Sunday 17 November 2019

Cannon fodder for the Czar

The Russian infantry unit is finished and ready to take up it’s place in my rather slim Russian battle-line. This unit is nameless (although it carries the flag of the Moscow regiment) but represents a line unit as the grenadier plumes had been docked by the previous owner. Hinton Hunt never produced any line troops so I guess Marcus Hinton always intended that the plumes should be discarded if not required.


In the best tradition of this project this unit came together using figures from different sources but surprisingly they are all vintage Hinton Hunt castings except for the Clayton drummer and DK flag-bearer. The marching figures in greatcoats were a recent eBay purchase while the Crimean War figures are originals I have had for a few years.


RN.18 Private in great-coat marching x 18
RC/17 Russian private, marching x 3
FN/11 Officer, charging (with head swap) x 1
Clayton Pavlov drummer (with head swap) x1
DK colour-bearer (painted by Goya) x1


I’m going to try to keep focussed and complete my Russian force so next up will be the Hussars.

10 comments:

Rob said...

A nice distinctive unit - I really like the Crimean figures with flat caps it really adds to more workmanlike effect of the greatcoats. That said I don't think I'd trust that young lad with my colours!

Stryker said...

Rob, yes he does look a bit undernourished!

Matt said...

Splendid work Sir. Treat yourself to a vodka!

Stryker said...

Will do Matt!

Wellington Man said...

They're excellent, Ian. They all go together really effectively to make a very distinctive battalion.
All the best
WM

Anonymous said...

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing them on the table.

Stryker said...

WM - thanks, they are a 'workmanlike' unit but do look pretty good en masse!

Stryker said...

Thanks Anon!

Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com said...

Stouted hearted looking fellows. How can figures in uniforms so plain look so pretty?

Stryker said...

Ross, yes it's not all about the gaudy uniforms although they are good fun too!