That unit was supposed to be the more "backwoods" types in hunting shirts to represent Canadian Militia. As I mentioned, the box is split 50\50 with troops in buckskin and others in civilian dress. I've finally got a unit of civvies painted, but it was a bit of a slog.
That is not to say there was a problem with the figures - far from it, they were fairly easy to assemble and the detail is good as previously stated. The problem was me, and my kitten Roxy.
My problem was I just couldn't seem to make progress or get a them painted to the point I was happy with the result - in the end I decided I had wasted enough time and declared them "done"
The other problem was Roxy. She's five months old or so and seems fascinated with toy soldiers. When I say fascinated, what I mean is she likes to pick them up in her mouth and run away with them - but so far just these Militia. She has stolen several - one officer discovered intact on the bed, a second rifleman found behind the sofa with one arm missing, and another on the stairs minus his gun. Much repairing was called for.
Having said all that, I was rather surprised that they did look ok when they got on the table at last.
Here is that officer, who seems to have survived his encounter with Roxy with only minor injuries and no doubt some recurring nightmares
Here is that officer, who seems to have survived his encounter with Roxy with only minor injuries and no doubt some recurring nightmares
As I mentioned before, these are very versatile figures and will be called into service as civilians, British, Canadian or American Militia. There are a few more to paint, but as far as the Muskets & Tomahawks project goes, it looks like I'm getting close to declaring "job done"
Cool cat that
ReplyDeleteAre you sure she is not under instructions from the wife?
Did your wife find you on the stairs and behind the sofa sobbing?
You know whose side she is going to be on!
PS I must get some of those figures!
ReplyDeleteStill like the look of these!
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