I've recently been reading a variety of books/ pamphlets on the Battle of Cropredy Bridge 29th June 1644. I decided to paint the cuirassiers as Hesilrigg's 'lobsters' who were present at the said battle. These were so named because of the style of their 3/4 armour.
I find ECW cuirassiers very charismatic figures and have always liked painting them.
I painted these in 2 parts. Firstly the horses using the oil wipe method. Then the rider (seperately) using a Matt black undercoat. I intended to do a step through for these but I painted them faster than I could photo them! I also wanted to see how they looked before I did a painting guide. When/if I find some more cuirassiers I'll hopefully do a guide which I can also use to show how I paint horses (many of you already know and use this method but I've had quite a few requests to show how I paint them!)
What I like, with the finished result, is the way the Brown (horses), black armour and the orange scarfs compliment each other to give the effect I was after.
A few close-ups.
The figures are Bicorne with the odd Renegade. Flag/cornet by GMB Flags.
Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI am also building my ECW collection around Waller's Army and the Oxford Army, so I would be interested in what books and pamphlets you're reading about Cropredy Bridge.
That black armour looks very effective. I would recommend visiting the battle site if you haven't already. The actions of the both sides makes a lot more sense from ground level.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Matt
Another stunning unit!!! the orange sashes do look excellent, well done!
ReplyDeleteStop it! I will not paint more ECW stuff... These are great!
ReplyDeleteVery nice unit!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteMain books on Cropredy are;
'Cropredy Bridge 1644' by Peter Young. Roundwood Press. Great book, long since out of publication but occassionally on ebay!
'The Battle of Cropredy Bridge' by David Frampton. A Forlorn Hope guide. Partizan Press. Great little guide to troops involved, uniforms, flags etc. and breakdown of armies for wargaming.
I look forward to visiting the battlefield - I've always wanted to but haven't got there yet!!