Well, we can't let the Hungarians grab all the limelight can we? This is another unit of figures from Don's collection beautifully restored for me by Goya. Once again my only contribution was to add the command figures (and flag) then apply gloss varnish and base them in my house style.
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| Goya has done great work enhancing Don's original brushwork by picking out the black lining on the straps. |
The figures are:
1 x AN.10 Officer, charging (converted to standard bearer)
21 x AN.12 Grenadier, charging
1 x AN.14 Officer, marching
1 x DK Austrian Grenadier drummer, charging
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| The patches on the rear of the hats are all Don's original work done in his 'before bifocals' era as he puts it! |
Believe it or not, next up will be some Austrians...
All these Austrians are going to cause a severe drain on England's finances! 😄
ReplyDeleteGood point, I hadn’t thought of that Bob!
DeleteReally nice unit - smart lads. I can't remember how these guys were organised - are these battalions combined grenadier companies from different regiments in a brigade (I know the Spanish did that, and the Spanish usually copied the Austrians)? I have some boxes of under-employed Bavarians, who are muttering as I write.
ReplyDeleteThe battalions were combined but usually from three regiments. I’ve taken the liberty of combining from four regiments as I have nominal companies of 6 figures and that works neatly for 24-figure units.
DeleteJust scrumptious, with all these new units the Austrian army has to organise a parade soon just to introduce everyone. I reckon the next Danube campaign is going to be even tougher for the Frenchies. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI agree a parade is in order. I never expected such a rapid growth in the Austrian forces…
DeleteLovely work, they look really top notch.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie!
DeleteGreat looking unit, like the Austrian bearskin.
ReplyDeletePaul
Thanks Paul, the bearskin patch makes for a splash of colour.
DeleteHow do I get Goya to paint for me? Was beer involved?
ReplyDeleteGoya is famously teatotal but can be bribed with castings!
DeleteI can't keep up with this extraordinary mobilisation. Yet another cracking battalion. I love the stripey flag pole.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is progressing at a scary pace!
DeleteAustrian Grenadiers are one of the iconic images of this period. A cracking addition. Hopefully they will prove as stalwart as smart.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Thanks Stephen, you can never have enough grenadiers…
DeleteI've waited long for this.....I hope Mr Spruster is not implying that these splendid fellows are freeloaders....The thing is, UK plc could borrow the bearskins for the next Royal event.
ReplyDeleteGood thinking Nigel!
DeleteA cracking looking unit indeed…
ReplyDeleteWhen are you having a parade?
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, there will be a parade soon!
DeleteReally nice additions. When the sun finally comes out beware of snow blindness in The Hut!
ReplyDeleteNo worry Matt I’m keeping the blinds closed!
DeleteThanks for the comments on the painting. I should say that mine was a minor contribution as Don had done a very good original job on them so it was really only adding the black lines and touching up the shipping damage.
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