Friday 26 July 2024

10mm WSS: van Dyck miniatures: Zurlauben Regiment



 

This company in Belgium produces the finest and most detailed tiny metal miniatures. Their ranges are a little limited but their figures are gorgeous. In particular they have exquisite horses which, in my view, is the best way to judge the work of a mini-sculptor.

I'm showing here the French(Walloon) regiment Zurlauben, 3 battalions, whose greatest claim to fame was it's defence of the village of Blenheim. On 13 August, it took part in the disastrous Battle of Blenheim where it was virtually annihilated and its colonel mortally wounded.

I also show here my system for basing regiments formed in 4-5 ranks, which includes every nation except the British and Dutch. I snip off the supplied standard pikes and replace them with tiny steel pins because I like big flags.

Visit their website at https://vandyckmodelsandfigurines.be/WP/shop/

Tuesday 23 July 2024

12m Epic Scale ACW: 74th New York Zouaves


 

For a pleasant and colourful change.

12mm Epic Scale ECW: Royalist Foot 13 and 14



 

Here are the last two Royalist foot regiments.



Thursday 4 July 2024

12mm Epic Scale ECW: Royalist Foot 11 and 12



 

Colonel John Taylor's Foot (white flags) and Jacob Astley's Foot (blue flags).