Austrian Dragoons

I always liked the colourful Austrian dragoons with the different coloured coats and various coloured lapels/cuffs. Yes, all references showed the 1762 uniform but I assumed any earlier cut would not be to dissimilar. 

Sometime ago I noticed on the SYW Website that a 1750's uniform was now shown.

The coat colours are the same but no lapels/collars/shoulder straps/aiguilletts..... A very unassuming uniform.

I am pleased I opted for the later uniform, however I did have cast an Austrian dragoon with the 1750's cut and they will be painted as Althann. By choosing this regiment in white coats and red cuffs they can have other uses. So far I have prepped all 22 troopers. 

John

The Schloss

I am delighted with the Schloss I purchased. Pete is an incredible modelmaker. The 3 figures in the first photograph range from 33-36mm in total height. This gives the reader some visual size of the model. The height and footprint is huge but in scale with my existing models.

I just need to decide what other models to commission.

The Schloss will feature in the forthcoming campaign. 

John

Tatars Finished

The eighteen Tatars are now prepped. 

Only the Pancerni and an Austrian dragoon regiment to prep and that is me Finished with the collection. If required I will then make the odd vignette but no more units.

I promised to show photos of the Schloss I commissioned from Total Battle Miniatures. I only took one photograph, if you wish to see more visit their Facebook page. Pete who made it said it would appear on Facebook following Partizan. 

The coach is 30mm and the tallest tower is over 19 inches.

John

Tatar Update

Managed to finish prepping fourteen of the eighteen needed.

I had forgotten how much gluing and milliputing was needed for each figure ...... the easy bit being the soldering of weapons to the miniature.

Two of the last four figures will be for the command stand. I will need to come up with something different from the previous three command stands.

John

Back to the Tatars

Back to prepping.

Last of the Tatar cavalry owing to having few suitable light horses. Although I have a bag full of figures!

Started another 18 figure unit. This will give me four such units when painted.

They are very colourful and a useful addition.

John

Game in Motion

On the tabletop is a scenario for a future 'Tabletop Teasers' publication by Charles S. Grant.

Currently I have had eight moves. With some interesting outcomes.

John