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:
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!
Rob, yes he does look a bit undernourished!
Splendid work Sir. Treat yourself to a vodka!
Will do Matt!
They're excellent, Ian. They all go together really effectively to make a very distinctive battalion.
All the best
WM
Very nice. Looking forward to seeing them on the table.
WM - thanks, they are a 'workmanlike' unit but do look pretty good en masse!
Thanks Anon!
Stouted hearted looking fellows. How can figures in uniforms so plain look so pretty?
Ross, yes it's not all about the gaudy uniforms although they are good fun too!
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