Tuesday, 26 January 2021

They just keep coming...

 ...Paraguayans that is.

A second battalion in this batch rolls off the production line.

Again these are in the newer marching/advancing poses, with a higher proportion of the boys wearing the chiripa.


On the painting table  now is a battalion of some Brazilian infantry in white tropical kit.

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  1. Jonathan Freitag26 January 2021 at 18:34

    I really like the scruffy nature of these troops. They look like hard campaigners.

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    1. Mark Strachan26 January 2021 at 19:03

      Thanks Jonathan. I like that scruffiness too, sort of like a Confederate army...with red coats, white pants and shako of course.

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  2. rross26 January 2021 at 19:12

    Very nice as usual Mark. I hear you are off for another game of BLB at Mr Armigers this Friday ... Looking forward to the pics from that encounter !

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    1. Mark Strachan27 January 2021 at 12:44

      Yes another game across the North Shore...the advantage of having Fridays off.

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  3. Steve J.26 January 2021 at 20:39

    The units that have a good mix of the chiripa are my favourites, as I love the look you achieve with them. As Jonathan has said, they look like they've been on campaign for a while and are tough hombres!

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    1. Mark Strachan27 January 2021 at 12:46

      It is nice to get that mix of pose and dress.

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  4. Aly Morrison26 January 2021 at 23:38

    Very nice Mark...

    As you say... scruffy... but colourful.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Mark Strachan27 January 2021 at 12:43

      Thanks Aly...simple as the uniforms are, they are fun to paint.

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  5. pancerni27 January 2021 at 04:18

    Quite the force you are building up. great somewhat uniformed somewhat come as you are vibe.

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    1. Mark Strachan27 January 2021 at 12:41

      Given the level of poverty that existed in Paraguay at the time it is amazing that they managed pull anything remotely resembling a uniform together, yet most seemed to at least have the red shirt.

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  6. Stuart S27 January 2021 at 09:29

    They look great, agreed a real rag tag feel to them, great job Mark.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  7. Lawrence H27 January 2021 at 14:22

    Very nice again Mark, and the chiripa definitely adds some nice variety. How far away do you think you are from putting a game on for this collection now?

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    1. Mark Strachan28 January 2021 at 11:54

      Gaming will be a little while away yet. All of the cavalry are done and the infantry will be done by the end of April, but gaming will depend on when the artillery and generals are available.

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  8. caveadsum147128 January 2021 at 02:03

    Another excellent Paraguayan unit!
    Best Iain

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  9. Neil29 January 2021 at 06:49

    Mark,
    What a unique period to game and the figures look great. Plus who doesn't love flags!
    Neil

    http://toysoldiersanddiningroombattles.blogspot.com/

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    1. Mark Strachan29 January 2021 at 20:45

      Thank you Neil...you are right flags maketh the army!

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