Well, no this is actually a Prussian Garde du Corps trooper with a small modification and paint job conversion. The modification is that I have removed the canteen slung above the scabbard, apart from that the figure is unchanged.
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| PN.73 Prussian Garde du Corps (mounted), charging - painted as a Russian Life Guard. |
So why have I done this? The simple answer is that I don't have any Russian heavy cavalry figures and as you know they are a bit on the rare side and this has stymied the growth of my Russian forces. I have infantry, artillery and some light cavalry in the lead pile but without the heavies you really can't fight Borodino can you?
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| The figure is similar enough to the Russian version to pass inspection. The saddle cloth is not square cut and the portmanteau is square not round but hey, who's counting? |
What I do have are some recasts of Prussian Garde du Corps that were destined for Blucher's forces however last year's aquisition of Prussian dragoons and Cuirassiers means that old Marshal Vorwarts no longer needs them.
First though I must finish those French infantry.
Well, regardless of his provenance, your trooper is a handsome specimen. I never tire of perusing your vintage figures and units as they take shape.
ReplyDeleteKind Saturday Regards,
Stokes
Thanks Stokes!
DeleteThey work really well as Russians, and if you hadn't told me I probably wouldn't have spotted their heritage. I do think they deserve having the seam and buttons painted down the side of their overalls, not only for the look, but because you can actually see the casting is meant to have them.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about that and might do something although the buttons are the same colour as the trousers so it may not be worth it.
DeleteWorks really well to my eyes, lovely little figure and lovely painting.
ReplyDeleteCheers Donnie!
DeleteI thoroughly approve - being an 1848 gamer thieving and repurposing is the order of the day :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Norber - 1848? That really is a challenge!
DeleteNow this is a post I can get on board with. No more of those stinking Austrians to tempt me. I would not have thought of converting Prussians. I will have to file that away for later...
ReplyDeleteYou could always go for Russians David!
DeleteLovely work, will look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeletePaul
Thanks Paul I will started on the full unit soon!
DeleteVery tidy work - looks convincing to me.
ReplyDeleteIf you’re convinced Matt I’m happy!
DeleteWhat a fine figure you've produced. Are you planning any modifications for command figures?
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, I only do buglers for my cavalry so I’ll be using the same figure to do a suitable conversion.
DeleteSplendid work there Ian…
ReplyDeleteLooks perfectly acceptable/Russian to me…
All the best. Aly
Thank Aly
DeleteHe'll do very nicely, Ian. I think Blucher is still going to want his Garde du Corps, eventually, however!
ReplyDeleteYou’re probably right WM!
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