Benno's Figures Forum

Posted by **Bill Slavin** on 03 Apr 2021, 15:34

Here are some pics of some recent Napoleonics I painted. These are mostly more figures from Emhar, part of a gift of a couple of hundred figures a friend gave to me. Six years ago, when I started my Napoleonic collection, I shied away from these guys, thinking their poses were a bit stiff, but having now painted some up, I have to say it really is a nice set!
I also did a couple of generic command stands for my light infantry to use when they are fielded as ad hoc battalions on my tiny battlefields.
If you are interested, I have a few more pictures and a bit of history about the 50th here on my blog:
https://tinywarsplayedindoors.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-dirty-half-hundred-and-skirmish.html

Posted by **Bluefalchion** on 03 Apr 2021, 16:48

A treat for the eyes as always. It looks like you took advantage of the poseable Emhar plastic to create some variation, or are my eyes deceiving me?

Posted by **Bill Slavin** on 03 Apr 2021, 18:37

You know, I didn’t. They are straight out of the box - but I should have! Your eyes may be perceiving the few HaT and Italeri figures that are in the mix - command stand and flank companies.

Posted by **Konrad** on 03 Apr 2021, 19:34

They looking great!
Like the flags.

Posted by **Wiking** on 03 Apr 2021, 19:35

Top paint work as always.

Posted by **huib** on 03 Apr 2021, 21:09

Great painting, but also an impressive scenery.

Posted by **despertaferro** on 03 Apr 2021, 21:44

I love your bases and painting style a lot ...
I also base mine on two lines, but organized with six figures / base.
Great job!
Joan

Posted by **MABO** on 04 Apr 2021, 07:07

Another great unit, Bill. Top!

Posted by **C M Dodson** on 04 Apr 2021, 07:58

Very nice as always Bill.

The Emhar figures are great but you are right about the marching poses. They are very stiff looking.

The French marching are more natural I feel.

Best wishes,

Chris

Posted by **Egbert** on 04 Apr 2021, 11:40

Beautifully staged and great painted figures Bill. :thumbup:

Posted by **Peter** on 04 Apr 2021, 21:08

Again a wonderfull painted unit Bill! :thumbup:

Posted by **sansovino** on 05 Apr 2021, 12:28

Wonderful painted soldiers with so many nice details. Do you use them for wargames?

Posted by **Bill Slavin** on 05 Apr 2021, 14:06

sansovino wrote:Wonderful painted soldiers with so many nice details. Do you use them for wargames?

Absolutely! I couldn't stand leaving my toys in a drawer. These guys were a stand in for another regiment with black facings (the 6th) in our recent re-fight of the Ventosa flank attack - they were heroes, stabilizing the British line before succumbing beneath waves of French column attacks. Pic #35 here:
https://tinywarsplayedindoors.blogspot.com/2021/03/flank-attack-at-ventosa-battle-of.html

Thanks, all, for the kind comments. It's great to have this forum to share work on - I always enjoy seeing what everyone is up to.

Posted by **dykio** on 05 Apr 2021, 17:24

Although this is not my period (sorry guys) i always have great admiration for the members that paint napoleonics with al the detail on the uniforms. And talking about details, the stand with the officer/drummer and flag is really super :drool: