These represent 8 companies of French Grenadiers in Spain around 1809, gathered into two, small composite battalions, as they were at Vimiero. I've based them on a contemorary print and modern illustration from the Vimiero Osprey.
I haven't finished the basing yet, but am pleased with them, and it has been SUCH a long time since I last posted!
The dustcoats they are wearing were made from linen or white canvas, and were considered more practical than wool in the heat of Spain. Their tunics are rolled up on the tops of their packs.
So now I just have the remaining 40 companies to paint, to finish the 8 battalions... ;-)
Very Nice, I like the coats a smart look all round!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kipper, jst saw your blog, some ncie work there! Have linked to it. Cheers, Simon
ReplyDeleteGood work, congratulations. Once you finished the bases it will be impressive.
ReplyDeleteI know some French guys who will look very dirty ^^
ReplyDeleteThanks chaps. It'll be a while before I finish the bases, and do a little "snagging", but I'll post photos.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work! Excellent weathering, especially on the officers! My own troops are far too fastidious.
ReplyDeleteThey look terrific, a nice change from the usual blue!
ReplyDeleteHi BRB, is it just the photos, or my monitor? the red parts look pink, faded in the spanish sun maybe?
ReplyDeleteoh and good looking units.
ReplyDeleteI love the look and basing of these, no matter how unlikely the colours really are.
ReplyDeleteHi Schrumpkopf, I don't believe there is anything inherently unlikely about the uniform colours. The base colours will come down a bit, they are due a dark wash, and A generous load of Silflor.
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