Friday 17 January 2020

Pavlograd Hussars

The Pavlograd Hussars are finished, somewhat latter than I had anticipated but ready for action nonetheless. This is the first unit I have painted in the Hut where the temperature of an evening is currently around 10-15 degrees but then these Russian chaps should be used to a slight chill in the air.
 

They do look very colourful and were fun to paint. The castings are copies (of unknown origin) of RN.38 Russian Hussar (mounted) charging. In my previous post on these figures I mentioned that the plumes had been cut off, but I was wrong as the figure never had plumes – thanks to the Archduke for pointing this out.


I’m not sure what section of the lead pile to tackle next but I’m thinking it may be something French.

19 comments:

Rob said...

Really nice, they are pretty unique with that bright blue pelisse. How about some Cossacks next to scout out some victims for the Pavlograds?

Matt said...

Very colourful indeed = what is left in the lead pile?

Stryker said...

Rob, I don't have any Cossacks but I'm sure they'll manage to scout out their own victims given the chance!

Stryker said...

Matt, more than I'll ever get around to painting! I'm thinking of doing some more French line infantry as the allies are starting to seriously outnumber the Grand Armee.

the Archduke said...

I love these guys. Superb use of colour. Have they seen action yet, Ian?

Stryker said...

Nigel, no action yet but they're eyeing up the table from my desk!

KEV. Robertson. said...

Hi IAN- glad to see you enjoying your NEW Shed with the production of your Cavalry...hope your staying warm there this Winter. We are currently having Rain which is very welcome this Summer. Cheers. KEV.

Mark Dudley said...

Very nicely turned out chaps. I fear however the eye catching blue pelisses are going to attract french musket balls.

Stryker said...

Kev, I have an efficient electric heater which takes the temperature from 1 degree to 18 degrees in about half an hour, just means I have to jump around a bit for a while!

Stryker said...

Mark, I fear you are correct!

Wargamer Stu said...

I've always been a fan of the Russian Hussars - a nice change from the French. There is one Regt with a very fetching grey and red uniform I've always liked the look of.

Stryker said...

Stu - yes, great uniforms!

Wellington Man said...

They're a triumph, Ian, particularly as they're such a challenging colour combination, but you've brought it off magnificently.

You're not preparing to refight Borodino are you by any chance?
Best regards
WM

Rob said...

Stu: Grey and Red - that'll be the Sumy Hussars, one of my favourites too.

Stryker said...

WM, Borodino would be a great re-fight but I think I am a bit lacking in troops to carry it off! Could be possible if I pooled armies with Goya and Nigel, we'll have to see.

'Lee. said...

A fine looking unit Ian, beautifully painted. Shed sounds a bit chilly but then I'm a softy when it comes to keeping warm!

Stryker said...

Thanks Lee! The last couple of evenings its been 2 degrees when I've gone out there but the weird thing is I just don't feel it, guess it must be the joy of being surrounded by all my stuff. Takes about 15 mins to get it up to a reasonable temperature but am a bit concerned in case the paints freeze!

David said...

A lovely unit indeed! Who would have thought sky blue could be so manly. I hope their first outing is as successful as the paint job!

Stryker said...

Thanks David, for the moment they are being kept safely out of the line of fire!