Before and After

The first photograph shows five Russian command figures that were converted and milliputed. The following two photographs the miniatures painted and based.

These figures are for the 1757 Russian collection. I had no plans to have another Russian collection as I have one for the 1768-1774 Ottoman Wars. But when Charles S. Grant started his collection and was writing volume 12 of Refighting History which features the Russians during the SYW, I became hooked and started the 1757 miniatures.

The 1757 collection is probably sixty percent completed. With more infantry, cavalry and artillery in the pipeline. In fact another infantry regiment is due to be painted in April.

The delay in completion is due to butterflying between 18th century timelines and armies. I have so many projects on the go .......... 

John

 

Other new additions in the PWH box

Whilst finishing/milliputing the last of the PWH I twiddled with other creations.

Firstly, an Austrian dispatch rider. And a few extras for the Austrian infantry.

Secondly, some Prussian musicians from various regiments.

Lastly, a Russian General.

All painted by David. I based them yesterday.

John

Freikorps von Kleist

Never had much interest in adding Freikorps von Kleist to my collection of Prussians.

It was the artwork of Knotel that got me thinking!

I made a two piece and have had it painted. Also I have sculpted a Croat infantryman which will be included in the next mould. 

I do not plan to have all elements of the Freikorps.

John

Polish Winged Hussar.....Teaser

The PWH arrived this morning..... they are absolutely magnificent.

David has done a marvellous paintjob, coupled with the hand painted flags by Mark.

This project spanned many years and one that looked like it would never be completed. The amount of milliputing and soldering was beyond the call of duty.

There are 30+ completely unique PWH, all are different.

I attach a couple of photographs of just three figures.

Not sure when they will be based. Hopefully, before Spring.

Thanks to All who have made this project come to life.

John

 

Update

The painted Polish Winged Hussars are due to arrive on Wednesday. I have seen photographs and they truly look amazing. In addition there are a number of painted SYW 'specials'.

I have completed all the sculpts for the next mould. Some quite unique miniatures.

My Schloss has been made and is in the process of being painted. 

The game ' Hold the Two bridges' is still in progress. Like all my table settings they can take sometime to complete as they are often a sideshow to other hobby related projects. I attach a few photos....

John

More photos from the Game

The game is still in the balance. 

On the workbench I have made a von Kleist Croat marching and a head for the von Kleist horse grenadiers.

DJ has made good progress painting the Polish Winged Hussars. Plenty of photos on the AMG Forum.

Hoping to receive the PWH and numerous other vignette pieces in a couple of weeks.

John