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Wednesday, 21 March 2018

From the scrap box - Dutch Infantry

The box of scrap figures produced 41 Dutch figures, giving me enough to produce 3 units with a handful left over. I was short of a standard bearer, but one of the spare infantrymen was easily converted. He carries the standard for the Jagers.  The units make up a Brigade of one light and two line regiments. 


I am working on a further Belgian unit, although I have run out of officers, drummers and standard bearers, so ebay provided  some second hand moulds and I have been casting figures to plug the gaps. In addition I have been working on some highlanders and painting some British as British!

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10 comments:

  1. Norm21 March 2018 at 11:51

    Fine chaps for sure. Do you find that casting gives yo a greater connection to the collection? I have been looking at the Prince August starter kits.

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    1. Bob The Old Painter24 March 2018 at 00:50

      Hi Norm, there is something satisfying about producing the figures from scratch. I have to say that there is a bit of a knack to getting a complete clean figure from the mould - many of mine go back in the pot to be melted for another go!

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  2. Jonathan Freitag21 March 2018 at 12:44

    Terrific resurrection of castaways!

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    1. Bob The Old Painter24 March 2018 at 00:56

      Thanks. I too am pleased with the result. I almost ditched the box, but I am pleased I didn't!

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  3. WSTKS-FM Worldwide21 March 2018 at 13:11

    They look great! Very colorful and an interesting change from the more usual Brits, French, or Prussians.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Bob The Old Painter24 March 2018 at 00:51

      I have always wanted to paint up some Dutch/Belgians as I would like to try some of the 1815 scenarios which feature the allied army.

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  4. KEV. Robertson.21 March 2018 at 18:38

    Bob- The Dutch look great- fantastic paint work. Very Old School. Cheers. KEV.

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  5. Vintage Wargaming22 March 2018 at 03:10

    Seriously impressively quick work and finished units

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    1. Bob The Old Painter24 March 2018 at 00:55

      It has been nose to the grindstone and thanks to the horrible weather recently. I have also discovered gloss acrylic paint which cuts the drying time down to minutes rather than hours. I tend to have a couple of painting sessions a day, about an hour in the morning and another at night. I have several units on the go, painting each colour in production line fashion.

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