About time I posted again??
These blue coated chaps were painted back in March for the Challenge but once again failed to make it because they were unbased. To date Zurlauben's are the last thing I've painted to a finish this year!!!!
The regt were present at the following battles and sieges of the Nine Years War, The Boyne, Siege of Limerick, Siege of Mons, Siege of Namur, Steenkirke, Neerwinden/Landon and the Siege of Charleroi.
They were raised in 1684 and were massacred in 1704 at the Battle of Blenheim, so much so they were disbanded and never re-raised.
From the Journal of John Stevens, a captain in James’s Grand Prior’s regiment, quoted in Kinross, “The Boyne and Aughrim”, Windrush Press, 1997
“Only the French can be said to have rallied for only they
made head against the enemy and a most honourable retreat . . . Nor ought any
of this glory to be attributed to the Count de Lauzun or La Hoguette, who at
first left their men, but only to the valour and conduct of M. Zurlauben,
Colonel of the Blue Regiment, who with unparalleled bravery headed and brought
off his men.”
The plan is to paint up another two of the French infantry units who were sent to fight for King James in Ireland. I'm not too sure what the other two regts will be at the moment, but I hope to have them painted up this year..............fingers crossed!!
The flags are from Flags of War...I think???
Nice job on the figures, Ray.
ReplyDeleteThat's the last thing you've painted since March? I think you're due for some serious paint time...
Me too!!!!!!
DeleteCould you stop doing such great work on such small miniatures? That would be great....
ReplyDeleteHehe good work Ray!!
Sorry Johnny!! I'll try.....
DeleteGreat work as always. Question, the "Count de Lauzun" from your quote, is that the same Lauzun that fought in the American Revolution with Lauzon's Legion? Or someone different.
ReplyDeleteAfraid not, my Lauzun, Antoine Nompar de Caumont, died in 1723!!
DeleteBrilliant stuff as usual Ray. The flags really match well with the troops uniforms.
ReplyDeleteGood, because I did try and match the blue of the flag. ;0)
DeleteHowdy Ray. Nice to see you again. Seems like forever.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a while????
DeleteToo long, indeed.
DeleteNice work Ray good to seeing you getting some posts done again.
ReplyDeleteCheers Mr Q, I'm struggling to find the time to post let alone paint!!!!
DeleteI am sure you will return to regular production soon. Very interesting project. I await a BatRep or two from this conflict.
ReplyDeleteI do hope so Jonathan!!! As for a battle............???????
DeleteCracking job dude! They are way too small for me.
ReplyDeleteGive them a go Bob, they're so easy to paint!!
DeleteVery nice, Ray! You should have quite an army put together now.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, John I have!!
DeleteGreat painting paired with great flags! If I ever find a time machine, don't set it for the the 161 NYW French at the Battle of Blenheim.
ReplyDeleteNo I wouldn't, its far too dangerous!!
DeleteNice work as always Ray :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Scott!
DeleteVery nicely done, Ray! You've exceeded my output for the year. I've been too busy with military and work, but I've been stockpiling primered minis all summer. I think I might attempt a go at the painting challenge this year.
ReplyDeleteYeh, why not, give it a go. It does really give you a massive incentive to get things painted!!
DeleteThey look great, Ray. Their unit history includes a lot of sieges - and a terrible demise too.
ReplyDeleteCertainly does Dean.
DeleteThe quote is a great touch you should try this posting thing more often.
ReplyDeleteThey're very hard to find, those quotes.
DeleteVery cool regiment. Love the standards. Were these German-speaking Swiss troops? Interesting, if that's the case.
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If differs on what book you read, some say they were Swiss, some German and some Walloon?? I know Zurlauben himself was Swiss though??
DeleteVery sharp looking unit Ray (and cracking banners as well). Great job!
ReplyDeleteCheers Curt!!
DeleteVery nice Ray. I look forward to a game with these.
ReplyDeleteMe too Clint!
DeleteGood stuff as always mate.
ReplyDeleteCheers Lee!
DeleteYou've taken a long time showing these off - nd very good they are too, with a great back-history.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Sir!!!
DeleteVery nice looking regiment Ray :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Tamsin!
DeleteGreat work on these guys Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rodger!!!
Delete"Joli travail Monsieur Ray!"
ReplyDeleteBest,
Phil.
Merci beaucoup Phil
DeleteWelcome back Ray, great painting once again.
ReplyDeleteCheers Pat!
DeleteCracker mate. A fine bunch of French villains!
ReplyDeleteIndeed!!!
DeleteLooks like you're almost without red paint! And now you opened a bottle of blue! :-D
ReplyDeleteReally nice looking unit Ray!
Greetings
Peter
Only a small bottle of blue Peter and there's still a lot of paint left in the red bottle too!!
DeleteDow!
DeleteHey, nice figures Ray! Glad to see you back – even if it's just posting. Hopefully you'll get that old painting mojo back soon!
ReplyDeleteCheers Jonas, I can feel the mojo on its way back!!
Deletelove the shade of blue on those gents
ReplyDeleteCheers Dez!
DeleteThat's a fine looking unit! Your bases are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cory, glad you like the basing.
DeleteCongratulations Ray!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful miniatures and excellent painting.
They are 15 mm, but they are painted like 28!
The period of Louis XIV is very charming.
Greetings
Simmy
Thanks for the kind words Simmy!!
DeleteMore great 15mm work coming from your corner Ray!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
In dribs and drabs Chris!
DeleteNice work. I always wonder where you find all that material about this period. The fance Uniforms,Flags and Names...
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is one "The Marquis de Ray`s mounted footguards from Tip upon Toe"...can you help??
Show more please maybe you`ll lure me into painting models for this period.
I'm sure I read something about that unit as well Markus. a red coat with yellow cuffs and saddlecloth if I'm not mistaken??
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ReplyDeletetouché!
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