Early this week I was scoffing painkillers like smarties, whilst browsing eBay, and I did something I would never normally consider; hit a "buy it now" for an army in a new period.
I now own 5 battalions of Victrix Napoleonic French Line and 3 regiments of Hussars. The minis I bought are quickly painted, using army painter I'd judge, but not badly executed and good value for money. With a little TLC they will look fine (nothing like as good as RTB's or Saxon Dog's, though!). Mon ami Greg is also pursuing a similar project, nice painting there, too. These are the first modern plastics I've owned; disconcertingly light. But nice.
My plan is to round this force out with some artillery and a regiment of heavy cavalry, and use it with Command and Colors Napoleonics. My intention is that this will only ever be a side project to my ancients...





