Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Light infantry, 8e Chasseurs 1791-94 28mm.

Well that is what a week off work does for you. I finally got these lads finished, though it has taken a bit of time I think it was well worth it as I have wanted to have this particular type of Chasseur battalion added to my French Revolutionary collection for quite some time.
This battalion shows the light infantry in its early form with the casque hat and an all green uniform which supplanted their white breeches and waistcoat introduced in 1789. I have taken some liberties with the tri-colour cockade and flagstaff but I'm sure it happened. The uniform carried through to 1794 at the latest being supplanted gradually by the more familiar all blue coat, breeches and chapeau of the mid to late revolutionary period. I have earlier painted up two battalions of those so that's covered!
All are Eureka 28mm figures. On to the photographs:













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11 comments:

  1. Independentwargamesgroup27 February 2019 at 16:17

    Absolutely beautiful Dave, clearly a productive week off.I always liked the casket type headgear of the French pre revolution. Well done.

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  2. Colin Ashton27 February 2019 at 16:25

    Superb piece of work their Dave. Love the green.

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  3. Phil27 February 2019 at 16:47

    Lovely units Dave, great details and splendid colors!

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  4. Dave Huntley (sheepman)27 February 2019 at 17:19

    Thanks lads, very kind. Just have to get them on the table!

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  5. Neil Scott27 February 2019 at 19:30

    Beautiful work Dave. Need to see these on the gaming table

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  6. Steve J.27 February 2019 at 21:20

    Lovely painting and the green really stands out:)

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  7. Chasseur27 February 2019 at 23:20

    Wonderful looking unit and one I was not familiar with!

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  8. Norm28 February 2019 at 05:42

    lovely to look at and stare into, I like the detail on the boots, I have not seen that sort of thing before..

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  9. Dave Huntley (sheepman)28 February 2019 at 09:49

    Thinking about buying a couple of French battalions from http://emperortoadsemporium.com/home/4574049073 when they release them.

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  10. David5 March 2019 at 08:29

    Those are really very nice indeed!

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