FIW British Infantry marching

[Thanos]

Greetings everyone,

French Indian War, is one of my favourite periods, mainly because it involved soldiers from Europe fighting over foreign soil, having the aid by the Natives that were thinking that the colonists were there to help them. Mad, in'nit?

If you have seen Zvezda's excellent set of figures (7YW Prussian Grenadiers), you would understand that with a small conversion (replacing the grenadiers mitre with a tricorn hat), they could be painted as British infantrymen.

Below you will see the painted results of these conversions. Since many regiments have participated in this war, I decided to go generic, and paint them as 'plain' as possible. Red and yellow would be the recipe for success.

What inspired me to go into 18th century wars, was Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece, Barry Lyndon. The part with the British Regiment marching on the plain field, was simply astonishing.












I hope you like them.

T.

[pontiac]

Great idea Maestro, this is my favourite period too. Very good job!

[Kekso]

Wow, those are really good painted figures. Bravo.

[MABO]

Nice to see something new from you here. Very nice conversion. Are the tricorns from HäT?

[Tony Barton]

Very nicely painted, and they look very smart . Unfortunate that they have moustaches, which were not worn by British soldiers at that period. Perhaps you can paint them out ?

[Emperor]

I converted same set in 7YW Austrians...

[Peter]

Love them! What great convertions and paintwork!

[SamSagace]

Very good work , both conversions and painting work !

[Mai Strac]

Wow amazing work!!!! Some pics of the change between mitre and tricorn?

[Bluefalchion]

I will second the recommendation for Barry Lyndon, for those who have not seen it. It was also one of the first films to take advantage of new camera technology which could utilize natural lighting.

[Thanos]

Thank you guys!
Unfortunately the figs are already varnished, so I won't be able to repaint their faces moustache-less.
The figures come from Zvezda's SYW Prussian Grenadiers.

[PWalmsley]

Beautiful creative work !

Where did you get the tricorns? One of the other Zvezda sets? Whole head or just the hat?

[Beano Boy]

Wonderful painting style Thanos,and I agree with all the comments already made,however,and I do mean this most kindly. The uniform regulations for the British army requiring moustaches only came into being after 1854. By 1860 - 1916 it was compulsory for all troops to have them.



If you have another look at Barry Lyndon you will see them all clean shaven, like those above. I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings ,and i pondered upon this issue of moustaches,but thought if I could just let you down gentle like it would not be a big deal. One must always remember this is a hobby,and if you are satisfied with your efforts that`s Cool with me. OK?
Respectfully Paul............................Well really BB