Nappie at lunch

[Peter]

I was having a bit of fun with some of Strelets odd but figure rich (36 unique poses!) Napoleon's General Staff set. This features Napoleon (from a different Strelets set) with an ADC taking notes while Davout and a generic officer with spy glass accompany him. The Marmeluke Roustam is, of course, in faithful attendance. Two liveried servants serve lunch from a picnic basket. I couldn't find any reference for Napoleon's servants but did read that green was the imperial livery colour so I went with that.
Looking forward to putting them on a gaming table some day!

[atalante]

Salut Bill !
A painting that I really like! Shadows, light, volume! A reference style for me. Cheer !

[Santi Pérez]

They really form a top notch command group for your top notch Peninsular French army, Bill.

Santi.

[Bessiere]

Wow, these are super nice. Excellent painting, very subdued but full of color and character. You make the most of these sometimes clunky figures from Strelets. Good stuff Bill. Cheers,
Bessiere

[Ochoin]

Outstanding. The Emperor deserves no less!
I trust there's a good Chambertin in that bottle & perhaps a serving of Chicken Marengo in the hamper?


donald

[k.b.]

Wonderful little compositions Bill that will surely add a glorious little touch to your wargame table/collection.
I kinda find these Strelets minis a bit spooky but you’ve brought them to life in your indefatigable and unique style. Love them…..

[Minuteman]

Superb work, great painting and imaginative use of these old-style Strelets figures. Well done!

Were Strelets still producing their sets with dozens of individual poses, an Allied Napoleonic Command 'picnic' set might be in order....Blucher with a tankard of ale, Kutuzov with a glass of something stronger perhaps, Wellington tossing a chicken leg in the air exclaiming "That will do...!", Schwarzenberg sitting down to dine in sedate grandeur etc etc.

[C M Dodson]

Very nice indeed.

I am kicking myself as I could have used the tray and bottle on my Quatre Bras closing shots rather than make them from scratch.

Personally, I would chop the telescope down or use something a bit more realistic.

Stretlets original weapons etc were always too chunky for my liking.

Good stuff Bill.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Susofrick]

Now you've got me hungry!

[MABO]

I always liked these figures! Well painted, Bill!

[Peter]

That is some very good work with these oldies!