(Remember: click on the pictures to see a bigger version)
These are home cast from Prince August molds from Holger Eriksson masters. The uniforms are (left to right); Swedish, Royal Suedois in French service, French, Danish, Swedish, and Russian. These are samples of battalions already painted or to be painted (16 figures per battalion).
These are also home cast from Prince August molds from Holger Eriksson masters. The uniforms are (left to right); Swedish Cavlary, Swedish grenadier, Austrian grenadier, Danish grenadier, "Wild Geese" (Irish in French service), and a Dragoon of an imaginary regiment yet to be named (Society of Daisy members take note!).
Danish Grenadier Korps. These 25mm figures modeled, molded, cast, and painted by John.
Same thing with Charles Grant inspired house.
Danish Prince George Regiment - Line Infantry. Again, 25mm figures modeled, molded, cast, and painted by John.
Same guys different angle.
Danish Life Guard. Same figures as above, different colours!
A smattering of Swedes; Grenadiers, Line Infantry and a couple of Cavalry (25mm figures modeled, molded, cast, and painted by John).
If you have any comments for John please feel free to post them here.
"a Dragoon of an imaginary regiment yet to be named (Society of Daisy members take note!)."
ReplyDeleteThe interest in Lace Wars Imagi-Nations is not restricted to some members of the Society of Daisy!
I have 52 relevant "Fict" links on the
Monte-Cristan blog; 40 of these blogs or website are contributors to the 'Emperor vs Elector' web campaign.
I feel that the recent reprint of C. Grant's 'The Wargame' and the announced publication of 'The Wargame Companion' by his son C.S. Grant will booster the attention to fictitious 18thC. armies in the H&M wargaming community.
If John or yourself develop some interest in 'mythical' tricorn armies, or are merely intrigued by the concept and curious to learn more about it, you'd be welcome to browse the corresponding blogs, make your own opinion and, maybe, join the 'Brotherhood'.
Best regards,
Jean-Louis
Wonderful! Mr. Bertolini is an old family friend of mine- he helped spark my interest in military history when I was 12 or 13 and painted me a set of soldiers (British redcoats, with a pike-carrying corporal who had a mischievous smile) as a gift. I can tell you that his skills have improved dramatically in the intervening 15 years, the miniatures in your pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow I am truly impressed by the quality of your prince august figures. I am an old afficionado to prince august since these where my introduction to the hobby. I am also impressed by the quality of the casting, did you use the prince august metal or did you use other metals?
ReplyDeleteJohn (and I) use a lead/tin mix that he bought from some metal supplier in British Columbia, Canada. I can't remember who or where exactly.
ReplyDeleteI Like these old style toy soldiers very reminicent of Brig.Peter Young's "Charge!" book
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