Back in October '25 I announced that I was waiting for a deliver of Paraguayan Horse, Foot and Guns in 15mm. These have now begun to arrive in increments. I'm painting by order of arrival. Above you can see a battery of artillery. Much to like here what with kilts, kepis and shakos.
The guns are Naismith from Keep Wargaming. I'm utterly charmed by these little pieces. I have Parrot's, 12pdr's and Whitworth's, very nice. Let us acknowledge the excellent and speedy service from Keep Wargaming.
My concept of the Paraguayan Army is very brave but often poorly equipped infantry, courageous cavalry and good artillery. Those Paraguayan fellows liked to pound and charge.
The first of 2 squadrons of regular cavalry. Note the interesting headwear. Lancers to a man as were almost all Paraguayan cavalry. These are quite detailed to paint. Sticking the paper pennants to their lances can be tricky.
More Paraguayan cavalry note the painted tri colour on the shakos. No cloth needed. Again, 3 squadrons are the goal.
My first unit of Paraguayan infantry. Some units included spear men. One or two were very well armed. All liked to charge home.
All figures from FK 15 a venerable make. I intend 6 battalions of these. As you can tell by the pic's the light was extremely variable this morning. I'm making an attempt at Indian flesh tones above. Oriental Flesh with a wash of Burnt Sienna.
I have much more to come and in future we will see a mixed presentation of units by nationality. Triple Alliance soldiers and Paraguayans depending upon what I have painted.
If you are waiting for the second part of my Balaclava piece my apologies. I'm checking some source material. Hopefully it will be done next week.
