"My first ever miniatures: 69th South lincolnshire" Topic

So i recently started this hobby end finally finished my first regiment. The models were Perry miniatures 1808-1815 British line infantry.
I'm looking to improve my painting so advice/tips are most welcome!

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Look fine to me,from what I can see.
I still have the first miniatures I painted,you should see them.

No you shouldn't. No one should.

Your painting is great, clean lines and good detail. One thing I might suggest is using the army dip (AKA minwax furniture stain). It really brings out folds and adds depth with very little effort. Look it up on youtube and see what you think. It makes average paint jobs look much better,(like mine). Here is a shot of some colonials I spray painted tan, painted guns faces, hats and then dipped them, did 16 in about three hours.
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Very nice brush work!

I think they look great!

My hundred and first didn't look that good.

I second what someone above said. Some washes will make them really pop. Experiment with various shades of wash and see how you like it.

As others have said, your first efforts put my total output to shame. They look good.

Good sharp painting.

Should we mention the flags now?

I did not dare. Last time I mentioned such, it was not well received.

What has happened here is that the regt suddenly realised the cavalry threat from the rear. So they all faced about. Hence the flags reversed, now in the rear rank and the light company now on the right of the line…see, simple to explain!

Anyone who can do the lace that well…at first attempt or thirtieth…nice work………..the unit looks great.

Wouldn't worry about the flags too much. Another 30 seconds the Cuirassiers will sort that out

Thanks for feedback guys it is much appreciated! I'm gonna buy some dips for my next batch of miniatures thats for sure. Well the flags lets just say i realized my error a bit too late:) I liked your theory though deadhead!

The flags/colours are an easy fix depending on the glue you have used to fit them into the hands of the bearers.

The head wear (shakos) are not meant to be mixed. The covered shako is the later so-called Belgic shako and the uncovered variant is the earlier stovepipe shako

This all part of the fascination & fun of the hobby, and after 30+ years, I am happily still learning.

Leo, at least you have a sense of humour. Well done.

I learn from my mistakes and thank folk for pointing them out. I think that is what this forum is for. When I posted my Mameluke band on chestnuts and bays it took Von Winterfeldt to explain my error. I could have cursed him (I did), but instead I ordered even more figures, swapped the horses and mounted my band on whites and greys.

Some can take it really personally…..

If we show stuff and we have made some errors, we can all learn for next time.

Colours to the fore (front rank), King's Colour to the right (except Guards where the K's colour is actually the…oh forget it) and grenadier companies to right and lights to left of the line.

What counts is that you have shown some really good work here. The advice is right about dips/washes/inks even….for shading and highlights. Watch a face appear after application of a brown/violet wash

Exactly deadhead the reason that i made this post is to get feedback so i can improve. Thanks for pointing out the errors!

Another tip……however tempted. Do not follow these with kilted highlanders. That way lies madness and sadness

Great work for a first unit.
One comment on the drummer, I believe the lace on the sleeves should be the same as that on the rest of the jacket in this case white. Second the comment on the Shakos, the covered version is post 1812 the flat topped "stovepipe" is pre 1812 although some may still have been worn in Spain and southern France up to 1814 due to supply issues. I believe one regiment still wore them at Waterloo but can't remember which one at the moment. Lastly the tassels on the flags I think sould be crimson and gilt cord intertwined. I'm sure I will be corrected on this if wrong :)

28th, the chaps with the cap badge front and back to commemorate Egypt, when rear rank turned about to receive cavalry. Story goes they still had the stovepipe shako at Waterloo

Nice looking

I find a wash helps pop the detail – notably for the faces and hands; I use GW Sepia but there are lots of others out there

@Jabba Miles: I always this site for uniform references link They show the drummer of the 69th with red laces on the gloves.

@Deadhead I have heard horror stories about painting highlander kilts so i won't go that way… yet:) My next are the 105th french line infantry:)

Leo, with the drummer I was referring to the lace chevrons on his arms. There was a line vertically down the front and rear seams and V shaped lace between these on the outer face of the sleeve. From your pictures it looks like you have painted these red, unless the lighting is just making it look red.
Great looking unit though.

Tony.

@Tony I just noticed, you are totally correct. The red was indeed supposed to be white, thanks for the correction!

@Leo, not a problem, here to help, where my limited knowledge allows me to.

Tony.

Leo

There is a recurring theme here. You do the poor 69th British and follow that with…of all people…… the 105th French……..

They do have something in common…….

You are a cruel person to your 28mm minions.

@Deadhead

Haha i does make me look cruel doesn't it, lets just say i like a regiment with some history behind it:)