by nick the greek » Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:43 pm
Hi Barry
I think it's the vignettes that have always made the LOA armies standout.
Having half of one stand telling a bit of a story, and breaking up the monotony of painting the rank and file.
For the cavalry, horse and rider crashing to ground, dead horse and rider sprawled, rider trapped under dead horse trying to defend himself, dead horse and dismounted rider with sword and pistol in hand.
A mixed stand of troops in melee 50/50 from both sides, perhaps part of battalion that is des integrating from firing line.
Grenadier or line going over gabions or through a breach. Perhaps with them clambering or assisting their comrade. Musket slung, tossing grenades, or thrusting with swords.
Routing troops with worried faces, carrying weapons haphazardly.
Walking wounded, or casualties in a firing line that are falling or already on the ground with their muskets included.
Battlefield debris, hats, muskets, drums.....
Well there are a few ideas, hopefully some might stick?
Hi Barry
I think it's the vignettes that have always made the LOA armies standout.
Having half of one stand telling a bit of a story, and breaking up the monotony of painting the rank and file.
For the cavalry, horse and rider crashing to ground, dead horse and rider sprawled, rider trapped under dead horse trying to defend himself, dead horse and dismounted rider with sword and pistol in hand.
A mixed stand of troops in melee 50/50 from both sides, perhaps part of battalion that is des integrating from firing line.
Grenadier or line going over gabions or through a breach. Perhaps with them clambering or assisting their comrade. Musket slung, tossing grenades, or thrusting with swords.
Routing troops with worried faces, carrying weapons haphazardly.
Walking wounded, or casualties in a firing line that are falling or already on the ground with their muskets included.
Battlefield debris, hats, muskets, drums.....
Well there are a few ideas, hopefully some might stick?