D troop, US. Cavalry ..U/D 20/3 added some mounted cavalry.

[Galloping Major]

Brilliant  Great paint jobs and lovely pics  You've got a definite John Ford look to them, which is praise indeed as far as I'm concerned.
The other thing that really delighted me seeing these pics and the way you've displayed them on the rocky outcrops is that they remind me of the photographs of C Troop, 3rd Cavalry out of Fort Davis, Texas in the mid 80s, spread out on a rocky hillside, you've probably seen them, in one there's an officer standing with his hand on the saddle of his grey. Your pictures very much reflect the mood.

Chaps, I've only sculpted 2 mounted versions so far: the one on the website and the bugler. I'll be doing mounted versions of all, but can't yet say when they'll be finished, but they certainly will be along. 

Cheers,
Lance

[Mason]

I keep coming back to these as I am tempted to use them myself, ironically for my own 'D Troop'*.
I will most likely end up caving in as they are such nice characterful figures, better than my Artizan ones which I have.....

I caved in today and ordered the set.
I have to say that I am really looking forward to getting my mitts on them and waving a brush in their direction.
 

[Deedles]

I caved in today and ordered the set.
I have to say that I am really looking forward to getting my mitts on them and waving a brush in their direction.
 

 

Chaps, I've only sculpted 2 mounted versions so far: the one on the website and the bugler. I'll be doing mounted versions of all, but can't yet say when they'll be finished, but they certainly will be along.  

Cheers,
Lance

Good news though it's all progress! And yes I had that picture in mind !

[Elbows]

Does anybody have a link for the breakdown of a US cavalry troop during the late 1800's?  I can't find a solid number or organization, though I've seen 104 soldiers all included.  Mainly curious about the number of officers and NCO's in a given troop.

[Deedles]

Superb Deedles, what about some close ups? 

There ya go

[Malamute]

Great stuff, top brushwork on very characterful sculpts. 

These really are must have figures, i am eagerly and patiently awaiting the next releases. I hope Lance doesn't keep us waiting too long.

[Mason]

Nice to see the close ups, Deedles.
Very nice.
 

Especially as.....

I caved in today and ordered the set.
I have to say that I am really looking forward to getting my mitts on them and waving a brush in their direction.
 

...and received them today.
Great figures.
Great service.
What more could you want?

Even better when there was a 'Soldiers Free' cowboy included in my order.
 

A great figure, and one that I am extremley happy with.
Thanks, Galloping Major!
 

[Galloping Major]

Thanks Mason, you're welcome 



www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

[Mason]

Thanks Mason, you're welcome 

It was most appreciated.

Now I just have to get around to painting the lovely little buggers....

[Deedles]

Now I just have to get around to painting the lovely little buggers....

You must,

[Deedles]

In want of Lance doing his mounted stuff , I have added a few Foundry mounted figures in the meantime

[Mason]

Nice work, sir!
 

You put me to shame as I have not even undercoated my GM Cavalry and here you are with mounted variants already.
 

[Malamute]

Forward Yoooooooo!

 

Looking very nice

[Ray Earle]

Forward Yoooooooo!

 

That's very 'street' of you. 

Lovely painting.

[FifteensAway]

Deedles, sir, might I trouble you for your horse painting technique - if it is not a closely guarded family secret, of course?

So, now that C Troop has some mounts, just when will they be out on campaign?  Better be soon or there just might be another cut in funding from those folks in congress.

And to think, when Lance gets his out you'll certainly be adding even more.  Which means even more foot figures, which means even more opponents, which means...