Saturday, 18 April 2026

Smohain in the Sunshine

 Taking advantage of the spring weather, I decided to take the Smohain part of the model outside for some sunshine.  I was able to make various improvements but there is still a long way to go.

Here are the results:

The ruined building is new





I moved the school house some distance from the village to give it greater perspective

The wood at Frischermont



The ground is uneven so the tables are too, meaning that the sections don't join properly.  But on a flat surface, they should be fine.


The tower at Frischermont












La Haye Farm with new section, behind which adjoins Smohain.







The brook needs quite a lot of work




The track running west from the school house is at an early stage


















Thursday, 2 April 2026

2nd Battalion 2nd Chasseurs of the Old Guard

 I've recently focussed on scenery but thought it time to produce another infantry battalion.  Here is the 2/2 Chasseurs of the Old Guard.

The figures are mostly Zvezda but there are many others present including Hinton Hunt, RSM, Art Miniaturen, Alberken, Lamming, Garrison, Franznap, Airfix, Strelets, Italeri, Hat, in other words pretty much everything.

The Eagle is pre-1812 so the flag needs changing.
















Sunday, 1 March 2026

Le Caillou Update

 My father has made some great progress with the buildings behind Le Caillou.  Here is an update: