Here's an update on my Plancenoit project. I've added two new sections of ground (to the east) and worked on Young Guard and Prussians. Hope you like them!
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The battle for Plancenoit
Dear Forum members,
Here's an update on my Plancenoit project. I've added two new sections of ground (to the east) and worked on Young Guard and Prussians. Hope you like them!
Here's an update on my Plancenoit project. I've added two new sections of ground (to the east) and worked on Young Guard and Prussians. Hope you like them!
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Captain Sibourne
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02 Feb 2014, 09:12
A visual feast for the eyes once again.
Epic work on an epic battle.
Keep it going, it’s really coming together.
Best wishes,
Chris
Epic work on an epic battle.
Keep it going, it’s really coming together.
Best wishes,
Chris
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C M Dodson
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Moderatorummm....WOW! 
Nice work doesn't really seem adequate, but...nice work!
Nice work doesn't really seem adequate, but...nice work!
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Pocho Azul
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CliosPaintingBench
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Many thanks for your kind comments, which help to motivate me when I flag!!
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Captain Sibourne
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Dear All,
Two new sections to the east of Plancenoit have been worked on, with new buildings. The landscaping is very basic but you can get the general gist:
And just in case you wanted some figures, a Zug of Prussian Fusiliers converted from Zvezda Russians
The buildings are all copies of Siborne, and a comparison can be seen on my blog at: http://generalpicton.blogspot.com
Two new sections to the east of Plancenoit have been worked on, with new buildings. The landscaping is very basic but you can get the general gist:
And just in case you wanted some figures, a Zug of Prussian Fusiliers converted from Zvezda Russians
The buildings are all copies of Siborne, and a comparison can be seen on my blog at: http://generalpicton.blogspot.com
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Captain Sibourne
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No such triumph was ever gained without the pain.
However cheer up me lads you are for sure getting there.
Well done Captain, and all who pitch in to help.
Brilliant it is every time.
However cheer up me lads you are for sure getting there.
Well done Captain, and all who pitch in to help.
Brilliant it is every time.-
Beano Boy
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Herculean progress as evidenced by the pictures.
The homogeneity of the village is really coming together and the masses of troops are truly representative of the period.
Best wishes,
Chris
The homogeneity of the village is really coming together and the masses of troops are truly representative of the period.
Best wishes,
Chris
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C M Dodson
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Fantastic representation of this terrible excerpt from this battle!
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Egbert
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Captain Sibourne
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Captain Sibourne
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I've previously shown some of the 2nd Battalion 1st Voltigeurs of the Young Guard but now show the bulk of the battalion. As with all Guard battalions it is organised in four companies. The lead company is not yet complete and is shown in skirmish order up against the hedge. the other three companies are to the rear in column, just to the south of the prebendary on the slope up to the high road.
The battalion is shown with tall plumes which may or may not have been the case at Waterloo, but I like the dash of colour. The figures are 90% conversions from the new Strelets Bavarians which I like very much.
I think en masse they look very nice. Many people like all their figures in a mad dash of charging, firing and fighting. I think this is unhistorical and, especially in the circumstances of a diorama, should mostly be shown out of contact.
More on my blog at: http://generalpicton.blogspot.com
Hope you like them! Still quite a lot of work to cover up bases and complete the lead company. Also, the sections of the diorama will be pulled tighter together.
The battalion is shown with tall plumes which may or may not have been the case at Waterloo, but I like the dash of colour. The figures are 90% conversions from the new Strelets Bavarians which I like very much.
I think en masse they look very nice. Many people like all their figures in a mad dash of charging, firing and fighting. I think this is unhistorical and, especially in the circumstances of a diorama, should mostly be shown out of contact.
More on my blog at: http://generalpicton.blogspot.com
Hope you like them! Still quite a lot of work to cover up bases and complete the lead company. Also, the sections of the diorama will be pulled tighter together.
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Captain Sibourne
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Very nice indeed.
I agree with the formation keeping thoughts.
In an era of illiteracy and discouragement of initiative, command and control was critical.
Unformed troops, lacking command could quickly become a mob, as indeed several hours later a lot of these guys found out.
Keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
Chris
I agree with the formation keeping thoughts.
In an era of illiteracy and discouragement of initiative, command and control was critical.
Unformed troops, lacking command could quickly become a mob, as indeed several hours later a lot of these guys found out.
Keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
Chris
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C M Dodson
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The figures looks great.
I really like your idea with the conversions of the Strelets Bavarian.
I really like your idea with the conversions of the Strelets Bavarian.
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Many thanks all. It's an interesting question whether initiative was encouraged or not. I'd say the Napoleonic system was all about encouraging initiative through the use of the Corps system. Where it went went wrong is usually when the system wasn't used. Perhaps the most famous example is Marshal Grouchy's failure to show initiative and march to the sound of the guns.
Bothree69, your question is another interesting one. The plan was to make this last a lifetime and, with 100,000 figures to paint and a diorama the size of a tennis court, I saw no likelihood of finishing soon. However, now I have a team helping me, things have speeded up considerably. Maybe I will have to show some initiative and think of something else to do?!
Bothree69, your question is another interesting one. The plan was to make this last a lifetime and, with 100,000 figures to paint and a diorama the size of a tennis court, I saw no likelihood of finishing soon. However, now I have a team helping me, things have speeded up considerably. Maybe I will have to show some initiative and think of something else to do?!
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Captain Sibourne
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Hello Captain.
The initiative I was referring to was that appertaining to the ordinary Napoleonic rank and file.
Light infantry especially and certainly the French officer Corps were expected to use brain power to get the job done.
It is my understanding that the master issued orders on what he wished to be done and then expected his Marshall’s to see to the details.
Certainly the Battle of Quatre Bras would have been lost before it started if Allied initiative has not been used and the Duke’s orders were followed.
The whole point of lines, squares and columns , cadenced marching etc was to keep men in order so that they may fight efficiently.
Whilst discipline might have eased a little since Frederick the Great, the fear of your own officers, flogging etc was probably the most significant barrier to using ‘ initiative ‘ ( ie. common sense) and getting away from the action as quickly as possible.
Best wishes,
Chris
The initiative I was referring to was that appertaining to the ordinary Napoleonic rank and file.
Light infantry especially and certainly the French officer Corps were expected to use brain power to get the job done.
It is my understanding that the master issued orders on what he wished to be done and then expected his Marshall’s to see to the details.
Certainly the Battle of Quatre Bras would have been lost before it started if Allied initiative has not been used and the Duke’s orders were followed.
The whole point of lines, squares and columns , cadenced marching etc was to keep men in order so that they may fight efficiently.
Whilst discipline might have eased a little since Frederick the Great, the fear of your own officers, flogging etc was probably the most significant barrier to using ‘ initiative ‘ ( ie. common sense) and getting away from the action as quickly as possible.
Best wishes,
Chris
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C M Dodson
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