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.
Really nice, they are pretty unique with that bright blue pelisse. How about some Cossacks next to scout out some victims for the Pavlograds?
ReplyDeleteVery colourful indeed = what is left in the lead pile?
ReplyDeleteRob, I don't have any Cossacks but I'm sure they'll manage to scout out their own victims given the chance!
ReplyDeleteMatt, 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.
ReplyDeleteI love these guys. Superb use of colour. Have they seen action yet, Ian?
ReplyDeleteNigel, no action yet but they're eyeing up the table from my desk!
ReplyDeleteHi 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.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely turned out chaps. I fear however the eye catching blue pelisses are going to attract french musket balls.
ReplyDeleteKev, 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!
ReplyDeleteMark, I fear you are correct!
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteStu - yes, great uniforms!
ReplyDeleteThey're a triumph, Ian, particularly as they're such a challenging colour combination, but you've brought it off magnificently.
ReplyDeleteYou're not preparing to refight Borodino are you by any chance?
Best regards
WM
Stu: Grey and Red - that'll be the Sumy Hussars, one of my favourites too.
ReplyDeleteWM, 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.
ReplyDeleteA fine looking unit Ian, beautifully painted. Shed sounds a bit chilly but then I'm a softy when it comes to keeping warm!
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
ReplyDeleteA 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks David, for the moment they are being kept safely out of the line of fire!
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