The officer's probably saying "they couldn't hit a barn door from over the..." His men are probably hoping he's pointing out a well stocked distant tavern. But knowing my die rolling (woeful reputation reinforced at the weekend) you're probably right. Best have a replacement handy... http://i1359.p...

Just wanted to add my thanks to everyone for a great day's entertainment. Looking forward to the next one.

Cheers,
Colin

Another officer joins the ranks (or is that comes up from the ranks?). http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q788/ColinNapier/command_zps1395bda2.jpg And the last regiment of foot, La Meloniere's, are finally underway. http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q788/ColinNapier/917ce384-249d-4041-8b66-342604...

I know Colin has some Huguenots he likes to get killed Two and a half battalions of foot ready to go (should be 3 by October)... and plenty of brigadiers (somebody suggested I might need them, ok many people, ok everybody). At the risk of copying some people's 'accelerated promotion' schemes Happy ...

The second regiment of foot, La Caillemotte's. Beyond the grey coats the uniform is pretty much made up, there are few secondary or primary sources on what was worn. The officer I realise should probably not be in red, to myself I'm making the excuse that Massue de La Caillemotte was killed leading ...

Gents, thanks for the kind comments, hopefully I'll be posting more soon. Mind you given my magpie like nature for little metal men...

After a break due to a couple of new projects demanding attention... some more Huguenots finished off, this time combined grenadiers which will form some commanded shot (or a section for Donnybrook perhaps). http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q788/ColinNapier/P1010500_zps02929ff7.jpg http://i1359.p...

Great looking battery, Günter. Looking at my paltry (as yet unpainted) single Huguenot cannon, I think I'm suffering a bit of 'lead envy'

Good to hear the plans for the Saxon invasion of England this October are advancing well.

I'd be interested in anything in Lanarkshire and Dumfries isn't that far for me (provided I can get a day pass ).

Cheers,
Colin

I read somewhere that God is not on the side of the big battalions but that of the commanded shot. So I thought I'd better have some of those. This chap is to be in charge (temporarily at least). http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q788/ColinNapier/CShot_zps8e41f4cc.jpg In my head he represents Capt...

Gents, thanks for all the kind words and encouragement - I'm trying to quicken my pace - Derby here we come! (note the lack of date on that statement). Colin, if you get any more finished we'll have to reflag Toggy's brigade!!!! They might even change sides!!! You mean I can't have six Huguenot regi...

Finally a finished unit! Cambons regiment angling for a fight (they may have a bit of a wait!).





Next up de Meloniere... eventually

Friedrich August I. wrote:

barr7430 wrote:I've changed my mind Gunter.... I'd like to see THIS Saxon Army in Derby

And You are not the only one who changed his mind

They look terrific Gunter would love to see them 'in the flesh' come October.

Very nice Colin, you'll have to request some more officer casualties & the possibility of a burial party from the " Big Cheese" at warfare minis h.q. Bob Burial party is a great idea... I think Perry do some nice grave stones too :D it is funny to see that you still have this morbid habit to paint ...

After a long hiatus finished the latest command stand for the Huguenots. Alas this is a common scenario for units under my command; the brigadier lies dead and his replacement (a mere corporal at sunrise) has decided he'd better make a quick will before the next turn comes round... http://i1359.phot...