With all this social distancing I'll at least have the time to expand my Confederate force. The latest addition here is a command base featuring Lee's War Horse, Lieutenant General James Longstreet.
Longstreet played a pivotal role in both the Eastern and Western theatres of the Civil War. He distinguished himself in the early Confederate successes at First and Second Manassas before mounting successful defensive stands at Antietem and Fredericksburg in 1862.
He was probably most remembered for reluctantly overseeing the doomed offensive that was Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg, despite advising Robert E. Lee of its futility.
On the left is Captain Thomas Jewett 'TJ' Goree, Longstreet's aide.
Yet another wonderful sculpt by Dixon miniatures, Longstreet was a joy to paint and it's nice to see a command base added to my force. After painting six mounted figures on the spin, I'm going to tackle another artillery piece and an infantry unit over the next few weeks. Thanks for looking and stay safe!
Excellent--well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kym. Glad you like them.
DeleteThose look great!
ReplyDeleteCheers Andrew. The rebs in general are really fun to paint.
DeleteOh Yes!!! those are great! Longstreet was the real heart of the Army of Virginia IMO.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bloo! Yeah I agree, plus made to look all the more cool when portrayed by Tom Berenger in the Gettysburg movie.
DeleteThis is very swiftly rising to the top of the pile of already fantastic projects mate. For a historical period I have next to no interest in, I'm very much tempted to have a go!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot buddy! It's become one of my all time favourite projects for sure. It'd be great to see you tackle this period but it's very absorbing I warn you!
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