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Friday 22 April 2011

Hussar!

Those of you who have read my house rules Muskets & Marshals will know that my cavalry units consist of three squadrons each of six figures. It has proved almost impossible to collect any set of eighteen identical cavalry figures so instead I have formed composite units that I loosely term Brigades.

The completion of the Brunswick Hussars a few weeks ago has led to the formation of the first Allied light cavalry Brigade. This unit is made up of two squadrons of Austrian Hussars (from the Blankenstein & Vecsey regiments) and the squadron of Brunswick Hussars. Command of this impressive force has been given to Stapleton Cotton and he is very proud indeed to receive such an honour.

The Austrian Hussars were originally in the collection of American wargamer Don who also painted them. The detail of the slung Pelisses is very fine and they make a colourful contrast to the black of the Brunswickers.

Work is ongoing on the French light cavalry Brigade but has slowed somewhat in recent days. It now looks as if the Polish lancers will not be finished in time to meet my April painting quota.
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10 comments:

  1. ALKAID22 April 2011 at 10:45

    Hi
    I always did like the colourful shakos of the Austrian hussars!
    Best regards
    Rafa

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  2. Conrad Kinch22 April 2011 at 12:51

    "It has proved almost impossible to collect any set of eighteen identical cavalry figures"

    I sympathise old chap - I end up buying silly amounts of plastics in an attempt to get the appropriate numbers of suitable poses.

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  3. Paulalba22 April 2011 at 20:28

    Sounds hard going trying to find enough troops.
    Very nice looking unit.
    Cheers
    Paul

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  4. WSTKS-FM Worldwide22 April 2011 at 21:55

    Very pretty! I can never get enough of gazing at units of miniature hussars. Thank you!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  5. Ken23 April 2011 at 17:35

    Nice looking unit - I'm reminded of some Prussian 1815 units that were an amalgamation of squadrons of other regiments.

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  6. MSFoy28 April 2011 at 17:05

    I regularly enjoy your blog and, since I am required to nominate some worthy recipients as part of my own Stylish Blog award, I hope you will take my nomination of your own blog in good spirit and accept!

    If you are not sure what accepting requires of you, you'll find some clues at

    http://prometheusinaspic.blogspot.com/2011/04/blog-award-nominations-pass-it-on.html

    Thanks very much for all your work - much appreciated!

    Regards

    Tony

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  7. Mosstrooper29 April 2011 at 16:49

    I to would like to nominate you and your blog for 'The stylish Blog Award' and thanks for sending me your Napoleonic rules which are working wonderfully .

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  8. Paulalba2 May 2011 at 19:31

    Hi Ian,
    Just to let you know I have nominated you/your blog for the stylish blogger award!!!

    http://napoleonicsinminiature.blogspot.com/

    Keep up the great work!!!
    Best Regards
    Paul

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  9. Stryker3 May 2011 at 08:37

    Thanks for nominations lads - to be honest I haven't had time to catch up with this thing yet but thanks all the same!

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  10. Anonymous5 May 2011 at 18:23

    Hi,

    I've put you up for a gong too!

    Regards

    Matt

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