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!

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30 comments:

  1. Old Nick18 July 2021 at 14:41

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

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    1. rross18 July 2021 at 15:32

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

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  2. John18 July 2021 at 14:57

    Another worthy addition to the forces of Charles XII!

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    1. rross18 July 2021 at 15:40

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

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  3. Michal DwarfCrypt18 July 2021 at 15:26

    Beautiful work sir!
    Best regards

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  4. pancerni18 July 2021 at 15:38

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

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    1. rross18 July 2021 at 15:41

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

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  5. Jonathan Freitag18 July 2021 at 16:44

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

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    1. rross18 July 2021 at 17:57

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

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  6. Norm18 July 2021 at 17:09

    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. rross18 July 2021 at 18:01

      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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  7. Neil Scott18 July 2021 at 18:53

    A rather dashing looking cavalry regiment

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  8. KEV. Robertson.19 July 2021 at 00:10

    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. rross19 July 2021 at 06:17

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

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  9. Ed M19 July 2021 at 03:24

    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. rross19 July 2021 at 06:20

      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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  10. Aly Morrison19 July 2021 at 03:27

    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. rross19 July 2021 at 06:21

      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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  11. DeanM19 July 2021 at 03:31

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

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    1. rross19 July 2021 at 06:22

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

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  12. Lawrence H19 July 2021 at 11:35

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

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    1. rross19 July 2021 at 18:08

      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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  13. Stew20 July 2021 at 05:53

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

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    1. rross20 July 2021 at 06:05

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

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  14. Dmitry Svidlo21 July 2021 at 07:13

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

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    1. rross21 July 2021 at 18:07

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

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  15. caveadsum147121 July 2021 at 22:13

    Splendid looking cavalry unit! Nice colour combination!
    Best Iain

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    1. rross22 July 2021 at 18:55

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

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