This is how the Livgarde figures turned out. There are some details that need to be adjusted, but this is what the basic figure will look like. It is not catastrophic, but I was more happy with the grenadiers, who where easier to model as well. But I suppose these work OK, especially if IContinue reading “Swedish guards (Livgardet, Svea livgarde)”
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Swedish grenadiers (livgrenadjärer)
These figures are a simple conversion from the standard Perry miniatures Swedish infantry. I am pretty pleased with these and it doesnt seem unrealistic to convert enough figures for a couple of battalions, which is what I would need. The paints used are: Coat d’arms Royal Blue, Cda Blood Red, Vallejo Gold Brown (sash), CdaContinue reading “Swedish grenadiers (livgrenadjärer)”
Swedish foot guards in the Finnish war, 1808–1809
In 1808, the Swedish army had several guards and grenadier regiments, with ever changing and sometimes confusingly similar names. However, only some of these troops took part in the war in Finland, and those that did did not play a key part. I will try to give an overview of the uniforms and flags ofContinue reading “Swedish foot guards in the Finnish war, 1808–1809”
Russian orders of battle for the Finnish war of 1808 (sort of)
In a previous post, I have tried to provide details of the organization of the Swedish army in Finland as it was fielded in 1808. It would be natural to do the same for the Russian army. However, this is not quite as straightforward as one might expect. The brigade organization of the Swedish armyContinue reading “Russian orders of battle for the Finnish war of 1808 (sort of)”
Prussian skirmishers
Having been away for a bit, I havent painted much lately. These skirmishers for my Prussians required little effort to finish and are an important element in the brigade. In fact I will need a few more.
Returning to the Västerbotten regt.
I started painting a handful of figures for the Västerbotten regiment several years ago. Apparently, I changed track to finish the Finnish units first, so I never came around to completing them. However, I had prepared and primed some Swedish figures. After moving house, I have realised how many primed figures I have lying around,Continue reading “Returning to the Västerbotten regt.”
1st bat., 2d East Prussians (IR3)
Ive slowed the pace of painting lately. Partly because of work, partly Ive just been tired. However, glad to be back into it. As I have detailed in earlier posts, the Prussians are speed painted to the extent that the time taken per figure is a lot less than with my previous projects. This isContinue reading “1st bat., 2d East Prussians (IR3)”
Prussian officers
Just a small addition to my Prussian brigade. I have many senior officer and general figures by Perry and Foundry, so Ill likely be adding more in future. However, there are also huge numbers of more rank and file troops to do. I removed the epaulettes on these figures, because they were not worn inContinue reading “Prussian officers”
The Finnish army of 1808
There it is. Pretty much the whole of the core, Finnish part of the Swedish 1808 army, the 2d-4th brigades (the understrength 1st brigade effectively being included in 2d brigade). Each brigade is around 100 miniatures strong. This roughly corresponds to at least a 20:1 ratio as compared to the historical forces. Below the threeContinue reading “The Finnish army of 1808”
Another battalion completed
Nothing very exciting to report, really. On the painting front things have been very slow lately – we have been moving house and I have barely touched the stuff. I did manage to paint a couple of more flags and do some basing. The Björneborg 2d battalion is interesting in that it is the onlyContinue reading “Another battalion completed”
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