Based on the mounted Colonel from the Victrix Miniatures Austrian Infantry boxed set, I've used the covered bicorne head from the same company's french infantry box and applied a suitable paint job.
He may not be bang on the money, but for the few pence he cost near enough I hope. The slightly allegorical theme to the base is a bit of a departure from the norm, forced upon me by by being unable to separate the horses base from the rectangle of plastic card I used to hold him whilst painting. So in order to tie in the resulting plinth effect to the rest of the base I've added a few fallen stones and some fresh greenery. I may yet add a stand of arms and a captured standard to enhance the effect.
The only real downer to the whole thing is the horse; the body and head are fine, but that neck is way too long.
Looks very good- but I also thought that about the horse, before reading your comments! Slightly giraffe-like. I like the General's gesture.
ReplyDeleteHe looks good to me too. I like the plain uniform he's wearing. Could be a British officer too. BTW, very interesting flora on the base. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Gentlemen. The flora on the base is some old brass etch I had lying about but I can't remember its provenance.
ReplyDeleteRegards HGA