A new school year starts tomorrow, so I made a big push this week to get some figures painted before production inevitably slows under the weight of marking. I have been finishing off the Retreat from Moscow figures in my leadpile, with Sharp Practice 2 in mind. As I have said before, these figures from Perry and Murawski miniatures are an absolute pleasure to paint.
In Painting Challenge IV, (or maybe V), I was fortunate enough to win some figures from Murawski Miniatures one of the esteemed sponsors of this madness. Their Duchy of Warsaw figures for 1812 are a great complement to the Perry range, and will be forming a good chunk of my army. More are on their way to join the unpainted lead, but here is a little group of infantry skirmishing.
Some more Poles now, this time from Perry Miniatures. These men are not in such good shape, and include straggling infantry and horseless cavalry.
Some dismounted cavalry and an Eagle from various French units. I am particularly fond of the Carabinier with the twin pistols looking very Gangsta.
And finally some more assorted troops, including a wonderfully characterful Wurtemburg (I think?) chasseur à cheval and a stoic Grenadier of the Imperial Guard.
In total, that's 25 figures, and should net me 125 points.
This is wonderful companion piece to your previous Retreat entry, Alan.
As I've mentioned before, I think these figures demand a certain attention to their basework in order to come off well, and I think you've done a terrific job on them. The snow, the ice and especially the winter-kill grass really help to covey the weather these people had to endure. I've not worked with the Murawski figures but after seeing these I know I need to pick up a set.
125 points for you to add before your school year starts. Great work, Alan!
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This is wonderful companion piece to your previous Retreat entry, Alan.
As I've mentioned before, I think these figures demand a certain attention to their basework in order to come off well, and I think you've done a terrific job on them. The snow, the ice and especially the winter-kill grass really help to covey the weather these people had to endure. I've not worked with the Murawski figures but after seeing these I know I need to pick up a set.
125 points for you to add before your school year starts. Great work, Alan!
More great looking work
ReplyDeleteIan
Awesome stuff mate - they look awesome. You've go that deep winter basing down pat. I agree that the Carabinier 'gangsta' is great!
ReplyDeleteThey make me feel chilly just looking at them.
ReplyDeleteLovely work Alan, you've done a great job with the basing and weathering!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Alan :)
ReplyDeletelovely job... make you cold looking at them
ReplyDeleteGreat job again, Alan!
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful and look truly miserable.
That carabiner DOES look gangsta! ;)
Great work Alan. Pretty sure I just saw some folks dressed like this trudging by my back yard today...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful work on these figures Alan. Great snow effects on the bases and the clothing.
ReplyDeleteLovely work, like the snowy bases.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work
ReplyDeleteJust awesome!
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Really like the snow effects.
ReplyDeleteWonderful additions to your project!
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrrrr. Most evocative.
ReplyDeleteMakes me feel cold just looking at these boys! Curt is dead right, the bases are the key and these are great along with the snow speckled on the clothing.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully evocative pieces.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post, lovely figures.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain