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

Bosniak Lancers

The Bosniak Lancers are ordered to escort the Saxon army across Silesia to the Polish border.

John

 

Saxons on the move

More photos of the Saxon march to Poland.

John

Wattle Fencing

Added some wattle fencing to the terrain collection. Purchased from Renedra and painted with oils.

Took longer than I thought to base and paint. 

I think it looks OK for rural areas of Prussia, Poland and Russia in the 1740's.

John

Saxon troops set off to Poland

The start of the long march to Poland.

Fortunately, the alliance with Prussia allows for a shorter journey. 

These incidental photo-shoots add backstory and visual interest to the campaign. In conjunction the recent pen and inks from A.S. and those from Bob Marrion add further visual impact to the 'Campaign Papers'.

Over the weekend I hope to take further photos of the march.

John

 

My Best Vignette ?

Based on a Adolph Menzel plate. Wonderful artwork.

I had 30 cast (one officer being damaged), I retained seven and giving the rest away. Charles S. Grant, Graham Cummings, David Jarvis, John Dougan, Phil Olley, Mark Allen and Jim Purky were some of the recipients.

My last officer figure albeit not complete was the master. So this weekend I made the necessary repairs and included a Saxon grenadier officer carrying a dispatch. This three-piece unfortunately brings to an end this most versatile vignette. 

I wish I had cast more!

John