French Revolution 1795

OK, so after two years I've finally given in to having a section of the FORUM specifically set up to discuss painting techniques, display examples, show your latest projects and chat about this vital part of the hobby. Manufacturers please feel free to post up your sculpts, ask questions about what the gamers are after and generally promote your work.. no charge! Painters, please also feel free to post up your work for comment and critique. I can't promise the unreserved adulation characteristic of some other fora but I would hope you'd get constructive and measured comment!
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French Revolution 1795

Post by Sheepman » Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:21 pm

A few pictures of a French Revolutionary game played at the Border Rievers club a few months ago:
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More pictures on the blog:
http://thenorthumbrianwargamer.blogspot.co.uk/
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Re: French Revolution 1795

Post by Friedrich August I. » Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:41 pm

Looks great!

Are those Elite and Eureka Miniatures? Or are there others too?

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"Sort your filth out by yourself!" The King of Saxony Friedrich August III., at his abdication 1918, referred to the quarrels in the parliament and the squabbling within the provisional government.
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Re: French Revolution 1795

Post by Sheepman » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:51 pm

Thanks Gunter,
This collection is years old from before Eureka started bringing out their range (though I do have a 24 figure Rgt of their Austrian cavalry to paint up).
The collection is mainly Old Glory's 1805 range as the differences in uniform were minimal and there was nothing else out there at the time of purchase. Other figures come from Trent miniatures Elite and Front rank.
Have a look on the blog:
http://thenorthumbrianwargamer.blogspot.co.uk/
There's loads of pictures and info under the '28mm French Revolution' heading at the top of the page.
Thanks again,
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Re: French Revolution 1795

Post by janbruinen » Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:15 pm

again great pics of a great period
thanks
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Re: French Revolution 1795

Post by obriendavid » Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:58 am

very nice pics! you've got to love those French revolutionary flags.
I've always been interested in the period, especially Napoleon in Italy and the Eureka figures are certainly very tempting but fortunately their price has meant that it is a period for the future, plus a certain Mr Hilton keeps putting other tempations in my way :roll:
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Re: French Revolution 1795

Post by Sheepman » Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:01 pm

Dave,
Eureka have great figures and I agree (as I've stated here in the past) with all that you say, however as you can see from the photo's none of the troops on show are Eureka. Provided you aren't too picky about the finite details the other manufacturers cover most of what you will need.
On show are Old Glory, Elite, Trent and Front Rank.
See other posts on this forum for other examples:
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3892
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3520
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3318
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