I finally got around to basing up the backlog of Union Infantry I painted while TDY back in October. I picked up a few packages of Crackerline Miniature's Union Infantry in greatcoats awhile back to see how they would fit in with my existing GHQ models. Overall fairly good.
The figures are a little more animated and blend in rather well. I don't think they would work well on the same base as the GHQ models have a more regimented appearance. The standard bearers are cast without poles, and I still need to find some suitable wire that will fit the small gaps in the fists. I may still opt to replace them with the cast-flag models from GHQ just so they blend in with the rest of the Brigade.
I already had three extra stands of infantry painted for this brigade, so it may grow to five regiments someday. Otherwise I still have a few regiments left to do to complete the other brigades.
Speaking of which, I also managed to finish another 24 dismounts for Wilder's brigade. I decided to expand the unit so I have all four regiments configured to be either mounted or dismounted. I still need to get a few more models to complete the horse holder stands, but they are nearly there.
The figures are a little more animated and blend in rather well. I don't think they would work well on the same base as the GHQ models have a more regimented appearance. The standard bearers are cast without poles, and I still need to find some suitable wire that will fit the small gaps in the fists. I may still opt to replace them with the cast-flag models from GHQ just so they blend in with the rest of the Brigade.
I already had three extra stands of infantry painted for this brigade, so it may grow to five regiments someday. Otherwise I still have a few regiments left to do to complete the other brigades.
Speaking of which, I also managed to finish another 24 dismounts for Wilder's brigade. I decided to expand the unit so I have all four regiments configured to be either mounted or dismounted. I still need to get a few more models to complete the horse holder stands, but they are nearly there.
Very impressive and truly superb, well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Crackerline provides great models to work with.
DeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind feedback.
DeleteReally nice, Jake!
ReplyDeleteThank you sir.
DeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind. Thanks
DeleteYou have a number of different projects cycling quickly across your painting desk.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Not as great a diversity as you might think. Russian red and green still seem to dominate. These guys were actually painted back in October. I finally got around to basing last week. I find that Austrians and Union infantry both make great models to paint while on the road. (Something about only needing 4-5 colors each)
DeleteGood point about travel painting.
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