French Aides de Camp

[Bill Slavin]

Here are a couple of French Aides de camp I pulled together for my French forces. They began life as French horse grenadiers and the mounting/dismounting figure is probably the most ambitious conversion I've tackled to date. As always, my sculpting is a bit rough when seen in the close ups, but they work okay, I thought, from a distance. And I like their dynamic feel.
As always, there is more information on my blog about French ADC's, their uniforms and lots more WIP pictures as well as more of the finished duo, if you are curious...
https://tinywarsplayedindoors.blogspot.com/2021/08/french-aides-de-camp.html

[Bluefalchion]

Those poses are full of action! I like the colors you selected.

[C M Dodson]

Hi Bill.

Very nice indeed.

Just a thought but horses it seems are normally mounted from the left.


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Nonetheless, an excellent bit of chopping and changing as usual.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Peter]

For me it is a mounting figure if I look at the action! Great work Bill!

[Bill Slavin]

Thanks, all!

Just a thought but horses it seems are normally mounted from the left.

Chris, as always, this forum is a wealth of information! I confess, I have only been on a horse about three times in my life, and been thrown (dumped, really) once.

I think you are right, Peter, he is jumping onto the horse!

[Andrey]

Excellent adjudants Bill, fière allure sur le champ de bataille!

[Bill Slavin]

Excellent adjudants Bill, fière allure sur le champ de bataille!

Yes, I certainly hope so!

[Santi Pérez]

Another wonderful addition to your Peninsular War armies, Bill, in this case to the French one. The conversions of the Hät Horse Guard Grenadiers are really astonishing.

My very best compliments.

Santi.

[Thomas Mischak]

Hi Bill,

good conversions - and a very good painting!

Bye
Thomas

[sansovino]

A wonderful work full of action and life. I can smell the sweat and the hectic of the moment. And I appreciate your your choice of high grass as environment.

[Bessiere]

Great conversion work Bill and I must compliment you on your painting style which is very dramatic and impactful.