First steps in a very long journey.

[lethallee61]

I've always wanted a painted Napoleonic army. It's been like a gnawing hunger since I got my first set of Airfix figures over 45 years ago. Until now, I've resisted the temptation, doubting my ability to pull it off.

One of my best gaming mates has started a British Napoleonic army, motivating me to finally get off my bum and start on the opposition.

So - here is my first effort. This is what 4 days with a magnifying visor (the spirit is willing, but the eyes are weak) strapped to my head got me. Hope you like them.



Only a few hundred more figures to go....

[Dr DeAth]

If there all as good as those it's going to be a fantastic army - four painted and based figures in 4 days, so you should be done in a couple of years then 

Keep us posted on your progress

[Melnibonean]

Lovely work.
But why limit yourself to a few hundred? This is a Naopleonic odyssey. When you factor in Austrians, Russians, Prussians, Italians, Neapolitans, Poles, Germans... You could, potentially, be looking at a couple of thousand! 

[janner]

Great start 

[PAULSPENCE]

Very well done indeed!

Interested to see what's next.

You can't go wrong with Napoleonics as there's so much choice of troops and battles.

Cheers,

Paul

[Ray Rivers]

Doing a large army is a long slog.

The good news is you have a friend who you can fight. I would recommend coordinating your painting of units so that you both can get gaming as soon as possible. Seeing your troops on the tabletop in action is a great motivator to keep your interest in adding more to your army.

Nice start, BTW!

[OSHIROmodels]

They look grand 

Best of luck with the rest 

cheers

James

[Emir of Askaristan]

Nice work. It is indeed a long and winding road, one that goes ever on...(to quote some people!). However, if the course is stayed, the end result is always worth it.

(Ive never used the visors, I use an angle poise lamp with a magnifier lens built in and a daylight bulb behind it. I still sometimes get a little cramp and tired but generally its very good. Keep it up and if it helps, its a winner).

[Gary Peach]

If thats the 1st then cant wait to see the rest.

[lethallee61]

Thank you everyone for your kind words of support. It's very humbling to have your efforts appreciated by those who you've admired for many years. 

Next on the painting table are some Imperial Guard Grenadiers.

And then more Cuirassiers, and French Line and, well, you all know how it goes...

[Leapsnbounds]

Did I see Captain Beefheart.  Yes, it is a long journey, but it is worth it.

[Legion1963]

Indeed. Jolly good show. I am not really into painting armies so i can not tell you what to do to speed it up. But variation is good way (as far as i'm concerned) to stay focused and still enjoy yourself. Enjoy being a keyword here i gues. 

[janner]

Which rule set are you going with?

[nelsons-signal]

Abselutely comprehensible!
I never get the 1/32 French Line Infantry by Airfix - yust the Guard Inf.
Not to mention the missing 1/32 Cavalary or  Artillery that was offered much later by Esci. 

Born to early - and a steady thorn in my flesh. Don't stay damaged - guard yourself and do it ! 

[fitterpete]

Very nice start.
It will go  by quicker than you think.

What make are the cuirassier?

Pete