The first artillery battery has been painted, just in time for the 203rd Anniversary of the Battle of Quatre Bras (June 16, 1815). Unfortunately, due to limitations on the availability of French Hinton Hunt gunners, it will have to serve with the French army until suitable Frenchman can be recruited.
Dutch Belgian foot artillery commanded by Captain Emanuel Stevenart.
Shown here with two French guns.
Here they are shown looking into the distance near Quatre Bras, Belgium.
Two pieces of French ordinance pack a punch. These are Hinchcliffe guns from John Cunningham.
Ready for action.
They still need a coat of gloss varnish and bases, but they are enthusiastic and ready for battle.
I have finally tracked down and ordered some acrylic varnish (all the gloss without the toxic fumes)
Close up in reverse.
The Royal Foot Artillery battery is next on the painting bench.
If you have any French Hinton Hunt gunners you want to sell, trade or donate, please leave me a message in the comments below.
Those are extremely smart, CN. Lovely shading and button-work too.
ReplyDeleteThank you WM. The photos turned out a bit darker than I would have liked. It went overcast just as I prepared to shoot.
ReplyDeleteLooking really good!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ross.
DeleteNice work CN, wish I had the steadiness of hand / eyesight / patience to do buttons!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mojo. It is a but trying, but worth the effort.
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