When I first started my 18thC Imaginations project I spent a lot of time reading through existing blogs for other imaginary nation states. This was both great inspiration but also enabled me to make contact with a number of other gamers whose own projects were prime examples of the great fun and amazingly detailed backstories that could be dreamed up if you put your mind to it.
One individual I had a number of very rewarding interactions with was Bluebear Jeff of Saxe-Bearstein fame. Tragically, Jeff passed away last year after a long fight with illness. His passing left a big hole in the imaginary 18thC blogosphere and I've missed his enthusiasm, generosity and tremendously positive outlook.
When Jeff passed I decided I'd like to do something to remind me of his contribution to my own personal project, so I have recreated one of his regiments and they will continue to fight imaginary battles, displaying the same courage and strength in the face adversity which Jeff did in real life.
And so I present to you von Molson's Regiment, complete with Saxe-Bearstein ducal and regimental colours as imagined by Jeff...
These are 28mm SYW Austrians from Front Rank, painted as closely as I could to match their namesakes. This is Jeff's original regiment, not a bad match I think you'll agree...
So here's to you Jeff! Thanks for everything mate...
Cheers,
Millsy
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This is a really wonderful unit of figures Millsy, and a poignant tribute to your late friend, Jeff.
I think you've done a terrific job in creating a unit that is both themed to Jeff's original work, yet is still very much your own style. I really like the bright blue facings and turnbacks on these figures, and the regimental colours are superb, especially with the contrasting flag cords.
I think you've done your friend great honour with these lads. Well done.
Excellent work and a fitting tribute to your friend
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I love the imaginations. I know it is not something our club would ever get involved in, too many people with staid views. But personally I really like it.
ReplyDeleteJeff would be touched by your tribute, Mr Mills - a fitting gesture for a departed warrior!
ReplyDeleteNicely done Millsy - a great tribute :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome. One of my favorite entries this year. Jeff inspired many great work
ReplyDeleteNicely done indeed.. Jeff would have liked that... :o)
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful, Millsy! A grand tribute they are too, wonderful flags!
ReplyDeleteI should point out that you got the grenadier's headgear entirely wrong as the established regiment seem to sport mitre caps not those bearskin thingies....unless this is the winter uniform of 1782. ;)
a fine unit Millsy
ReplyDeleteFantastic tribute Millsy, great brushwork.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work and a fine tribute to Jeff. I love the flags. You hit this one out of the park (knocked it for six translating baseball for cricket).
ReplyDeleteWonderful work and really touching tribute.
ReplyDeleteTop notch painting and a more than fitting tribute toyour late friend!
ReplyDeleteUnmistakably Front Rank figures, could tell that as soon as I looked at them. Could also recognize Jeff's signature red bear as soon as I saw it. Fine and deserving tribute,well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea. Very fitting and really nicely turned out with their bright uniforms as I can just imagine the flags snapping in the wind.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully vibrant, and a nice tribute
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