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Wednesday 30 October 2019

Another Hussar

RN38 Russian Hussar - finished except for varnishing
I was trying to finish the Russian infantry in time for a game at Goya’s next week, but various distractions have meant that’s no longer achievable. So, to distract myself completely, I’ve jumped ahead and painted a test figure for the next unit which will be the Pavlograd Hussars.

The figures for this unit came from two different sources and I can’t remember what they were. It’s clear however that these are not original figures and they have all had their plumes removed but are nice castings nonetheless.

I went for the Pavlograds purely because they had such a nice blue pelisse which will certainly stand out against the brown-coated infantry.
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15 comments:

  1. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com30 October 2019 at 17:23

    I can't think of a better reason for picking a regiment.

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  2. Wellington Man30 October 2019 at 17:31

    Hurrah! Russian hussars are the best hussars there are, I reckon. Devilishly difficult to paint, though, by the looks of him. I salute you, Sir.
    Best regards
    WM

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  3. Rob30 October 2019 at 17:31

    The Pavlograds also turn up operating with Graham in the Netherlands in 1814 so would be my choice if I did a Russian hussar unit - also like you love the turquoise pelisse! Can't wait to see him in shiny form.

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  4. Stryker30 October 2019 at 18:42

    Thanks chaps!

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  5. Matt30 October 2019 at 21:31

    Definitely a stand out unit! Very blue indeed.

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  6. Stryker30 October 2019 at 23:56

    Cheers Matt!

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  7. Uwe31 October 2019 at 12:35

    You see what a good paintjob can do with the nostalgic figures. Very well done!

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  8. Stryker31 October 2019 at 15:49

    Thanks Uwe!

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  9. Aly Morrison2 November 2019 at 10:40

    Very nice indeed...
    The whole unit should look spectacular.

    All the best. Aly

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  10. Stryker2 November 2019 at 14:27

    Thanks Aly, I hope so!

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  11. James Fisher3 November 2019 at 00:05

    Beautiful hussar Ian. Russian hussars = colourful units, your painting = excellent representation!!

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  12. the Archduke3 November 2019 at 19:19

    Hear hear. What a great choice of uniform. You mention their having had their plumes removed, Ian, but I don't believe this figure ever had plumes. You only got plumes with the chasseurs.

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  13. Phil4 November 2019 at 07:45

    Wonderful hussar, great details on it!

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  14. Stryker4 November 2019 at 16:24

    Archduke, you are of course right!

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  15. Stryker4 November 2019 at 16:24

    Thanks for the comments James and Phil!

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