They look terrific arrayed together like that Mark. The red of the uniforms looks even more impressive en masse, and the terrain really sets things off beautifully.
Garibaldi got the idea of the red shirts from South America...”During his years of exile, Garibaldi was involved in a military action in Uruguay, where, in 1843, he originally used red shirts from a stock destined for slaughterhouse workers in Buenos Aires.”
Thanks Mark. The Brazilians and Argentine troops were rather dull, though...dark blue on blue. The only way to get variety is to mix summer, winter and tropical kit.
Those look simply magnificent assembled in force! And given the Paraguayans' proclivity for fighting to the last man, a force that size should certainly give quite a good battle when it comes time for a game.
Thanks Giles. I just had a quick look at your own collection - very impressive. If you ever make it back this way again we should catch up and compare notes! I can hardly wait for the artillery and mounted officers to be finished so that I can get them on the table.
They look terrific arrayed together like that Mark. The red of the uniforms looks even more impressive en masse, and the terrain really sets things off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mate. Looking forward to the day when they will be on the table for real.
DeleteSimply superb Mark! Great to see them parading in front of some local settlement, which only adds to the pleasure of the whole:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. I like a good parade...all that is needed now is the guns for a salute!
DeleteA spectacular and lovely parade Mark, so many gorgeous uniforms and figures here!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil. It was fun to set it up.
DeleteMagnificent looking army
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is coming together nicely.
DeleteReally impressive, beautiful painting and basing. Nicely arranged, you have a good eye for that. Now for a battle report?
ReplyDeleteThe battle will be a while away yet...still waiting for the artillery and mounted officers to be released to finish the armies.
DeleteThey are a very flamboyant looking force Mark....the red shirts are somewhat reminiscent of Garibaldis men.
ReplyDeleteGaribaldi got the idea of the red shirts from South America...”During his years of exile, Garibaldi was involved in a military action in Uruguay, where, in 1843, he originally used red shirts from a stock destined for slaughterhouse workers in Buenos Aires.”
DeleteWell there you go.....how very prescient of me!
DeleteOutstanding, Mark! You certainly build up an army quickly.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a rather slower build for me...i finished the first battalion back in March last year!
DeleteGlorious and Napoleonically colourful - great stuff Mark! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. The Brazilians and Argentine troops were rather dull, though...dark blue on blue. The only way to get variety is to mix summer, winter and tropical kit.
DeleteSplendid looking Paraguayans, we all love a parade!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Indeed...there needs to be more of them!
DeleteThose look simply magnificent assembled in force! And given the Paraguayans' proclivity for fighting to the last man, a force that size should certainly give quite a good battle when it comes time for a game.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I agree that given a few guns this will make an interesting force on the table.
DeleteSplendid Mark...
ReplyDeleteA jolly good parade indeed...
All the best. Aly
I agree...red shirts, big flags its got to be good. It will be the turn of those lads fro Brazil next.
DeleteMark - this is all wonderful. A great collection and very inspiring for those of us building a similar collection.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Giles
Thanks Giles. I just had a quick look at your own collection - very impressive. If you ever make it back this way again we should catch up and compare notes! I can hardly wait for the artillery and mounted officers to be finished so that I can get them on the table.
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