American Civil War Project Update #3

After sitting on the shelf for 2-3 months the inspiration finally hit and I managed to smash out a whole bunch of models in just under 2 weeks.

So first up we've got a whole block of men from the 1st Texas (Ragged Old First), part of Hoods Brigade, who generally at the onset of the war were carrying old 1842 smoothbores. I believe even towards the battle of Antietam they were still carrying a wide array of dated weaponry. I think this was the most fun I've had painting figures for a long time and I absolutely stormed through these. I've mixed the poses/kits to represent a forward moving unit, one looking to close the gap and send some buck and ball into Union ranks.

I'm planning on looking at doing the 4th Texas and 3rd Arkansas next for my Confederates (also part of Hoods Brigade), which I am very fond of background wise.

Onto next is some Confederate Zouaves (Wheats Tiger Rifles) in their outrageously cool blue striped pantaloons. Surprisingly these weren't a pain in the backside to paint, and I think the stripes came out decently with minimal effort and touch ups. I'll be adding 8 more with a flag at some point.

And finally a picture of everything so far completed together:

I'll be starting my Union troops also soon so keep an eye out for updates.

Painting Update - 13th (1st Somersetshire) Light Infantry

Quick update as I have been working on a fair few bits of Indian Mutiny and finally got the train moving again with my ACW project. 

Another unit completed for my British and my Rank III officer now showing up. This unit is based on the 13th (1st Somersetshire) Light Infantry. They still need a flag completing which needs ordering, expect to see them on the table some time this year.

I've used the following image for reference/inspiration. The Grey/Blues were in likelihood more off-white, but I decided on this for artistic license as I enjoyed how it looked. This color however was definitely in use by the British though during the conflict.

Then my Rank III Officer for the British forces, in the colors of the 34th Cumberland. He was rather fun to paint and was nice and quick.

Next up an update from my ACW project.