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Dismounted French Dragoons

Posted by Bill Slavin on 28 Jul 2024, 17:10

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I was gifted some Strelets dismounted French dragoons a while back and have always wanted to paint up a few and get them on my gaming table. There is not much use for these but my collection is at the point now where I can spend time painting figures that won't get much game play. These actually did make an appearance in one Peninsular scenario I played a few months ago, Cacebelos.
Along with the fighting figures, I also did up a few handling the horses, as place markers for where they would have dismounted and can remount, if the game requires. Really more of a skirmish game thing, but they were fun to do.
Anyhow, here are a few pictures and you can see a few more along with some history here on my blog:
https://tinywarsplayedindoors.blogspot.com/2024/07/dismounted-french-dragoons.html

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Posted by k.b. on 28 Jul 2024, 19:00

There is something eerily magical about Strelets minis. I don’t possess any myself but I admire the way you have assembled and based these dismounted dragoons Bill. Your loose style of painting really brings out the best of these figures.
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Posted by Bill Slavin on 29 Jul 2024, 12:52

Thanks, k.b. You are right, there is always something a bit off centre about Strelets - I used to not like their figures at all but I have grown fond of their lumpen quality, so full of character.
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Posted by Kekso on 29 Jul 2024, 18:34

I don't share k.b.'s enthusiasm about older Strelets figures :xd: but these are nicely painted for sure.
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Posted by Santi Pérez on 29 Jul 2024, 18:48

Although the original Strelets figures as seen in pictures aren't particularly attractive, your painting has elevated them to another level, as we have become accustomed to, Bill. :love: :notworthy: :love: :notworthy:

Excellent work, my friend! :thumbup:

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Posted by Bill Slavin on 30 Jul 2024, 13:50

Do you remember Marvin, who used to post here? His painted Strelets figures were out of this world fantastic, I loved his painting. They actually inspired me to give them a second look.
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Posted by PatrickJ71 on 30 Jul 2024, 19:07

I agree with Santi that your painting takes the Strelets figures to a higher level, Bill. The bit of background history on your blog was also interesting to read.
Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
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Posted by Kekso on 30 Jul 2024, 20:22

Bill Slavin wrote:Do you remember Marvin, who used to post here?


Yeah. great painter... I miss his work here on forum.
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Posted by Peter on 02 Aug 2024, 18:12

I like these Strelets figures and you did a great paintjob on them! :thumbup:
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