Fresh off being sprayed lightly with some Dulcote these lads will do the job for the Tsar |
Just to prove that despite all the work on casualty bases, ADC's and other items for my current General D'Armee game on the wargames table, the 1805-07 project continues unabated. I have just managed to finish off a battalion of the Fangoria Regiment which fought in Langeron's Column at Austerlitz on that fateful day in December 1805.
The Fangoria Regiment consisted of two fusilier and one grenadier battalions and had a crisp and clean white facing to the uniform which shows up very well on the darker green coats of the Russian army. Though the fusilier mitre, which was shorter than the traditional grenadier one, was meant to be phased out in late 1804 their are sources stating that it was still in use by some regiments up until 1807.
Since Elite Miniatures and Peter Moreby make these wonderful figures in mitres it seemed a shame to not include them in the force. They will also appear on the field of battle alongside troops in the newly introduced shako (not the sloped Kiwer of 1812 fame but an earlier version) as well as some regiments still in bicorne as was indeed the case during this early period of the campaign.
Another view of the battalion as well as my very messy paint rack! |
A wonderful plate illustrating the types of head gear in place in the Russian army during this particular period. You can clearly see the difference between the fusilier and grenadier mitre cap. |
Another great depiction of headgear. I especially like the Officers green overcoat. |
Beautiful hand made and painted flags from that dapper artisan Mr Mark Allen. |
The second battalion undercoated and awaiting the issuing of uniforms and equipment...well a few good coats of paint at least! |
Very nice work there Carlos.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy of late.
Thanks Pete - have caught the wargaming fever again and need to make hay while the sun shines before it breaks!
DeleteGreat work, Carlo!
ReplyDeleteThankyou Serguiss very much greatly appreciated.
DeleteGreat looking Russians, blink and you've knocked out loads of figures, very nice!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Cheers Iain. I don’t know about blinking mate as I’ve been slowly working on those amongst other projects for about three months. More Rip Van Winkle Coma than a blink 😉
DeleteYou certainly have been busy mate
ReplyDeleteThe quality is top notch as well
Thanks Kerry. Just starting to finish off a few projects that have been on the go for a while.
DeleteBeautiful marching figures!
ReplyDeleteI can’t figure out how the commander is based, does the command stand have a piece that juts out?
Hi Stew. Thanks for the kind words mate. The commander sits on a small "finger" of mdf that is specially cut out so he appears to be leading the battalion. It is a throw back to the old Peter Gilder Wargames Holiday Centre images I used to see in all the UK Magazines as a boy. I only use this for certain projects such as Elite Miniatures 1805-07 and Peninsular collections. I Dremel the piece of craft wood and then simply use PVA white glue on the horse to sit half way across the base and the finger.
DeleteI understand, thanks! I do like the look of it. 😀
DeleteCheers Stew - it’s a different look for sure and has its storage challenges but I do like the look on the table for these particular figures and period. I’ll be doing the same with my Elite Peninsular collection.
DeleteGreat looking unit, Carlo. I much prefer the look of these earlier Russians to the 1812 ones, but alas they were not variable way back when, so my own Russians are decidedly of the 1812 variety!
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter. The variety is very good in this patios and the combs on the cavalry helmets are superb. It was one of many things which impressed me about Sergei Bondarchuks 1968 “War and Peace” in that the Austerlitz scenery were all in the old style uniform and then the Borodino battles were in the newer kiwers etc. Great attention to detail.
Deletegreat looking unit Carlo. Early Russians are among my favourites as are Elite miniatures even though mine are all French, Prussian and Saxon.
ReplyDeleteI'd go for mitres for the grenadiers.
Thank you Colin. I couldn’t agree more on the quality and the massed aesthetic effect that Elite Miniatures bring to a wargame. Looks your collection by the way.
DeleteVery impressive Carlo. They're bound to give a good account of themselves in battle ... apart from their first battle of course! 8O)
ReplyDelete"Fangoria" has always seemed an odd name to the ignorant & uneducated me. The name sounds like it should be used in some fantasy ... elves and dwarves fantasy! ... book.
Salute
von Peter himself
“Apart from their first battle”- that’s gold Von Peter!
DeleteYes these lads gave a good account of themselves just outside Isengard some time ago methinks...very good fighters in the Forrest if memory serves 😉
Great work mate, inspiration for my next project thankyou
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Matt
Hercé Salon de Guerre
Mayenne
France
Thanks Mattyand best of new year wishes mate!
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