Bavarian infantry, Bavarian artillery, French line, French lancers, French artillery, French carbiniers

Well, I had a productive April when it comes to painting. Part of the motivation, beside bad weather here, is that I'm coming to the end of what was once a giant pile of unpainted French (with a few Prussians and Russians thrown in) lead. I have approximately 10 baggies (each baggie has a unit of 16 infantry, 8 cavalry or 2 guns already sorted out, primed and ready to go) left. It's taken incredible restraint not to buy more, especially since I usually buy big lots that others are trying to get rid of.

As always, all figures are 15mm Old Glory. First up, we have Bavarian artillery. Note the extra barrels I left lying carelessly next to the guns. I guess you never know when you'll need a spare. I give Old Glory credit for including the various barrel sizes (include howitzer tubes) so you can make what you want. The uniforms are very similar to French artillery while the guns are similar to Prussian. Talk about hedging your bets. No matter which side is winning, you are halfway there.

Next up are some French Carabiniers. These are heavy cavalry that wear a cuirass similar to the cuirassiers, but gaudier. This was my first unit of them.

French grenadiers a cheval, or horse grenadiers. It must have been a royal pain to keep those tall bear skins on your head as you bounced around on your horse.

The ubiquitous French line in march attack pose. Probably my favorite of all of them. Very well sculpted. I sort of designed my own drummer for this one.

French old guard grenadiers. Good troops, good pay, bad hats. Does a big hat really intimidate anyone or make them think you are taller? Someone call the Pope and ask.

The winner of the Bavarian recruiting contest. I had enough leftover to do an extra stand, so why not. You never know when you'll need five stands of Bavarians instead of four. 

Some rather bored looking French lancers. One guy is excited enough to wave his sword around while the others wait for their union-mandated break.

French cuirassiers. Make up your own witty comment for this one.

And last but not least, French artillery with an officer looking on. The single figure in the back without a hat is actually a Bavarian coming over to talk shop with his French comrades. (OK, I put him in the wrong picture.)