Tuesday, September 21, 2021

French 4th Chasseurs a Cheval

 In 1812 the 4th Chasseurs a Cheval was part of the 3rd Corp's Light Calalry in Beurmann's Brigade.

They were heavily engaged during the entire Russian









campaign. They charged the redoubt at least 3 times at Borodino.

These figures are 15mm Old Glory. I used contrast paints with high lights. 

Saturday, September 11, 2021

6th Chevau-Legers-Lanciers

The 6th Lanciers were part of Marshal Ney's 3rd Army Corps in the Grand Armee. 
These figures are 15mm Essex. I used a combination of contrast paints and regular acrylics. 
Their facing color is supposed to be madder red. I used the contrast color flesh tearers red. From what I could find on the internet the color is a close match.

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Little Russia Cuirassier

I just finished these Little Russia Cuirassiers. They are Old Glory 15mm like the rest of my Russian heavy calvary. I've really taken a liken to the contrast paints from GW. With a little high lighting and some old fashion painting on the faces and other places. They came out at my standard. 

Friday, August 13, 2021

Wurttemberg 1st Light Infantry Regiment

The Wurttemberg 1st Light Infantry Regiment was part of Marshal Ney's 3rd Army Corps in 1812.
The Wurttemberg Division was designated the 25th Division under Marchand's command in the Grand Army.
The Division was heavily used in the Russian campaign. At Borodino they were used to attack the fleches. Where the Division was counter attacked by the Russian Cuirassiers and were forced into square. Marshal Murat famously used one of the squares to protect himself.I know this unit did not have a flag. But I liked the look.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Tavrichesky Grenadier







 These are another unit of Minifigs, I think. They were bought on Ebay at between 5 and 10 years ago. 

At least they are finally finished.


Thursday, August 5, 2021

Gloukhov Cuirassier

The Gloukhov Cuirassier were part of the Second Army, 8th Army Corps, 2nd Cuirassiers' Division at Borodino.           These are 15mm Old Glory figures. And this was my first attempt at using the GW contrast paints. I liked the way they worked. I've put up some pictures with some older figures for a comparison.