Napoleonics out of their boxes

I had reason to survey all my finished units of Russians and Swedes/Finns recently, and naturally I took a few pictures. A few new additions have been made in the recent months, but I need to pick up pace with infantry and cavalry (especially on the Russian side) to really get this project into a position to start a major campaign going. Also, the Russians are lagging behind the Swedes. I have done a total of 12 battalions of infantry (three of them are 24-man units) on the Swedish side. The Russians are 9 battalions (two of which are 24-man units), with less artillery and cavalry too. I am currently working on both a couple of more cavalry and infantry units for the Russians. As both armies are only meant to be played against each other, trying to match the strength of both sides is a good idea. In typical Napoleonic wargames terms, the numbers are small (thank God!). But the good thing about the Finnish war is that even the largest battles (such as Oravais in september of 1808) involved only about 15 battalions on each side. I am feeling some frustration that I really only have a few more units to paint until I have a really good selection for a number of scenarios. Its just that I cant quite seem to focus on those must have infantry units that would be really useful, and I go convert a general figure or paint some fancy uhlans instead…

4 thoughts on “Napoleonics out of their boxes

  1. I have been following your progress since 2020 I think, and its truly an inspiration! I have been copying your work and a couple others but with 18mm Blue Moons and AB’s. Keep up the great work!

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