matters far more than the paint job.

The size of those units would drive me bonkers! Rather like my FIW has been driving me bonkers for ages (42 or so figures plus four matching casualties). There will come an end. And then the flood gates of other periods will open. (I keep telling myself that!)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 12, 2020, 07:51:15 AM: The paintwork looks great James!

It’s Just a shame they are going to end up trampled under the hooves of my Dragoons however!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on May 13, 2020, 10:45:23 AM: The 4th Regt of Foot
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJWF35X8/20200513-101242.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6bhtF2g/20200513-101217.jpg)

Being a full-strength battalion it can split into two wings:
(https://i.postimg.cc/0yWXH3sZ/20200513-101518.jpg)

The Grenadier coy and 4 line companies under the Colonel
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZVbdmjN/20200513-101457.jpg)

4 line coys and the Light coy out skirmishing under the second-in-command
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFTHdxjG/20200513-101443.jpg)

The second one of my battalions is on the painting table : Perry miniatures 1/43rd Light Infantry
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMFYLbND/20200513-101901.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRnmqvCZ/20200513-101915.jpg)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 13, 2020, 12:42:13 PM: The 4th look magnificent! Well done a James.

Also pleased to see you are straight on with the next regiment, you will very soon catch up I’m sure!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on May 15, 2020, 11:48:14 AM: WIP pic of the second unit- going very slow at the mo
(https://i.postimg.cc/XvvKb2nJ/20200515-100808.jpg)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 15, 2020, 12:32:38 PM: They look like they are shifting a pace to me! Nicely animated figures.

Know what you mean though....real life and work now getting in my way too so a slow down is inevitable. However, persevere matey, won’t be long and you will have two magnificent regiments.....cracking.

What’s the little cart? I like that.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on May 15, 2020, 11:50:47 PM: It's from Alternative Armies. I discovered them just before Christmas. They do a few really nice carts they are must-haves.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 20, 2020, 12:18:46 PM: Late in joining my Anglo ally, but then manjana (I'll check the spelling tomorrow)
is a Spanish word.
My first unit to take the field. Militia from Eagle miniatures.
They had been (hiding ?) in my lead mountain. I bought them
'back in the day' when Partizan was still at Kelham hall, before
even the 'big marquee' year!
I have received more from Eagle, though they will be line troops,
& will be in White (see other recent comments on how to paint
white uniforms) & I have yet to decide how to paint them.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 20, 2020, 12:51:55 PM: Huzzah! They look great Peter!

I like all your atmospheric shots of them coming through the town. Proper look about them too.

Enemy forces are growing!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: DintheDin on May 20, 2020, 02:47:25 PM: Beautifully painted minis and excellent pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 20, 2020, 05:04:36 PM: Thanks guys. Now onto the second unit, to help fight the massive French hordes
of Senor Digits.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on May 21, 2020, 12:24:51 AM: Good irregular look to them, top notch! And that fierce Spanish sunshine....
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 21, 2020, 10:44:57 AM: And that fierce Spanish sunshine....

But Senor, hit iz whinter! yus look at all of ze French in Great Coats.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 21, 2020, 11:28:36 AM: And you think I will be hindered by a little bright light? Non monsieur, you are mistaken!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 25, 2020, 03:19:10 PM: By raiding my 'Embuscada' (Peninsular skirmish) stock, &
adding four more Scots, I now have a second unit to fight
Senor Digit's troops.

Vodkafan, to paraphrase... someone in history,
'They may well be Sabot bases, but they is our sabot bases.'
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 25, 2020, 03:37:53 PM: Not sure how wide those bases are, but we will work them somehow.

The lads on the left look like they’ve had a few jars! Awesome!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 25, 2020, 03:59:54 PM: They are just showing their opinion of the French.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 25, 2020, 04:19:51 PM: They have very small “opinions”!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Warboss Nick on May 25, 2020, 10:49:44 PM: Good looking Scots there, and I love the scenic shots in sunlight.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 26, 2020, 11:47:53 AM: Thanks for the nice comments.
Digits, the Sabot bases are 70mm x 48mm. If necessary I might be able to
make some movement 'trays' that would be closer to the other units, i.e.
40mm x 40mm per four figures.

In the meantime, also raided from Embushcada (Skirmish game) some Guerrillas.
Another 24 figure unit. Mainly Front Rank.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 26, 2020, 11:54:16 AM: Fantastic! Love the character in these. Going to need a few gendarmes to deal with these rebel scum....hand on, I’m mixing in my Star Wars here.....

See....you’re not nearly so behind as you’d claimed!

We need a James to pick up the pace now! Lol

Making alternate bases for the Scots would be best mate if you can.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 26, 2020, 02:52:29 PM: Is the frontage the most important thing?
i.e. 20mm per figure? So that a 24 fig. unit, in line, = 240mm frontage?
Also, how big, or more accurately how small, can units be?
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 26, 2020, 03:15:01 PM: I sent you all the measures for base sizes and unit sizes mate.

I will re send.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 26, 2020, 09:07:47 PM: Thanks.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Warboss Nick on May 27, 2020, 10:46:49 PM: Lovely miniatures and a nice setting. Well done!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on May 28, 2020, 12:23:14 AM: Loving those Highlanders! I think Foxtrot Charlie do close order sabot bases for 1p based figures with no gaps between

https://www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com/collections/movement-trays/products/4-man-movement-tray-based-on-uk-1p
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on May 28, 2020, 08:09:48 AM: Thanks James I will have a look at them.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on May 29, 2020, 11:47:27 AM: Edit: I have started your force org and paint progress log based on info You have both given so far. Where you have given me unit designations I have used those, should you wish to update or assign names, let me know. I know it will need a few tweaks yet....

I have thrown in another brigade based on a few units I will aim to paint up which you can use to even things up a bit.

Nb I simply use figure counts based on the unit sizes I gave you. If you have painted a few more, these are not reflected in the overall count.

Also, you have me the background material for some of your characters, I will let you type that up yourself.

(https://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/DigitsDavid/11%20Napoleon%20Brits%20and%20Scenics/FD2A52EC-3312-4ECE-92E0-E549096A9529.png)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 10, 2020, 06:58:38 PM: I have been busy painting... Two figures!
I hate trying to match previous paint jobs, even my own, but
I have 10 Cacadores painted by (one of the) Andy Taylor.
It seems that if you are named Andy Taylor the ability to paint
well comes with the name. He did these over 25 years ago. It
should therefore come as no surprise that it has taken nearly
a week to come close to his style.

But now another anti-French unit, even though it is at half strength
(12 figures) They are skirmishers.

For those who are interested, my two are in the last picture.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on June 10, 2020, 07:38:32 PM: A week??? Bloody hell, I thought my Scots took me an age! Lol

Anyway, seamless additions to your Andy Taylor minis. I expect them to be a pain in my Frenchy derrière!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 10, 2020, 08:15:46 PM: Thanks Digits. Next will be another half unit... 95th Rifles.
I have 6 already, just need to add another 6. At least this time
I will not be matching Andy Taylor's style.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on June 10, 2020, 08:27:49 PM: I look forward to it.

I will need to update the force org to reflect our collective performance to date!

Also going to amend the Scots Brigade now I have decided on a path forward for them.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=124898.15
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 12, 2020, 10:40:41 AM: The 95th are here, well some of them.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on June 12, 2020, 01:26:13 PM: I see a Harper figure there.....what are the make?

So, new regiment of Spanish foot next then?
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 12, 2020, 03:17:04 PM: The Harper figure came to me from Garry, so I don't know the maker.
There must be at least 4 different manufacturers in the unit.
Connoisseur, WarLord & Front Rank for sure.
You are right it is time I did a Spanish line unit for my Spanish force.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 14, 2020, 09:45:27 AM: As Digits has kindly added to the British (see his Highlanders) I feel
it is only fitting that we offer to assist the French recruitment,
though only an under strength skirmish unit, Voltegeurs De Regiment
De Irelandais.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on June 14, 2020, 10:12:54 AM: You can never have enough Frenchies!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 14, 2020, 01:56:58 PM: But those Frenchies are Irish!

One of my (planned) Spanish units will be in Sky Blue, not white.
They too will be Irish. Good scrap if those two units meet.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on June 14, 2020, 03:14:04 PM: More Irish? I didn’t know they fought in a Spanish service too!

The grass seems much more green on the allied side of the battlefield...my Frenchies are obviously pushing a scorched earth policy!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Warboss Nick on June 20, 2020, 11:18:30 AM: Nice painting and pictures once again! Good to see your joint project is coming along so nicely.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 20, 2020, 02:41:26 PM: Thanks Warboss. Back at school, which has put a break on my production.
I am finding odd bits to fill available (now limited) time. I think I am
building up courage for painting those all white Spanish uniforms.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Warboss Nick on June 20, 2020, 10:06:44 PM: For all white uniforms give white primer and contrast paint white a try (plus dry brushing). I was sceptical myself, but was quite pleased with the result on storm troopers for Star Wars.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on June 21, 2020, 11:11:19 AM: Having followed all the advice, that came in response to Digit's request,
I was thinking of trying that method Warboss. Sounds like an easier option
to some of the others, and I hope will look OK en masse.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on July 01, 2020, 03:22:11 PM: Some new recruits!
Some old figures, earmarked for Embushcada (Peninsular War Skirmish),
with a few new ones from Eagle Miniatures.
OK they are under strength units, but they are units.

In green are the Cazadores, 1st De Aragon.
In brown we have the Batallion Voluntarios de honor de la Universidad de Toledo (Bloody students)
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: vodkafan on July 01, 2020, 05:06:52 PM: Fantastic!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Bloggard on July 01, 2020, 05:20:13 PM: great stuff.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on July 01, 2020, 05:31:49 PM: Colourful chaps these Spaniards! Nice one.

I assume “Bloody students” appealed to your teacher background?

Another 12 minis and those chaps in brown will make a decent full strength battalion....are the minis still available?
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on July 01, 2020, 08:14:25 PM: Yes, as I said, some were recently purchased from Eagle Miniatures.
Before I order any more though I really must paint up what I've already got.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on July 01, 2020, 08:27:12 PM: Sorry, missed the inference. Yup, fully agree.....that’s why I keep phasing myself, buying ahead of what I can paint!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 26, 2020, 08:04:43 AM: A small addition to the French forces.
More pictures on
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=119096.msg1606819#msg1606819
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on September 07, 2021, 03:22:39 PM: So…the Frenchies are on the march and threatening to attack in the Spring.

The few intervening months should be sufficient to build up your defences and bolster your head count.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 07, 2021, 06:38:44 PM: Quote
So…the Frenchies are on the march and threatening to attack in the Spring.

The few intervening months should be sufficient to build up your defences and bolster your head count.

...and blow up a LOT of bridges?
I do have a cunning plan, it involves:-
A Royal Navy figure that looks like Cary Grant,
A Spanish bandit leader who is the spitting image of Frank Sinatra,
A camp follower who resembles Sophia Lorrain &
a bloody big cannon (54mm ?) :D :D :D
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on September 08, 2021, 10:54:33 AM: One mahousive gun ain’t gonna save you!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 08, 2021, 11:22:22 AM: Quote
One mahousive gun ain’t gonna save you!

How about one 'mahousive' gun demonstrating the
laws of Physics, i.e. coming downhill at speed? lol? lol?
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on September 08, 2021, 07:07:59 PM: So we are playing on the side of a mountain and I’m climbing it in attack column then?

Might be worthwhile putting up what Mach’s Mecha is adding to the party?

Do I need to find a Francophile to help me out?
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 09, 2021, 07:50:06 AM: Quote
Do I need to find a Francophile to help me out?

To much shorten my proposed answer, 'NO!'.

If a miracle happens & we outnumber you...
I'll let you borrow my Swiss unit. :D
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on September 09, 2021, 08:23:37 AM: Jamie will borrow one of my brigades. I won’t ask him to paint any…..maybe the odd panzer II!

Swiss units are very good troops in Black Powder….
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 09, 2021, 03:58:11 PM: Garry likes the Ferengie in Star Trek.
They have "Rules of Acquisition", such as,
'Treat all friends as if they were family...
& exploit them to the hilt'

Digits, are you sure you have no Ferengie
blood in you? :D
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on September 09, 2021, 04:30:27 PM: I’m hurt!

Happily painting my own Frenchies. Now, let’s see some Spanish horse flesh!
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 09, 2021, 06:15:09 PM: Quote
Now, let’s see some Spanish horse flesh!

You French & your dietary requirements. lol lol lol
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 21, 2021, 09:34:55 PM: More recruits for the 'Stop Boney' Brigade

See here as to how I licked them into shape.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=119096.msg1692940#msg1692940
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on September 21, 2021, 11:29:58 PM: Ooo! Big leap forward here! Good recovery work on the Hinchcliffes.

Need to put my skates on….especially as James seems to be working forward too!

Will have to update your force org chart soon….
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Bloggard on September 22, 2021, 05:46:39 PM: Quote from: has.been on September 21, 2021, 09:34:55 PM
More recruits for the 'Stop Boney' Brigade

See here as to how I licked them into shape.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=119096.msg1692940#msg1692940

oh my goodness, those hinchliffe...

same as the first miniatures I had - a presentation box my dad got me at Hamleys back in the 70s. That's how I remember it anyway!

somehow doubt it's the self-same ones however :D

nice job bringing them 'round again.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: has.been on September 22, 2021, 07:34:44 PM: Thanks Bloggard.
Nostalgia, it ain't what it used to be. lol lol lol
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Bloggard on September 26, 2021, 11:16:56 AM: indeed.
It seems increasingly as tho' none of that stuff actually happened.
Title: Re: Venta de Pantalones- The Anglo-Portuguese
Post by: Digits on October 07, 2021, 01:22:15 PM: A WIP chart update to help coordinate he allied response.

I’m trying to capture the current plans of both James and Peter and consolidate the progress. I have some detail from James who is making headway with his painting but any changes guys, send me a note, cheers!

If the count is right, my French will have a tough time of it!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/73F3DBAB-6E1E-4229-A184-B3EA6115B849.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)