From LeeH: Russian 1812 Line Jӓgers and Officer (85 Points)

Today I have two units that, once again, were not on my original shopping list for this project. What can I say, I have got more than a little carried away with this ‘small’ project and by the end, I’ll have around 20 units for a game that usually only requires five or six to play. Once again, I’m firmly blaming Ray for this!! I messaged him the other day and said I'd bought the last models for my army and he immediately replied "You always need more" like some mischievous imp sitting on my shoulder saying "Go on, buy them, you know you want to..." and the sad thing is, he's probably right. 

So this week I have two units of Line Jӓgers and an officer. The models are from Front Rank, sold by Gripping Beast here in the UK. As with the other Front Rank figures I have bought they needed very little cleaning up aside from a bit of filing of the bases. 

These Jagers carry the standard 1808 pattern musket and socket bayonet. They wore the new 1812 shako and even on campaign, many troops retained the white shako cords. All the leatherwork and straps are black for Jagers over the standard grey greatcoat. As with other infantry, they wear black boots but with knee-high back gaiters with brass buttons. I opted for yellow shoulder straps which would normally have the division number in red on them…but my hands are nowhere near steady enough for that level of detail so I left that off. Equally, the brass regimental number on the black cartridge box has been left off. I always think if you can’t do these details perfectly you are better not adding them at all. 

Next on my workbench are more Opolchiene, including a rather nice Gun and Limber from Perry Miniatures. Oh, and the next order is already formulating in my mind...

(Scoring: 17x28mm Foot = 85 Points)

"You always need more", Hmm, I think I have heard that one before. However, considering the steady and firm pace at which this project is moving along, I guess your "problem" may remain somewhat manageable, Lee. And it is nice to have a choice of units for your game, no? These Jäger once again look the part, and I think we can forgive you for not painting the numbers on the shoulder straps. Great work, and 85 points well-earned!

Martijn