28mm British Marines (Old Glory)

I originally got these Old Glory British Marines for use in my War of 1812 project that I started back in about 2004. The set of thirty figures has two officers, two drummers and twenty-six Marines in six other poses, with a number of head variants. For Black Powder I can break up the battalion…

briansmaller

March 11, 2014

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28mm, British, Napoleonic, Peninsular War, war of 1812

For Black Powder I can break up the battalion and use them for Small or Tiny units, or keep them together as a full battalion.

These miniatures are a bit smaller than the Perthshire Volunteers that I painted as the fictional “Loamshires” a few weeks ago. Not massively so, but it was noticeable. Maybe it was just that their hats weren’t quite as tall.

And a final word to my muse who hasn’t complained about my models and paints being all over the place for large chunks of the past year – Thank You. I do love you.

8 responses to “28mm British Marines (Old Glory)”

Jon Freitag

March 11, 2014 at 2:57 am

Outstanding work on the Marines. I like this batch quite a bit!

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briansmaller

March 11, 2014 at 3:00 am

Thanks mate. I thought they were a bit rushed. I know I forgot to paint the officer’s tunic lapels 🙂

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Lawrence H

March 11, 2014 at 3:54 am

These look terrific Brian. Lovely work.

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1. briansmaller
  
  March 11, 2014 at 4:16 am
  
  Cheers – appreciate the comment.
  
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Kawe

March 11, 2014 at 6:36 pm

Excellent miniatures and a nice subject. I shall get me some eventually.

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mikesaunders

July 22, 2014 at 1:26 pm

Lovely painting!!

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1. briansmaller
  
  July 22, 2014 at 6:15 pm
  
  Thanks Mike. Old Glory figures are cheap, and on the whole, pretty good if you go for an animated look.
  
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