Roosian Jaegers

For the first figure painting of 2024 it was back to the ongoing Crimean War project in the shape of a battalion of Roosian Jaegers. Of course the figures and equipment are all the same, just subtle differences in collars, shoulder boards and field cap bands. Oh, and black rather than white leather straps. The three bases of the battalion sport 30 figures in total, a decision I've often regretted as each base seems never ending. Here they are ~

The figures of course are from Great War Miniatures via North Star, flags are from GMB via Aly Morrison (thank you!) and bases from Warbases, who else! 

Just as the finishing post was in sight I had to send off an order for a couple of packs of British infantry to round out the gift from Aly towards the end of last year. You know how it goes, as you have to fork out for a usuary level postage and packing you may as well order some more figures while you are about it!! In my case a further Roosian battalion in firing pose and a British infantry regiment in charging pose, some in greatcoats as well.  That leaves me with two Roosian infantry and six British infantry battalions/regiments, two (Warlord Games) Roosian 12lb guns and crew, two Royal Artillery 9lb guns and crew and eight GWM Roosian Dragoons. Still sounds an awful lot to do...

So, to encourage my flagging spirits Phil and I are playing a first game on Tuesday. Here's a quick general photograph of the game at the off ~

More on this later in the week I'd hope. If you are interested, keep an eye out on the blog, my Farcebook page, LAF or LAofW forum boards.