In a batch of figures, purchased as part of the Eric Knowles collection, I was intrigued by some rather odd looking figures. They are typical SYW figures, but their Russian grenadier helmets are adorned with massive plumes made from ostrich feathers. I just had to paint them.
After a bit of research I was able to work out the uniform colours and importantly what the plumes might look like. It seems officers wore white, rank and file a dark red and NCOs and musicians a combination of red and white.
The figures are by Minifigs and they join my slowly expanding SYW forces:
I have enough SYW figures to keep me going for many months, if not years. I have decided to paint a brigade size element for each major nationality, plus some of the minor states. This will quickly give me enough troops to try out some table top action.
Really attractive figures! Your painting treatment of them is really appealing.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
Thanks Stokes, I think the shiny basic paint style suits these figures.
DeleteSplendid shiny soldiers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am not sure that these fellows would go to war in this garb though.
DeleteVeru nice and rear figures, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment.
DeleteWhat a spectacular unit! Most impressive.
ReplyDeleteYes, serious headware. I believe it was made from ostrich feathers mounted onto the normal grenadier mitre/cap.
DeleteThose are cute little fellows..
ReplyDeleteThank you, thogh I believe they had quite a fearsome reputation in the field.
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