This is the test paint job for my next Austrian infantry unit using the recently acquired Austrian figures. I thought I'd go for a Grenzer unit as a break from all those white uniforms and they will represent the 15th Szeckler regiment because of their rather natty pink facings that I think contrast well with the brown coats.
The figure is AN/25 Hungarian Musketeer, firing. |
According to my painting source there is some controversy over when/if the Grenzer units received their 'tobacco brown' coats but the 15th are listed as one that probably did. Equally undecided is whether the Grenzers had white or black straps but I have gone with black. Production is now underway on the first six figures.
This is a good start to the new Austrians!
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, first six now completed!
DeleteLovely figure and a cracking paint job on him, great uniform, I can see why you went with it, a unit of them on the table will look brilliant.
ReplyDeleteDonnie, I think they’ll add a bit more colour to the otherwise very white looking hordes!
DeleteVery nice indeed Ian…
ReplyDeleteA lovely colour combination… The pink looks spot on…
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, pretty in pink!
DeleteHe is superb, Ian. The regiment will look sensational!
ReplyDeleteHopefully WM!
ReplyDelete"White hordes"? now, you need at least twelve battalions for a horde.....the Grenzer looks great, and I think you were wise to choose black webbing. Pink with white might be a little too much ice cream.....
ReplyDeleteLooking like ice cream would not be good. I’ll downgrade the horde to a host!
DeleteTest passed with flying colours I'd say Ian!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Székler Grenz with their pink facings. Mine wear the white coats as they are for 1796-1800 with the low slung pack. For later ones I'll have the same dilemma as you as to whether white or taba-braun.
Regards, James
Thanks James!
DeleteThat is a really striking figure Ian! A whole regiment of those will be a lovely unit indeed. Those pink facings, love it!
ReplyDeleteShould make for a colourful group.
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