I have had a heap of unpainted ESCI plastic Russian infantry, that are from the Crimean War artillery set, sitting in a box for many years and I have never had the urge to paint them. The other day I bought a load more; enough to form four Battalions in the same pose. During a marathon painting sssion over the weekend I managed to paint and base nearly 100 figures. I converted some drummers and standard bearers and gave the officer figures greatcoats, rather than the incorrect frock coat.
Here they advancing in column:
Here Russian infantry advance screened by my recently finished Strelets skirmishers
A glorious, mass effect that does a wonderful job of portraying the dense columns described at the time. Well done!
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Stokes
Well done Bob. They are not the most inspiring figure in the world and I have a couple do units myself. I must say yours look rather better than mine.
ReplyDeleteYou have made an excellent job on those fellows-did not think they could look that good!
ReplyDeleteAmazing productivity, Bob. Fine looking regiments!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lines of troops, mass effect is impressive!
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking units, i've still got a pile of them to paint up too
ReplyDeletecheers Old John
Good stuff! I have converted these to grenadies by adding WW I German heads and green stuff plumage. Strictly inaccurate but helps with identification.
ReplyDeleteStephen Mitchell