As if I haven't got enough to paint already??
Me and Lee are planning to use Sharpe Practice for our Retreat from Moscow shenanigans
We spoke about the Deployment Markers used in the rules, I had a few spare figures and said about using some of those instead of a counter as per the rules?
Lets just say I got a tad carried away and only used 2 of the spares I had and bought another 2 packs of Perry's to make them both.......
The standard bearer is one of the spares, he's from the plastic Guard figures from Victrix.
I must say, I'm pleased with how they both came out.
Lee hasn't posted any photo's on his blog of the 2 stands he made, he posted a video on You Tube BELOW, instead. Its only after I finished mine when I looked back to Lee's and realised he only painted 3 figures per base, Damn!!!!
I've gone for the full effect....5 figures per base!!!
We both bought our flags from Andy at Grubby Tanks
The spare I had for this base, is once again the standard bearer, but this time he's a Front Rank figure.
The figures are a mix of Perry's from packs, FN51 Support Staff and FN53 Hangers On High Ranking Officers, while the bases are from Warbases.
Which way, should we go?
Unfortunately most figures on the bases have no thick coats of scarves to keep them warm, but hey, they're the best of the best in French elitism, they're making the decisions, so they don't need to keep warm??? Do they??
So what are they Deployment Markers or Command Stands?
Brilliant work Ray such lovely figures, I recognise most of those Perry figures 👍
ReplyDeleteThey were a pleasure to paint, tbh.
DeleteRay, beautiful work, each a mini diorama colorful addition.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Joe!
DeleteNice idea using up your spare figures Ray ..... oh, wait! They look great and to answer the final question - they can be either, depending on what you want to use them for!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was thinking all along, Keith.
DeleteWell done! Some serious conversations going on in those groups.
ReplyDeleteNo conversions this time round, Alex.
DeleteFantastic work!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal, glad you like them.
DeleteGreat stuff Ray
ReplyDeleteCheers Matt, I'm pleased that you approve.
DeleteExcellent figures, lovely work, their hangers on are temporarily holding their coats for them no doubt, I'd say their both deployment markers or command stands depending on your whim!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Yep, that's the plan, I think, Iain.
DeleteOutstanding command vignettes, Ray! This is a lot of command for a skirmish game. Actually, with as many units as you two have painted, you will be fighting division-sized actions soon.
ReplyDeleteYou know us so well, Jon!
DeleteLovely work Ray whatever you use them as!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie!
DeleteFIVE figures per base... I guess it takes more French officers to make a decision.
ReplyDeleteLOL you could be right, Lee!
DeleteThose are some lovely command bases Ray!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Chris!
DeleteGreat-looking vignettes Ray. They don't need scarves as presumably someone has built them a nice fire nearby.
ReplyDeleteGood answer, Lawrence, I like it!
DeleteGrand job Ray
ReplyDeleteCheers Dave!
DeleteOutstanding work Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill!
DeleteFantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteLovely little scenes Ray
ReplyDeleteCheers Andy.
DeleteLovely work
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteGreat work Ray, you must be getting close for enough figures for a big game
ReplyDeleteThat day has been and gone, Matt.
DeleteThis has been an amazing project to watch come together and I've enjoyed seeing you and Ray bring it to life. In fact, it has inspired me to get cracking on my Crimean War project that will be focus in the upcoming AHPC!
ReplyDeleteExcellent. O look forward to seeing some of the figures during the Challenge then, Paul.
DeleteVery nice vignette that will look great on table
ReplyDeleteThanks Sgt!
DeleteAmazing looking vignettes, Ray.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rich!
DeleteThey look fantastic, Ray. Nothing wrong in going above and beyond when the muse takes you. Besides, you are the French. They do things properly with grandeur to reflect their egos
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!
DeleteExcellent looking figures, the colorful uniforms really pop against the snow backdrop.
ReplyDeleteThey do don't they, Dean.
DeleteSplendid additions to your project Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteGreat looking minis as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you like them.
DeleteThose are brilliantly done Ray:)!
ReplyDeleteCheers Steve. I'm very pleased with them.
DeleteYou're a man after my own heart. Why use a marker that says "Deployment Marker" or "Jump off point" when you can create a lovely vignette like that which adds to the look of the tabletop? LOVE them! Keep those tables looking beautiful...
ReplyDeleteCheers Mike, I'm glad you're on the same page as me!
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