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Tuesday, 11 September 2018

9th Prussian Reserve Infantry - done

This lunchtime I finished off the 9th Prussian Reserve Infantry.


Forming figures in a firing pose with muskets and bayonets is a bit of a jigsaw. As a result these guys will probably send most of the time in line.


The nco is a an old Rose miniatures figure and fits in nicely. The standard bearer is a Douglas figure with cast on flag


So what next.

I think I may have enough units painted for a small game.
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12 comments:

  1. Rob11 September 2018 at 10:22

    Line is best for shooting down those damned Frenchies. Super unit, what's next?

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    1. Mark Dudley12 September 2018 at 12:10

      Hi Rob

      I think some cavalry types are needed next or perhaps some Old Guard or British RHA or ....

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  2. WSTKS-FM Worldwide11 September 2018 at 10:53

    Very handsome figures!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Mark Dudley12 September 2018 at 12:11

      Thanks Stokes. Prussians on Stovepipes are rather fetching.

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  3. Peter Douglas11 September 2018 at 11:00

    I am sure you've hit upon the origin of the British Army using line instead of column in the period. Lovely old school feel to these and beautifully painted.
    Cheers, Peter

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    1. Mark Dudley12 September 2018 at 12:14

      The British have always be fond of forming an orderly line when queuing. A column is just not British.

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  4. Aly Morrison11 September 2018 at 14:19

    Very nice sir...
    Very Shooty...

    I have to say it is a very unusual position... you have certainly got the best out of them...

    Looking forward to seeing your game.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Mark Dudley12 September 2018 at 12:18

      Hi Aly

      It was the uniqueness of the pose that was like a siren calling me paint them.

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  5. Colin Ashton11 September 2018 at 16:43

    takes me back.....

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  6. Wellington Man12 September 2018 at 01:03

    These have got to be one of the best retro regiments ever, Mark. They're quirky, colourful and in every respect just stunning.
    Yours, in awe
    WM

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    1. Mark Dudley12 September 2018 at 12:21

      Colourful and quirky is all well good. But can they fight.

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