And the last of this batch of figures from Geoff is finished. This time it is two 28mm Front Rank generals from their Late Seventeenth Century range. If there was only one range of figures in the world, I would choose Front Rank. Not only do they cater for this period which is one of favourite, but their figures are wonderful to paint. It is strange that I don't own any, but this is my retirement dream - two late 17th Century 28mm armies made with Front Rank figures. Unsure whether I'd want to do 9 Years War or the Sedgemoor campaign, but I have plenty of time to think about it (another 25 years)!
Anyway, here are the pics:
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| I realise that I still need to highlight the sword, so I'll get onto that tonight. |
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| The second general holding his baton. I think it may be bent from this shot - I hadn't noticed that. |
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| A view from side and rear for completeness. |
I'm not sure whether these are meant to be English or French (or something else) so I haven't painted any ciphers on the saddlecloths yet. I've also matt varnished them since taking this picture so the light won't reflect off them so strikingly.
Nate
Very nice. Lots of detail. cheers
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DeleteBeautiful paintwork Nate! I'm rather fond of FR too. Wonderful figures!
ReplyDeleteAre you guys planning to do 9 Years war?
DeleteNot that I know of, but, we do just about everything else so why not! Obviously Geoff has plans.
DeleteVery nice work.
ReplyDeleteFront Rank have got better with age. The first sculpts of the SYW range are not as good as the more recent work for the WSS & Age of Reason (my opinion only).
You're right, the sculpting has improved over the years, and I believe the 17th century range is the best so far. But the first time I ever saw Kevin Dallimore's painting it was Front Rank Seven Years War figures on the front of Practical Wargamer, so they'll always have a special place in my wargames memory for that.
DeleteExcellent work Nate. Love all the details, especially the gold buttons. The horses are very nicely done too.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul. Gold buttons, wigs, feathers and high heels. Is it weird that I like the costumes of this period so much?
DeleteHow many layers can you use on one horse? Any more than 3 is ott - there are five on that grey!
They look proud and beautiful...excellent job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil.
DeleteBig Hair and Lace! What is not too like about these figures? Great brushwork and I agree that Front Rank are some of my favorites too. The latest additions to the Napoleonic range vis a vis the Reinforcement Sets are exquisite!
ReplyDeleteDoing this period has been a temptation averted thus far for me.
But it is a temptation, isn't it?!
DeleteIndeed it is!
DeleteExcellent brushwork!!! They can be either English or French as there was no standard uniform for Generals in the NYW, but they look English to me, nice red! More please??
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray. I've told Geoff that I'd be happy to paint any more Front Rank figures he wants to throw my way. I may bring my own project forward 25 years...
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