With the construction and assembly of the bell tower roof the South American church is completed. In due course I will complete a mission house and build it into a compound, but for now it stands alone.
Also completed is this, the sixth, Argentine battalion for the Paraguayan War wearing khaki tropical kit.
Super work on both church and men. I really like the look of this Argentinian unit. Khaki with red trim and blue cap makes a handsome uniform.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. The kepi could have been khaki too but when I tried it on the first figure it just didn’t look right, romI reverted to the blue...maybe for the next unit.
DeleteMake that “...so I reverted to...” don’t know where “roml” came from!
DeleteThe church came out fantastic. The miniatures are great looking. This is becoming a most interesting project.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. Yes the number of units is beginning to build up. i am trying to pull together an interesting scenario for a game now, but doubt there will be enough figures until November/December.
DeleteThe church looks great and the gold cross is a nice touch. The tropical uniform looks great and the blue cap is a nice contrast, adding a nice splash of colour to make the unit 'pop'.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. I think I will have to do one of the two remaining unpainted Argentine units in white tropical gear.
DeleteThat looks great Mark. How many battalions to go before you can put on a game, do you think?
ReplyDeleteWhen I have done this current batch I will have seven Paraguayan, eight Argentine and two Brazilian battalions and that would be enough for a small game, but I do not have any cavalry, artillery or command yet. My plan is to add another three Paraguayan and 6 Brazilian battalions, plus five Paraguayan, three Argentine and two Brazilian cavalry units, and a number of guns to suit. Since all of our games are multi-player affairs a reasonable sized force is required.
DeleteLovely work on the church and also the Argentinian infantry Mark
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. Hopefully we can all get together for some games again soon.
DeleteThe church has come out really well, the cross finishes it off nicely and the Argentinian battalion look sufficiently campaign worn!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
And the cross was the simplest of things...two match sticks sunk into a blob of Greenstuff and painted gold! But you are right is does finish the model.
DeleteFantastic work Mark. I see that you have well and truly fallen down the Paraguayan War rabbit hole!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nathan. Yes deep down that hole now...I’ve overtaken Thumper and closing in on the White Rabbit, next stop Wonderland.
DeleteThe building has come out a treat Mark...as have the Argentinians.
ReplyDeleteThe colour combination works really well...
All the best. Aly
In am pleased with the church although I was a little doubtful about halfway through. Another building in this set is under way. The next Argentine unit will be a white uniform, I think.
DeleteGreat work, looking forward to seeing your games of 'SA Napoleonics'! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, although given the weaponry it is probably going to nearer to ACW or is it SACW?
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