Seleucid Elephants

15mm Seleucid Elephants from the War and Empire range by Forged in Battle.

The models were obtained as part of the Kickstarter that launched the War and Empire range. These particular models took a little extra work in extending the neck of elephants with green stuff so that the mahout could sit astride the elephant. This was relatively straight forward once the head was pinned in position. I've also painted the Ptolemaic Elephants, they are currently waiting for some escort figures before being based. That's two more units for my Seleucids down, plenty more to go though...

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Napoleonic French 16th Legere 1811

The first of the new category and the December surprise. I recently had the opportunity to acquire some Bob Marrion Original watercolours from Charles S Grant who was selling them on behalf of Bob's widow. I'm sure many of you are aware of the stunning illustrations by the amazingly talented Bob Marrion that have adorned many wargames related publications over the years; and I hope that by placing them here on my blog those who have not seen these paintings before will take pleasure from them as I do. This was an opportunity that I couldn't let pass and I feel quite privileged to be able to add them to my collection; they will certainly be treasured. So, without further ado I'll start with the first painting...

Napoleonic French Sgt Major, 16th Legere Spain 1811 (Albuera)

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Successor Companion Cavalry

The latest addition to my Successors project, these are Companion cavalry, 15mm figures from War and Empire range by Forged in Battle.

Below I've included some pictures of the project as it progresses. There will be more ancients posted during December, and I've managed to take pictures of my December surprise (this will be a new category) which I hope everyone will enjoy looking at over the Christmas period.

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Spanish Fusiliers Part 2

More Spanish Napoleonic Fusiliers, and a group shot to show progress to date. These are 28mm miniatures from Eagle Figures. I still have to order flags for this project, something I'll sort out in the New Year.

I'm pleased with the way these are turning out, feels like it's starting to take shape and look the part. I'm trying desperately to stay focused on finishing the skirmish set for the Spanish before working on the French, the 15mm ancients are helping in a strange way as it only takes a short time to paint a unit, I don't get distracted with 28mm units that can take days.

I also have to paint a flag for a unit of WSS French cavalry at some point, I've been delaying this for far too long, I'm hoping to get it done over the Christmas break. It also involves painting a few flags for several planned units, I find this a nice change from painting figures but it takes me a little time to decide what to do and plan to make the most of the cotton material I use for the printer.

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Thorakitai

As promised more additions to my Successors armies, 15mm Thorakitai from the War & Empire range from Forged in Battle. These are based as deep infantry for To the Strongest.

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Walls and Gates

Just a selection of some MDF terrain pieces I've picked up. These are a mix of gates, walls and pillars   for 28mm scale from Warbases. I've added some 28mm Spanish Napoleonic from Eagle Figures for scale. The options I got were tall walls and low walls with railings.

These are nice kits, relatively easy to put together, I added a card strip under the gates so that they can be used open or closed rather than glue them in position.  I intend to paint the set up once I can get round to picking up some tester pots from a DIY store.

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