Author Topic: Vulcanologist's Napoleonic Mongrels (Read 6288 times)

vulcanologist · « **on:** November 17, 2012, 09:20:59 AM »

Hi everyone,
This is my first ever Napoleonic miniature, my attempt at a Gordon Highlander. Hope you like it C&C very welcome.

Mason · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2012, 09:43:26 AM »

An 'attempt' you call it?

Bloody good, is what I call it!
Lovely work on the tartan.

vulcanologist · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2012, 08:31:25 PM »

Thanks Mason really pleased you like him!

I've called my Blog; "the Mongrels" because I eventually intend on recreating the British 7th Division in the Peninsular.
Unfortunately I decided this after buying my first models, a box of Victrix Highlanders so I guess my planned division will just have to have an attatched division of Highlanders!

Anyway, work has really been progressing on my first Napoleonic battalion. It's actually 3 weeks since I painted my first Highlander and I've now almost finished my Gordon Highlanders. Really enjoying painting these, I've never painted anything historical before so it's a new challenge for me. I've found that it requires quite a bit of discipline to paint all these kilts and straps etc but once the unit starts taking shape they start looking great and it gives you the motivation to keep going!

Enjoying the research side of things too trying to keep things as accurate as possible, but anyway that's enough of my waffle here are some more photos:

Piper:

The light company come under fire... "Officer Down!!" :

vulcanologist · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2012, 08:35:20 PM »

The Colonel and the Colours:

The 92nd Gordon Highlanders:

Hitman · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2012, 11:30:55 PM »

Holy Smokes!!! Those are fantastic!!!!! So if I send you my box, would you paint mine up for me?

You my friend have amazing talent!! Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Hitman

bandit86 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2012, 05:33:19 PM »

Those bullet hits are amazing and disturbing, Great job!

fantail · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:13:34 PM »

Really nice looking troops, my only question is with the red sporrans. I'm no expert but I thought they are white fur and black tassels.

vulcanologist · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:21:26 PM »

Cheers guys, really pleased you liked them!
Glad you spotted those bullet hits Bandit, wasn't sure if you could make them out in my photos.
Thanks for the high praise Hitman! No one has ever said such nice things about my minis before! As for painting yours... I don't think I could face painting any more tartan!! LoL

vulcanologist · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2012, 07:47:49 PM »

Hi Fantail
I'm afraid I'm still learning about Napoleonic accuracy. I had no idea what colour to paint the sporrans so just plumped for a strong colour. I'll have to change them now! If you notice the Headdress hackles are also all over the place! I originally thought they were all white but then I read that they were red with white tips but I've also since seen pictures that are white with red tips!?! Any help? Also I didn't know that the light company and grenadier companies had different colour hackles! So I'm in the process of changing them...Green for the light and white for grenadier I hope?
Also you can probably see that the whole battalion have flank company shoulder wings... something else I was unaware of when I started but too late now sorry!
My next planned regiment is going to be my favorites... the 68th Regiment of Foot,The Durham Light Infantry. Do you know if they would have worn grey or white trousers in the peninsular?
Cheers, Vulcanologist

Leapsnbounds · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2012, 08:29:10 PM »

Your painting is ten times better than anything I could do.

vulcanologist · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2012, 02:24:17 PM »

Thanks Leaps, glad you like them. I've started painting a unit of KGL Hussars now. I have to admit it's many years since I've painted horses. I hated painting them then and nothing has changed!

vulcanologist · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2012, 08:48:52 AM »

Just a quick update on my progress...
I've completed my first squadron of Hussars! Finished the next 6 horses too, just the riders to do now. I'll try to get some pictures up ASAP.
Ps 68th(Durham Light Infantry) regiment of foot in the peninisular. Does anyone have any good information or color schemes??

SBRPearce · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2012, 02:16:53 PM »

These are beautiful, and the bullet hits add a level of cinematic realism that I love! I can't wait to see your cavalry.

Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2012, 03:21:33 PM »

Some very fine work there, vulcanologist, great show.

Blue in vt · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2012, 04:31:46 PM »

These look amazing! That tartan is to die for!

Keep up the good work.

Cheers,

Blue

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