First completed project of the year 🙂 Just a small batch (6 figs) of Hungarian Grenadier skirmishers for an upcoming 1813 game. These are the same 3D resin Garrison figures painted last month. Just modified them a bit by scraping off the gaiter buttons and painting the cuffs with points. They're mounted on 20mm washers, and then in pairs on magnetic topped 40x30mm bases.
These are the "replacements" the ebay seller sent me since the first set had half of the figures with broken or missing parts. They arrived on the last day of 2025, and I started on them yesterday using the usual method of block painting followed by Minwax stain. I did go over the white straps after the staining to make them more visible on the off white coats.The trouser strips and knots should be in alternating black and yellow, but at this scale, just yellow looks better, IMO (and easier to paint!).The lacing on the back of the bearskin is also painted for effect, rather than accuracy. The top lacing should be a zig zag or wavy pattern, but didn't want to spend too much time on it, only to have it look worse.The tray has the rest of the skirmishers for the game which will be based loosely on Dresden, rather than Leipzig. At least that's what I'm planning on for now. The game will be in a couple of weeks, and already have about 6 players saying they'll make it. Only about half of them play Black Powder, so it's an honor that they committed to it.So much for starting off the new year - wishing you all the very best in 2026!




You are off to a fast start! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the visit and kind words again Jonathan. Just 6 figures, but a nice warm up for the rest of the year. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteYou can never have too many skirmishers. Nicely done as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Joe. Yes, especially when I can also use them in small skirmish games. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking grenadiers, Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Richard. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteHappy New Year Dean! Your printed Austrians look great - seems like you are a bit of a convert, like myself!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the great comment, Keith. Besides the long bayonets, the figures are quite sturdy for gaming. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work Dean! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words as always, Michal! Best wishes for 2026. Dean
DeleteHappy New Year to you as well! It's a lovely start to the year with those figures; they look splendid! I'm looking forward to your report from the game.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again Bartek! Kindest regards, Dean
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