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Author Topic: Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!  (Read 21046 times)

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #150 on: September 19, 2021, 03:28:21 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).



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.

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #151 on: September 19, 2021, 08:32:25 PM »
That's nice you are doing the 12th Light Dragoons, as I will be having the 14th and 16th.
I am going to build a wargames army, a big beautiful wargames army, and Mexico is going to pay for it.

2019 Painting Challenge :
figures bought: 500+
figures painted: 57
9 vehicles painted
4 terrain pieces scratchbuilt

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #152 on: September 19, 2021, 09:06:16 PM »
Cool. My ultimate goal is to do 11th and 12th. 

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #153 on: October 01, 2021, 05:33:09 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!

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #154 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.


Offline David H

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #155 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.

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #156 on: February 09, 2022, 07:44:10 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.

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #157 on: February 09, 2022, 08:04:03 PM »
Thanks, I will look into it.

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #158 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.

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #159 on: February 09, 2022, 08:32:24 PM »
Cheers fella

Offline Digits

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #160 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!

Offline vodkafan

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #161 on: January 11, 2024, 01:17:50 AM »
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.

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #162 on: January 11, 2024, 05:25:17 PM »
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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #161 on: Today at 01:17:50 AM »
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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

Offline MaleGriffin

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #163 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.
Hoc quoque transibit
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Offline IronDuke596

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Re: Peninsular War - Allied Division - prepping a little opposition.
« Reply #164 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.

 

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