Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Napoleonic British Light Infantry

 The army nears completion with three units of Light Infantry added to the Order of Battle.


Three units of Light Infantry with generic flags

Close up number one.

Close up number two..... they look better at a distance...a bit like me πŸ˜‚


A mixture of contrast and normal acrylic paints.

Only one unit left, the 95th Rifles which are currently on the painting table. So the big question is, what army to paint next? πŸ€”πŸ˜

List of figures and units.  All Pendraken figures, as are the flags.
Figure
Number    Type                                Units        Percentage completed
180            Line Infantry                   6x30            100%
36              Light Infantry                   3x12          100%
30              Rifles                               1x30            0%
15              Household Cavalry        1x15            100%
30              Dragoons                        2x15            100%
3+12          Line Artillery & crew        3            100%
3+12          Horse Artillery & Crew    3            100%
2+8            Horse Artillery limbers     2            100%       
5                Commanders                     5             100%
4                Wellington with aides        1             100%

25 comments:

  1. Ha! Many of us look better at a distance!

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  2. Congratulations, this army has been recruited at lightning speed! Just a pot of green paint and the Rifles will be the final touch.

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    1. Thanks Simon. They are nearly done 😁

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  3. More great looking additions, Rifles to go and army completed, well done on a quick, focussed project, not something I seem able to do!!

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    1. Thanks Donnie. Rifles nearly done and really a first for me for a reasonably sized project 😁

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  4. Way to go Ben! You'll be finished by the end of the week.

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    1. Thanks Ray. nearly there, then time for an army parade, and then pack them away in boxes for a year or two πŸ˜‚

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  5. Nice work Ben but I am a bit disappointed you have not done the 71st Highland Light infantry, with the red and white diced base to their stovepipe shakos!

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    1. 🀣 Your confidence in my painting skills is unwarranted Keith πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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  6. Great work, Ben! Superb additions to the army.

    All the best,

    Andy

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  7. Fantastic ork on these ben, you have really kept the painting motivation going.

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    1. Thanks Norm, a surprising result for me but very happy that I have done them all.

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  8. Lovely work, Ben. You are turning them around quickly.

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  9. Well done Ben, they look great and your rate of output is most impressive!
    Best wishes, James

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  10. They look great, Spanish next or Portugese?
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks Iain. No more though! Well at this stage anyway... I had thought perhaps Prussians πŸ€”πŸ˜ But there are too many other unpainted figures before I buy any more Nappy's.

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  11. Sorry mate, I’m a day (or so) late and a dollar short. Lovely job you’ve done with this lot, you are amassing quite a sizeable force aren’t you!

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    1. No worries JBM. You have more important things to do. Thanks for the kind words... nearly done and they will be ready to face off against Napoleon and his minions.😁

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