Saturday, 4 November 2017

War of 1812 Project (2)

The 15th US Infantry, the second unit of infantry for Scott's Brigade in the War of 1812 is completed. 



This time the unit is is firing line poses. Originally I had planned to mix the marching and firing poses, with the former forming the back rank and the latter the front, but once I had the figures on site, I decided not to mix them. The result is that Scott's Brigade will be made up of two regiments marching and two in firing line.



Also coming off the painting table, well technically it is still on the table, is the first of the French in Egypt items - the two-camel artillery limber and Ottoman driver. I can't quite complete this yet, one because I need the spare gun to sit on the limber (that I haven't ordered yet), and two because the dry grass tufts needed to complete the basing are on back-order and probably won't be here for another couple of weeks. But it is a start on what is shaping up to be a very interesting project.







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18 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag4 November 2017 at 15:42

    The 15th US looks great but your pair of camels look so cool.
    Great job!

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    1. Mark Strachan4 November 2017 at 17:11

      Thanks Jonathan. The camels were a welcome distraction. The Ottoman driver was really fun to work on.

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  2. Phil4 November 2017 at 20:57

    A very interesting project, agree with you Mark, excellent job so far...and a beautiful addition with this 15th US, painting and photographing are superb!

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    1. Mark Strachan4 November 2017 at 21:26

      Thank you Phil. I am forcing myself to finish the last two US regiments before I move onto the French in Egypt. So it will be another two weeks before I will do any serious work on the project.

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  3. Stuart S5 November 2017 at 01:10

    Wonderful stuff Mark, Keep the focus.

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    1. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 05:05

      As tempting as that dromedary unit is, I shall resist it.

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  4. caveadsum14715 November 2017 at 11:57

    US infantry look great, I do really like the dromedary driver and his charges!
    Best Iain

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    1. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 14:17

      Thanks Iain. I agree he is a lot of fun. I am looking forward to assembling the whole model when the gun arrives.

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  5. Natholeon5 November 2017 at 14:41

    That was a quickly painted unit! And I'm loving those camels

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    1. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 17:09

      Three nights. The uniform is pretty straightforward, so it is just a matter of routine. The main unit of dromedaries is going to be pretty spectacular, I think.

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  6. rross5 November 2017 at 15:20

    Both projects are looking good Mark - I see you posted this within the last 24 hours - I thought you were heading over to Phil's neck of the woods?

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    1. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 17:06

      Yes I head off tonight - 30 hours of joy in a tin can.

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    2. rross5 November 2017 at 19:02

      Ok well have a safe trip and hopefully you get some time for toy soldier shopping!

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    3. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 19:35

      Thanks Keith. In the lounge now with two hours to wait. I have a rest day on Tuesday and there is a toy soldier shop within walking distance of the hotel. I amsurevI can find something to start up a new period!

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    4. Natholeon5 November 2017 at 20:19

      Have a good flight Mark.

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    5. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 20:48

      Thanks Nathan.

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  7. Lawrence H5 November 2017 at 15:39

    Great work on the 15th, and those camels and driver have come up beautifully. They look like nice models to work with.

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    1. Mark Strachan5 November 2017 at 17:04

      Thanks Lawrence. They are indeed great to work on. I am looking forward to working on the next unit, although that will have to wait a week or so.

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