This is the first of my six Ebor GNW units, and I am pretty pleased with how they have turned out!
The regiment chosen was the Azovski - as shown below:
These are my version (I purchased two units in the distinctive Karpus hats, the other four are in tricorns)
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The flag is "speculative" as in - it's a genuine Russian GNW flag but I had no details on what colour flags this regiment carried - so I went with blue, based on the coat colour.
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I did no embellishments on the grenadier's caps this time, as many illustrations show them as being of a simple, two colour design as painted here, without any ciphers, badges or other embroidery.
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The second, white flag is the generic "Royal" colour, similar to the Kings colour in British regiments - and was of the same design for all Russian infantry, I believe.
That is all for tonight! Work has commenced on the next unit - this time wearing a tricorn hat rather than the Karkus - the uniform/unit chosen is Ingermanlandski, as below.
Thanks for visiting and for any comments you are willing to leave!
Another splendid looking Russian regiment, very nice work!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks a lot Iain....appreciate your kind words as always!
DeleteAnother fine unit. We just don't know enough about Russian flags.
ReplyDeleteThanks OB....I certainly don't know enough about Russian flags!
DeleteThese look fab, Keith! This period suits your brush and style well. I like your basing too! Looking at some of the figures closely, a few musketeer sculpts look a little thin in 3D space with mold lines bifurcating their faces. The officers look much more robust. It may just be the result of the photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon....no, you are correct, some of the firing musketeers ARE not the greatest! The tricorn versions don't seem to have the same issue, thankfully.
DeleteSplendid, as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks JBM!
DeleteNice work there Kieth on the Russian Infantry- it is good to get into a regular sort of painting spree- I'm doing the same- only it's Tanks and enjoying it greatly. Cheers Mate.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev....you are certainly powering through your new WWII project at the moment!
DeleteWhat wonderful miniatures! And a very nice painting! It turned out to be a colorful regiment, Kit ... White banners with a double-headed eagle were in all Russian regiments. The Ingermanlandski Regiment's company colors were green.
ReplyDeleteValentine, I knew you would have the flag answer.
DeleteLol...me too, Jon! I was all ready to give them a yellow flag, as per the info sheet.. So thanks for providing the correct info Valentine!!
DeleteAnother great looking unit sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteA fine-looking unit Keith. Russian flags become much simpler by the time you get to the Napoleonic Wars, so thankfully I have never had to unravel the mysteries of earlier periods.
ReplyDeleteI am sure the flag problem is mainly a lack of research effort on my part Lawrence! I had the next unit, Ingerlandski, down for yellow colors until Valentine corrected that error!
DeleteGreat to see another Russian battalion mustered for the tabletop
ReplyDeleteCheers Scorry...the collection is getting there, for sure!
DeleteNice job, the figures look like they have a kindly amount of raised details to catch the brush.
ReplyDeleteYes Norm. Not as good as my all time favourites Front Rank...but they are nice sculpts to paint!
DeleteNow that's a very sharp looking unit! Are all your Russian infantry going to be Ebor?
ReplyDeleteHi John....extra homework for you, as you obviously have not been paying attention! The first four battalions were Warlord plastic figures but yes, most of the collection is likely to be Ebor!
DeleteVery nicely done. The extra work on the Grenadiers serves well. Your flags are very useful, and look the part. Looking forward to more AAR,.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe....AAR, unless a small scale solo affair, might be a while off yet!
DeleteI’m diggin the colorful uniforms. Those Russians certainly had style. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Stewie.....I am digging them too, bro!
DeleteA very nice unit there Keith and a nice touch to have the drummer with white hair and moustache:). Love the flags and looking forward to seeing the next regiment as and when!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve! The next unit are one base completed and the second half way.......
DeleteAnother lovely unit there Keith…
ReplyDeleteThe blue red combo on the karpus really makes the unit pop.
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, the Russian army of this period certainly has plenty of variety, unlike the Swedes, about eighty per cent of whom wear blue, faced yellow!
DeleteNice work, Ebor have lovely figures and you've done them proud.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Stuart. Yes i agree, the Ebor GNW and WSS ranges are excellent!
DeleteBrilliant work Keith. They look great.
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard!
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