Wednesday 2 February 2022

From RayR - Donnybrook - Polish Cossacks (120 points)

 


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


34 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. Good looking unit and well painted, Ray! Hope you are ok now.

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    1. Covid free, but still suffering aches, pains and a slight difficulty breathing.

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  3. Those are really cool! Nice job. Your basing style is similar to mine. I like it!

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  4. Great post and love the one figure at the front with the war hammer- great standard as well.

    Cheers Jez

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    1. Cheers Jez, there are some really cool poses in these 12 figures, he is a nice figure.

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  5. I thought three times was supposed to be lucky?!?!? Hope you’re feeling ok and recovered now.

    These look grand and time well spent whilst in exile!

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    1. Tell me about it Jamie! The exile worked though, nobody else in my family caught it.

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  6. Well, 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!

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    1. Well I suppose it does, it doesn't hurt giving =pubs a push in the right direction though. Glad you like the troops.

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  7. That 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???

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    1. Not sure the Mrs would like me doing a no2 on the patio?

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  8. Splendid looking cossacks, really nicely done, hope you feel better soon!
    Best Iain

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  9. Three times?! Nice Cossacks!

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  10. Great 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

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    1. I was not a happy bunny Peter, I can tell you.

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  11. Glad 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

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    1. Cheers Nick, "If your off sick at least get some painting done" that's my new motto.

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  12. A fine example of turning lemons into lemonade with getting Covid! They look great Ray!

    Christopher

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  13. Just catching up - one of my favourite entries to date Ray

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