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Monday, 4 November 2019

Selected highlights - Zooming in on the collection briefly.

I took some close-ups of the new collection and decided to share them here while I write up the next Prestento Perrini update.

The French C-in-C with Hussar ADC and generals plus some random dude with a ramrod...
Even at this scale a fine level of detail is rewarded.
We have a few of the higher command bases, including a Napoleon base, next up will be a few Austrian ones too.
Brush work by Tony Laughton.

A regiment of Austrian Cuirassiers parades past the camera. These are super neat & detailed, note the lining on the saddle cloths. These and all following pics depict Barry Hill's studio - Hi Barry!  

These Austrian Grenadiers always catch my eye, those decorative bags on the bearskins are almost hypnotic!
Note the high lighting on the blanket rolls too - insanely fiddly to paint!

Fuzzy shot of an Austrian foot battery. These are 12lb guns attached to the Grenadier reserves.
I love the stoic expression on the bucket holders faces...
"Join the army they said. Travel the world the world they said. Hold a bucket... "   

Chasseurs a Pied move up to save the centre!
These are Old Glory toys and they arrive cast in strips of five models although you wouldn't know it from this shot. 

Austrian line in helmets. These 48 strong battalions are the mainstay of the Austrian infantry strength.
These really need me to sort the flags out to avoid the "pike block" look!  

24 strong Austrian Chevau Leger Regiment by Old Glory deployed in line.
We have four of these to run around with.

Austrian Landwehr with outrageous stripey poles. We field these 32 strong, nice details again, check out the buttons.

French heavies in line, these are 32 strong large regiments in GdA. Old Glory models again.
I might add the two famous Saxon regiments to the French heavy cavalry reserve next year. 

Eagle eyed Chris watches my every move for signs of absent minded play (cheating).
This is a rare shot of me at the table, thanks to Tony for the snapshot - you're a Star mate!
There you go, hope you enjoy these, I'll try to repeat the exercise again if you approve, let me know.
Best wishes,

Jeremy