Not quite, but four horsemen nevertheless - from my collection of 20mm 1940 Frenchies. The five Light Cavalry Divisions in France at this time were part horsed and part motorised units. They seem to have been used as recce screens for higher level formations. The photos on this page don't include the whole division as I use the cavalry as a 'bolt-on' to convert one of my DLMs (Light Mechanised Divisions) to a DLC. Clear? Didn't think so.
The cavalry figures and their mounts are Raventhorpe metal castings. I still can't paint horses.
The armoured component of the DLC included these AMR-35 light cavalry tanks. Hinchliffe metal kit.
12 comments:
Tim
Nice looking toys again. As for your comment on painting dunno I see horses with paint on them...I'd suggest a heavy wash of raw or burnt umber if you want to bring out some more details.
Peter
Peter Douglas
They were painted some years ago and will be staying as they are!
Well when I paint horses I leave them over night in the barn to soak up some actual horse essence,
and I get allot of compliments about on how realistic my cavalry armies are.......hehehehe....just kidding !!!
Nice job Tim, and your horses look
fine....)
Bless that AMR-35
Is it me but I think the Hinchcliffe one is over sized when next to other French models?
You have a GREAT French collection Tim :)
Don M
Interesting idea - how much horsesh*t have you been exposed to?
Geordie
I know what you mean about the AMR - it's much bigger than the more heavily armoured French light tanks I have!
I think Don M might be on to something; in the interests of 'realism' we should have accurate smells in a wargame.
I'll do some research....
Wg Cdr Luddite
Just don't involve me in any playtesting!
PSI also meant to say good camo job on that French tank and teh French horses look good to me too :)
Another cool French unit, I'm thinking about building a bigger cavalry unit already:)
Geordie
Thanks - I am still very pleased with how the AMR turned out.
Al
I'm sure there is a wider selection of figures available these days. When I painted my chaps Raventhorpe was the only range I could find.
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