In the 'Shinyloo' world the Scots Greys are- as yet the only near completed British Cavalry regiment. There are bits of other units as the old models get restored and painted up. Some Hussars and some Heavy Dragoons are finished and more Hussars and a few Light Dragoons and Horse Guards are in the 'to do someday' box.
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| The Scots Greys as they currently stand as one large squadron. |
Most of the ongoing 'Shinyloo' retro project has been achieved using 'pre-owned' models acquired from ebay . Sometimes in a pretty poor condition. Often needing new sword blades and always needing a repaint though not always back to the metal.. There is, without doubt, a certain satisfaction in returning these old models to something close to their 'former glory' . Making the British fit to face the might of Napoleon Shinyparte's army- or indeed the Gloss coated glory of Shinyfarnce to face the perfidious Albion of the Duke of Wellyboot has indeed taken on something of a life of its own over the years.
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The units are large by today's standards- or at least that is the plan though they grow quite slowly as regular readers will know this is far from my only project. The Greys can therefore form two Squadrons or one large one as needed. Models are for the uninitiated 30mm either Stadden or Minifigs both from the 1960s or early 70s- the Minifigs being unavailable in the UK since then and the present whereabouts of most of themoulds unknown. Stadden are still available from Tradition of London.
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| And as 2 squadrons. |
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| And a few Hussars by way of difference- still a bundle of these to paint. |
Wow! 20 figures makes for a very impressive squadron. How big are battalions?
ReplyDeleteInfantry Battalions vary a bit- depending upon how many old lead dudes I actually have. The British currently have the 44th foot at76 the 95th at 35 and other smaller- still growing units. The French have Old Guard at 42 and growing. 37th line at about 72 and growing. I have enough French to do a unit of Legere which currently is barely started.. Rules are Young and Lawford's Charge! so the accent is on minor tactics rather than 'grand tactics'.
DeleteThese are the very definition of "Glorious Litte Soldiers". Absolutely terrific!
ReplyDeleteThanks I appreciate it
DeleteLovely looking figures, it's always great to see old warriors refurbed and ready to fight on the table again.
ReplyDeleteRestoring these old models has become a major part of my personal hobby over the last few years. I still do plenty of other stuff but restoring the old chaps to 'former glory' has a satisfaction all of its own.
DeleteThe Greys look absolutely fantastic - great work! I agree that there is much satisfaction to be had in restoring these old figures.
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