Sunday 27 January 2013

Napoleonic Russian Infantry 28mm


I finished these last Friday. They are Perry Miniatures 28mm plastic figures (Russian Napoleonic Infantry 1809-1814). I put them together with the 1812 Kiwer and gave the unit some flags I already had from the rear of the Foundry 'Napoleon' rulebook. They were quite easy to assemble coming in only three parts - head, backpack and body. The uniform jackets are just Vallejo Military Green with a highlight, and the trousers are white with a GW Agarax Earthshade wash (or whatever they're calling it these days).

I'm currently reading Dominic Lieven's very fine book "Russia Against Napoleon" which I received for Christmas. Definitely worth picking up as it gives a unique insight into the Russian army at that time and rather debunks some of the Francophile myths concerning the 1812 campaign.

4 comments:

  1. They look great - I like the later kiwer as it makes them look distinctly different from the French bell-topped shakos. Nice work again - looking forward to more troops from the Motherland. Best, Dean

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  2. Great looking Russian troops, very nice work on the bases too!
    Phil.

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  3. Thanks guys! I've just ordered some Russian Generals from Front Rank so hopefully I'll get those painted and up on the blog soon too.

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  4. Very nice work! And I agree with your take on the book, too.

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