Monday 25 May 2020

Russian 1805 Guard Hussars on the workbench

Elite Miniatures Russian Hussars slowly getting close to finished
As part of the ongoing 1805-07 project it was time to get stuck into some cavalry that will be used in the Austerlitz linked scenarios for GdA.  As you can see, once again the figures of choice are Elites sourced from mighty Nathan at Elite Miniatures Australia.

I used to hate painting horses however the enamels and oils wipe is making life much easier
These should be based over the weekend.

Wednesday 6 May 2020

“What the heck just happened?”

Things are looking good...until they weren’t!
Another chance to play Simon Millers excellent “To the Strongest” with the newly based Principate Romans and the trusty Gauls. Both lists were slightly rejigger with veteran warriors being added for the Gauls at the expense of some chariots and the Romans upgrading some cohorts to veteran.

All going swimmingly and two Roman units about to be destroyed including the loss of the Eagle.

Ok, so a few disordered hits but we are still looking good.
Then Ben unleashed hell.

The gap is vast now..

...and another...

...and yet another
Ben destroyed a war band forcing rout tests on nearby units that were already depleted. The result was twelve victory medals being handed over as a result of one combat.

Wow!

At half-time I’m hanging on for dear life.

Sunday 3 May 2020

Austrian Hussars on the workbench

Only some basic washing and highlights to go now for this regiment - excellent. Then basing of course!
Just a quick post today to highlight a regiment which I’ve been working on for a couple of weeks. Elite Miniatures as part of the 1805-07 project though this uniform could be used for the entirety of the Napoleonic wars.  This has been a pleasure to paint and really highlights the sculpting skills of Peter Moreby at Elite UK. Thankfully I had some spare horses from an old regiment that I’ve reduced in size - I hate painting horses though the oils method I’ve employed lately is much better.

Nothing will make you work harder for a result than Hussars of any nation in this period however the end result is always a pleasure.  Though my painting is not as good as many of the various artists who’ve been commissioned over the years for the collection, I’m happy with these lads.

As always the figures were supplied by friend Nathan at Elite Miniatures Australia. No better service available from wargaming suppliers than good old Nath.