This is a first test figure which is meant to represent the Swedish Horse Lifeguard regiment as they would have appeared in 1808. First, here are some images of the completed and fully painted model. As many of you know, Swedish uniforms of this particular period changed several times. The changes came in quick succession,Continue reading “Swedish Horse Lifeguards, 1808”
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Some more Finnish jägers
Just finished this set of 16 figures of Finnish jägers. The uniform corresponds to the Nyland, Björneborg or Åbo regiments. Nyland and Björneborg wore light blue facings, Åbo dark blue. To make things simple, I chose a mid-blue color, and will use them to represent any of these regiments as I need them to! TheContinue reading “Some more Finnish jägers”
Three more…
Some more Germans, this time they are the last ones remaining on my desk, so hopefully I will be doing other stuff for a while. These three figures were made from one Foundry figure with a Warlord head, one Perry figure with Warlord head and one Perry figure with its original head still intact. IContinue reading “Three more…”
Battle for the crossroads
Last night we played another game of Black Powder set in 1808 using the Russian and Swedish armies. This game was not based on any sort of historical event, instead I hastily devised a generic scenario. The idea was that one out three Swedish brigades had captured a strategicly important crossroads, while all three RussianContinue reading “Battle for the crossroads”
Yet another German…
This one is a Perry DAK figure with no modifications, just painted in regular German colors, the tunic as an early war model. Rivet counters will probably find fault with some of the kit, but it looks convincing enough to me.
And one more…
At the moment one figure at a time is about what I can manage. This one is a Perry miniatures Afrika Korps NCO with a Warlord head, and painted as GD at Kursk. Unfortunately the magazine of the SMG wasnt perfectly cast, and that shows now that the figure is painted. I really should andContinue reading “And one more…”
A game, sort of…
This weekend I had the opportunity to try out my gaming boards and new terrain pieces with a couple of old friends. We played a bit of Black Powder but only did two rounds or so before we called it a night. Although the gaming didnt really take off, I was very pleased with theContinue reading “A game, sort of…”
More Russians
The latest additions to the 1808 Russians are Grodno hussars and Velikie Luki grenadiers (they will pass for Azov regt as well). These are small units, which will hopefully be enlarged somewhat in the future. Even so, they are a useful addition to the Russians, as they are still slightly outnumbered by their Swedish andContinue reading “More Russians”
Hussars
A recently finished two more badly needed Russian hussars. I started with these many months (even years?) ago. They are a pain because every figure requires a bit of remodeling to fit the period (1808). The base models are by Perry miniatures, but the heads have been replaced with period appropriate Brigade Games heads wearingContinue reading “Hussars”
Russian artillery
Ive recently painted up some more additions to my 1808 Russian artillery, namely a limber for my 3-pounder gun and an ammunition cart. The riders may not sit perfectly in their saddles – I just happened to run out of superglue so they are still loose… Ive also re-based the guns themselves on small ovalContinue reading “Russian artillery”
