Thursday 13 February 2020

The Gordon Highlanders

I’m quite shocked to see that it’s been a year and a half since I painted the first 6 figures of the Gordons but here at last is the completed unit. All the figures used are by Jacklex.

The main reason for the delay is that I painted a lot of Napoleonic figures last year but now that I have a permanent wargames table it has given me the incentive to finish the Boer War armies.

I’m very close to having the forces I need to refight the battle of Elandslaagte which was the initial aim for this project. The Boers are all finished but the British still need some more artillery and a unit of dismounted Imperial Light Horse. I hope to get these done soon but we’ll see!

10 comments:

  1. Wow, splendid uniforms and paint job Stryker, they look the part!

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    1. Thanks Phil although I have simplified things by not painting those dreaded stocking tops!

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    1. Thanks Matt, I'm looking forward to a grand parade!

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  3. Hi Ian- Glad to see your Boer War Project going ahead- your certainly near the stage of your battle of Elandslaagte. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Thanks Kev, this was always going to be a slow project but it's good to see the end in sight.

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  4. Excellent painting skills Ian, they look wonderful! Now if they can just get close enough to those pesky Boers to use those bayonets! I can't wait to see your battle when it's complete!

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    1. Thanks Brad, I'll try not to get so distracted that I leave it for another year!

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