It isn't Napoleonics, but at least it is horse and musket!
A couple of months ago I repossessed my old Spanish Succession armies and decided to finish them off so that I had 10 battalions, 6 cavalry, 4 guns and 3 militia/irregular units in each. Well, a couple of weeks ago I finally painted the last of 41 hand-painted flags and it was all complete.
The armies arrayed |
The Franco-Spanish commander and the French line brigade. |
The Dutch Brigade with the main Allied commander |
Looking from behind the Allied left - the British infantry and cavalry. |
Another view from behind the Dutch Brigade facing the hill in the centre of the table. |
The Allied right - Catalonian, Austrian and Miquelets |
Close up of the Miquelets |
The French right facing the British |
The French line regiments supported by the 'red Brigade' of foreign regiments - one Italian, one Walloon and one Irish |
The Bourbon Spanish |
The Spanish cavalry |
Spanish militia - two line battalions and skirmishers |
Bird's-eye view of the battlefield |
These guys were really just posed for the picture - I think any attempt to fight this battle will be a bloody slog with dice and luck playing a good part in the outcome. Might be worth trying though...
The figures are almost all the Warlord Games (Wargames Factory) plastics, with a few metal Ebor command scattered in there.
The plan is that during the school holidays I'll look at doing a solo campaign with them.
Nate
A fine looking collection indeed Nate…
ReplyDeleteBut ‘Completed’?….We all say that….
But I think we really mean paused…🤣
All the best. Aly
Ain't that the truth, Aly. It is only a matter of time...
DeleteA fine looking 18th century display of wonderful well painted figures.
ReplyDeleteWilllz.
Many thanks Willz
DeleteFab looking figures!
ReplyDeleteDo you think we can make the WSS in Spain the next 'big thing in wargaming', Ray? :D
Deleteof course we can!
DeleteGood to see you back Nathan! A fabulous collection.
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