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Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Hold yer Horses!

When I painted the Vaubarian dismounted Dragoons a few months back, I had also purchased some horses and horse-holders to produce vignettes to be placed behind the unit. But, at the time, once the actual fighting figures had been finished, I quickly moved on to another unit. So, the horse holders never got done... you know how it is.
Until now.
I've finally finished them:



As a reminder, these are The Muller Light Dragoons (aka Muller Lights).
Here's the whole unit:



I've also been adding a few 'extras' to the Astrovian Karavani Croats.




With the first public outing of this collection being only 2 months away (Cotswold Open Day at Northleach on 1st September), you'd think that I would be focussing absolutely on painting figures for that game wouldn't you?
Yeah, right!
In addition to all this Wars of the Vaubarian Succession (WVS) fictional stuff, I've been painting a few other bits n pieces by way of experiments for different periods. I'll post photos in next few days.

 Ciao for now!



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14 comments:

  1. Duke of Baylen3 July 2019 at 12:44

    Hi Phil,

    enjoyed seeing these, looking forward to the next photos. A surprise is always nice. I hope you make the Sept. 1 deadline.

    all the best

    Stephen

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    1. Phil4 July 2019 at 21:05

      Thx Stephen. I think the deadline will be met... that's the plan anyway. Phil

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  2. Codsticker3 July 2019 at 15:57

    Hah! I have done the same- some ECW dragoons finished but the horse holder still in the blister pack. Great little vignettes- you have inspired me to get mine done

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    1. Phil4 July 2019 at 21:08

      I also did some for my TYW collection... specially converted figures. Sometimes such non-combatants feel like an 'extravagant extra' when there are so many combatants to paint, but they really do add to the scene. Good luck with yours.

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  3. Phil3 July 2019 at 16:17

    Wow, beautiful vignettes here, nice job!

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    1. Phil4 July 2019 at 21:08

      Thx Phil. Glad you like them. They were fun to paint while deciding what's next to paint! Phil

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  4. marinergrim4 July 2019 at 11:19

    Excellent and really pleasing to the eye.

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    1. Phil4 July 2019 at 21:09

      Thx Paul. Lovely figures to paint... the whole Front Rank range is very paintable, as you well know! Best regards. Phil

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  5. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)9 July 2019 at 11:37

    Lovely looking stands Phil!

    Christopher

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    1. Phil22 July 2019 at 16:32

      Thanks Christopher. All the best. Phil

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  6. Andy McMaster11 July 2019 at 19:39

    Very nice. Who does the horses?

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    1. Phil22 July 2019 at 16:33

      Thanks Andy. The horses are Front Rank. Go on... you know you want to! Phil

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  7. Anonymous14 July 2019 at 03:13

    Phil, you are an inspiration & a distraction... these beautiful figures inspire me to get my SYW dragoon horseholders done, but then there are the unfinished WSS dragoons sitting in the cabinet awaiting some "loving care" while I should just finish off the DBA Arab army for a game with my mate! If only the Lotto would come in!! :-D Cheers, Rohan!

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    1. Phil22 July 2019 at 16:34

      Thanks Rohan. And you are a morale booster. It's great to have people taking an ongoing interest, and voicing their support. I really appreciate it. All the very best. Phil

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