WAB Corner

This site was created late in 2008, just a few years after first becoming involved in wargaming. As you can tell by the name, WAB was my introduction to this community. I appreciate the following and comments this blog receives, and give all thanks and credit to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It may seem odd that this blog appears to focus on the folly of mankind's continuous warfare, but I believe I can still enjoy this hobby so long as I put Him first in all I do. Maranatha!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Small Painting Project - And Merry Christmas!

Been awhile since I did anything hobby-related, so painted up these 3D print resin Austrian Grenadiers last night. They are from Garrison Miniatures off of ebay. A very simple paint job, followed by Minwax staining - the latter really helped define the white straps on the off white clothing.

They were packaged well, but a couple had broken off bayonets when they arrived. Another one had the scabbards for the bayonet and sword missing - it looked like it was left off during the printing? Oh, and as I was painting them another figure was missing the butt end of the musket. I used spare parts from other kits to fix them. Anyway, the seller is sending me another set, which I'll paint up as Hungarians in blue trousers.

Pictured below next to a Victrix figure on the right. They size up well.

Pictured below before painting. Note the darker gray bayonet and scabbards on the two center figures - these were the one repaired. In fact, the guy with the added scabbards was the one that was also missing the musket butt. Maybe this one didn't get enough resin during the printing? I dunno how the process works so not sure.

Oh, the reason for these figures was to add a few more skirmishers for a game next month - first game of the year. It'll be based on the 1813 Campaign - maybe something loosely based upon Liepzig. I pulled out the figures a couple of weeks ago to see how many units would be involved. Here are the pictures.

French. 15 24-man battalions of infantry (including a couple DOW), and skirmishers; 9 8-fig units of cav (light, med, and heavy); and 7 cannon. I might add a few more cannon.

Russians. 10 24-man infantry battalions and skirmishers; 4 units of 8-figure cav (medium and heavy); 6 cannon.

Austrians. 6 24-man units of infantry (prior to adding more skirmishers); 2 8-man heavy cav units; 2 cannon.

Prussians. 6 24-man battalions of infantry and skirmishers; 2 8-figure units of medium cav; and 2 cannon.

Should be enough for a 6-player game using Black Powder. The French will have less infantry and artillery, but slightly more cavalry. Anyway, just a little eye candy prior to Christmas, Lol! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year!