Saturday, September 22, 2018

Black Hussar Minis (& a few others) Napoleonic Vignette

I suppose this would've been called a "mini-diorama" in days gone by, but vignette is the norm nowadays. These are mostly some of the Black Hussar (formerly Westphalia) minis from a recent first time order from them (actually I think it's a one-man show there).
The peasant woman pulling the donkey comes with the wounded infantryman set - she's supposed to be pulling the cart. The donkey is an unknown make which was purchased from a vendor at an Enfilade convention a few years ago; the 9th Hussar atop the donkey is a left over plastic Perry figure from the Chasseur a Cheval set. The three pooches are also Black Hussar figures, and the little white one looks just like my wife's doggie. The stack of rucks and ammo crate are from a Sash and Saber artillery set.
The 3mm thick plywood oval base is from Hobby Lobby - a set of 8 for under $2 with the 40% off coupon - yes, I use coupons whenever I can.
The "rope" the peasant lady is using is a length of thread which was first soaked with white glue then dry brushed.
The hussar's coat tails were originally sculpted flared back as if riding at a gallop. They were snipped off and then reposition with some scalping away from the body and gaps filled with Green Stuff.
The bandage on the hussar's left arm was also molded with Green Stuff - about the extent of my sculpting abilities.
This was a nice break from the usual work on multiple figure units and the hardest part was trying to coordinate the colors of the civilian attire. Thank you all for dropping by and happy gaming and/or painting!

41 comments:

  1. This is a handsome and interesting vignette, Dean. Nice diversion!

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    1. Thank you very much, Jonathan! It was quite enjoyable to do. Kind regards, Dean

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  2. A viewer could come back to that and find something new to consider every time. Lovely work and a wonderful scene.

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    1. Ah, thank you very much, Aaron. Warmest regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks a lot, Christopher! Kind regards, Dean

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  4. Marvellous, so full of character.

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    1. Appreciate your kind words, Norm. I am very happy with my first experience with Black Hussar. Warm regards, Dean

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  5. Nicely done Dean! It can be refreshing to paint up something not for immediate use on the battlefield in between. Nice choice of colours and very evocative too!

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    1. Thank you kindly! Indeed, it is refreshing. Warm regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks, Mike! A little sideshow project. Something to dress up the battlefield, I suppose. Kindest regards, Dean

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  7. Woooow! Excellent and atmospheric work Dean!

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    1. Thank you very much, Michal! Kind regards, Dean

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  8. Wonderful stuff, I was only looking at these guys this morning, some really nice stuff.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. Thanks a lot, Stu. I was looking for their "Rude Highlanders", and saw these too. Figured they looked pretty interesting. Warm regards, Dean

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  9. Evocative, creative and wonderful vignette...I LOVE it Dean!

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    1. Thank you so much, Phil! Kindest regards, Dean

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  10. Nice set of minis and well painted too!

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  11. A lovely little piece that tells a story and I may have to pinch a few ideas from it.

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    1. Thanks a lot for the compliment, Pat! Kind regards, Dean

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  12. That is a lovely vignette, Dean. Your sculpting skills are excellent too- I really should try to use 'Greenstuff' more to make some conversions.
    Best wishes,
    Jason

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    1. Ah, you're too kind, Jason. I mainly use Green Stuff as filler for gaps and such. Warmest regards, Dean

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  13. Great little scene,I really like the scruffy little dogs!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Iain. Yes, the little pooches add the right vibes to the scene. Kindest regards, Dean

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  14. Late to the party but a very good excuse, had a friend in town and we took advantage of time spent to game.

    This turned out very nice, well done sir.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. No excuse necessary, Kevin. Always nice to have you drop by. Glad to hear you and your buddy got some quality time in. Best regards, Dean

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  15. A very nice "behind the front lines" scene, Dean.

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    1. Thank you very much, Peter! Yes, I hope to have these placed somewhere on the gaming table - hopefully out of harms way! :) Kindest regards, Dean

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  16. I love doing vignettes as you know. And yours give me inspiration to try for some more. Well done Dean!

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    1. Yes, Doug, I know you create some very interesting ones. The plastic spares from Victrix and Perry can make for some fine conversions. Warm regards, Dean

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  17. I do like a vignette! Excellent work Dean.

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    1. Thank you, Ray. Appreciate the visit and kind words. I hope to have a few more from the other Black Hussar figs I ordered. Best, Dean

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  18. A really colorful and beautiful vignette!
    Great job Dean!

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    1. Thank you very much for your visit and nice comments! Warmest regards, Dean

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