Sunday, 30 July 2023

Second Battalion, 55e Régiment d'Infanterie

Yet another French Franco-Prussian War infantry battalion - this is the penultimate battalion of the First Division.




The third battalion is under way and should be finished tomorrow.

I think I need a break from the French for a few days after that!

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18 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag30 July 2023 at 14:04

    Very cool! I never tire of painting (or seeing) French in pantaloon rouge.

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    1. Mark Strachan30 July 2023 at 15:40

      Thanks Jonathan. I too think it is a pretty cool uniform.

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  2. rross30 July 2023 at 15:21

    Nice work Mark but I am not surprised you need a change of pace for a bit! What have you got available as an alternative to yet more poilus?

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    1. Mark Strachan30 July 2023 at 15:43

      The problem is I have nothing else 'in stock' but FPW French (apart from a few odds and ends). I have the urge to make something, but don't know exactly what yet.

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  3. Norm30 July 2023 at 19:42

    Very nice - sometimes switching to terrain building gives the mind the break it needs.

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    1. Mark Strachan31 July 2023 at 17:30

      Thanks Norm. I have a couple items in mind, but most likely I will be straight back into the French!

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  4. caveadsum147131 July 2023 at 06:39

    Another splendid French infantry unit, are you getting the matchsticks out?
    Best Iain

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    1. Mark Strachan31 July 2023 at 17:32

      Not sure yet. Need to find a bit of inspiration...

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  5. Lawrence H31 July 2023 at 07:56

    Very nice as usual Mark. Perhaps another gun emplacement as a break? They always come up beautifully under your hands.

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    1. Mark Strachan31 July 2023 at 17:34

      I do have a few plastic fences, gabions and barrels kicking around that might make a useful break...

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  6. Steve J.31 July 2023 at 09:17

    I think you deserve a break too! Great work as always and looking forward to seeing what you might make.

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    1. Mark Strachan31 July 2023 at 17:36

      Although I have already glued up the next three battalions...

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  7. Old Nick31 July 2023 at 13:02

    Very impressive looking regiment. Your 1866-1870 armies are outstanding.

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  8. Stew31 July 2023 at 15:58

    Man, just cranking them out! 😀

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    1. Mark Strachan31 July 2023 at 17:39

      Yep...another battalion will be finished tonight...

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  9. StuartInsch1 August 2023 at 18:11

    Very nice, particularly the faces.

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    1. Mark Strachan2 August 2023 at 17:46

      Thanks Stuart. I agree they are really nice faces.

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