Have just added a post on the latest additions to my 20mm WWII German army. Hope you like it.

[img][img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4457/377 ... afdd_z.jpg[/img]031 by Steve Shann, on Flickr[/img]

You can see more on my blog at https://steve-nationsinarms.blogspot.co.uk/

Hi All. Have been wanting to post this for ages, but have had all sorts of problems with Flickr - Hopefully now resolved. If you would like to take a look at http://www.steve-nationsinarms.blogspot.co.uk I would be interested in any comments. Here are a few pics as a taster. https://farm5.staticflic...

Thank you both.

Lets see if this works. Just had a quick tutorial from Roj on posting pictures for the technically challenged. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4296/35332099023_37eb2e00f8_z.jpg [url=https://flic.kr/p/WZVwCj] https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4300/36098749706_755a49c202_z.jpg 021 by [url=https://flic.kr/...

Cheers Roj. Now I have tested the rules out, you will have to come over for a game. I know you can post photos on the forum!!!

Thanks Phil. The unit you refer to is, I believe, the English regiment North and Grey's. They stood their ground well, as I recall. Thanks for the info Gunther - will see if I can manage it next time!

After God knows how long building this collection up (especially the cavalry!), I finally managed to get most of it on the table. Got thrashed for my trouble, but you can't have everything. There is a full report on my blog at www.steve-nationsinarms.blogspot.co.uk for anyone that would like to take...

I stand corrected!!

Hi. The uniforms of the Imperial Guard underwent various changes between 1854-1860. As far as the Crimean War is concerned, the main characteristic is that both the Grenadiers and Voltigeurs wore BLUE trousers, not red. Apparently Napoleon thought they looked a bit plain compared to the troops of th...

Good to hear Barry - look forward to it!! Never enough hours in the day are there?

Hi Barry
Any news on the mounted dragoons - my French horse need the support!! Cheers. Steve

Hi Guys
After an inexcusably long break, I have re-started my blog at http://www.steve-nationsinarms.blogspot.co.uk. There are lots of photos of my French infantry and a PROMISE of more to come. I hope you like them.
Best Wishes
Steve

Thanks Rohan - much appreciated. Interesting historical titbits as a bonus!! Will start painting tomorrow.

Hi all and a Happy New Year. I have Clarence's excellent flags for the Dutch horse regiments Schack and van Steinbeck. Can anyone tell me the uniform colours for these regiments (coats/facings, small clothes and shabraques) as I can't seem to find any details. Hope someone can help - figures all und...

Lovely stuff Clarence!