Off Travelling

Just a quick note to say that work commitments have meant that I will be working away from home until the very end of October.

I had hoped to post some more images of my new Danes and some more Austrians, however if everything works out to plan by the middle of November my stupidly busy workload will have been worth it and I can slow down a little and get painting again.

My next new post should be in a couple of weeks, until then I leave you with a rather lovely Detaille painting of a French bugler circa 1886.

Rob Mantle

It was with great sadness that I read today in The Foreign Correspondent of the untimely death of Rob Mantle. I first met Rob at the Continental Wars Society stand at Salute many years ago. This year I helped out on the display and spent a fantastic day, mainly with Rob on the "books and figures" part of the display. I am now very glad that this picture was taken of us. Rob's trade marks were his bow ties and waistcoats, an incredible knowledge of the various 19th Century campaigns and a very generous nature. After discussing my interest in the Schleswig Wars Rob promptly sent a whole bundle of information and images. A real Gentleman.

5th Hussars At Last!

The first squadron is finally finished! I have thoroughly enjoyed painting these figures even though I took a lot longer than I planned. I chose to mount them on lighter chestnuts and bays than I used for the Prussians and am happy with the overall effect. They look great on the table-the yellow flag (Helion-of course) really makes them stand out!

Rather than gabble on about them I will let the photographs do the talking!

Next post will be a Schleswig Holstein update of the latest figures before I return to the Austrian theme of the last few weeks.