Seven Years War SYW French

[madbeardman]

Hi Nik,

Thanks for the update.

Yep they do look messy, no worse than the Vikings that have just made their way to my painting desk.

I have faith though that these will look much more impressive very soon!

Cheers
Colin

[FierceKitty]

I have sad memories of my 15mm Vikings. They looked so good, but I found them terribly limiting to play. A bit like various other heavily specialised armies (Greeks, Scythians, Hussites, Sioux come to mind).
Mmm, and I've just finished my Zulus. Uh oh....

[fred.]

Are you going for blue artillery carriages? I thought the french red/brown wood with black metal on their artillery? I'm far from an expert in this period though.

[nikharwood]

Are you going for blue artillery carriages? I thought the french red/brown wood with black metal on their artillery? I'm far from an expert in this period though.

"Artillery Carriages

At the beginning of the XVIIIth century, French artillery carriages were probably red as were the gun carriages of the French Marine Royale. However, by the time of the Seven Years' War, gun carriages of the French army were blue to distinguish them from the equipment of the supply train (caissons and carts), painted brick red. Furthermore, canvas used with artillery equipment were usually decorated with a device consisting of two crossed cannon (in saltire) with a crowned "A" or "AA". The change to blue occurred very soon after the Vallière reform of 1732, even though the precise date is unknown. More details are available in the aforementioned article."

From here: http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=French_Artillery_Equipment

[fred.]

Blue would be a good choice then 

I knew for WSS red was right, but hadn't realised they had changed by SYW

[nikharwood]

Skintones now done - brings them to life a bit...

All skin: Dark Fleshtone; highlighted Dwarf Flesh

[mijalo]

Stop teasing!! When can we see them finished?

[Techno]

I just can't believe how fast some people can paint !
Cheers - Phil.

[nikharwood]

Stop teasing!! When can we see them finished?

Well, to be honest, now that the base colours for infantry uniforms & the flesh are done, it'll speed up from here...I think I'll probably now finish them off in this order:

- artillery
- commands
- cavalry
- infantry
- basing & finishing...

With a  bit of luck, some decent headway all through the next week...

[nikharwood]

I just can't believe how fast some people can paint !
Cheers - Phil.

I'm taking my time with these Phil   

[Techno]

Oooooh.....Fibber !.....We all know you've got a time machine. 
Cheers - Phil.

[Nosher]

Oooooh.....Fibber !.....We all know you've got a time machine. 
Cheers - Phil.

Dont encourage him Phil

If he had a Time machine we all know who he'd spend most of his time with....

[Techno]

 
Well spotted Nosher.
Hadn't thought of that !
Cheers - Phil.

[nikharwood]

 

Right - artillery is done (need to finish with wash & sort basing but I'll do that once the whole army is painted]:

Coat: Regal Blue, highlighted Ultramarines Blue
Breeches & Turnbacks: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Gaiters: White
Pouches: Earth highlight
Wigs: Cold Grey, White
Tricornes: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40, lace = Sunshine Yellow

Guns: Shining Gold, highlighted Shining Gold + Mithril Silver 60:40
Gun furniture: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40

[Techno]

Oh....Stop it Nik ! 
WONDERFUL !!
Cheers - Phil.