Thursday, December 9, 2021

1813 East Prussian Landwehr

 I picked these figures up at Wally's Basement at this year's Historicon. They were already primed in white. They appear to be Old Glory. I picked up the buildings in the background also. I have no idea what manufacturer they are.


I painted these figures with a combination of contrast paints and regular acrylics with some wash.










Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Russian Kharkov Dragoons





 The Kharkov Dragoons were in Bagrations' 2nd Army of the West. They were part of the 4th Cavalry Corps under General Siever. The 4th Corps also had the New Russia Draggons, Kiev Dragoons and Lithuania Uhlans which I've already painted.

These are more Old Glory 15mm figures. I used a mixture of contrast paints and traditional acrylic paints. I am happy with the results I got from the 2 methods. 

Monday, October 11, 2021

French 33e Ligne

 In 1812 the 33e was part of the 1st Corps under Davout. They were in Friant's II Division. 

Friant's II Division was a veteran division that was heavily engaged during the whole Russian campaign. They were always sent to support other Corps when there was need.











Monday, September 27, 2021

French 28th Chasseurs a Cheval

 These miniatures are more 15mm Old Glory that I pick up on ebay or a show.

They were painted with a mixture of contrast paints and traditional acrylics. 

I painted them to represent the 28th Chasseurs. I believe they were formed in Hamburg before the Russian campaign. Form what I have read they were a lot of Piemontese in the Regiment. 

The Regiment was part of Ney's 3 Corps Light Calvary. It seems they were decimated during the battles leading up to Borodino. 






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.