The Thin Red Line
The 93rd Highlanders at Balaclava
There were three stirring episodes during the battle of Balaclava; the charge of the Light Brigade, the charge of the Heavy Brigade and the famous thin Red Line. This last incident, again portrayed by artists and writers, marks the occasion when the 93rd Highlanders formed line to prevent Russian cavalry threatening the port of Balaclava. After a couple of volleys the cavalry turned tail and the rest is history.
Douglas Miniatures have just one highland figure in their Crimean range and he is B19 Highlander Advancing. Unfortunately there is no officer figure or standard bearer and so substitutes have to be used. In this case I have used a Hinton Hunt officer and the piper and standard bearers are from the Miniature Figurines S Range (all available from John Cunningham). The standards are made from masking tape and painted with gloss enamels.
Very, very nice. I think you have been capturing the charm of these old models to perfection.
ReplyDeleteI am watching your blog with interest as I also have many Crimean figures from the 'evil influence' and hope to get started on the Russians soon.
John
You are kind. I look forward to seeing some pictures of your figures once painted. I am working on some British line infantry and heavy dragoons at the moment.
ReplyDeleteNow these fellows really are nice. Did not realise the S range were such a good match.
ReplyDeleteA fine 'old schoolish' unit you have there. I would never have guessed the 'Command' figures were from a different manufacturer, they 'fit'in so well. Looking forward to more ...
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