Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Vistula Legion - Perry French With A Few Warlord Games Headswaps

Managed to power through and get these guys done. My left arm is hurting, but a few rum and cokes and ibuprofen should ease the pain.
The head swaps worked out nicely. I think the Vistula Legion, as well as other Polish troops, should be in the closed lapel jackets rather than the older style open lapel and long tailed type.
I found the flag on the internet, but not from an actual miniatures flag site so the detail is kind of grainy. Still good enough for the gaming table.
The flag pole is painted with red, white and blue spirals - as in the Uniforms of the Retreat from Moscow book I used as a reference.
Well, I'm glad I finished them up as I'll likely have to take a break before working on the Warlord guys as Swiss 4th Regiment. So much for now. Wishing you all the very best during the universal Clamp Down.
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  1. CyrusApril 7, 2020 at 7:19 PM

    Cracking Vistula Legion Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 7, 2020 at 8:54 PM

      Thank you very much for your kind words, Mike! Warm regards, Dean

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  2. KevinApril 7, 2020 at 8:14 PM

    Splendid work sir, and one of my favorite subjects of Nappy wars. I am currently drinking some bourbon so I raise my glass to you sir in a toast to your good health when you reach for your drink;)

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMApril 7, 2020 at 8:56 PM

      Thanks a lot, Kevin. I'm also using a tennis ball against a wall for my shoulder blade. Stuff you can find on YouTube. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptApril 7, 2020 at 8:45 PM

    Outstanding work Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 7, 2020 at 8:56 PM

      Thank you so much, Michal. Kindest regards, Dean

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  4. NormApril 7, 2020 at 10:25 PM

    beautifully done.

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  5. PhilApril 7, 2020 at 11:58 PM

    Cracking job, what a beautiful unit!!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:20 AM

      Thank you very much, Phil! Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Vasiliy LevashovApril 8, 2020 at 12:03 AM

    Excellent result, Dean! Congrads :)

    Cheers,
    Vasiliy

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:20 AM

      Thanks a lot, Vasiliy! Best regards, Dean

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  7. Michael AwdryApril 8, 2020 at 12:46 AM

    This is so impressive Dean.

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:21 AM

      Ah, you're too kind, Michael. Appreciate it very much. Warm regards, Dean

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  8. timApril 8, 2020 at 1:19 AM

    These are lovely, Dean. I really like the lack of total-parade-ground-uniformity. They look like hard veterans who've seen some action, but are not so varied that they look like a bunch of wild rogues or armed bandits!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:22 AM

      Lol! Thank you very much, Tim. Yes, they were certainly hard campaigners in both the Peninsula and the Russian Campaign. Best regards, Dean

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  9. rrossApril 8, 2020 at 1:45 AM

    Yes, you have done a wonderful job on these Dean, I particularly love the way the yellow in the facings and turn backs pop out at you. The basing is pretty nice too...all in all, an outstanding job, you have earned the rum and coke and a day off painting duty!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:23 AM

      Thank you very much! Yes, it was a nice project - and a unit I really wanted to represent on the table. Warmest regards, Dean

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  10. caveadsum1471April 8, 2020 at 3:32 AM

    Splendid looking Polish unit! Lovely varied finish and I find a tennis ball is a really good massage tool too!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:24 AM

      Thanks a lot, Iain. Yes, thanks to a YouTube video, I've put the ball into a spare/old nylon stocking my wife gave me - this way the ball doesn't drop to the floor when moving it around. Kindest regards, Dean

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  11. Bartek ZyndaApril 8, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    Lovely paintjob Dean. I love the way you made them.
    Get well and stay safe!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:24 AM

      Thank you so much, Bartek. Warmest regards, Dean

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  12. Dmitry SvidloApril 8, 2020 at 9:40 AM

    Fantastic work, Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 9:41 AM

      Thank you very much, Dmitry! Best regards, Dean

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  13. Sergey AgeevApril 8, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    Wonderful legion, Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you so much, Sergey! Best regards, Dean

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  14. Ray RousellApril 8, 2020 at 10:49 AM

    Superb work Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you very much, Ray! Warmest regards, Dean

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  15. IndependentwargamesgroupApril 8, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    One of my favourite regiments. My other favourite Polish regiment is the 13th who were decked out in white uniforms, well done.

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 11:50 AM

      Thank you very much for you kind words! Nice uniforms and great fighters - a perfect combination. Kindest regards, Dean

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  16. AJ (Allan) WrightApril 8, 2020 at 2:49 PM

    Amazing! I want to paint the Vistula legion as well. If mine come out 1/4 as nice as these I'll be thrilled. Stunning work.

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 5:27 PM

      Thank you very much for your kind words, Allan. Warmest regards, Dean

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  17. Paul Scrivens-SmithApril 8, 2020 at 5:26 PM

    Fab work Dean.
    Keep quiet about "Rum & Coke & Ibuprofen" though, it will get touted as the next miracle cure.

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2020 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks, Scrivs. I just switched to Alleve as the ibuprofen didn't seem to work. Kept the rum and coke part though. Kindest regards, Dean

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  18. GonsalvoApril 9, 2020 at 5:54 AM

    Great looking outfit; seeing completed like this them alone should have analgesic properties!

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    1. DeanMApril 9, 2020 at 6:46 AM

      Lol! Thank you very much, Peter. Yes, having completed them is a salve of sorts. Kindest regards, Dean

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  19. Mike VellaApril 9, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! Great looking unit Dean! Cracking paintwork!

    Dump the pills and stick to the rum I say..........

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    1. DeanMApril 9, 2020 at 8:24 PM

      Thank you very much, Mike. Yes, I stopped taking ibuprofen. It was messing up my stomach. I am now only taking a couple of Alleve every 12 hours. After everything settles down, I may try acupuncture if its still bothering me. That all said, run and cokes will continue. Warmest regards, 3

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  20. JasonApril 10, 2020 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Dean, These troops look absolutely magnificent. Definitely worth the effort you have put in. I hope you are getting some painting time in during the enforced time indoors.
    Best wishes,
    Jason

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    1. DeanMApril 10, 2020 at 11:06 PM

      Thanks a lot, Jason. Yes, I've been able get some good painting time in these past weeks. Kindest regards, Dean

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