Here's the completed 8-man unit of Pavlograd Hussars which are made up of Victrix and Perry plastics, and also a 3-figure metal Perry command set.
The figures with lancers were painted a few months ago using Victrix Polish Lancers and parts of Perry British Dragoons, as well as heads/kiwers from Perry Russian Infantry. The other figures are metal Perry figures, and also another plastic Perry Dragoon with Perry Russian Infantry head. The horse for this last figure is from a Perry plastic Austrian Hussar sprue.
The yellow braiding and lacing was officially changed from yellow to red in 1809, however, I kept them yellow as they look nicer IMO. They also are shown as yellow in some modern illustrations, including those by Osprey and Haythornthwaite.
I may someday up my cavalry units to the usual 12-figures, but for now these will be like the rest of 8-man units I have for Black Powder.
I've mixed Victrix and Perry foot before, but it's nice to see their cavalry also work well together.
On the gaming front, I have a Bolt Action Franco-Prussian War game scheduled for this coming Thursday. It's a refresher game as I haven't played Bolt Action for over a year, and don't want to appear too clueless in September when I'm hosting it at Enfilade. As for projects, I'm waiting on some Perry plastic Austrians and also a few more Imjin War 1/1200th ships from MT Miniatures. I also have Perry plastic AWI stuff for a smallish gaming project. Thanks for dropping by and wishing you all the best!
Dean, your cavalry are stunning. Simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jonathan. Stay cool out there. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb Hussars Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mike! Kindest regards, 3
DeleteFantastic work. The thing that's kept me from pulling the trigger on 28mm Russians is the absence of plastic cavalry, but these are making that even more difficult ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Markus. I'm anxiously awaiting Perry's release of their plastic Russian Dragoons. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome work as always!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Michal. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSplendid colors and great job Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Phil! Appreciate the kind comment. Best regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful job Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Norm. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteOutstanding work on these hussars, Dean!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice BA game!
Thank you very much, Dmitry. Looking forward to gaming again - on a more regular schedule. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGood job, Dean. Hussars combine perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the choice of regiment? In 1812 - Not the main theater of the war.
Thanks, Alexey. Although I try to stay historical with unit OOB's, I sometimes concede when the uniform of a particular unit intrigues me - as in this case. At least they were around somewhere the French were :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look magnificent Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Nick! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic job on these ! Superb !
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Thank you kindly, Mario. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautifully done as always Dean 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Matt! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteAnother lovely group of Napoleonic cavalry Dean and I am with you, pick units with interesting uniforms to paint!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Keith. Another thing I was thinking over was that although 12 (or more) figure cav units look great, for actual gaming on my usual 6x8' table space, 8 figure cav works best for maneuvering, etc. And, I can get them done quicker and have more variety of units. Maybe someday I'll increase to 12, but for now 8 seems to work. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteOh these are so flashy!
ReplyDeleteI was not aware you had restarted wargaming again... glad to see you did!
Thanks a lot, Burkhard! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteA fine looking regiment Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you very much, Christopher. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSplendid looking combination of kits into one great looking unit!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks for the kind words, Iain. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome hussars! It's a success, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sergey! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThey really look great, Dean,
ReplyDeleteMy Napoleonic Cavalry units are all 8 figures (18 for infantry).
Thanks, Peter! I think with my with my 24-nan infantry units, 8-man cavalry units look okay. Warmest regards, Dean
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