Here are the two combined grenadier battalions - one each Germans in all "white" and Hungarians in blue "tights". Still have several spare figures for skirmishers to do, as well as the two mounted commanders.
They're not ID'd as from any particular regiment, although the facing colors are listed as being used by several regiments. Tried to paint the facing color piping on the shoulder straps while leaving some white on the outside to represent the pack straps. Later saw some images showing the pack straps under the shoulder straps - should've painted the piping fully to reflect this - too late to go back now.
To highlight the white, a drop of Vallejo Stone Grey was added to give it a slightly darker shade than the white cross straps. As mentioned in the previous WIP post, the piping and lacing for the Hungarians' trousers were painted for effect rather than accuracy - i.e. only yellow for these (over a black basecoat) - not alternating black and yellow as they actually were.
For whatever reason(s), I never had a prior interest in Austrian Napoleonics, but after doing these few, I can see they are quite appealing with the various colored facings. Thinking of doing up some regular line infantry, but torn between the more "useful" shakos and the cool looking earlier helmets.
The grey colored plastics used for this set seems to be stronger (more durable) than the earlier tan plastic sets used for the French and British when first released.
Well, so much for now - happy to have these added these to the collection. Quite useful gaming-wise as they can be used for and against the French. Appreciate your stopping by and wishing you all the best.
Lovely looking grenadiers! Do shakos and helmets, it's what I'm planning on doing and there was a decent cross over period, unusual to be like you're grenadiers and good for the whole period!
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Thanks, Iain. That sounds good - about different units with either headgear. The helmet is just too cool-looking to leave out. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteImpressive work, Dean! You continue to make hay while the sun shines.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jonathan! Speaking of sun - haven't seen it for about a week now here in W. Washington. Steady rain made me think we were in the Fall. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery good looking minis as always Dean! Especially the square!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Vladimir. Appreciate your visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb Grenadiers Dean, great shot of them in a square!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mike! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGrenadiers on the bases look more attractive.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure the grenadiers had banners.
I'm for infantry in helmets.
Thank you very much, Alexey. I really don't know much about Austrians, but saw some pictures online of grenadiers with flags. Granted, the pictures were of toy soldiers:) Kindest regards, Dean
Deletethe story of Grenadier flags is a bit complex. During the Mack reforms of 1805, the 2 Grenadier companies of each regiment were returned to the parent formation, and with the first 2 Fusilier companies made up the Lieb Battalion, and carried the Leibfahne (white, as seen here). Before and after that, they carried an ordinarfahne (yellow) from one of the three parent regiments. However, the white Leibfahne looks so right with the Grenadiers, that my own all carry them (and none of my line units do - same for the cavalry, I reserve the Leibfahne for the Cuirassiers.
DeleteIf someone doesn't like it, well, for my troops, "I the Kaiser am, and they the flags that I decree carry will!"
Thanks for the detailed info on the flags, Peter! I will use your explanation also! :) Kindest regards, Dean
Deleteerr, that should be Leib (Life) battalion, not the Lieb (Love) battalion! :-)
DeleteThey look so beautiful and so disciplined!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Phil! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAmazing work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Michal! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb Austrian-Hungarian grenadiers.
ReplyDeleteThe mass effect is terrible.
Good game!
Thank you very much for the visit and kind comment, Syl! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteSuper Grenadiers, Dean. Just finishing another unit of my own now. I really enjoy painting the Austrian army - my second favorite after the French (and much easier to paint in general). With the many different facing colors, the blue trousers of the Hungarians, the grey of the Jagers and the brown of the artillery and Grenzer, not to mention the Volunteers (Freiwilliger), Landwehr and Insureectio, they are much more colorful than one might first think... and that doesn't touch on the Hussars, or the yellow-ochre gun carriages! The Helmets were in use from 1800 - 1809, when the transition to shako began), so a mix of shakos and helmets, Hungarians and Austrians is perfectly appropriate and desirable. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Peter. I know you have quite a large Austrian contingent (and growing). They really do have an interesting variety of uniforms and units. Good to hear about the helmets in use up to 1809. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteIn 1809, virtually all of the "German" regiments wore the helmet (which is roughly 75% of the Line units), while they were being replaced by the shako in most but not all Hungarian regiments.
DeleteCounting the Tyrolians, my Austrian army exceeds 1500 figures, with at least 100 more to go!
Fantastic work Dean ! Superb !
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Thank you very much, Mario! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteMagnificent grenadiers! They look cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Sergey! Much appreciated. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLovely figures Dean and a surprise diversion ? Is this a start of a full Austrian army ?
ReplyDeleteThank you much, Matt. Hmmm, I was just thinking the same thing - haven't even used my Russians yet, and already thinking about Aspern-Essling and Wagram :) That said, I have a box each of Perry AWI Continentals and British - as well as some Wargames Factory AWI British grenadier and light heads! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteTurned out well, Dean. I've a growing appreciation for the Austrians in the NW, as well. Always overshadowed by the French, but they play an enormous role.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Markus. Yes, they certainly were always a big part of the overall strategy of Napoleon. My primary focus of this period had been French & British - mostly Peninsular and then Waterloo. Who knows now, I may end up doing some 5th and 6th Coalition battles. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey turned out lovely indeed Dean!
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Thank you very much, Christopher. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look really cool Dean, I do like the Hungarians in the blue trousers.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ray! The Napoleonic Hungarian Grenadiers sport one of my favorite uniforms. Victrix did a nice job one the shape of the bearskins too. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice grenadiers, Dean! New great addition to your Napoleonic collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry - just ordered a box of Perry Austrian foot and cav. Just wanted a few samples of their plastics along with these Victrix. Not planning on a large Austrian force. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic work - and FWIW my vote is to go with the helmets!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Greg! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic work as we expect from your talented hands Dean. I have a large (around 20 battalions plus cavalry and guns) Austrian collection - and my mate Chris has recently completed a similar sized Austrian force. The problem we have found is they have multiple disadvantages in our home grown rule set - all of which undoubtedly reflect the reality of how the Austrian army operated - but it makes them quite frustrating to play with as they are always at a significant disadvantage vis a vis the French.
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Keith. You guys have massive amounts of Austrians! They must be quite a sight on the table. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteBam! Three days later they are done. Gorgeous as ever too Dean.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you very much for the kind compliment, James! Warmest regards, Dean
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