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.
I'll be starting my Union troops also soon so keep an eye out for updates.
Beautifully done. Nice to see Wheat's done in their original uniforms.
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