Sunday, December 5, 2010

5th Hussars

Finally after no posts for almost a month, I finished the Perry's French hussars I started back in June. It has been quite a task even after finishing uni - work has been very busy and a few health issues and, well...  just not as speedy as I once was.  Old age is a bugger and at times its hard to get enthused. But Perry's are beautiful figures and as I've got boxes of 'em, I had to finish what I started.  So here are the results.  I've done them up as the 5th Regiment about 1809.  Probably should have done the shakos in black waterproof coverings, but that's something I can always change later, it is bothers me too much.





You can see the command stand I did earlier and the elite squadron behind them, also in kolpacks.  There are four squadrons each of four figures - roughly 1:30 figure ratio.  I have enough spares to add two figures per squadron if I want to expand the unit.

The regiment by squadron - turn to pages 4 & 5 of your Ospreys boys and girls (that's 'Napoleon's Hussars' by Emir Bukhari) - it can represent the colonne par divisions or serre' where the companies are expanded into a single line.

Oh what the heck, bugger the formation - just chaaaarge!!! 
 
The command.
The command (1st) and elite squadrons

Detail - Elite squadron
 
Elite Squadron - back detail.

Detail 2nd Squadron.  The one without his shako is a Victrix head with Perry's cadinettes!
 
 The 5th Hussars - back detail

That's the lot for Napoleonics for a while - too many other projects.  Must try and arrange a game or two with them but for the moment I've just finished the second Kokoda battle - or rather East Kokoda - the West portion will have to be early next year.  When I sort the photos and get Andrew's write-up(?) I'll post on it,  meanwhile, enjoy the hussars. Don't forget to click on the pics for enlargement and feel free to leave a comment.

Cheers,
             Doc


12 comments:

  1. Beautiful indeed! These Hussars taunt me to buy them - but I must resist another period - especially Napoleonics!
    Frank
    http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com/

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  2. A fine body of cavalry Doc who will look equally good on the parade ground or right in the thick of it.

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  3. Very impressive looking unit. Looks great on masse.

    Regards,
    Matt

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  4. Great stuff as usual, Doc. I'm on a Napoleonic painting phase at the moment, and am trying to stay focused. This visual goodness inspires me to stay the course.

    But I have to admit that I really enjoyed your Kokoda write up. So much so that we are considering ordering the rules and giving them a tryout ourselves. We're thinking Burma with Shermans and elephant-drawn artillery.

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  5. Brilliant results once again, Doc. Now I know why I'm not venturing into Napoleonics, look at all the work you've put in! Too much for this poor soul, I'd never get anything finished.
    Cheers.

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  6. A very impressive calvary formation - I'm sure it will strike fear into the heart of your opponent across the tabletop.

    Brilliant work as usual. It reminds me that I need to get my frenchies on the table soon!

    Miles

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  7. Another fine unit you've completed here. That musician is very eye-catching; as well as the bare-headed guy. Regards, Dean

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  8. Hi Doc beautifull job. I chose the same regt. Just one query - there was no elite squadron,it was an elite company - so only 2 elite figures in same. Please d'ont shoot the messanger. Anyway keep up the good work

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  9. Thanks for the kind comments guys - mucho appreciated. You are quite correct "anon" - I got it completely arse-about. It is of course the 1st company of the 1st squadron that are elite - 60 to 80 men on average. What I have represented is of course two squadrons. But there is no way I'm going to do another 16 figures! OK - 8 at the most! But not today or even tomorrow - got a WWII campaign to fight. There are beautiful figures to do up - one of Perry's best sets IMO, but very time-consuming to paint up to the standard required. Definately a 'labour of love'!

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  10. Stunning! Beautiful painting, Doc. It's really good to see a whole box of these fellows painted up - a gorgeous sight.

    Best wishes

    Giles

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  11. Wowww
    These fellows surely will win against any enemy!
    I like the hussar in cadenettes!
    Regards
    Rafa

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  12. Thanks Rafa & Giles - we are talking about two squadrons, not a regiment, the way I've painted them - otherwise too many elites! Two boxes gives me enough for another 8 - a third sqdn if I feel the need for it.

    Robert - there'll be another Kokoda write-up soon - just waiting for some pics to be emailed. Burma would be interesting and I think Brigade in the US do elephant-drawn artillery. Allied equipment gave them increasing advantage over the Japanese after late 1942 but they were very tough opponents & very hard to beat with early war weaponry!

    Cheers,
    Doc

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