Friday, 26 February 2016

Saxon Von Rechten WIP1

I'm a little slow on my blog posts again although I have been cracking on with my latest Saxon battalion. Well past the half way point now and I'm happy how they are coming together. I'm still enjoying painting the uniform and the yellow facing hasn't been to much trouble.

So 21 down, eleven to go! However I am about to head off on a few shifts so it will be next week before I get a chance to work on them again. Hmmm.

I've stuck to the combinations of Iraqi sand, pale sand and ivory for the cream shaded uniforms then light grey, foundry white mid and Vallejo off white for the White uniforms. trousers ive been working on different combinations to give a nice variety in the battalion.

I also decided to have a go at the ticking material occasionally seen on campaign. I blame Kawe of Westfalia Miniatures for this as he included an illustration in his colour plates. To be honest I'm very happy how the have come out so thanks Kawe!

So that's it short and sweet.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and all the best to Scotland for their game against Italy!!!

Happy wargaming!


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20 comments:

  1. Steve-the-Wargamer26 February 2016 at 06:05

    You have a top notch painting style - love you're figures..

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  2. Phil C26 February 2016 at 06:22

    Your 18mm Saxons are great Paul! better looking than my 28's! ;o)

    cheers,

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    1. Paulalba26 February 2016 at 17:03

      It at all Phil, thanks for the compliment though!

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  3. Anonymous26 February 2016 at 12:25

    Great work Paul. I'm probably a little biased but I think that the later Saxon army is one of the prettier armies of the Napoleonic Wars and yours is going to look splendid.

    Salute
    von Peter himself

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    1. Paulalba26 February 2016 at 17:03

      Thanks von peter, yeah I would agree with you. Austrians come close but lack the colour (except Hungarians). On a unit by unit comparison the Saxons have some lovely uniforms. Light cavalry, guard, line and even the artillery.

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  4. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)26 February 2016 at 12:45

    Excellent painting Paul!

    Christopher

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  5. David Cooke26 February 2016 at 17:40

    Those Saxons are just outstanding.

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  6. Furphy27 February 2016 at 02:32

    The close up really shows the quality of your work Paul .
    Regards Gav .

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    1. Paulalba28 February 2016 at 08:47

      Thanks Gav, glad you like them buddy!
      Cheers
      Paul

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  7. Sgt Steiner27 February 2016 at 04:52

    The crisp detail you manage to paint onto 15mm figures is amazing and mildly annoying :-)

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    1. Paulalba28 February 2016 at 08:47

      Glad you like them Sgt Steiner (I think) lol

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  8. Gonsalvo27 February 2016 at 05:19

    They really look marvellous, Paul!

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  9. warpaintjj27 February 2016 at 06:25

    I love Saxons and these are excellent as usual. Especially like the stripey trousers, very fashionable!
    Best wishes,
    Jeremy

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    1. Paulalba28 February 2016 at 08:46

      Thanks very much Jeremy,
      I'm hoping when based they will match in well.
      Cheers
      Pail

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  10. Carlo28 February 2016 at 00:30

    These Saxons are wonderful Paul - looking like this force will be wonderful when complete on the table.

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    1. Paulalba28 February 2016 at 08:44

      Thanks Carlo, I'm hoping they will be nice, takes me so long to do a unit.

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