5th Italian Line Infantry Regiment

It has been a while since I posted anything as frustratingly I started feeling unwell back in November last year. After months of feeling awful we discovered I had an underlying health condition which sadly is not going to go away. 

While I have no immediate plans to meet my ancestors I am having to get used to some pretty strong medication. I am not 21 anymore.

So, planning ahead I have begun drastically streamlining my collections of unpainted figures and kits which will never be finished in three lifetimes. 

Instead I will concentrate on the one dearest to me, starting with my 20mm Napoleonic figures. 

These figures are RSM95 figures (the original range sold as Pax Britannica in the UK back in the day). 

These are their French infantry/ Guard infantry painted up as the Kingdom of Italy 5th Line Regiment, based on the painting guide from the Haythornthwaite/Chappell "Uniforms of the Peninsular War".

The officer is the ADC figure with a shako head swap. The figures have had a few animation tweaks to add a little more interest.

I have given them the old "Republican" flag as I seem to recall reading the roll out to troops in the Peninsular was a little sluggish. Still my favourite figure sculpts (as I may have mentioned before!).

Next up, French infantry.

The Worst Way To Start A New Year

PERMANENT CLOSURE OF JACKLEX MINIATURES

What an absolute tragedy. Thank you Mark for trying to preserve this iconic range.

Merry Christmas 2024

 Just a few lines to say Merry Christmas to you all.

May you all have a peaceful break shared with family and friends.

A box of toys is always a bonus.

Has Blogger Learned To Travel Back In Time?

 Suddenly, my reading list now only shows posts from 4 or 5 years ago. Has Blogger perfected time travel or is something wrong? Have I pressed the wrong button again? Fat Finger Syndrome (FFS) or is it not my fault this time?

11/12/2024 UPDATE

And just like that it started showing new posts from this morning onwards! 

Jacklex Six Mule Supply Wagon

 A worthy addition to the Union forces is finally complete. 

While there is an error in the construction it was too well stuck together to try and get right. Still, a lovely little kit which I have somehow never managed to build before!

The remainder of 2024 will be spent getting this collection up to a gameable level.

Including some of the lovely limber and crews.