Back to my Vienna 1683 project for today's post.
Last week I was banished to my painting shed because I had Covid for the third time!!!. Mrs R works from home so I wasn't allowed in the house, (well only to only to use the loo). I was in there from 6.30am till 10 at night. I watched a lot of Netflix and Amazon Prime while painting lots of figures, while still holding the fort for work as the boss was on holiday, beer doesn't sell on its own you know!
I did get quite a bit painted, some of it will appear here today.
These 12 figures are from Barry Hilton's most excellent Warfare Miniatures!
Gotta say these are really nice figures and were a pleasure to paint up.
There's a wide variety of poses, with separate arms and top half of the body, so you can change the style and pose of the figure.
I gave one figure a longer spear changing it to a standard bearer.
There's my favourite figure, leaning back and firing with his pistol, with his Papakha on sat a jaunty angle.
Rear shot.
A close up on the flag, which was from a free download.
12 x 25mm Cavalry @10 pts each
120 points!
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Hi Ray! Glad you have recovered from Covid for a third time, although I expect this won't be the last time you are banished to a shed...
I love this setting, and you have done fine work on some lovely figures here. So much character! The hats! The weapon assortment! So much going on with this lot! That will be a well-earned 120 points for you.
GregB
Third times the charm, right? Here’s hoping this is it for you and Covid! It obviously didn’t affect your painting skills - these are terrific!
ReplyDeleteLuckily I was feeling ok to paint!
DeleteGreat work Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Samuli!
DeleteGood looking unit and well painted, Ray! Hope you are ok now.
ReplyDeleteCovid free, but still suffering aches, pains and a slight difficulty breathing.
DeleteLovely Cossacks, Ray! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks M'lady.
DeleteThose are really cool! Nice job. Your basing style is similar to mine. I like it!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Colonel!
DeleteGreat post and love the one figure at the front with the war hammer- great standard as well.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jez
Cheers Jez, there are some really cool poses in these 12 figures, he is a nice figure.
DeleteThese are great
ReplyDeleteCheers Martin.
DeleteI thought three times was supposed to be lucky?!?!? Hope you’re feeling ok and recovered now.
ReplyDeleteThese look grand and time well spent whilst in exile!
Tell me about it Jamie! The exile worked though, nobody else in my family caught it.
DeleteWell, I hope this is the last short straw for you, Ray. Though I must say, that compared to all products, beer actually does basically sell itself. :) These cossacks look fabulous Ray. I love the colours, the groundwork and the banner. Just excellent!
ReplyDeleteWell I suppose it does, it doesn't hurt giving =pubs a push in the right direction though. Glad you like the troops.
DeleteThat is a great looking unit Ray- they do look a little disorderly and wild. Also... you are a dude... why do you have to go into the house to use the loo???
ReplyDeleteNot sure the Mrs would like me doing a no2 on the patio?
DeleteSplendid looking cossacks, really nicely done, hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, getting there slowly.
DeleteThree times?! Nice Cossacks!
ReplyDeleteYup 3 times!
DeleteGreat looking Cossacks Ray. Bad luck on the COVID, once was plenty for me. 8 am glad to hear you on the way to recovery’s
ReplyDeleteI was not a happy bunny Peter, I can tell you.
DeleteGlad to hear you‘ve recovered. And it seems like you’ve used your time wisely. Lovely work on the cossacks. The rich colours work nicely for the period
ReplyDeleteCheers Nick, "If your off sick at least get some painting done" that's my new motto.
DeleteRay, these are very, very cool.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them.
DeleteA fine example of turning lemons into lemonade with getting Covid! They look great Ray!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Absolutely!
DeleteJust catching up - one of my favourite entries to date Ray
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Sir!
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