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Sunday 5 April 2020

Russian Lifeguard Cossacks

A few months ago I received a surprise package from Alan of ABC Wargamers. Contained within was a variety of Minifigs cavalry, both S Range and current range. One group of figures consisted of these rather splendid Miniature Figurines Russian Cossacks, painted as a guard unit. There are seven figures in the group and the painting is very nice indeed. 

The figures appeared to have dulled over the years and so I set about freshening them up and adding a little more detail. The results were very pleasing:



 Here they are carrying out their duties as escort to the Russian General Staff:





8 comments:

  1. the figures have the most wonderful charm - enjoyed, thanks.

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    1. Hi Norm, I particularly like the officer figure with his rather pompous pose.

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  2. A fascinating unit to add. It reminds me of visiting the Guard Cossack exhibition in the Royal Army Museum in Brussels and of course it all began with the illustration in the Funcken book. Thanks for posting this.

    Stephen

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    1. This unit will be used to protect the HQ staff and will operate alongside my Pavlov Grenadiers.

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  3. They are lovely Bob...
    I may have to add this unit to my shiny collection....

    All the best. Aly

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    1. They certainly beat the normal blue cossack uniform.

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  4. Hi Bob. You have done them and me proud. Long may they fight on in the world of miniature battles.

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