This week I'm adding another unit of Bolsheviks to the growing roster for my Russian Civil War project. Copplestone Castings Miniatures again.
I've tried to give them a greater degree of uniformity (if faded) to represent the more regular nature of units on the Red side from 1919/1920 onwards.
These chaps are kitted out in the 'Budenovka' hats, which were introduced in 1919.
These became an iconic image in propaganda posters, and Socialist Realism art from the late 1920's onwards.
The points summary:
11 x 5 = 55 points for eleven 28mm foot miniatures.
Great painting yet again Mark. Those Bolsheviks are getting a lot of reinforcements this week and very well dressed they are indeed!
Cheers Sander
Excellent indeed
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave.
DeleteNice additions to your force, Mark! Those hats are iconic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Teemu
DeleteThose really are excellent Mark - you and Dave are certainly showcasing the RCW
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DeleteLovely, you have brought out their characters perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm.
DeleteBeautifully done! Any chance you could share your recipe for the gymnastyorka? Just the right mix of green and khaki I think!
ReplyDeleteThanks Veroo. For the uniforms I used the Moss triad from Foundry Paints (29A, B & C). For other belts and bags I used Vallejo Khaki, with highlights of Vallejo German Beige, followed by Dark Sand. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteI’m thoroughly heartened to learn that someone is still flying the flag for the venerable Foundry triads. A reassuring sign as any that the world hasn’t gone entirely mad just yet. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteFabulous work, Mark. I need one of those caps for winter. Sexy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt. As they say, no matter how silly the hat, being warm is the only thing that counts. By all accounts though the Budenovka was crap at that, so looking silly was the only thing being achieved ;-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic Mark
ReplyDeleteExcellent figures Mark!
ReplyDeleteSuperb painting throughout the challenge
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Mark!
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