tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post2499948697501590056..comments2024-03-23T05:06:37.255-07:00Comments on Miniature Minions: November 2021 - Works in ProgressDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-53182565786004087642021-11-14T07:29:53.018-08:002021-11-14T07:29:53.018-08:00Thanks Paul. I am excited to get the Legion du Mi...Thanks Paul. I am excited to get the Legion du Midi and the two French line infantry battalions done so I can dive into the Guard Chasseurs!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-183331809333642502021-11-11T08:39:19.735-08:002021-11-11T08:39:19.735-08:00Excellent figures, the Legion de Midi are taking s...Excellent figures, the Legion de Midi are taking shape, look forward to seeing the guard cavalry, like the detail on the trumpeters. Another great post, thank you.<br /><br />PaulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672936298531309501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-24122146992608482222021-11-09T05:35:22.090-08:002021-11-09T05:35:22.090-08:00Glad these shots hit the spot. That first cup of ...Glad these shots hit the spot. That first cup of coffee in the morning is sacred time! Funny thing is that we all clamored for plastics so that amassing an army would be cheaper, but I'm not sure they are any cheaper than metals and require more work to put together, though I will admit the customization of them, particularly in the WWII ranges, is pretty sweet.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-88930190650586082152021-11-09T00:37:59.726-08:002021-11-09T00:37:59.726-08:00Ah David, heart warming pictures over my morning c...Ah David, heart warming pictures over my morning coffee, absolutely delightful. There is something about seeing those old shiny castings of a certain vintage that is still special to this older chap! Seriously though the younger generation are missing out out with their dedication to multi part hard plastic soldiers in my humble opinion and will they stand the test of time over decades to come? Of course I also remember that photo from the Airfix guide with great affection and it's amazing that they came to you all those years later and are still in use. Great repair job on the drummer. The vacation spot looks very relaxing too :) Keep it up my friend.<br /><br />Lee.'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-68609496186720661992021-11-08T05:25:59.920-08:002021-11-08T05:25:59.920-08:00Thanks for your thoughts Aly and look forward to s...Thanks for your thoughts Aly and look forward to seeing your Mamelukes. I am considering repainting the gaiters black as you suggest, but there is something very vintagy about that look as WM would say. I wish I could find the source of that misinformation, because I distinctly remember seeing it and mindlessly copying it as I did not understand what it was meant to represent.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-71171119235777981412021-11-08T05:21:47.557-08:002021-11-08T05:21:47.557-08:00Rob, having multiple types of projects going on ac...Rob, having multiple types of projects going on actually keeps me engaged. If I don't feel like painting one day I can work on prep or organization. Helps to keep it fresh. <br /><br />I looked through Funken and didn't see that odd black white gaiter combo, but I know it was in one of the early guides. For the life of me I can;t find it though. I believe I painted a unit with the same thing back in the early 80s.<br /><br />I think we are safe from the tornados for awhile, as the season has passed. We did have one literally go right over our house 15-20 years ago. Fortunately it didn't actually touch down for another mile or so down the road. Just took off the crown of one of our trees, re-arranged the treehouse roof and cracked our metal garage door. o:<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-34871446397324560712021-11-08T04:28:43.610-08:002021-11-08T04:28:43.610-08:00Well your certainly keeping yourself busy David…
T...Well your certainly keeping yourself busy David…<br />The Legion Du Midi are looking lovely… I am also looking forward to seeing your Mamelukes… In have a unit of those waiting in the wings…<br />I have never seen French leg wear in that arrangement…<br />Prior to 1812 most infantry wore over the knee gaiters in black (for winter) or white (for summer)…<br />Light infantry often wore shorter calf length gaiters.<br />After 1812 the regulations changed for infantry and the started to wear knee length gaiters… usually in black…<br />They certainly wouldn’t be wearing boots over gaiters… in fact they just wouldn’t be wearing boots.<br />I think it’s possible that Mr Tennant has just misread the details in the castings.<br />If it was me… I would just paint in the top of the gaiters… which would make them correct for pre 1812.<br />I personally see no problem with reshaping the bases… I’ve done it myself in the past.<br /><br />All the best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-74628830370260663302021-11-07T23:35:31.946-08:002021-11-07T23:35:31.946-08:00Hi David, I’m impressed with how much you have on ...Hi David, I’m impressed with how much you have on the go at the same time - I have to keep it small to stop it overwhelming me.<br />As for the bases do what you think looks best, personally I only clip bases if needed to make them fit rather than to match them to others, which is unusual given my OCD tendencies. Two-tone gaiters or boots over gaiters (must be uncomfortable and pointless) is something I can’t recall seeing. I can’t see any moulded above the knee so I would go with boots, or my preference short gaiters. However, if you can find a picture in a Funcken (I don’t have those books) go with that as genuine piece of vintagery. <br />Tennessee looks like a New World, you are truly blessed, well at least until the next tornado blows in.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908371293187933458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-55534482583470554252021-11-07T18:59:02.611-08:002021-11-07T18:59:02.611-08:00Let's just say there is a reason these old sch...Let's just say there is a reason these old school miniatures have an appeal for me, though I had to say that most of these miniatures are still younger than I am! Really enjoyed Chattanooga. Lots of great hikes and history as well as some really good food.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-25436236502124871702021-11-07T18:19:04.258-08:002021-11-07T18:19:04.258-08:00Oh, I see. Yes, a tricky one. I've avoided hav...Oh, I see. Yes, a tricky one. I've avoided having to do that to date, but only just. Mind you, there's nothing wrong with having differeing base sizes in a single unit. It's actually very vintagy.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-62156795271139734512021-11-07T18:11:57.960-08:002021-11-07T18:11:57.960-08:00As always, a pleasure to read and to look at the v...As always, a pleasure to read and to look at the very nice little minis. Not a clue about the gaiters. I’m not a old figure collector (well I am actually, I just don’t collect old figures lol), but I’d say cut the bases down. Your minis. If some dude inherits them many years from now, let him be puzzled over the discrepancy. <br />Glad you got a chance to get away. Chattanooga is beautiful this time of year. Cheers! David Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024870728535724830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-73336107541957975302021-11-07T17:20:29.435-08:002021-11-07T17:20:29.435-08:00Thanks WM. The Grenadiers, Voltigeurs and sappers...Thanks WM. The Grenadiers, Voltigeurs and sappers are all Alberkan figures with a large rectangular figure base. Hinton Hunt fusiliers have the smaller square base with rounded corners. The Alberkan bases are so large they will likely cover the entire 6-figure movement stand. For that reason and for the sake of consistency within a battalion, I am considering trimming down the Alberkan bases to make them more akin to the look of the Hinton Hunt figure bases.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682631274573026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813532882741884491.post-70366633788216428222021-11-07T17:07:50.197-08:002021-11-07T17:07:50.197-08:00Really super conversions, David!
I'm afraid I ...Really super conversions, David!<br />I'm afraid I haven't a clue about the gaitors. I can't recall seeing anything like that before. I'm not sure what you mean regarding the grenadier and voltigeur stands. Isn't the plan to remount the both battalions on new stands?Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.com