American Civil War - The Regiment from country roads West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Command
The command for my first regiment was painted seperately (for reasons I no longer remember and completely regret). There were a few addtions to the paint scheme when painting these, I used Vallejo Ultramarine Blue which is a rich purpley blue and seemed fitting for the leaders, they also get more grey uniform pieces as I reasoned they will likely buy their own snazzy gear. This also meant apply Vallejo Brass for buttons, flag staff and the european braid on the the sleeves of the officer coat. I didn’t have a yellow I liked so a good wash might take the metallic edge of the colour – if any asks; gold braid?
The officers detail is a bit soft and I think it is a belt he is wearing but I painted a broader band in red and am calling it a sash, which is matched on his sword scabbard to tie the two together.
These three will be on a round base and act as brigade command for my artillery batteries. The trumpeter for signalling, binocular man for spotting and an officer to shoot slackers.... I mean lead.This is my first Brigade command and will be based on a 40mm round base. The idea was this one was specifically for a brigade based around artillery battery’s. The colours are a combination of previously mentioned colours, a few points of interest being Vallejo Brass for the Trumpeter and buttons, GW Abbadon Black for binoculars and GW Rakarth Flesh for the Trumpet braid. I also used Vallejo Cold Grey to paint the hair on the officer.
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