Waterloo in 28mm - My journey log

[vodkafan]

I wouldn't dare to try to redirect your flow of painting work I just like to see the pretty results. I hope you like the Eagle and Rapier miniatures when you finally get them.

[CapnJim]

Any preferences between cavalry or the 2nd Dutch-Belgian Division?

My vote is firmly for....either!  I would happily look at any of your painted figures...

[Helge]

Thanks for the encouragement. I think i will complete the two highlander brigades and then do some cavalry. Below with have I/32nd foot with their white facings.

[syrinx0]

Impressive ongoing progress.  Hope your missing parcels arrive before you run out of troops to paint. 
Looking forward to the horse.

[Helge]

Here we have the I/79th Foot Cameronian Highlanders. Victrix plastic models with some metal command models from Perry blended in. The tartan is more of a visual suggestion than the full pattern.

[Helge]

And the I/95th Rifles to round out 8th Brigade. These were admittedly batch painted with their parent regiments so just added here for completeness.



Next is 9th Brigade with more highlanders, but I am batch painting horses in the background for the upcoming cavalry.

[Freddy]

I really like this project, it is amazing how the little regiments come together.

[CapnJim]

I told ya!  I happily looked at those photos...

[Helge]

Thank you for the kind words. I definitely won't run out of models to paint anytime soon...

A productive day so the start of 9th British Brigade commanded by MG Sir Pack.



The first battalion of the brigade are the III/1st Foot, the Royal Scots. A straightforward unit with the addition of the obligatory piper.



I have also started some batch preparation work for the upcoming cavalry. These are near 200 horses for the Light Dragoons and Hussars in my handful of "horse colours". Base paint, wash and drybrush. Now they just need details when the riders get painted later.

[DivisMal]

Those horses…I would really be disheartened just to see so many to be done. I really admire both your discipline and your speed with this project!

[Helge]

And here we have the Black Watch, the I/42nd Foot. Again these are Victrix plastics with some Perry command models mixed in. I should have mentioned previously that I replaced the original Victrix backpacks - which are very slim - with surplus Perry plastic backpacks. Just a quick trim to remove the accessories and they fit nicely. This gives me a uniform backpack size with the metal Perry models and also looks more realistic.



DivisMal - batch painting like this is actually a tonic for my soul . A great way to just zone out completely and let my hands to their thing while my mind processes the stresses of the day!

[CapnJim]

Your Highlanders, Royal Scots and 95th Rifles all look great1  Well done!

[DivisMal]

@ Helge: it’s extremely impressive nevertheless! I struggle to paint 15s in let’s say half the speed. But painting also has a very metitative effect on me. I can understand it.

The Black Watch is also great!

[Helge]

Thanks for the kind words. Busily batching horses but also getting to the end of the infantry (for now). Here is the II/44th Foot.

[IronDuke596]

Your quality and quantity of production never ceases to amaze me. It is most enjoyable to view your breathtaking progress. Thank you for taking the time to post these wonderful photos.