| Arteis02 | 21 Feb 2021 11:53 p.m. PST |
Meet the Regiment di Balibari, the latest foreign unit to join the forces of my 18th century ‘imagi-nation', the Barryat of Lyndonia. Back when I was a schoolboy, one of the first wargaming books I ever read was ‘Charge! Or How to Play Wargames' by Brigadier Peter Young and Lieutenant-Colonel J Lawford. I still vividly remember being entranced by the picture on the back cover showing a close-up view of a line of red-coated soldiers. Behind them stood an elegant officer carrying what appeared to my untutored eye to be a green Union Jack. To one side waited a drummer, resplendent in his green and gold coat. Ever since, this little group has represented to me the ultimate in 18th century sartorial military fashion. It is only a wonder that it has taken me nigh on half a century to finally replicate these childhood heroes in miniature! More info and pics on my blog here: link
More info and pics on my blog here: link |
| Ryan Zulu | 22 Feb 2021 1:26 a.m. PST |
Very nice, I find imagi-nations fascinating.
Lovely working the figures. I'm toying with the idea of creating my own imagi-nations project, it's a great opportunity for creativity. |
| Yesthatphil | 22 Feb 2021 2:58 a.m. PST |
Kudos  'Charge' was my first wargaming book, too. And seeing those self same pictures likewise sent me down this very rewarding path. Great stuff. Phil |
Extrabio1947  | 22 Feb 2021 4:36 a.m. PST |
Very, very nice. Did you use contrast paints? It's a shame the photos in Charge weren't in color. I would love to see what those regiments looked like. Crann Tara Miniatures are exquisite, aren't they? |
| Frederick | 22 Feb 2021 5:58 a.m. PST |
Great work – and I love your thoughts on the contrast paints. I must get some! |
| Shagnasty | 22 Feb 2021 7:38 a.m. PST |
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| Marulaz1 | 22 Feb 2021 8:00 a.m. PST |
Your fascinating blog is one big reason I am back into imaginations after 50+ years. The Regiment Balibari is beautiful! Congratulations. I have taken a page out of your book and mounted my figures closer together like yours because I like the look, "the touch of the elbow". Thanks for posting this. John |
| 79thPA | 22 Feb 2021 8:13 a.m. PST |
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 ColCampbell | 22 Feb 2021 8:27 a.m. PST |
Great looking unit! Erin go bragh! Jim |
| spontoon | 22 Feb 2021 12:07 p.m. PST |
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| Badgerlock | 22 Feb 2021 12:11 p.m. PST |
That's a great looking regiment! Really nice job. |
| arthur1815 | 22 Feb 2021 1:49 p.m. PST |
A worthy successor to its inspiration! Bravo! |
| dbf1676 | 22 Feb 2021 3:19 p.m. PST |
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paints brigs for the British fleet.
