Sunday 18 July 2021

GNW Swedish Cavalry Pommerska Completed

After what seems a VERY long time, I finally finished my second twelve figure unit of Ebor Swedish cavalry.


The entire unit 










This is how the latest squadron is based in the v shaped formation


And this is how the two squadrons go together when in a line - I think it works quite well

Next up is a rather unique unit - the Bohusland dragoon Regiment - sporting a green coat faced in yellow



I have already completed the first three figures and will get to work shortly on another three, so hopefully the first squadron should be ready for a show and tell in a few days!

30 comments:

  1. Yet another very nice regiment. This is certainly a very colorful period and your regiments are outstanding.

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    1. Thanks Mark- anything with tricorn hats is going to look good in my opinion!

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  2. Another worthy addition to the forces of Charles XII!

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    1. Thanks John - hope to see your own Swedes making similar progress!

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  3. Great job,attention down to the "v" in the basing. Looking forward to thee l

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    1. I am picking you have more to add.....?

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  4. You continue making steady and handsome progress on this project. I really like the cavalry based in threes.

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    1. Thanks Jon....yes, have made some progress this weekend thank goodness!

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  5. Very attractive figures. The basing style certainly adds something, with good use made of 'edge-to-edge' basing as well as the 'V'. We are having a bit of a heat wave, too hot to paint as the paint dries on the brush too easily, so your sensing of a slower painting speed is still faster than what is happening here :-)

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    1. Thanks Norm, I try to get the basing right, as I am a great believer in the concept that great basing enhances figures, whereas poor basing detracts from them. Quite a few English readers have mentioned warm weather is inhibiting painting...not a common problem I would not think!

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  6. A rather dashing looking cavalry regiment

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  7. Nice work there Kieth on your Swedish Cavalry. I use to leave the Cavalry to absolutely last when painting up an Army- just preference. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Thanks Kev...it seems to be a common approach!

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  8. I've only seen the Swedish cavalry wedge formation reflected in 6mm figures--until now. A nice touch to show this in 25mm (both for accuracy and the distinct look of the cavalry involved): very cool looking unit.

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    1. Thanks Ed....it is only just possible on the 60mm X 60mm bases used.....I did consider increasing the depth but decided against it

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  9. Another great looking unit Keith…
    I am looking forward to seeing the Bohusland Dragoons look like they will be a nice colourful addition…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Cherrs Aly. Thanks to so crappy weather over the weekend, six of them are completed and just waiting to be based.

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  10. Great looking cavalry, Keith. Love the attention you showed to the hair/wigs!

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    1. Thanks Dean...I have made about eighty percent of them some shade of blonde...being Scandanavian and all!

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  11. Lovely work Keith, and you'll be through these before you know it.

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    1. Thank you Lawrence. I am trialling a new system ....painting the horse (s) first, then adding the rider and painting him in situ....I don't know if it helped, the bloody horses still seemed to take a long time to paint !

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  12. Very nice job! You continue to accomplish new units at a good pace. Despite how it might feel…..đŸ˜€

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    1. Thank you Stew.....I guess you ate right, thanks for pointing it out!

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  13. Lovely looking miniatures, Keith! Great to see your project is developing.

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    1. Thank you Dmitry...about eighty per cent completed I would guess!

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  14. Splendid looking cavalry unit! Nice colour combination!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks again Iain...I like the red and blue too.

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