Thursday 12 February 2015

Papal Line Infantry and Dragoons.


There has been a slight delay in posting this update due to having to change Internet provider , after about 8 years Virgin don't seem interested with us any more because we don't have access to fibre optic broad band ! - however normal service has resumed after a ( happily) pain free transfer to Plusnet. Above is my first of three Papal Infantry Line battalions .


The flank companies had different coloured epaulets - red for the Grenadiers and yellow for the Voltigeurs . I've made a start on the second battalion and some Staff figures to complete the army .


I've also got done a Squadron of Papal Dragoons , the great thing about this period is the general lack of cavalry deployed by the combatants and then mostly only in Squadrons attached to Infantry Brigades , so this means not much cavalry to paint up !.


It's a bit sad really because they are very colourful . All the figures are Irregular 25mm . When I've finished this army I plan to build a Piedmontese army to fight them - but I have to finish off the mammoth re-basing of my Napoleonics first . 




10 comments:

  1. Great to see the continuation of this project.

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    1. Getting there slowly - need to concentrate on fewer thinks to get done, Tony

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  2. Here, here!

    Finally some cavalry to add some tone to the vulgar brawl.

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    1. Don't like painting cavalry - but like the results , Tony

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  3. Fine looking troops and well-staged photography: a winning combination.

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    1. Thank you I'm a 'snapper' rather than a photographer - and there's always a bit of luck thrown in with my efforts , Tony

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  4. What splendid figures! Also YAY! for Plusnet :)

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    1. Plusnet seem to have a good reputation amongst my family and friends , Irregular are one of the unsung hero's of wargaming , Tony

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  5. Fine looking fellows. Waiting for an Irregular order as I write.

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