Thursday 25 December 2014

First Crimean Russian Infantry Completed

On Christmas Eve I completed the first of my Crimean Russians. Seventy two figures that make up the Azov Regiment. I must say that Russians are remarkably easy to paint, since the are all in greatcoat, but they become a bit monotonous when there are 72 to paint. The next purchase will be the first two battlions of the next Russian regiment, as well as a battalion of French line infantry and one of chasseurs to get some variety. Then the order after that will complete both the Russian and French line regiments.

By then I am hoping that Tsuba miniatures will have the Japanese cavalry ready for purchase, and I can finish the Russo-Japanese arimies.

Two battalions of the regiment

The whole regiment in column of battalions, two battalions abreast


6 comments:

  1. Geeze Mark, you put me to shame.
    It's taken me over a month to paint 6 AWI British Legion Dragoons!
    I admired your work ethic.

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  2. Thanks Nick. I have just calculated what I have painted or created during the year - quite astonishing really. I will publish a full tally in a week.

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  3. Looking really good Mark. I agree that the greatcoats make the Russians the easiest units I've painted yet! Have a good Xmas break.

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    1. Thanks Nate. What you can't see in tehe photos is the NCOs dressing the lines - a really nice set. I am looking forward to doing the French. In the meantime I am off until the 5th of January and making the best of the good weather to clean up the garden and garage.

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  4. Beautiful Russians. Greatcoats do make the painting faster and the addition of the stain or wash really makes them come to life.

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    1. Thank you Jonathan. I have just finished the first two French units, plus the British and Russian High command. They look really great, but I haven't had the chance to photograph them yet. I will try to get these done and posted by the end of the week.

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