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Title: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: Digits on May 29, 2020, 05:36:44 PM: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=79452.0

Separate thread to the French Army build up for Venta de Pantalones ( see the thread link above) as I will be doing mostly scenery, buildings first and boards later.

I have the nice Spanish villa from Grand Manner before he priced us mere mortals out by only selling painted! That will be getting paint shortly.

I have just been advised my Empress order for walls is en route so will do both at the same time.

After that, if I can get hold of any Grand Manner stuff I will, otherwise, I am of a mind to make some of my own. I fished out my hurst arts pantile mould (that was close, predictive text wanted to put panties!). I am looking for a suitable example of a building or farm which I will use as inspiration for my first model.

To help me in this regard, I found my copy of Touching History, Issue 1 - Peninsular War by Paul Darnell. Chuffed because sadly now out of print.

I also ran down to Homebase today to buy the Sandtex and Homebase paints he recommends for his models (got most but couldn’t source a couple).

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I am not intending to start my own Allies army for the Peninsular (yet!) , I have enough enemies converging on me thanks, but in order to teach myself the rules, I need a few targets which I consider “scenics” for the time being....

Just so happens on getting home from Homebase, these Highlanders were on my doormat.

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Having seen HasBeen’s rude Scots, I have ordered a few of those too. Couldn’t resist.

So, slow burner but somewhere to throw up hopefully a little interest.

A few other bits I’d like to do in time....a nice olive grove with small versions of my jungle trees, ie wire twists and latex covered. I would also like to tackle a bridge and some defensive walls....but that’s a long way off yet.

Edit: Jump forward three pages to see how this evolved into a slightly larger Allied Project :?
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: has.been on May 29, 2020, 09:39:57 PM: Good luck with this Digits.
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: Digits on May 29, 2020, 09:51:37 PM: Cheers Peter, I may b3 looking to you for help yet....
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: Digits on May 30, 2020, 12:34:19 PM: Stuck the roofs in place on the villa. Before I can add paint, I have filled any significant gaps.

This is also the size of tree I will be making for this project. I think they are passable for olive trees at this height. I will figure out what foliage to use in good time....

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Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: gamer Mac on May 30, 2020, 12:43:22 PM: Good start :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: Ray Rivers on May 30, 2020, 12:49:52 PM: Nice piece! :-*

Will certainly claim a prize position on any gaming board!
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: AKULA on May 30, 2020, 12:50:59 PM: Lovely looking model 8)
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: Digits on May 30, 2020, 01:09:59 PM: It’s from Grand Manner. Managed to buy it before he went painted model only.
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: Digits on May 30, 2020, 04:58:17 PM: Ok, I should have been working on the French battalion in the background, but I couldn’t help cleaning up these Scots ready for priming and painting.

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First unit of Front Rank I’ve cleaned up. Not bad minis, I’m just worried one unit won’t be enough to practice on! Very much depends how demented I get painting their kilts, but will probably have to do a Brigade of them to be more useful. Only saving grace is they can be leant out to the guys to bolster their force I suppose.

Now, who stocks acrylic tartan paint?
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P.
Post by: DintheDin on May 31, 2020, 09:11:55 AM: I like the villa building complex, very Spanish-like!
Eager to see it finished! Cheers!
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: Digits on June 04, 2020, 12:30:18 AM: Cheers, all in good time. The walls just arrived So will start applying paint as soon as weather permits.

Meanwhile, in a small departure from painting Frenchies, I decided to paint the brigade commander for what will be my combined Highlanders / Portuguese brigade.

Meet Brig. Scot McShortbread!

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To be fair, I’ve never painted tartan before (couldn’t find the paint!) and my eyes ain’t what they used to be so I have simplified it to this...works for me.

First Front Rank mini I’ve painted....pretty good mini. I noticed though there are too many pleats in the infantry kilts compared to Perry / warlord / victrex etc...but still, rather nice minis....I may just set about them next...
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: DintheDin on June 04, 2020, 08:47:02 AM: Cool! He came out nice! I don't know if you could paint a tad different color the harness so that it makes more contrast.

For olive trees my wargaming buddy Miltiades used this kind of hard lichen we have here.
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: Digits on June 04, 2020, 09:02:38 AM: They are quite effective - thanks, I may play with lichen see how it looks.

The harness is a little better in daylight. Tbh...I do all my harnesses the same colour, and it looks ok on the lighter horses! ;)

Please remember, I want to build a wargaming army...I’m not the worlds most gifted painter, I do what’s expedient to get it on the table.

For example, I read LOTS of tutorials on painting tartan. Nearly all were aimed at painting a few single minis by talented folk with sharp eyes and very steady hands.

I know mine would be bloody awful if I try to copy, hence my simplified scheme here which will be replicated on my first unit. If I’m honest, considering this is effectively a “training” brigade for me to practice solo against, I’m not even sure why I chose kilted troops! ;D
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: Warboss Nick on June 04, 2020, 10:38:21 AM: The tartan looks good to me. Congratulations on finding an efficient way to paint it so it looks good on a war gaming table.
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: DintheDin on June 04, 2020, 11:01:12 AM: Quote from: Warboss Nick on June 04, 2020, 10:38:21 AM
The tartan looks good to me. Congratulations on finding an efficient way to paint it so it looks good on a war gaming table.

+1!
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: Bloggard on June 04, 2020, 01:00:51 PM: Quote from: Warboss Nick on June 04, 2020, 10:38:21 AM
The tartan looks good to me. Congratulations on finding an efficient way to paint it so it looks good on a war gaming table.

absolutely - very effective. Looks great.
Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - big man!
Post by: Digits on June 04, 2020, 03:05:16 PM: Cheers guys, really appreciate it!

So these are the walls from Empress Miniatures. I think I want 6 more pieces to fill the back. Unfortunately, the doors don’t really fit properly and the single doors only have detail on the one side. So, I will simply make some balsa doors to suit.

I like them though. I will need to distress a couple of corner pillars (I bought a few anyway) to match a broken wall ending or so, but they are good. Once painted, I will add a few climbing vines etc to give them some variety.

Started on the wire armatures for about 8 or so of the olive trees last night and I have some poplars somewhere for a front “drive”. Another building in the compound would be cool.

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Bitter chocolate

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Title: Re: Buildings and other stuff for Venta de P. - Highlanders
Post by: Digits on June 05, 2020, 12:48:34 PM: What was I thinking?!!!!

Painting highlanders is not good for your sanity! I don’t care how simple I’ve made the tartan....there is still too much of it! And the socks....!

I will need a straight jacket before this lot are done.

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Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: Digits on June 09, 2020, 04:16:26 PM: Really not the easiest figures I’ve ever attempted...in fact, the hardest I think.

Just need a few tufts. Made life very difficult for myself. I cut and stuck the flag poles to the figures thinking the flags would be the same as the French in size. Seeing as the flags landed on my doormat this lunchtime, it then dawned on me, they were a lot bigger....was tricky sticking them in! Literally fit with a millimetre to spare! Flags by GMB, miniatures Front Rank.

Still, one down, a few to go. I want to do one more regiment in kilts, marching. Probably 92nd Gordon Highlanders as I can use my generic kilt! Then I want a Scott’s regiment in trousers and stovepipe with hat band, a bit like the chap in this picture. Maybe 71st (though I think they were light infantry?). The brigade will be finished off with a few battalions of Portuguese.

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I have a few rude Scots From Black Hussar to mix in to another Front Rank (new convert!) Unit and I have a set of mounted officers from Brigade games Which also include a Highlander Sapper to add in for a little variety.

I’m sure I can have one of the mounted officers leading my eventual stovepipe regiment to give it a little Scots flavour.

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Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: Digits on June 09, 2020, 06:46:38 PM: And with grass!

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Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: Ray Rivers on June 09, 2020, 07:46:51 PM: Blimey! :o

Those are excellent! :-*
Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: Digits on June 09, 2020, 08:29:17 PM: Cheers Ray, glad you like them!
Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: gamer Mac on June 09, 2020, 09:31:05 PM: VERY NICE :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: has.been on June 09, 2020, 11:42:52 PM: Job well done.
Title: Re: Buildings, a few allies etc for Venta de P. - 42nd Highlanders finished
Post by: Digits on June 10, 2020, 08:46:58 AM: Cheers fellas. Was worried these would finish me off!

Now I can’t wait to do the next lot! Will need to wait until Father’s Day at least.

Ok, back to the French.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 11, 2020, 09:16:36 AM: Question / request.

As well as setting the scene for our target battles around Venta de Pantalones, I also intend to do a few bits and pieces to play smaller skirmishes, and to that end have ordered some minis from Brigade Games to start it off.

One scenario I think lends itself to an interesting gaming opportunity, is based on the Sharpe’s Rifles episode where they have to get the Banner of Blood to the chapel at Torre Castro.

Now, I know the episode was most likely filmed in the Crimea or some such spot, but I’m trying to find images of the chapel they used for filming. So far I’m struggling to even come up with stills from the program. Can anyone please help?

Ta
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: schoey on June 11, 2020, 11:38:55 AM: Lovely figures and buildings, tartan is always tricky, good job.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: syrinx0 on June 11, 2020, 05:37:58 PM: My unit of Highlanders for the Sudan still waits for me to get the courage to attempt a tartan. Your unit looks great.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 11, 2020, 05:48:57 PM: Thanks guys.

I know what you mean...every tutorial I read had you trying to paint very thin lines into the colour stripes. All that seems to happen from what I can tell in those with authentic looking tartan paint schemes, is they make the cheques and pattern unrealistically large which kinda spoils it for me, lovely though their tartan pattern looks. Plus, they really only seem to get that effect on kilts that are modelled flatter than these.

I am too old with unsteady hand and poor eyesight.....I decided to stop at this stage and I’m happy with them. I will use exactly the same for my Gordon highlanders too! Yellow facings etc will be the differentiator for me, not the kilt.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: IronDuke596 on June 11, 2020, 08:53:02 PM: I really like the way you have painted your tartan too. So it begs the question, what is your simplified tartan painting technique?
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 11, 2020, 10:17:56 PM: I’m almost too embarrassed to say, it’s that easy!

Games Workshop paints

I paint the whole kilt Kantor Blue

Then, I paint three hoops in Warboss Green (horizontal stripes) around the kilt, always leaving the bottom blue. Often you wont get the third around the back, but panic not.

Then I go round painting vertical stripes in the same colour.

I then stick blobs of Moot Green at the intersections where green stripes cross.

Finally, I simple wash it all with Athonian Camoshade

Et voila.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: IronDuke596 on June 11, 2020, 10:27:39 PM: Well thank you very much for that.
Not being familiar with GW paints I am guessing that the colours are dark blue, dark green and medium green?
Is Athonian Camoshade similar to a Army Painter quick shade ?
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 11, 2020, 10:40:11 PM: Quite possibly...I couldnt tell you the equivalent.

And greens are more like a medium green and a bright light green. The wash moots it down.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Wellington Bonaparte on June 13, 2020, 11:50:20 PM: Hope you don't mind old chap but t I'd like to steal your tartan idea, it is amazingly effective and incredibly simple. I spent this morning looking at tutorials on Utube and felt the same as you! I've just undercoated a. Perry 24 man Black Watch Bn for the AWI, your method has probably saved me a lot of time and swearing!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 14, 2020, 12:15:55 AM: Fill your boots Wellington! ;)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 21, 2020, 10:06:08 AM: Well, it looks as though I will be doing a few more allied troops than I originally intended.

My opponents have had to slow a little as real life kicks back in, so I will need to supplement their forces.

To that end, Father’s Day has brought me the second battalion of Scots in skirts from my daughter and a box of Perry light Dragoons from my son. I have half a dozen light Dragoon’s on foot too.

I also have a Front rank 95th to compare with the Perry ones I already have, a warlord one I acquired and hopefully when they arrive, some from Brigade Games. I also have a lone light infantryman, to practice my highland in trousers and shako. If I like how he turns out I will order a battalion.

Bit of a distraction from the French but c’est la vie!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: syrinx0 on June 21, 2020, 11:09:34 PM: Sounds like you had a rather nice fathers day. :)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Digits on June 23, 2020, 07:33:21 PM: Yes, they understand me!

So, in a departure from figure painting, I have started on what will eventually be the chapel at the heart of our fictitious village. I will name it when it’s done and dusted.

Going to take time as I want to do the walls justice.

Don’t look too closely, you would see I don’t have the ability to keep a straight line anywhere! I’ve already messed up the upper ridge line around the tower.....I could go back and straighten it...but it will add a little charm to the finished piece I hope!

Besides, are there not lots of tremors in that part of the world or am I a little too West?

I may also make a few houses at the same time as I really want to paint them in one hit.

Work in progress

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: DintheDin on June 23, 2020, 07:35:09 PM: Very promising! Good luck to this!
I'll be following with great interest!
Cheers!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - 42nd Painted.
Post by: Warboss Nick on June 25, 2020, 10:59:20 PM: Good start on the church and an interesting design! And a little wiggle here and there just adds more character to it.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 26, 2020, 07:33:55 AM: Oh...there will be a few wiggles! ;)

Hope to do the first of the clay moulding this weekend. Also picked up a set of cheap placemats last night so I can start putting together a few other buildings. No rush there though.

The most annoying aspect is I ordered a bag of dental powder nearly four weeks ago and it’s still not arrived so I can’t cast the roof tiles yet.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: has.been on June 26, 2020, 09:22:12 AM: I'm sure someone painted PVA glue into a tile mold,
then (when it was dry) peeled it off & stuck it onto card.
They then used that for the roof. Thinner than a cast roof,
more wargamer resistant too.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 26, 2020, 09:40:18 AM: Cheers for the tip. These aren’t too thick though tbh and the dental powder tends to be a little harder wearing than regular plaster.

I may just order a pack from someone else too, it will always come in!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Bloggard on June 26, 2020, 10:21:06 AM: love seeing it this stage - with bits of the red liner markings etc ... if I was able to do anything like this, think I'd be tempted to leave it at this stage feeling rather chuffed with myself ...
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 26, 2020, 10:50:41 AM: Have a go yourself! Honestly, getting to this stage is very simple. All you need is some foam card (hobbycraft selling four large sheets for £10 right now...this has taken half a sheet. Some pva glue, a ruler and scalpel. I use dress pins to stabilise it whilst gluing.

It helps to have an old cork backed place mat to base it on.

Yes, I’m using casted roof tiles, but you can achieve the same with corrugated cardboard or plastic sheet tiling.

Next, you will need a pack of air drying modellers clay, about £3 to cover it with....
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 26, 2020, 10:55:22 AM: The church looks promising :)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Shahbahraz on June 26, 2020, 01:49:19 PM: Quote from: Digits on June 26, 2020, 10:50:41 AM
Have a go yourself! Honestly, getting to this stage is very simple. All you need is some foam card (hobbycraft selling four large sheets for £10 right now...this has taken half a sheet. Some pva glue, a ruler and scalpel. I use dress pins to stabilise it whilst gluing.

It helps to have an old cork backed place mat to base it on.

Yes, I’m using casted roof tiles, but you can achieve the same with corrugated cardboard or plastic sheet tiling.

Next, you will need a pack of air drying modellers clay, about £3 to cover it with....

Looking great. My only concern with clay is that when I have used it in the past it tends to shrink a lot.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: has.been on June 26, 2020, 05:06:15 PM: If afraid of clay shrinkage try thin filler mixed with PVA glue.
Paint it on with a cheap brush, then as it starts to dry, dab it
with that cheap brush. This will give an adobe like texture.
When dry give it a good look over. Any bits you don't like can
get a gentle sanding &/or another 'dabble' of filler/PVA.
When you are happy & it is completely dry, paint it.
First with a dark brown like Burnt Umpire.
2nd Dry brush with a medium brown (lots of interesting Match Pots out there)
3rd (& further coats)go lighter (& lighter) drybrushing as you go.
Worth doing a final (very) light 'dusting' on the bottom few (scale) feet of the building
& the ground around it. That will help the building look like it belongs there.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Shahbahraz on June 26, 2020, 08:10:04 PM: Quote from: has.been on June 26, 2020, 05:06:15 PM
If afraid of clay shrinkage try thin filler mixed with PVA glue.
Paint it on with a cheap brush, then as it starts to dry, dab it
with that cheap brush. This will give an adobe like texture.
When dry give it a good look over. Any bits you don't like can
get a gentle sanding &/or another 'dabble' of filler/PVA.
When you are happy & it is completely dry, paint it.
First with a dark brown like Burnt Umpire.
2nd Dry brush with a medium brown (lots of interesting Match Pots out there)
3rd (& further coats)go lighter (& lighter) drybrushing as you go.
Worth doing a final (very) light 'dusting' on the bottom few (scale) feet of the building
& the ground around it. That will help the building look like it belongs there.

Building surfaces I use a few techniques. If it's MDF you can get surprisingly good results just attacking it at random with a dremel bit to create cracks and irregularities.

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For other things, I use a grout mix, and just slap it on. Some people like to throw sand on afterwards, but I don't feel the need - it's overscale and unnecessary IMHO.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 26, 2020, 09:05:13 PM: My plan is to mould the clay on, making a layer of pva behind it to help it adhere. Score bricks, sets etc....let it dry. Then, with a mix of polyfilla and pva, apply plaster over the clay. That way I can leave patches of exposed brick / stone and I can fill the cracks as well....leaving any particularly cool cracks for effect.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 27, 2020, 09:32:49 PM: WIP shot starting to add clay. Mortar lines to be cleaned up as it dries.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: caveadsum1471 on June 28, 2020, 10:30:02 AM: Looking good, nice pantiles!
Best Iain
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: has.been on June 28, 2020, 11:00:56 AM: Bet you can't wait to for the painting & weathering stages.
They are the most fun, plus it means building is getting close to finished.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 28, 2020, 11:46:21 AM: I’m in no rush.....in fact instead of working on it today, I’ve spend the last couple of hours cleaning and priming the next Scottish battalion.

Anyway, lots of clean up work as I go along as I’m not clever with clay, plus I don’t know how long I will be waiting for casting powder yet.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Shahbahraz on June 28, 2020, 12:27:34 PM: The church looks brilliant. Very clever work, although labour intensive! I shall be looking out for updates.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics & a Highland Brigade - church build
Post by: Digits on June 28, 2020, 12:59:37 PM: Thanks, and I forgot to post after you did, the idea with the dremmel is simple but I agree can be very effective.

I may add more clay later....just starting to paint a few kilts......

Arrrrgggghhhh! What a doofus! I am tracking an order I made from Brigade Games in the US which should be with me courtesy of USPS within the next few days! Fingers crossed.

BUT! I just noticed that in my haste to place what was a convoluted order, I accidentally missed out the mounted Scots officers complete with the Scots sapper, a figure I will need to complete this unit!

Bugger!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: Digits on July 01, 2020, 05:53:27 PM: I decided last night that I will formalise my contribution to the Allied forces struggling to rally against my valiant Frenchmen.

To that end, here is my Order of Battle for a whole division of line infantry with light Dragoons assigned.

I already have the “Scots” brigade underway and have purchased all the minis for it.

I also have a box of plastic line Portuguese, a box of light Dragoons and all the 95th minis.

I suspect all the Colborne’s regiments will be a Front Rank along with most of the Portuguese being Perry miniatures.

I don’t want to detract too much from the French as I still have a way to go with them.

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I realise I’ve not indicated 42nd as painted and I also need to edit notes, but I will do this on the next update.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: Eric the Shed on July 01, 2020, 07:08:19 PM: great stuff - reminds me of my own peninsular project.... your terrain/figures however i suspect will look much better
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: schoey on July 02, 2020, 08:56:40 AM: Like the look of your buildings, nice to see how you have organised the troops.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: Digits on July 02, 2020, 12:04:00 PM: Thanks chaps.

A bit of a tweak to the above organisation, mainly as I had just noticed the new Perry heavy Dragoons!

Btw...some of the command names are real, others clearly fictitious!

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: LazyStudent on July 02, 2020, 12:42:24 PM: Looks like quite a force. You might need more French once you have all of these on the table! Looking forwards to following your progress!

Also, side question, any specific reason you picked the 95th as the divisonal troops? The 5/60th was actually normally in the role, while the 95th mostly remainded formed in battalions, and the 5/60th have much nicer uniforms (IMHO). Green jackets, with blue trousers and red cuff/collars ;)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: Digits on July 02, 2020, 01:02:33 PM: Quote from: LazyStudent on July 02, 2020, 12:42:24 PM
Looks like quite a force. You might need more French once you have all of these on the table! Looking forwards to following your progress!

Also, side question, any specific reason you picked the 95th as the divisonal troops? The 5/60th was actually normally in the role, while the 95th mostly remainded formed in battalions, and the 5/60th have much nicer uniforms (IMHO). Green jackets, with blue trousers and red cuff/collars ;)

Thanks for the comments.

I should still have more than enough French I feel!

You are correct,, the 60th were in the role at Albuera, but as half this division is made up, and being a huge Sharpe fan, I’ve opted to use them. As for “nicer uniform”. I prefer my green jackets a little less visible! I have some nice Sharpe minis of the chosen men arriving soon with luck from Brigade Games.

I intend to until I’ve as many of my single based minis both for the larger gaming and for skirmish gaming, two birds with one stone.

Talking of which, I also ordered some Spanish guerrillas from Brigade which along with a few Perry Carlist packs and these fellas from East Riding, will give me a decent sized group of freedom fighters. I particularly want the armed priests and monks to be a prominent feature.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: vodkafan on July 03, 2020, 09:30:08 AM: It would be a crime not to use those beautiful Jim Bowen sculpts.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: has.been on July 03, 2020, 09:42:17 AM: I already have, see my Guerillios in earlier post.
I am all in favour of more rabid anti-French clergy.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: Digits on July 03, 2020, 10:16:36 AM: Yes I saw those. I didn’t connect the dots!

So, look what I found!

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Where do I find a find a 96lbr siege gun?

We had previously discussed the film “The pride and the passion” , based on C S Forester’s book “The Gun”. I have a gun (currently with a James) but I fear it won’t be big enough! Lol

Actually, the film took a few liberties, the book has it as an eighteen pounder....I should be ok. Spanish civilian crew coming with my Brigade order.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: vodkafan on July 03, 2020, 05:14:18 PM: Surely that's a circus cannon to shoot a clown out of ;)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division
Post by: Digits on July 03, 2020, 05:42:51 PM: To be honest, if you’d seen the recoil....you’d think so ! Lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJQPb9FH8XE

I remember years ago at the Leeds Armouries (Fiasco?) Wargames show, they had a Demi culverin (Maybe even a culverin but I don’t quite remember)outside the gates when it was a grass and stoned car park. They were going to fire on the hour, every hour. I’d seen a lot of cannons fired in the knot but this was a beasty!

Anyway, I went out to watch as they gaily loaded without a care in the world. The rope had only been set around it by about 15 feet which looked very close to my untrained eye.

Anyway, when it fired....the whole thing disappeared in a VERY BIG explosion and ball of smoke. When it cleared, a coach on the other end of the car park, side on to the shock wave, was rocking back and forth and every car alarm in the place was going off! Looking back at the cannon, crew and public alike were on the floor!

Needless to say, I went out an hour later and the ropes had been set back at least 30 feet and the crew were not quite so care free as they went about loading it!

Was very funny.

Anyway, finally got round to adding more clay....slow going but I’m hoping it will be worth it.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: DintheDin on July 03, 2020, 07:17:41 PM: Coming out nice so far. I'm following with great interest! Cheers!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: has.been on July 03, 2020, 08:02:11 PM: Church looking fine. For the 'Gun' I would suggest a (54mm?) kiddy's toy one (with a bit
of titivation & 28mm 'crew')
Tower Hamlets (Sealed Knot) used to have access to a cannon, known as Paxo.
When firing it (at half charge & loaded with grass not cannon ball) pointing AWAY from the
English Heritage house we were at, the E.H. people came running out pleading for
us to stop. We were, it seems, shaking the building so badly they were afraid
of structural damage.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 03, 2020, 09:40:12 PM: Indeed, some of them are bloody loud. I managed to bring slates off the roof firing my musket in Holdenby House courtyard! We were doing press stuff a week or so before the event and the events coordinator of the house insisted we fire for the cameras there! She went a funny shade of slate! Lol
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 04, 2020, 10:47:52 AM: So, time for some serious effort on the church.

In order to put clay to the tower, it is necessary to at least get the roof shell in place, even if the roof tiling needs to wait. Bobble headed pins are useful to keep things in shape when fixing with pva.

The tower roof has this “lug” in order that it may be lifted off. I don’t need to get inside the main model, but I do want to be able to pop figures in the tower. I also have a bit more detailing to do in the windows yet as well as woodwork once the clay is in place. Note I am painting on pva in the patches before adding clay, it helps it stick to the card and gives strength. I don’t really have any clay working skills which is why I stuck on some green stuff stones. A couple of bits of gravel from my garden are used to press texture into them. I know there looks to be a lot of bricks pressed into the clay, but many will be “plastered” over leaving bits visible for effect where the plaster has fallen off. If I can get the clay done this weekend, along with doors and woodwork, plaster will follow later in the week when it’s dry.

Hopefully I can resolve the tile powder issue by then..

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: DintheDin on July 04, 2020, 10:53:58 AM: I was just going to ask how well the plaster adheres to the cardboard, but you were quicker, with a more detailed description!
Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 04, 2020, 10:57:49 AM: No worries matey. The pva is crucial I think. It also seems to be helping with the cracking or lack thereof, though that could be because I’m rolling it pretty thin and only putting on in small patches.

I don’t have much experience of the clay, but what I have done has been thicker and prone to cracks.

Small cracks are good...add character!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: DintheDin on July 04, 2020, 11:03:19 AM: ...like this. But here I used stucco on cork.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 04, 2020, 11:06:15 AM: Exactly, nice effect mate.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: olicana on July 04, 2020, 07:23:46 PM: Quote
I remember years ago at the Leeds Armouries (Fiasco?) Wargames show, they had a Demi culverin (Maybe even a culverin but I don’t quite remember)outside the gates when it was a grass and stoned car park. They were going to fire on the hour, every hour. I’d seen a lot of cannons fired in the knot but this was a beasty!

I know the guy that owns that gun, it's a saker. He had it cast and proofed in Birmingham (from memory) - it's the real deal, a fully functional modern reproduction of a Saker. He used to transport it about the place by winching it onto a purpose rigged flat bed three ton truck.

He has a great anecdote about the police coming to visit him regarding his gun license and to inspect the contents of his gun cabinet.

When the police counted the weapons, various muskets and the like, he was two short. They asked him where the missing guns were and he told them, quite openly, that they were not in a cabinet but, they were safely locked up and secured in his garage.

It's a big deal not keeping guns in steel cabinets (gun safes) in the U.K. and the officers were not amused. They pointed out that he was committing an offence, he might be facing criminal charges, and that the two weapons in his garage would be immediately confiscated. He asked them what they had come in. They said a panda car.

He led them to the garage, opened up the door to reveal two large cannon, a saker and a falconet. All told about two tons of shot gun - because you can hold a smoothbore cannon under a shotgun licence in the U.K.

Needless to say, the officers saw the funny side. They told him to close the garage, advised he fitted a burglar alarm to it. and then drove off. No more was heard on the matter.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 04, 2020, 09:28:45 PM: Ha! I can understand why I was confused, similar size to Demi culverin. Made a lovely bang for sure!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 05, 2020, 12:33:19 PM: Serious progress!

Ok, all the clay is on. I can now start to get a feel for the finished model.

I still need to sort out the innner windows of the tower top.

When it dries, I will Tidy up the mortar lines, and render the outer plaster With a stipples mix of pva and pollyfilla, leaving telltale brick where it has fallen. I will also then work on the door and rear roof Woodwork. I think that needs to wait until the plaster is done.

Casting the roof parts this afternoon. They will take a few days to dry properly I dare say.

Going to add a tree as you can see to make it a bit more “alive” and I will probably add a little climbing ivy to the painted model in time.

I thought I had a few clay pots etc somewhere for clutter and I need to find an old piece of jewellery with Jesus on the cross and Mary figurine (edit) found both on e-bay)

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: has.been on July 05, 2020, 05:28:42 PM: Looking good, keep it up.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: vodkafan on July 05, 2020, 07:05:22 PM: Will there be a small bell in the tower?
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 05, 2020, 07:06:11 PM: That's coming together well :)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: AKULA on July 05, 2020, 07:09:00 PM: Looking good - one of those terrain pieces that could have plenty of other uses as well.

:)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Norm on July 06, 2020, 06:51:05 AM: love it, so much character.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: DintheDin on July 06, 2020, 06:56:03 AM: You applied the clay nicely, following with great interest!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church
Post by: Digits on July 06, 2020, 10:09:42 AM: Thanks hombres!

Ok, spent last nigh sorting this last bit of work before I plaster the model. The window arches in the top of the tower were an easy cop out for standing minis into it but a tad unrealistic I think. Adding this “stonework” I think will look better and I will have the opening roof for access to minis.

Simple card with dowelling, which when plastered will give card strength and make it fit in with build. I will plaster around the inside too before adding floor planks.

James, there may we’ll be a bell in there somewhere, but I need to keep access for minis.

I found a mini statuette of the Virgin Mary which I will dress up and place near the front door. I also found a cheap crucifix with Jesus on it to mount on the wall of the front of the church. Both on eBay so should get them in a few days.

With luck, I may start the plaster later.. for now, lots of real life work! :'(

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church build
Post by: FreakyFenton on July 06, 2020, 01:58:31 PM: That is some lovely scratchbuilding and model making, that church. Plus, a nice read and inspirational for napoleonics in general.

Though, where do those roof tiles come from? They look perfect for buildings seeing as they come loose! Or did you cast them yourself Digits?
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Church build
Post by: Digits on July 06, 2020, 02:51:37 PM: Hurst Arts mould mate, these were cast a while back but all I have, about to cast some more. They are rather nice I will grant you.

Cheers
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Figure Comparison 95th
Post by: Digits on July 06, 2020, 04:55:32 PM: A figure comparison for you. Never put one of these up before but I just received my Brigade Games order. I was very excited because other people had put up reviews leading me to think they’d be a shoe-in to sit alongside my Perry minis.

Here from left to right...Warlord, Front Rank, Perry, Brigade Games, Brigade Games

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Well, the obvious thing is Warlord (though I like the mini) are too big for me. Front rank a little chunky and not a big fan of gaiters, though I could convert them....Perry, spot on, but BG look anorexic !

The first BG is meant to be Harper.....a big lad in the show, smallest on parade here and you should see puny Sharpe!

Everyone often says Perry are more anatomically correct whereas others tend to err on the side of “heroic”. BG minis height is ok, but they are a bit weedy!

I’m not worried about other minis I received, because they won’t need to sit alongside comparative minis, but I’m sad about these 95th. Still, it has made up my mind, I will throw in a few characters from BG, but I will concentrate on Perry’s, plus I won’t buy my Cacadores from BG, they too will be Perry.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Figure Comparison 95th
Post by: has.been on July 06, 2020, 09:25:30 PM: Did you order a whole unit, or just a few test ones?
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Figure Comparison 95th
Post by: Digits on July 06, 2020, 09:36:13 PM: Not too many thankfully!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Figure Comparison 95th
Post by: Hitman on July 06, 2020, 09:58:29 PM: I find that BG and Perry, although nice figures require a lot of work, and I mean a lot of work, to get rid of all the mold lines and extra flashing.

I have some BG, Perry and Front Rank figures all in the same unit as they are reasonable together on the table. Plus, people are all different sizes in real life, so not a huge issue. I look at how much work figures require to get them on the table. Front Rank, a bit chunky, are easy to file and paint.

Just my 2 cents worth.
Regards,
Hitman
8)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Figure Comparison 95th
Post by: vodkafan on July 07, 2020, 07:49:41 AM: The BG do look a bit sad in comparison. Although I am a diehard Front Rank fanboy, I admit when it comes to the Rifles the Perry are the best, a good size and lovely poses
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church
Post by: Digits on July 07, 2020, 08:46:39 AM: Oh well, luckily I don’t need hundred of them! Yes there is a bit of cleaning up on the Perry’s but that doesn’t bother me too much.

Right, back to the matter in hand. I want to get this church finished soon as it’s stopping me painting minis. I have precious little hobby time at night as it is!

I plastered it last night. Doesn’t look too bad. The trick was to make the brick impressions less block like.

Next job, a quick sand to get rid of any spikes bits, a clean up of a few of the more obvious mortar lines then woodwork. I may get the odd roof mould going this evening too.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church
Post by: DintheDin on July 07, 2020, 09:14:21 AM: Looking very good, already! You did a great job on plastering! Cheers!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church
Post by: Digits on July 07, 2020, 11:36:41 AM: Cheers Din. Think I’m going with the same design main door as I used on my adobe Wild West chapel. Indeed, the building is almost the same shape!

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Casting underway

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - Figure Comparison 95th
Post by: Mad Gadgeteer on July 07, 2020, 03:22:27 PM: Quote from: Digits on July 06, 2020, 04:55:32 PM
A figure comparison for you.

The first BG is meant to be Harper.....a big lad in the show, smallest on parade here and you should see puny Sharpe!

Would it be possible to see Sharpe?
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church
Post by: Digits on July 07, 2020, 03:48:54 PM: Happy to oblige. Sean is 5,10” in real life and Daragh (Harper) is 6’3”! Lol

Here they are along with a few chosen men and Frederickson. I have put some Perry minis on the ends of both lines.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church
Post by: Mad Gadgeteer on July 07, 2020, 03:57:33 PM: Quote from: Digits on July 07, 2020, 03:48:54 PM
Happy to oblige. Sean is 5,10” in real life and Daragh (Harper) is 6’3”! Lol

Here they are along with a few chosen men and Frederickson. I have put some Perry minis on the ends of both lines.

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WOW!! Reminds me of Peter Pan for some reason. Thanks!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Digits on July 08, 2020, 08:03:33 PM: Yup..he’s pretty small!

Ok, the church is built! Huzzah! The roof of the tower nearly finished me off....this tiling is a bastard to work with!

I can not cut this stuFf in a straight line!

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The “door” to the tower isn’t a door, but a recess for a religious thingy when painted. 2 doors was overkill for something “defendable”.

The tree will get added after paintwork.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: DintheDin on July 08, 2020, 08:38:17 PM: Nice build overall and you did a great job with the tiling! Congrats!
Eager to see it painted! Cheers!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Digits on July 08, 2020, 08:41:19 PM: My thanks no but I just edited it to show the roof of the tower in progress.....it’s well disguised! Lol
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: DintheDin on July 08, 2020, 08:52:21 PM: Ok, you had some problems with the tower roof, it is the most difficult part, even the actual builders would have a difficulty with it :)
But I'm sure you'll finish it off perfectly! Cheers!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Eric the Shed on July 08, 2020, 09:14:46 PM: marvellous o_o
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 08, 2020, 09:46:47 PM: That looks great 8)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: gamer Mac on July 08, 2020, 10:52:31 PM: Really starting to come together :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 09, 2020, 01:18:23 AM: Quote from: Digits on July 08, 2020, 08:03:33 PM
Ok, the church is built! Huzzah! The roof of the tower nearly finished me off....this tiling is a bastard to work with!

I can not cut this stuFf in a straight line!

Living here in Spain... I can tell you that nice and strait maybe how it is build but over time the tiles come off and have to be replaced. The result is quite irregular.

Nice job!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Bloggard on July 09, 2020, 09:17:20 AM: fabulous :-*
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: schoey on July 09, 2020, 10:22:03 AM: Great looking church
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Digits on July 09, 2020, 10:38:06 AM: You are all very kind, thanks.

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When I pluck up the courage to paint it I will put it up...until then...I need to get back to figure painting.

I have all sorts of minis arrive in the post the last few weeks...phasing me a bit I will admit between this thread and my French force.

Problem as usual is I want to run at them all....and end up doing nothing!

On the allied front....I have the second kilted Scots undercoated and the first paint to the kilts added. But I also have received all my flags for my target force, and three regiments of Front Rank infantry, so lots to get stuck into. On top of that, I have the rifles, a box of light Dragoons, various spies, dismounted Dragoons, Spanish guerrillas etc.....so plenty to keep me going for months! On top of that, I still intend to build a few more buildings....mainly for skirmish gaming but they will wait until I see how my painting turns out. You may have now gathered, big things petrify me when it comes to painting....so much so, the bigger their worse I get. Stick one big house brush in my hand and a pot of delux to paint a wall...and I’m screwed!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Digits on July 11, 2020, 05:29:45 PM: A way to go yet but at least I’ve started painting it....

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 11, 2020, 05:36:11 PM: Yep, that will come out a treat. :-*

Like I say, living here is Spain, most older structures with roof tiles look pretty rugged. You have lots of missing tiles, broken tiles, etc. If they can't keep up the facade, you can bet the roof looks like crap.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church - build done!
Post by: DintheDin on July 11, 2020, 05:58:03 PM: I already love what I see! :-*
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 13, 2020, 11:32:29 AM: Cheers guys. I’m not so great at painting buildings but it’s passable I think. Trying to decide whether I should build a few houses to go with it or not...

Anyway, I’m still waiting on a cross to arrive for it, but as good as finished.

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When I’ve decided how I want to add foliage to this and other small trees I have like it, that will get done....until then....tree is bare.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: DintheDin on July 13, 2020, 11:43:23 AM: It is a beauty!!! Brilliant! Going up and down to see the pics again!
Great build! Many congrats!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: vodkafan on July 13, 2020, 11:44:01 AM: Really nice!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: has.been on July 13, 2020, 11:47:07 AM: Wonderful job you have done on the church.
I can see your heavily battered French making their
last stand in front of it, just before the glorious Spanish
army (with some British help) wipe them out.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 13, 2020, 11:48:59 AM: Splendid 8)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Pinno on July 13, 2020, 11:49:39 AM: Awesome work! :-*
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 13, 2020, 12:00:47 PM: Super!

It'll look great on your table.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Bloggard on July 13, 2020, 02:20:01 PM: Quote from: DintheDin on July 13, 2020, 11:43:23 AM
It is a beauty!!! Brilliant! Going up and down to see the pics again!
Great build! Many congrats!

+1
lovely paint-job.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 13, 2020, 03:49:36 PM: I thank you all!

Half an hour after posting, the silver cross appeared on my mat.

The cross needed clipping to make it fit ever so slightly but I think it works.

Ten minute paint job whilst eating sandwich and the religious thingy is done.

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: DintheDin on July 13, 2020, 04:10:27 PM: Many many congrats!
It is an extraordinary, remarkable, marvelous piece!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: gamer Mac on July 13, 2020, 04:43:18 PM: That has turned out great :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Malamute on July 13, 2020, 05:05:31 PM: The church looks great ;D
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: flatpack on July 13, 2020, 06:29:34 PM: Dave , I wouldn’t be CROSS that it turned up 30mins after painting the church...lol
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 13, 2020, 07:05:24 PM: Oh no! ::)
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: vodkafan on July 13, 2020, 09:10:57 PM: Excellent little gruesome crucifix!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Littlearmies on July 14, 2020, 12:10:10 PM: Reference your problems cutting the tiles - I seem to recall reading that if you cut before they have completely set then it's a lot easier

Your church looks great for the South and East of Spain.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 14, 2020, 05:39:29 PM: Thanks for that. Yes it is a little easier to be fair....I just think the shape of these tiles is such the lines will always be a little wonky. As everyone says though....more realistic perhaps!

I really should do some figures....but I’m easily distracted! Lol

Edit: There you go! This is a huge figure.....must stand at least 6’5” so I’m calling him Padre Mick Fleetwood!

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These are the first of my Spanish rebels.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 14, 2020, 07:10:13 PM: I've come across this thread a little late - but very pleased that I did find it. Th figures and terrain look very good. Well done with the church.

Tony
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: DintheDin on July 14, 2020, 08:40:24 PM: Excellent pictures!
More closeups, please!!! :P
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 15, 2020, 08:52:40 AM: All in good time mate. Think I’ve done the church enough now...but if you have any cool ideas for other buildings, I’m all ears!

Good to have you on board Tony.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: has.been on July 15, 2020, 09:07:01 AM: As you like the Grand Manner range, but do not like paying for the painted versions,
which you would probably repaint knowing you, why not look at their range for some inspiration?
I hope to make a corn store at some stage. It is a starting point at least.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 15, 2020, 10:30:37 AM: It’s a good idea....cheers
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Warboss Nick on July 19, 2020, 11:14:52 AM: Good work on the finished church and the crucifix is a nice touch - much better than another door.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - A Spanish church painted.
Post by: Digits on July 19, 2020, 11:43:10 AM: Thanks Nick
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - a gaming solution
Post by: Digits on August 02, 2020, 06:42:03 PM: “Hold laddies!”

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Last part of the jigsaw fell into place yesterday with the purchase of mdf boarding upon which I can put my Deepcut studio plains mat. This is 6x4 and I have two of them.

The boards used here, off cuts if you like from the three big sheets I bought, can be configured here 6x 4 or 4x4 for small games. The big sheets not shown can make up to 9 x6 though in reality, the two pad mats will only cover 8 x 6.

I have also a Coleman 12 x 12 shelter to put over it all. Pretty chuffed.

Time to get painting again and to knock out some Hills and other scenery me thinks....

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - a gaming solution
Post by: Ray Rivers on August 03, 2020, 04:22:45 PM: I hate to tell you this... but those Scottish lads are about to be slaughtered! ;)

So I assume you glued the fabric to the mdf. Is that correct?

BTW, I really like mat. Looks very nice. Might have to get one as well.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - a gaming solution
Post by: Digits on August 03, 2020, 05:11:10 PM: No glue mate...the mouse pad mats are superb for also hiding the fact my lawn isn’t level! They are heavy enough to sit without fixing.

If you are confused by my size options, I was referring to the table options rather than the mat. I have two of these so simply 6x4 or 6x8 using this plains mat. I have other games that use 4x4 mats.

As for the Scots....I fear you may be right!
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - a gaming solution
Post by: Digits on November 12, 2020, 09:24:25 PM: I realise not much Napoleonic work from me for a while. Hit my peak whilst in recovery, then with the easing of lockdown, distracted by other games, but I do intend to do some more towards my goal.

With Scrubber back in the saddle following his own brush with Covid and toothache....I see he has challenged me once again. Taunting me with a few infantry of the 3rd East Kent “Buffs”.

As I too planned for them (see below), I may as well start there so over the next few days I will be cleaning up, and starting to put paint to my next foot regiment. At least the Scots above will have someone to stand with them.....as they get slaughtered!

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Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - a gaming solution
Post by: vodkafan on November 12, 2020, 11:15:02 PM: You put me to shame sir..... :(
I have been a little distracted with life events of late by way of excuse.
Title: Re: Peninsular Scenics - and an Allied Division - a gaming solution
Post by: Digits on November 13, 2020, 12:06:31 AM: “put you to shame”???

I haven’t painted anything yet!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: has.been on November 13, 2020, 02:10:22 PM: Quote
I haven’t painted anything yet!

Oh you little (28mm) fibber!!!!
I've seen loads of stuff painted by you.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: Digits on November 13, 2020, 04:31:56 PM: Ha ha!

I have undercoated this regiment having cleaned up the Front Rank minis.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: schoey on November 14, 2020, 05:44:53 PM: Excellent church, very rustic.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: Zingara on January 10, 2021, 08:06:37 PM: Did they progress from the undercoat? And what about more French? I'm sure Pete would like the challenge of facing more troops across the table. The bigger the fish the bigger the tale. lol
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 10, 2021, 08:19:16 PM: So much to love in this thread, thanks for the Information and inspiration it provides.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: Digits on January 10, 2021, 08:30:00 PM: Cheers...stop making me feel guilty! Lol

Yes, going to get lots of love soon....I’m just a bit tied up painting WW2 scenics and minis.

Lots of minis prepped and collected, ready to go!

Glad you are enjoying it though.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - The Buffs
Post by: Digits on April 12, 2021, 01:14:45 PM: Yes, I said slow burner.....but I haven’t done anything with these for a while. I got distracted with WW2...which I still am doing, but I want to kickstart my naps again. This time last year, I had Covid, and it was the recovery that kick started this then (well, mainly French)...but it seems appropriate with the easing of lockdown, and the arrival of better sitting out weather, that I do something!

I was thinking of building some British light Dragoons....but I seem to have misplaced them! :? However, I think to get a little focus, I would be better off trying to concentrate on finishing off a brigade at least....so as I’ve already started McShortbreads...I may as well do that first! I will dust off the next Highlander regiment, the Gordon’s and make a tentative start with them. I also need to do some skirmishes to represent the 71st until I get to do them. I had based these individually for use both here and in skirmish games.

Don’t expect quick, but I will most certainly get something done! May as well start with my generic kilt paint scheme first....
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Kickstarting once again.....Scots
Post by: Baron von Wreckedoften on April 14, 2021, 09:43:15 AM: That's the spirit - keep plugging away and before you know it, there's a decent-sized project on the table. Good work!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on September 19, 2021, 04:28:21 PM: So…..having challenged my Allied opponents to a spring offensive, I have started painting more French units on my other thread.

However, as I already intended to support them a bit, plus I STILL need to play with the rules, so I need a little quick opposition. I think the next few months should be industrious for me.

I found one of the boxes of light Dragoons, so I have built them ready for paint. I have single mounted about half of what will be the 12th so I can skirmish with them, both mounted and on foot (Perry minis).

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My intention is to relatively quickly (for me anyway) to finish painting the second highland unit, these horse and one more foot regiment. I also need to buy a pair of Horse artillery guns. That should give me a brigade at least to practice against until I can devote more time to this force.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: vodkafan on September 19, 2021, 09:32:25 PM: That's nice you are doing the 12th Light Dragoons, as I will be having the 14th and 16th.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on September 19, 2021, 10:06:16 PM: Cool. My ultimate goal is to do 11th and 12th.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on October 01, 2021, 06:33:09 PM: So, to keep motivated, I have prepped the 71st highland light infantry and I am half way through the kilts on the Gordons and I’m also going to paint a small batch of single based 71st both for skirmish line and for gaming small actions with.

I’ve also just ordered a pair of Perry 6lbr foot artillery.

I was going to order horse artillery, but as my intention is to finish at least one brigade quickly, to support the allies in our Spring offensive, I always had in mind a few foot guns….besides, one of the other chaps may well do a few horse artillery.

My short term aim therefore to support the allies:-

1 brigade of Scots ( 2 highlander battalions and one light)

12th Light Dragoons

1 battery of Foot artillery (2guns)

I will also paint 9 skirmish 71st and 6 dismounted Dragoons

If I can get these done this side of Christmas, I will be able to start playing through th3 rules and then concentrate on a few more Frenchies!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on February 09, 2022, 01:08:47 PM: Blimey….nothing done in three or four months!

Anyway, a hotly awaited delivery from Grand Manner hit my doormat this morning….I’m made up with this little haul.

However, I started painting the hacienda I already own but I’m not happy with it. Can anyone recommend a way of safely removing paint from resin buildings please? Cheers.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: David H on February 09, 2022, 02:04:20 PM: Nice selection! I hope mine turns up soon too.

I cannot help with the paint removal I'm afraid - a building is a bit too big to soak in anything.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: SotF on February 09, 2022, 07:44:10 PM: Quote from: Digits on February 09, 2022, 01:08:47 PM
However, I started painting the hacienda I already own but I’m not happy with it. Can anyone recommend a way of safely removing paint from resin buildings please? Cheers.

I'm not sure with the specifics for what resins were used, but a friend of mine was stripping some older resin pieces using a plastic storage bin with isopropyl alcohol to soak it in and then some scrubbing.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on February 09, 2022, 08:04:03 PM: Thanks, I will look into it.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: tin shed gamer on February 09, 2022, 08:27:17 PM: Biostrip 20.
I use it for everything . It's odourless and water soluble. If you get the tub form it's roughly a thick PVA consistency. You can actually use it on small targeted areas on figures.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on February 09, 2022, 08:32:24 PM: Cheers fella
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on January 10, 2024, 06:52:48 PM: Damn! Nothing done in over two years……where does the time go?!

Well….in a time honored Digits butterfly hop, I’m going to have to do SOMETHING!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: vodkafan on January 11, 2024, 01:17:50 AM: Quote from: Digits on January 10, 2024, 06:52:48 PM
Damn! Nothing done in over two years……where does the time go?!

Well….in a time honored Digits butterfly hop, I’m going to have to do SOMETHING!

I am just as bad, I have done nothing Napoleonic in two years either.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: has.been on January 11, 2024, 05:25:17 PM: Quote

Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
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Quote from: Digits on January 10, 2024, 06:52:48 PM
Damn! Nothing done in over two years……where does the time go?!

Well….in a time honored Digits butterfly hop, I’m going to have to do SOMETHING!

I am just as bad, I have done nothing Napoleonic in two years either.

I shouldn't worry lads, Boney has done bugger all for decades. lol
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: MaleGriffin on January 11, 2024, 05:36:57 PM: Unless your first paint job obscured details, I'd just pretend the first attempt was a "primer" and just paint over it.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: IronDuke596 on January 11, 2024, 05:59:26 PM: It is nice to have your progress posted here again. It has been too long of a gap.
I am interested to see how you will tackle the yellow of the Gordon tartan for your simplified tartan method.
Please keep posting as I believe there are many viewers waiting to observe your progress.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on January 11, 2024, 06:50:20 PM: My fault, I was asking last night about regimental sizes and if we’re still going with “black powder rules”.

Just to reconfirm 6 bases of 4 figures to regiment. Command all on one base. Flank companies at either end.

2 bases of 2 fusilier figures per regiment.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on January 18, 2024, 11:13:09 AM: I’m determined over the next couple of months to make a little headway. It would be great to try out a few rules, and I have enough French painted for now.

So I’ve dusted off (literally!) the Gordon’s and the 71st plus I’ve based a couple of line guns.

I’m hoping this is a simple achievable target. My mojo has escaped me of late. I have numerous other projects held in limbo and my head isn’t in the game…but I have a nice holiday coming up with a touch of winter sun, and I’m hoping that gets me back in the groove, hopefully seeing much progress on my return!

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Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: vodkafan on January 18, 2024, 01:29:43 PM: Tartan looking good already ;)
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Bloggard on January 19, 2024, 10:14:41 AM: yep, hope the mojo comes back in full force.

still hoping for a resumption of your Crimean project at some point, actually.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on January 19, 2024, 12:18:30 PM: Now I do have a lot of unfinished projects on the go I will admit…..but I don’t recall ever starting a Crimean one….🥴
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Bloggard on January 20, 2024, 01:05:32 PM: well, I'm jiggered, I was sure it was you! ???
Apologies Digits.

... now, I wonder who it was!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: IronDuke596 on January 20, 2024, 01:39:18 PM: When you have a moment, I am very interested in the explanation of your simple tartan technique for the Gordon's. I see that you have made a good start.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on January 20, 2024, 06:06:13 PM: Tutorial at the top of page three. It’s the same tartan I painted for the last battalion. The facings will be different is all. 😉

I’m half way through the 9 skirmishing 71st. The hat bands are a killer and are really showing up how bad my eyesight is getting, along with unsteady hands and a set of crappy detail brushes! Lol
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: IronDuke596 on January 20, 2024, 07:39:43 PM: Yes, I copied that elegant but simple method for government tartan ala the 42nd Black Watch. However, how did you differentiate the Gordon tartan with its yellow element. Maybe a thin line of yellow down all the vertical and horizontal green stripes.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Digits on January 20, 2024, 08:48:02 PM: Alas no. I would completely ruin them if I tried that I’m afraid.

Knowing one’s limitations is important I think. Besides…..after a few weeks in country, I doubt the yellow would be that striking…especially as it’s a thin line. I will be happy with what I have thanks.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on January 20, 2024, 09:28:02 PM: Like digits found best way to paint tartan is find picture then simplify it down to something that looks right and you’re confident in painting. Try out on paper first before figure.

Other thing is paint all the figures in that unit in short period of time. Don’t start then try and finish several weeks later. You’re unlikely to be able to match the tartan.

Don’t try and overpaint head bands. They don’t get noticed once on wargames table.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - a few light infantry
Post by: Digits on January 22, 2024, 03:00:58 PM: First minis I’ve painted in a month or so. A few 71st light infantry……just a standing battalion of these to do next!

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Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - a few light infantry
Post by: has.been on January 22, 2024, 07:39:16 PM: They look nice David.
Stick a few small stones on their bases (None = novice, one = average, two = veteran) & they can be a team for Embuscada (fantastic set of rules) ;)
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - a few light infantry
Post by: CapnJim on January 23, 2024, 01:32:38 AM: Nice lads, those. Well done!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - a few light infantry
Post by: DintheDin on February 02, 2024, 01:16:42 PM: They look great! Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - scatter gunning!
Post by: Digits on February 20, 2024, 06:05:39 PM: Pete’s offer got me thinking….and has kindly popped his home made rules in the post, but I also had Sharp Practice sat unopened so broke it out for a little inspiration…….and I believe I have found it!

I was already going down the route of mounting the skirmishing light bobs singly, but it would appear I can use my formation based infantry too alongside them in SP.

Indeed, with a very few minor additions and a few characters, I could start playing SP and still give impetus towards ultimately playing larger scale ( probably black powder) with the same minis.

I’m already a Lardies fan and SP2 has many of the hallmarks of the games I know already. I get to add a few off beat minis (mule trains, vivandiers, engineers, exploring officers etc), and still be working towards my ultimate goal at the same time.

I have already started on a dozen or so 95th……realise I need another four light infantry minis as above, and will paint the light infantry in line as I need those too.

After that, I will need some of the cavalry and start working on the foot regiments ( two of those from my Albuera brigade as they will both be in buff facings as I need about three groups of 8 minis without colours etc).

Feeling pretty pleased with my reasoning…..just sorry I’ve sat on it for the last couple of years without knowing it! 🥴🥴
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - zhuzhing up with Sharp Practice!
Post by: SJWi on February 20, 2024, 09:27:08 PM: Digits, yes you can use multi/Formation based figures for SP2. All you need to do is be able to track "casualties" instead of removing individual figures. We use micro-dice placed next to the unit....as we do for amassing "shock". Maybe not for the purist but "needs must" as they say.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - zhuzhing up with Sharp Practice!
Post by: Digits on February 20, 2024, 10:22:15 PM: Works for me fella! Cheers.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: Digits on February 22, 2024, 08:26:56 PM: Having settled on Perry Miniatures for my 95th, I struggled to find a suitable mini to represent Harper. Most of the decent looking ones were frankly too small until I found a mini at a game show a couple of years back. If I’m honest I don’t recall who the manufacturer was…but it was the right height in my mind. He looked to be cad designed and a little featureless (look at his face!) so I beefed up the back of his jacket, filed off the stripes on his left arm, stuck on a suitable hat, added a plastic Perry back pack, green stuffed a new bread bag and added a rifle to his kit.

I’m fairly happy with him, even if he has no facial features and woman’s hands!

Anyway, painted as test mini for the rest of the rifles……hopefully finish them at the weekend.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1665.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1667.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Alongside a Front Rank light infantryman. Having read up last night on the Nock volley gun……what a dangerously silly weapon to carry….guy must have a death wish! Lol

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Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: CapnJim on February 23, 2024, 01:42:48 AM: Death wish or not, he sure looks the part. So does the chap from (presumably) the South Essex...
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: Digits on February 23, 2024, 12:02:30 PM: Cheers fella. 71st Glasgow light to be fair. Does anyone recall what facings South Essex had in Sharp? May be I can represent them with one of my other units…

Stronghold mini for Sharp arrived this am from Footsore. I will paint him with the next batch of 95th. He’s a tad on the slight side but a nice mini.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: olicana on February 23, 2024, 12:30:52 PM: Yellow.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: Digits on February 23, 2024, 01:00:32 PM: Hmmm…I will have a few buff regiments…they will have to do! Ta

Anyway as an aside, I have been reading (well listening to) the books about Keane by Iain Gale. Most enjoyable. Does anyone have a pic or two of the Corps of mounted Guides (intelligence) in the Peninsular or know if they appear in an Osprey guide at all? Ta
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: olicana on February 23, 2024, 01:35:32 PM: Men-at-arms 343: The Portuguese Army of... plate D1.

Interesting, Light Dragoon but red jacket rather than blue. That's easy peasy.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - Sgt Harper
Post by: Digits on February 23, 2024, 01:36:25 PM: Thank you sir…will go take a look!

Indeed…very easy! Nice one. I will use the Perry dismounted light dragoons as Keane’s men, and use a suitable mini from my stock of Silver Bayonet minis as Keane in civilian disguise as an exploring officer to lead them……nice narrative group for Sharp Practice me thinks!
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - “Sweeps”
Post by: Digits on February 26, 2024, 03:36:16 PM: First batch of 95th done. Another 9 minis to finish them. Spent all day Sunday on them….i must really be slowing down though…no wonder I’m dreading tackling the line battalions! lol

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4629.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

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Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - “Sweeps”
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 26, 2024, 08:38:22 PM: South Essex, yellow facings,

;)
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - “Sweeps”
Post by: Bloggard on February 27, 2024, 11:54:14 AM: great looking unit.
Title: Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - “Sweeps”
Post by: Digits on February 28, 2024, 01:02:06 PM: Cheers….so before finishing the rest of the 95th….i ended up picking up the brush to tackle and finish the 92nd foot regiment last night! Christ, even if I stick to one project….i still manage to jump around it with complete lack of focus! Oh well…it will be progress of sorts at least.

Hopefully I can finish those with a little clear air…

Edit:

Well just made a small order on Perry. Ordered more British artillery, donkey transport and my first regiment of Portuguese along with a few cacadores.

Plenty to be getting on with …..
Title: Peninsular Allies - scatter gunning
Post by: Digits on March 10, 2024, 12:49:13 PM: Struggling to find time for concentrating on painting…but instead find myself scatter gunning about and collecting bits I want to concentrate on to get Sharp Practice off the ground.

As well as the half finished 92nd on my paint tray, I have been collecting dabbing bits on a number of units and vignettes.

So I can start learning the Black Powder rules, I have the 71st light, a light dragoon regiment, and two batteries of artillery to do. Also on the tray, my corps of Guides.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1688.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

I also bought a cracking little set from Perry minis which with a little added tool bundle, will represent my British Engineers for SP. The fella riding the mule will lead the mule team (Crann Tara).

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1687.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

Hopefully I can find a little clear air to get something actually painted!
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - scatter gunning
Post by: schoey on March 11, 2024, 08:13:26 AM: Like the chap on the mule, look forward to seeing completed.

Paul
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Mule Train
Post by: Digits on March 11, 2024, 01:24:08 PM: There you go then, cheers.

I decided to base it this way so I can split the miles if both sides take a train. I will sort a suitable Frenchy to lead a string.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4651.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_4652.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

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Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Mule Train
Post by: MaleGriffin on March 11, 2024, 04:35:55 PM: Fantastic take on an under represented aspect of warfare! Logistics! Well done sir!
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Mule Train
Post by: CapnJim on March 11, 2024, 05:02:19 PM: They look good. Well done!
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Mule Train
Post by: schoey on March 12, 2024, 07:41:32 AM: Excellent work, love the basing colours and texture.

Paul
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Mule Train
Post by: vodkafan on March 12, 2024, 02:23:23 PM: Well done I want some now ;D
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Mule Train
Post by: DintheDin on March 15, 2024, 12:13:34 PM: Very good job on these! Congrats!
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: Digits on March 15, 2024, 08:08:01 PM: Thanks chaps, glad you like them.

So thought I’d do a quick test mini, light dragoon. Works for me!

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1693.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

So, some of you will know I made a cattle stampede for my Vulture Creek game. I had invested a lot in the lead on that project and so as not to waste an opportunity….i have re painted the base more in keeping with my Peninsular stuff. I read that the Spanish introduced the longhorn cattle into America so it stands to reason there would be similar beasts in Spain / Portugal.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1691.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

My reasoning being I’m sure I could make up a scenario or two for SP etc with a little castle rustling and these will continue in the theme of logistics….

And with the help of the worlds smallest movement tray above….i can do this.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/b76/DigitsDavid/IMG_1694.jpeg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

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Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: vodkafan on March 15, 2024, 09:01:28 PM: Very nice test piece Digits
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: rumacara on March 15, 2024, 09:24:41 PM: By looking to your cattle photos i instantly remembered the movie Alvarez Kelly. Although the movie is a ACW one, you can get some ideas for fun scenarios.

Very nice all around. :-*
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: has.been on March 16, 2024, 06:03:40 AM: Quote
i instantly remembered the movie Alvarez Kelly

Oh, especially the herd crossing the wooden bridge. :D
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: rumacara on March 16, 2024, 09:12:07 AM: Quote
Oh, especially the herd crossing the wooden bridge. :D

Now that sounds like a fun scenario. :)
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: Warboss Nick on March 16, 2024, 02:16:26 PM: Love the longhorn cattle! So much more fun than the dull sheep I’ve got.
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: CapnJim on March 16, 2024, 09:00:31 PM: That's one well-appointed cowboy... :D
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: Capt Troy Tempest on April 05, 2024, 07:35:46 PM: Probably asked this before, what colours are you using on your bases and what type of grass are we using.

Have 3 regiments of Brits awaiting basing. Might as well do same as you so they’ll look similar on board together.
Title: Re: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!
Post by: Digits on April 05, 2024, 08:21:06 PM: Will send you recipes Brian.