Thursday 4 May 2023

French Guard Chasseur a' Cheval in 54mm

Been a while since I sat down to post something. Doesn't mean I haven't been busy though. Since my last post (gosh, was it eight months ago?), I've completed a few models, managed to actually play a tabletop game (and promptly lost!), have a couple of projects in progress, and have been having regular weekly evening meetings with my gaming group for board gaming. Been on a nice trip in February too. 

Once I overcome my posting apathy I hope to eventually post something on some or all of the above. 

Today I'll start off with a 54mm Chasseur a' Cheval Garde 1815 from Pegaso Models. Pegaso produce beautiful models, their casting is clear and very crisp making their models really nice to paint. The figure is cast in white metal and is painted entirely with acrylics (Vallejo). This has long been languishing in my war chest and I finally found a good enough reason to fish it out.  One of my gaming buddies turned 60 last month so I reckoned it would make a great special occasion present to someone who appreciates this stuff.  As a matter of fact it was very well received.

Would've been nice to add an engraved brass plate but I just didn't have the time to find a decent supplier. If anyone knows of a good one I would be happy if they could drop me a name.

 Anyway, hope you like it!