Just a quick update while I have the time as I’m currently away on holiday Blenheim. Don’t get too excited, this is in Blenheim in NZ’s South Island, so there’s no battlefield but there are lots of wineries.
Before I left I took some pictures of some French Napoleonic Command Figures I’d completed in February. All are in 28mm and most are by Perry Miniatures with a couple of Wargames Foundry thrown in. A part from the Davout figure by Foundry I’ve kept them on separate bases as there is quite a difference in size
First of all there’s the “Bravest of the brave”- the Marshall Ney command pack by Perry Miniatures
He’s definitely a bit ginger!
The Perry Miniatures Heavy Cavalry commanders, Kelerman, Heritier and Milhaud are also in attendance
Not to be outdone by their heavier counterparts, the light cavalry commanders want to get in on the action
Whereas the final figure from the pack General Pajol is on another command base
A spare Orderly is trying to keep ahead of the lancers accompanied by a pair of lone Chasseurs
neither could I resist buying the FN234 pack which consists of Marshal Lannes, GeneralLasalle and General Franchesci-Delonne
Lannes is based with an ADC and two figures from the Mounted ADC pack
The other 2 generals in the pack, including Lasalle are based together with another ADC
Whilst at the Partizan show a few years ago I called into Wargames Foundry and bought some more generals and a pack of Marshals. The Davout figure is the only one I’ve used in combination with a Perry Miniatures ADC and an Orderly
The remaining Marshalls from the Foundry FN262 pack, Soult, Bessieres and Massena were based with some other Generals that I picked up because they seemed a little smaller than those by Perry Miniatures
Well that’s it though having painted up this many command figures there is no doubt that I need more troops to lead them
VALLEYBOY'S WARGAMES 
Those are some very well painted generals. Usually I find that to be the real fun part when painting whole armies. Great contrasts and vibrant colours. I think they really read well from afar, but look good close-up, too.
Thank you – I just kept on adding to them after the Perrys produced the Lannes pack and light cavalry generals. I have 24 Hussars left to pain but I need to buy some dragoons sometime
An absolutely wonderful looking post Kerry. A terrific spectrum of famous French names. Ney and the Cuirassiers reminds me of when we refought La Haye Sainte at 1:3 scale here in The Cotswolds in 2015. Thank you.
Chris
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That game that you put on was superb Chris as was the later one – or for that matter any game that you seem to be involved in!
That’s very kind of you to say. I feel the same way whenever you show your big games
Wow! Wonderful.
Such output.
Such quality.
Well done and thanks Kerry.
Russell
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Cheers Russell, so many figures out there such little time! I find my output is more prolific if I paint in batches
Fantastic figures Kerry! Composition and painting all superb! 🙂
I might also have to get that Davout figure if Perry or someone doesn’t release a new one soon.
Cheers Mark – its a lovely figure and not quite as out of scale compared to Perry Miniatures I think as are the others in the Foundry Marshalls pack. The problem is that I only have around 10 French battalions so don’t really have enough to justify his presence!
Beautiful paint jobs on all of these Kerry. What a beautiful collection you have in all scales mate.
Thanks as ever Carlo, I do actually have some Napoleonics in 6mm as well but I haven’t decided how they might look best and haven’t enjoyed painting the ones that I have done. Talking of dual scale there ares some lovely 15mm ECW figures out now by Eureka and Steel Fist!
Hello valleyboyo
D’oh! How many times have we done this? I will be in Blenheim for a work conference next week. And a couple for weeks later the good Fraulien herself and mineself will be roaming around the top of the South Island including Blenheim. Missed you by that much … again. You are such a lucky man!!! 🤣
Your French commanders and assorted hangers on are of course wonderful. The term “wargaming porn” comes to mind. Now to provide them all with troops to command as befitting their statuses.
Salute
von Peter himself
Cheers Peter – if you’re in Blenheim then 2 wineries that I would highly recommend for lunch are Wither Hills and Saint Claire. You must of course use the time to see the Omaka air museum as well