David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Monday, 11 December 2023

More Roosian infantry

Finally I have managed to complete the last four figures for the fourth battalion of my Great War Miniatures Roosian infantry regiment! It has been a longer haul even than usual thanks to my back strain! Thankfully I seem at last to be on the mend, though I have to be careful not to sit for too long at the painting desk. No more waffle, here they are ~

As usual the bases are from Warbases, who else, while the flags are from the North Star range for the period. The molds are showing definite signs of aging badly in places, but on the table viewed at gaming distance I think they will do nicely. Closer up I'm not so sure some castings would pass muster though ~

Next across the painting desk are a unit of Highland infantry for the British contingent. I've had to reduce the number of figures on the chosen base size because of the pose, but the spare figures left have given me an idea for bases to represent the Light Company in skirmish order. I can extend this idea to cover all but the Guards regiments. Perhaps a pack of Guards in suitable skirmish poses might come along some day...?

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  1. Those look jolly splendid indeed Sir!

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    1. They will do I believe is the appropriate response!

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  2. Very nice David and really like the extra posing included!

    Christopher

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    1. Thank you Christopher, nice to get feedback on the layout and look of the bases.

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  3. The Russians are coming on strong David.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Thank you Aly for your kind encouragement and support, very much appreciated.

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  4. Very nice Mr. B. And very many thanks for my present, now waiting for a place in the War Room.

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    1. Thank you George! I hope it will prove useful for recording your many victories!

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  5. Gorgeous Russians David, excellent work!

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  6. Lovely stands, the falling casualty and double flagging is really eye-catching. Glad your back is improving …. Though I think you may have passed it to me! Ouch.

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    1. Thanks Norm, most kind. Sorry about your back too.

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  7. Very nice unit David you have posed the wounded fellow beautifully with his comrade reaching out to help 👍

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    1. Thank you Matt, always nice to have one's efforts endorsed.

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  8. Lovely work as always David and the wounded figure with friend reaching out really adds a sense of the unit being in the thick of the action. Glad to hear the back is on the mend too:).

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    1. Thank you SteveJ, much appreciated on all counts.

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  9. More excellent recruits to the Russian Horde.
    Outstanding basing and unit composition,as always

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  10. A marvelous looking battalion there, very well presented and dressed! Must be getting closer now to seeing this wonderful collection in action!

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    1. Thank you Paul. Getting closer but not there yet...

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