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Title: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 06, 2022, 03:04:20 PM

Picked up some great minis from CGM to start my first run at 18mm Naps

decided to start small with Sharp practice and Ospreys chosen men

The double stand represents a level 2 leader

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: CapnJim on May 07, 2022, 01:28:16 AM

Nice job on those 18s.  They look good!

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 07, 2022, 07:20:36 AM

Thanks the CGM sculpts have alot of character

I need to add a bit of colour to the bases - probably grass tufts

can't quite settle on a height or colour though

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: CapnJim on May 07, 2022, 04:45:38 PM

As a suggestion, something knee high, and faded light green to tan.  That would look appropriate for the oft-dry conditions in the peninsula...maybe a bit of rock here and there...

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 07, 2022, 06:35:13 PM

Quote from: CapnJim on May 07, 2022, 04:45:38 PM

As a suggestion, something knee high, and faded light green to tan.  That would look appropriate for the oft-dry conditions in the peninsula...maybe a bit of rock here and there...

sounds just the thing - not sure where to get them though - I've only seen the cheap ebay stuff and it all seems rather fake looking

however when I see minis online the grass used always looks much better?

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: CapnJim on May 09, 2022, 05:31:33 PM

Quote from: Kikuchiyo on May 07, 2022, 06:35:13 PM

sounds just the thing - not sure where to get them though - I've only seen the cheap ebay stuff and it all seems rather fake looking

however when I see minis online the grass used always looks much better?

Yeah - I even think that about my minis before they are completely finished.  They don't look quite right until I'm completely done with them.

I reckon it's the same with the grass tufts.  From what I've observed (mind you - I'm talking about other folks' minis - i don't use those tufts on my figs), they look "meh" in their packaging, but then look as they are supposed to when done right on the stands.

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 21, 2022, 07:17:27 PM

Having had a few days off I've made some decent strided this week

Finished my Group of Leaders and finished the bases on the 60th rifles and Light Infantry, also finished a Skirmish stand 2 units of Light infantry in line and my first of a unit of light dragoons

Title: Re: British in the peninsular - first units for Sharp Practice (18mm)
Post by: Kikuchiyo on May 21, 2022, 07:22:41 PM

Can't say i'm loving all the white so theFrench are going to be French Legere circa 1809 even if they aren't specifically described in the rules they will match the Line infantry stats

Unit of Carabiniers - Bearskins a must and a couple of officers