Sunday, March 25, 2012
Russian Command Stand for Black Powder
Here is the Warlord Russian command set, along with another figure as yet unidentified. The figure with his musket slung came with the Connoisseur figures - so I'm thinking it may be another Elite figure. Anyway, this stand will be commanding the budding Russian brigade - now at one cavalry and two infantry units. I suppose I should start on the cannon next.
The Warlord set comes with choices of arms and heads for all of the figures; well actually the choice of using the bicorne or fatigue hat for either officer. The drummer can also use a bare head with the right arm holding the kiwer.
As in the past, the command figures are separately based and on a magnetic topped base. This was they can be rearranged, swapped out, or used in skirmish games.
They were given a decent block paint job, with a little dry-brushing on the black areas prior to the Minwax stain. I threw the can away after this set of figures. The stain became really thick and couldn't be revived well enough with thinner. Guess I'll have to invest in another can - I'm too used to using this method now. This is how they looked prior to the staining.
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil. I have to agree that the standard Russian uniform - green and red - has a nice color combination. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteWhat a cracking set of miniatures! That stain certainly does the trick.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. Like the looks of the miniatures too.
ReplyDeleteGrand work Dean, the Russian command will look great with your Russian army.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Helen
Great command stand Dean.
ReplyDeleteNice work. I don't recognize the pointing figure as Elite. In fact, I have a Dave Alsop cut Old Glory Austrian figure from long ago, of course, that looks like that figure. However, I didn't think that he cut late war Russians, just early war. Interesting....
ReplyDeleteChris
The Command Group came out marvelous. The Battle of Leipzig will be better for them.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure the pointing man isn't a Prussian?
James:
ReplyDeleteThanks, the officer wearing the fatigue cap is a Russian - he came with the command pack. The frock coat and cap are very similar between the two armies - except for the colors. Dean
Excellent Dean!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!
ReplyDeleteLooking good as always! An your speeds puts me to shame!
ReplyDeleteThey look great Dean and yes indeed hurry and get the new can as we don't want any slow down in seeing your lovely figures!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Beautiful work as usual Dean - I really like your neat idea of individual basing set in a vignette - it works very well - makes a very nice Brigade command stand.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Doc
Excellent, Dean...just great painting
ReplyDeleteFantastic work on all your Russian figures!
ReplyDeleteCatching up on blog-surfing here... Lovely work! The Russians always look sharp with their green uniforms with bright facing colours. Well done!
ReplyDeleteCurt