Thursday, 30 June 2016

The Thin Red Line .


Russell's quote in his dispatch to The Times was actually - "a thin red streak tipped with a line of steel". I enjoyed painting the 93rd  Regiment (Sutherland Highlanders) and as Conrad sent me some more Highlanders I will be able to to the Highland Brigade in the future.


I was impressed by the Stretlets figures which are remarkably accurately modelled and with only a few 'odd' pose . Painting the moulded on flag took a bit of thought , but I'm pleased with the result.


I now need some Russian Hussars to charge them and these are being cleaned up ready for spraying . Another unit per side and I have enough for a small game . I am going to use 'Black Powder' with suitable adjustments for the period.


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9 comments:

  1. Phil30 June 2016 at 10:09

    Splendid red line, congrats!

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek30 June 2016 at 10:56

    They paint up very well , Tony

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  3. KEV. Robertson.30 June 2016 at 22:35

    You have done a great job on the 93rd -well done! Looking forward to that future small game- The Project is going very well indeed Tony. Regards. KEV.

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  4. The Good Soldier Svjek1 July 2016 at 05:12

    A bit fiddly to paint up , but the look okay now they are based , Tony

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  5. tidders1 July 2016 at 05:24

    Lovely unit, ready to repel all-comers

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek1 July 2016 at 07:25

      Got to get some more Russians painted to appose them next , Tony

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  6. Springinsfeld2 July 2016 at 11:00

    Looking better and better. I'm looking forward to seeing them in action (please do a Flashman figure).

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek2 July 2016 at 11:44

      He chaperoned that German Prince that got killed if I remember rightly , good idea though ! , Tony

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