Sunday, May 31, 2020

From MikeV: 1808 Portuguese in 6mm

Two more Portuguese regiments this week to bring up the total to three. These are the 10th Lisbon Line Regiment with white cuffs and the 14th Tavira Regiment with sky blue cuffs. The 10th carry the red Southern Region standard while the 14th bear the white Central Region one. My Portuguese force now totals twelve stands and 96 figures, giving a tabletop equivalent of 4,320 men. Another twelve stands to go before I reach my 24 stand target. As always, figures are from Baccus 6mm. This week I hope to add some Cacadores in their distinctive brown uniforms.  Until then, keep healthy.

14th Tavira (L) and 10th Lisbon (R) regiments
The 10th leading the 14th into battle
The two regiments joined by their comrades of the 4th (R)
The three regiments finished up to now


Posted by Mike Vella at 9:32 AM
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16 comments:

  1. CurtMay 31, 2020 at 3:12 PM

    These are terrific Mike and what a great project. I're really enjoying seeing the Portuguese getting such wonderful attention. With three battalions you just need one more for an independent Portuguese brigade. If memory serves, I believe there was one of those sketchy Campbells in command of one of these formations. Y'know, just sayin' if you're planning to do a command stand. ;)

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    1. Mike VellaJune 1, 2020 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks Curt! Tbh, I'm really enjoying painting the Portuguese. For some reason they aren't so popular and you don't often see them on tables even though they are excellent troops. Now regarding the Campbells, hmmmm, what can I say.....?

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  2. Peter DouglasJune 1, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    Great work on these Portuguese. I wouldn’t trust a Campbell in command of anything....

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    1. Mike VellaJune 1, 2020 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks Peter, glad you like them. The notorious Campbell name is becoming a bit of a fixation it seems! :)

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    2. CurtJune 2, 2020 at 9:58 AM

      We're much maligned. Fake news.

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  3. caveadsum1471June 2, 2020 at 1:04 AM

    Lovely looking Portuguese, quite a force you've built up now!
    Best Iain

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    1. Mike VellaJune 2, 2020 at 4:45 AM

      Thanks Iain! Yes, they’re building up nicely but there’s still a few more stands to go.

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  4. Yarkshire GamerJune 2, 2020 at 4:04 AM

    These battalions look great, every Peninsula Army needs a good dose of them 👍

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    1. Mike VellaJune 2, 2020 at 4:46 AM

      Thanks Ken. I agree there’s more to the Peninsula than just French and British.

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  5. EmjenicJune 3, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    They look very good, showing the effect of 6mm figures in mass. Nice!

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    1. Mike VellaJune 4, 2020 at 1:48 PM

      Thanks Martijn. Yes, 6mm is ideal for that mass effect which is the main reasons I love the scale.

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  6. StuartLJune 3, 2020 at 3:03 PM

    You've done a wonderful job on these, amazing work.

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  7. SanderJune 4, 2020 at 12:11 AM

    Really cool looking force!

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  8. BarksJune 19, 2020 at 3:21 AM

    Very nice, Mike!

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