Defending the Motherland from foreign invaders is quite a (historical) Russian tradition, so this is Bonus round theme I start my Russian Crimean War army- ready to Resist the those interfering British, French and other tag-along stooges who have landed on Russian soil!
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| Za Rodinu! Za Tsarya! (For the Motherland! For the Tsar!) |
I had intended this to be a more fulsome "first battalion" reveal but unfortunately, impacts of recent world events said no. But a start is a start, so here is a stout Russian Officer leading some feisty skirmishers to defend the Rodina - and after months of planning and painting I'm pleased to get the first batch posted despite being smaller than anticipated!
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| Regrettably, I didn't get a chance to setup a nice photo shoot for them. Apologies! |
The 6 musketeers are metal figs by Great War Miniatures, and the Officer is a Warlord metal sculpt- together they form a light infantry unit in Sharp Practice plus a basic level leader.
Thats 7 x 28mm metal figs for 35+50 bonus = 85 points
Their brave but poorly trained friends will now make an appearance a little later in the Challenge.
Looking good Paul
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DeleteNicely painted figures! They look real good!
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter!
DeleteThose are great Paul. Love those helmets.
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DeleteThanks Peter - yes they are indeed iconic! Until I was researching this project, I hadn't realised that the Prussians essentially copied the design
DeleteLikewise when you look at all the 1848 revolutions they are peppered with tall spikey helms courtesy of the Russian Tzar liking the design. I was also amazed that the Prussians copied it.
DeleteVery nice Paul - this is a great setting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg!
DeleteThose really are excellent Paul, the basing is great and the overall look is brilliant. Great to see these after hearing about them in chat - never realised the Russians wore helmets - so much more interesting than their Napoleonic forebearers!
ReplyDeleteCheers Kerry - yes they are quite neat! There are some forage caps amongst the next batch too - very characterful!
DeleteGreat looking Russians, Paul, and I agree with others that their helmets are the chef's kiss.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt - they are very nicely sculpted which helps capture the detail on the brass plates too
DeleteVery nice unit Paul. No doubt they will inspire and ably lead their less experienced friends on the table.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tom - lets see what the dice say! :-)
DeleteThey are lovely looking figures Paul
ReplyDeleteThank you Richard!
DeleteGreat to see these figures appear - the mid 1800’s in Europe are a neglected time. You could pass them off as Parma, Swedish or some German confederation troops of the 1840’s if you squint.
ReplyDeleteI agree Norber - they get a bit lost between the Napoleonic and Colonial Wars! Interesting point about them standing in for the other nations, I hadn't considered that
DeleteLovely stuff, Paul, I look forwards to this project growing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barks!
DeleteGreat work on these Paul, I'll add my voice to the other helmet fans :D
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