While tinkering with smaller scales, I have also been plugging away at around 100 AB Miniatures mounted French officers. My Napoleonic French army was one of the first I painted, way back before the turn of the century, and I find it in need of a face lift!
With the first few stands I am trying out some more ornate scatter on the bases. What do you think? Is it too much? Usually I save the grass tufts for 28mm figures.
Here we have a corps command stand with Nansouty in full cuirassier rig. On his right is a senior officer of the 2nd Hussars. On his left is an aide de camp to a divisional commander. I wanted this base to work for when Nansouty commanded the I Cavalry Corps in 1812.
The three singly mounted officers are colonels of the 5th Hussars, 7th Hussars, and Guard Horse Artillery.
Looking forward to seeing these in person.
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DeleteThey look great Scott and I use grass tufts on my 15mm so I vote keep the grass tufts!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
We will have to see how they look on the rank and file, but I do like them on the commanders.
DeleteI've started using tufts on my 15/18mm figures, particularly officers as there is often a lot of space on their base. Your painting has really brought the figures to life. The HA officer is one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, the artillery officer is a great figure. I really enjoyed that one!
DeleteI also use tufts on my 15/18mm figures. I usually limit it to a single tuft somewhat in the center of a rank and file stand, a couple tufts on command stands.
ReplyDeleteI think that is what I will try too.
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