This week more than anything else, I'm doing the toy soldier equivalent of doodling and painting little bits of this and that. I'm really enjoying painting a couple of Austrian Grenadiers from some descriptions on a Morier painting or two in the Osprey on Maria Theresa's Infantry for the 1740-48 period. This could be the start of something.
He's also a bit of an homage to Stokes Schwartz's outstanding work on his own 80-figure infantry batallion. Phew!
French Ouvrier. I intend to equip him with a mattock or pick to make the most of the pose. He may even find himself engaged in heaving on a rope or rolling something. The pose seems quite versatile to me. I also like the idea of using him as an infantrymen drafted into assisting with a regiments' batallion guns. The possibilities are quite appealing.
This is my own choice for best wargaming figure ever. He's a lovely little 30mm Stadden Prussian. Can't you just see him urging the men on as they storm the Churchyard at Leuthen?
French Ouvrier. I intend to equip him with a mattock or pick to make the most of the pose. He may even find himself engaged in heaving on a rope or rolling something. The pose seems quite versatile to me. I also like the idea of using him as an infantrymen drafted into assisting with a regiments' batallion guns. The possibilities are quite appealing.
This is my own choice for best wargaming figure ever. He's a lovely little 30mm Stadden Prussian. Can't you just see him urging the men on as they storm the Churchyard at Leuthen?
What's your favourite?
6 comments:
Ah, having fun with figures . . . what a joy.
-- Jeff
Oh Greg, you're too kind, really!
Blush, blush, blush!!!
Best Regards,
Stokes
I like the ouvrier
-- Allan
Judging from the style, I'm going to say the Grenadier and Ouvrier are RSM95s, aren't they? Having typed that, I'm now thoroughly frightened by the idea that I might be recognizing a figure by sculpting style. Isn't that something only those OLD gamers do? ;)
Dear Mr Corpses,
Yes, you are absolutely correct on BOTH counts!
Regards,
Greg
The Stadden Prussian (bottom figure) appears to be dancing with a broom al Fred Astaire.
Jim
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