Suren Conversion Painted

Photos of the converted Suren I posted some weeks back.

Currently on the workbench Saxon regiment Prinz Karl Chevauleger.

The next campaign game ...... will be Ottomans vs Russians

John

Prussian IR 3 does what it does best.....

Run!!!!

Keith close to victory..... then IR3 ran.... disgracing itself as at Dresden. Keith was also wounded during the action.... the reason for the white loop on the figure.

The game is once again in the balance. With the Austrian dragoons charging Prussian converged grenadier batt. 33/42 and the Austrian grenadiers about to fire a devastating first volley into the flank of IR12. 

John

The Game Progresses

Keith vs Marscall near Moska (Muskau) in Lusatia.

John

Another Suren Conversion

I have always admired and enjoyed looking at the Rochling painting of Zorndorf.

A number of  the characters in the artwork I have already copied in miniature.

Whilst once again looking at this wonderful artwork I realised I had never made a Prussian Adjutant-General of Cavalry .... the mounted officer in white coat, left-centre of first photograph.

So yesterday I converted a mounted Suren figure.

I remain usure if the Adjutant had red lapels as per Mollo or a plain white coat with red collar as per Menzel.... I will continue to research......

John

Welcome to the Military Gentleman's Webpage

Some years ago, following a series of articles shown on the internet of a campaign that I had completed, an American lady called Marcia contacted me regarding her ancestor who had been mentioned in a number of the engagements. This led to many conversations, emails and paperwork crossing the ‘big pond’.

It soon became apparent that, as a result of our correspondence, we had the material and the background to this character to turn his story into a publication. And so, with Marcia’s blessing, ‘The Travels and Adventures of an Officer of the 18th Century’ was born. The work, which is written as an adventure story, covers the earlier part of his military life.

The second part of the book is an extensive gallery of over 100 pages, including a number of double-page landscapes, allowing many of the models in the collection to be shown separately, along with photographs of other miniatures that are not included within the main story. 

The project has taken about seven years, from concept to publication.  Figures had to be made and painted, and models constructed to create the period backdrops in keeping with this amazing story. With the help of many friends, I have now completed the book, and it is now available.

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The book has 300 pages, and this first limited edition (of 500 numbered copies) will be produced in large format (305mm by 230mm), on high quality 170gsm silk paper, cased in wibalin over 3mm boards, for a high-value production.

The binding is sewn litho to ensure stylish reproduction and because there are a number of double-page spread photographs. The unique inclusion of two ribbons will allow you the reader to keep an eye on the gallery section whilst at the same time enjoying the main story!

About the Photos

The pictures shown within the text of this webpage are merely "snaps" and do not appear in the book itself. (For an example of the professional photographs within the book, see the picture of the flags at the foot of this page).

Most pages of the book are illustrated with original pen and ink drawings, specially commissioned military artwork, and professional photographs of model soldiers. In total there are more than 500 images throughout the book, covering:

• the Russian /Ottoman Wars,
• Wars in Western Europe,
• the Bavarian Succession,
• and the conflict in America, culminating in the Wars with France and Spain. 

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Within the book, there are:

• full-scale, pitched battles
• skirmishes
• duels
• naval engagements 
• and sieges

involving regular troops from the main protagonists of the 18th century world; and irregular troops, from Ottomans to North American Indians.

Please note:
This book is not for those who want a set of games rules, or a series of "how to" articles; but it is for those collectors who appreciate the fine art of beautiful model soldiers and armies in wonderful settings, including extensively detailed model towns and cities.

How do I acquire the book?

Go to the Book Order tab/button on the navigation bar above, and follow the process on that page, and you will receive the book within just a few days.



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Thank you for your interest.

Best wishes

John