Saturday, January 16, 2021

Perry Napoleonic Russian Infantry - WIP

Managed to put together and prime 10 24-man battalions. Of which, three are combined Grenadiers battalions - one each in 1809 and 1812 kiwer, and one Pavlovski as well. The other seven line infantry battalions are in both kiwer as well (3 in 1809 and 4 in 1812). Most will be in summer white gaiter-trousers; but I might paint a couple up with winter black gaiters for variety-sake. I'm still debating if one will be Jaeger in winter uniform with green trousers.
Just wanted to post a quick update to show you where I'm at on this project. Best wishes to all and hope you all are having a great start to 2021.

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22 comments:

  1. Jonathan FreitagJanuary 16, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    10x24 man battalions? Dean, you never do anything by half measure!

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    1. DeanMJanuary 16, 2021 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you very much, Jonathan. Yes, this is a fairly big project, but not too complicated. Might get tedious though. :) Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Michal DwarfCryptJanuary 16, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    Wooow! Good luck with this project!

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    1. DeanMJanuary 16, 2021 at 10:59 PM

      Thanks a lot, Michal. Appreciate your kind words. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. commissarmoodyJanuary 16, 2021 at 10:01 PM

    Wow, looking forward to seeing them painted.

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  4. Stuart SJanuary 17, 2021 at 3:50 AM

    Blimey and I hit painters block staring at 16 figures...
    Looking forwards to seeing your progress.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. DeanMJanuary 17, 2021 at 8:16 AM

      Lol! Thanks, Stu. This is for sure the largest project for me too. Hopefully I won't burn out midway through. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. Matt CrumpJanuary 17, 2021 at 5:37 AM

    Arrggghhh too much I can’t cope, what are you doing next week dean when you have painted them all 🤣 will be an impressive force👍

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    1. DeanMJanuary 17, 2021 at 8:18 AM

      Lol! I will post weekly updates to see how far along they're getting. I'm interested as well! :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. rrossJanuary 17, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    That is an impressive sight even in bare plastic Dean - they will be magnificent once given your usual stunning paint job . Can't wait to see them completed.

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    1. DeanMJanuary 17, 2021 at 10:00 PM

      Thanks, Keith. Hope to do them some justice. Kindest regards,Dean

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  7. Ray RousellJanuary 17, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    Looking forward to see these all painted up!

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    1. DeanMJanuary 17, 2021 at 10:01 PM

      Thanks, Ray! I'm looking forward to seeing them in green coats. Warm regards, Dean

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  8. caveadsum1471January 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    Well, that was rapid assembly for starters! I guess they'll be done by the end of February!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMJanuary 17, 2021 at 10:02 PM

      Lol! Thanks a lot, Iain. Hmmm, end of February...sounds like the gauntlet has been thrown down. :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. KevinJanuary 18, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    I looked at this and went "my God!". My paint brushes next to me stated to quiver and whine. I had to tell them steady boys, I won't be heading you down that path.

    Seriously though Dean I am tired just thinking about having to have had to assemble those all much less paint them. This will be a fun one to watch, which I am sure we will see them all painted and completed by next week at the latest!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMJanuary 18, 2021 at 9:10 PM

      Thank you so much for the compliments, Kevin! Yes, plan to post a weekly update on the progress - as I'm interested as well since this is the biggest project attempted in one go. Kindest regards, Dean

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  10. GonsalvoJanuary 18, 2021 at 4:35 PM

    Wowsers! :-)
    I sometimes paint ion large lots, but about 90 is my limit!

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    1. DeanMJanuary 18, 2021 at 9:11 PM

      Thanks, Peter! Yes, this is a first for me too; kind of a personal challenge, I suppose. Warmest regards, Dean

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  11. BlancardJanuary 19, 2021 at 2:38 AM

    how do you do it??? :)

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    1. DeanMJanuary 19, 2021 at 1:24 PM

      I tend to just get engrossed when painting - listening to YouTube podcasts about unsolved mysteries, etc. And a constant flow of light beer and watered down wine. :) Kindest regards, Dean

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