6mm War of Spanish Succession Bavarians

 As you know or could easily work out form this blog I am easily distracted.

I posted some work in progress pictures last year and thought I would post what I have completed so far.

Baccus figures, they are just lovely! Based in battalions for infantry and two/three squadrons for cavalry on 80mm x 40mm bases. 

The single based cavalry unit represents a single squadron, the Guards I think?

Wargaming Butterfly-6mm War of Spanish Succession

I like, probably most wargamers am a little bit of a butterfly.  I saw a YouTube video by an American called Project Wargamer who was doing 6mm ACW.  His painting approach sparked my interest and I just happened to have some 6mm Baccus WSS troops.  

I have always like the WSS period and I feel that 6mm will look great for this conflict.

So the first thing I did when I was back at my painting table was get out the 6mm WSS packs.  I decided on the Bavarians at Blenheim. 

Below is a pictorial guide on my test unit...

 The figures for my first battalion sorted.  43 figures including 6 grenadiers and 7 command figures

 My proposed base layout.  3 ranks to represent the formation style of the period with command front and back.

 A simple light spray with white undercoat.

 The block painting begins

 The finished results, of the painting.  It looks a little basic because it is but it is all there.

 In the above pictures the basic paint job has had a slightly watered down Army Painter Strong wash applied.  I think it really brings out the details.

 Initial basing, ie the sand.  The base size is 80mm x 40mm

The labels means I can identify each unit on the table.

And the competed unit.....I think they turned out ok.

War of Spanish Succession Battle of Ramillies

Another, 'non project' and something I have wanted to do for quite some time.  Originally I had planned to use Pendraken miniatures but van Dyck figures (http://vandyckmodelsandfigurines.be/index.php/home.html) have started to release a new range of WSS figures.  So I picked up a couple of bags of basic infantry, suitable for French and Spanish and gave them a test paint.

These representing the Spanish Regiment Zuniga, from Brigade Zuniga, Divison Birkenfeld.

I did not have time to pick up the command packs before I came to work so I will buy these once home.

The figures themselves are very nicely cast, no flash and very simple to paint, which suits my style.

I look forward to expanding the collection as van Dyck expand the range.

WSS Imperial in 10mm

Here is another 'distraction', I like these 10mm figures from Pendaken. Initially I was going to build and army for Principles of War, 40mm x 20mm but not sure now as they also look good on Polomos bases 60mm x 30mm as an alternative to doing Polomos with 6mm.

I have seen this an another blog and it appeals but I would have to get the guys at the club to learn a new set of rules.............

Both set of rules offer a good method for linear warfare of the Lace War period, so we shall see?

My first attempt at painting 10mm and am quite happy with them. This unit is a 40 figure unit, it would be 30 figures in PoW and 14 in Polomos, but may be there would be two battalions?

My first cavalry man, not too bad may change the faces on all my figures from my 6mm experience.