Victrix Highlanders - Gordons

A further regiment of reinforcements for Wellington - the Gordon Highlanders.This is made from the Victrix set and is part way through basing. The colours have to be added; I'm planning to try the paper set that come with the box set.

 After the Black Watch tartan I'm had to get used to the harder Gordon design.  The Cameronian design is giving me second thoughts as it will be a further step up in terms of complexity.

 Finally, at the recent Carronade show in Falkirk I picked up theWarlord Prussian Landwehr command set (the alternative to the metal officer, drummer & standard bearer that comes in the box set).

Perry & Victrix British Infantry

Work has been a little manic recently so updates have had to take a backseat.  Hopefully as things settle into a routine I'll be able to post on a more regular basis. 

Below are the first of my British regiments for Waterloo; the Royal Scots (blue facings), East Essex (yellow) & the beginnings of the Inniskilling(Buff).  The Scots & Innis are made up of Victrix while the Essex are Perry plastics.

The two sets are close in size and could be mixed together without any worries.

 Two mounted colonels were bought during a visit to Maelstrom Games last year. The blister pack came with a pioneer that I have added to the Inniskilling command stand at the bottom of this post.

 The Perry set has both line and flank arms included to make a 36 man regiment and the box also includes 4 Riflemen.  Whereas the Perry set is made up of poses to create a firing line, the Victrix has more options. 

 The Victrix sets are either line or flank - a full regiment can't be made up from one box. I used some spare Perry & Victrix Highlander flank arms so it is worthwhile to hold onto any spare 'bits' from each set.
On the positive side, there are 60 figures in each Victrix box and the options regarding pose are more varied than the Perry.

 I am still thinking about the best option with regard to Regimental & Kings colours.  I want the standards to be consistent and will probably opt for GMB flags.  I had a brief email exchange with GMB last month and despite what I read on TMP etc was very pleased at how quickly my questions were answered. 

 The final pic below shows a work in progress.  I was getting frustrated a painting white straps etc and wanted a break, hence a move to a buff regiment, the Inniskilling. 
Once I have painted and glued the figures to plasticard I cover the base in woodfiller.  This is then covered in sand, painted GW Bestial Brown, drybrushed, static grass added with lichen & flowers.