Having done some reading on line to seek guidance for painting 3mm figs I would like to share the link that provided the best inspiration for me and to share some pictures of how I got on.
Link on the TMP Napoleonic discussion forum here.
As you will know from earlier posts, I have already painted the full battalion in line but I thought I would include my painting guide in picture form on the light company skirmishers that I have recently completed. The principle was the same for the close order infantry.
Base coat in brown
Red jackets picked out
Grey trousers picked out
Brown ink wash. I'm still not fully convinced about this as it seem to wash the trousers out. However, it does seem to give some definition
Face and hands picked out
Caps picked out in black and cartridge box followed by a few dabs in white to pick out belts and musket slings
Final finish included;
-green plumes
-blue canteens
-gold for the cap plate
-silver for the musket barrels, then a little highlight in red and grey to pick out the detail:
Hopefully I will get this based soon. Then that will be my 'Red Battalion' completed in full !
Finished battalion:-
