Project Waterloo: The buildings

       As referenced in the first post of this series, 28  or even 15mm budlings would not work for this game, so I wound up using 10mm "Batlescale" models from Total Battle Miniatures in the U.K. Like my beloved 28 mm buildings by Hovels, these use a sort of forced perspective the preserves the overall look of the building while deceasing its footprint on the gaming table. 

As you can see, the models are very well sculpted and cast.

The price was reasonable, as was the shipping cost (a rarity now days!).  They arrived across the pond pretty quickly, and were very well packed to protect the resin. 

As you can see, it fits very nicely within a single 6" grid square. 

The model comes in 2 sections that fit together perfectly.  This one is Fichermont.

Here's the next complex. 

Once again, it fits well onto the 6" grid. 

The two sections again fit together perfectly. 

This is of course the key LaHaye Sainte farm complex. 

Here's the third model of the set (you can buy them all separately, but I figured I might as well get the whole range). 

This pone is all one piece. 

It is once again a great fit for the 6" grid. 

This model is La  Belle Alliance Inn.

Another two part model.

Great sculpting and casting once again. 

Once again, the size is well suited to the useage. 

This one is the Pappelotte Farm complex.

I trust most readers would recognize the last of the models as the Hougoumont Chateau.

This one is cast in three pieces. 

It could occupy 4 boxes... 

or just 2 - one for the Chateau and one for the walled gardens. 

Here's how I painted up Fichermont. 

I wanted each complex to have a somewhat distinct scheme, so I went with the non historical red tiled roof for this one. 

Much dry brushing over an initial coat of black spray paint. 

Here is La Bell Alliance. 

I used a very differenct scheme for this complex.

I may add another dry brushing to the foliage. 

All ready for the arrival of the Emperor!

Here is LaHaye Sainte. 

I went with light grey stone work and dark blue grey roofing.

Altogether a formidable structure to assault!

Next up is the Pappelotte Farm complex.

I went with a lighter grey for the stonework and the roof to make it readily distinguishable from LaHaye Sainte.

A formidable defensive position once again. 

Last but hardly least is Hougoumont. 

I went with the red brick version of the famous Chateau. 

The actual gardens were much larger in comparison to the buildings; that's and advantage in this circumstance, though!

Control of Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte will be among the victory conditions. 

Vive l'Empereur!

The buildings can be supplied pre-painted; here's La  Belle Alliance from the Total Battle Miniatures website.

La Haye Sainte

Pappelotte

Fichermont

Hougoumont

All very nice, but I am, quite content with my own versions!