The French 25th Regiment of Dragoons
This regiment, originally painted by Richard (Dick Tennant) was due for a refresh and repair prior to their appearance in the Vimeiro scenario. These were in pretty good shape with the majority of repair being focused on chipping paint on the horse ankles and any exposed corners such as boots, greatcoats, saddle cloths and elbows. The original flag was in great condition so no repairs were required on the guidon. I did add significant highlighting and shadowing to the horses, sheepskins, and jackets of the riders as well as their faces. These will make up one of three cavalry regiments for the French in the Vimeiro scenario, heavily outnumbering the one small regiment of British and Portuguese light dragoons.
This regiment is the last of the combat units needed for the recreation of the assault on Vimeiro, so next up will be a welcome change to modelling the terrain of the area.
Those 18-man units do look impressive, would look even better trotting over a carpet of redcoats. How many dragoon rgeiments do you have now?
ReplyDeleteOr they may perish in the attempt. I have two spruced up with two more waiting in the wings for the same treatment. DT even painted them up as twenty figure regiments so I can pull out the Colonel and don't have to add extra command.
DeleteMagnificent! Dragoons to swoon for, David!
ReplyDeleteWell, sniffing all of the Windsor and Newton varnish is enough to make anyone swoon!
DeleteGreat work David, the command group in particular are very smart!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian, You really have to love that orange on the trumpeter! Not to mention the manly beard on the sapper.
DeleteA beautiful bit of ‘sprucing’ David…
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thanks Aly. Your Romans inspired me!
DeleteNicely polished up unit of French dragoons, lovely!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain. It will be fun to get them out on the battlefield.
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