Saturday, 24 October 2020

Two more Paraguayan Line Cavalry Units

Started sometime last week, today’s post features the second and third, and possibly the last, of the Paraguayan line cavalry. It won’t be the last of Paraguayan cavalry though because two units of militia cavalry are lurking in little boxes in my study.


In one of the units have added a few figures in captured blue trousers and white shirts instead if red, just to get a little variety.



Next in the painting queue is a unit of Brazilian lancers.



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  1. Jonathan Freitag24 October 2020 at 16:30

    So much color, Mark! Your troopers look sublime. Keep ‘me coming.

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    1. Mark Strachan24 October 2020 at 20:00

      Thanks Jonathan. Sadly the Brazilian lancers do not have the same degree of colour...but there are more cavalry units to come...five more to be precise.

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    2. Jonathan Freitag26 October 2020 at 03:04

      Yikes! And probably all before the week is out!

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    3. Mark Strachan26 October 2020 at 06:18

      Nah! I’m only averaging slightly more than one 9 figure unit a week at the moment...I’m pacing myself.

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  2. rross24 October 2020 at 17:25

    These are more great looking units Mark - lovely work as always!

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    1. Mark Strachan24 October 2020 at 20:02

      Thanks Keith. One day you will get to see them in the flesh.

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  3. Nick The Greek24 October 2020 at 17:51

    Nice work Mark, I really like the varied poses which compliments a unit in mid charge.

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    1. Mark Strachan24 October 2020 at 20:05

      Thanks Nick. Yes there us a good mix of figures. The militia, that will be done some time next month, almost have as many variants, six plus the three command.

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  4. Phil24 October 2020 at 19:29

    Spectacular and gorgeous cavalry Mark!

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  5. Mark Strachan24 October 2020 at 20:07

    Thank you Phil. The red jackets are certainly spectacular. Stay safe.

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  6. Steve J.24 October 2020 at 21:56

    Those are superb Mark! The attention to detail in the striped trousers and blankets just adds another level to this unit. Keep up the good work:)

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    1. Mark Strachan25 October 2020 at 05:10

      Thanks Steve. Rather like the French in the Franco-Prussian War the bright red uniform give the Paraguayans an apparent flamboyance over their rather dull blue-clad opponents.

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  7. Lawrence H25 October 2020 at 08:53

    Lovely work Mark, and I especially like the figures with the leveled lances and the way you have done the grey horse.

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    1. Mark Strachan25 October 2020 at 14:00

      Thanks Lawrence. I am not sure how well the leveled lances are going to fare as wargames figures, I guess time will tell. My technique for greys now is a base of pure white over which a coat of contrast Apothecary White is applied, then the excess is wiped off the....a quick and dirty solution!

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  8. James Fisher25 October 2020 at 17:20

    Colour. As Jonathan said, that was my first impression too. I think it is the 'animated' figures, your marvellous painting and basing and those magnificent lance pennants. A joy to view.
    Regards, James

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    1. Mark Strachan26 October 2020 at 06:30

      Thanks James. For my money the Perrys have always had the edge on animation in figures.

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  9. Aly Morrison26 October 2020 at 08:10

    Very colourful indeed Mark...
    I do like all the pennants and flags... it gives a real sense of movement.

    All the best. Aly.

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    1. Mark Strachan26 October 2020 at 08:19

      Thanks Aly. I am a little doubtful about the robustness of the lances though and I am regretting not ordering a bunch of those Fireforge plastic lances.

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  10. Giles 23 November 2020 at 11:07

    These are fantastic, Mark. Glad I'm not the only person attracted by this period.

    Best wishes

    Giles

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    1. Mark Strachan4 November 2020 at 06:52

      Thanks Giles. I have just completed another unit...some Brazilian lancers that have come up a treat and might be based tonight.

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