The final short sessions of painting which I managed in the dog days of May saw three Wargames Foundry Cossacks completed for my Crimean War project. Last year I had bought enough figures to make up a second regiment of Cossacks for the Roosians and to staff a Command Stand for them and their fellows already deployed in GHQ. These three figures for the Command Stand depict an officer, trumpeter and ensign ~
The Officer
The Trumpeter
The Ensign
The very first thing to say about my very average brushwork on display should be by way of an excuse, in that I was trying to paint them to fit in with figures I painted back when the world and I were young, coupled with Phil's remark about how small they appear on seeing them.
One minor gripe concerns the horses' poses, two standing and one galloping was the best I could manage from those offered in the packs! Looks a bit daft to my eye, but needs must. The standard by the way is from the North Star range for the Great War Miniatures Crimean War Roosians. My eyesight let me down when it came to the fiddly cutting out, fitting and animating it, but at gaming distance it will have to do for me.
After the traumas of working on these three my courage failed me and their twelve fellows were returned to the Lead Pimple's annex! Their time will come, but just not yet...
That's a nice composition, he looks like he has just charged forward to encourage the men forward.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that idea Phil.
DeleteI do like those David, especially the blue or blue grey piping which just appeals to me. Flags like those are damned tricky to line up, which is why I probably avoid them at all costs! Horse poses can be annoying, but I see it as the officer suddenly leading from the front, catching the others off guard!
ReplyDeleteYou and Phil seem to be on the same wavelength SteveJ.
DeleteA very fine stand indeed David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Many thanks Christopher.
DeleteExcellent painting and basing. I really like the standard.
ReplyDeleteThe galloping officer looks like he's settling off to charge the enemy, whilst his two chums don't seem as eager.
I think the standard will do, no more, but I do appreciate your support.
DeleteLooks grand to me, makes for a very nice command vignette, nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI will take that Donnie, thanks.
DeleteNice! The problem I have had with those Russian Cossacks horses is that the tail breaks off on one of the sculpts regularly.
ReplyDeleteCropped Cossacks not an issue here, so far...
DeleteFine looking chaps David.
ReplyDeleteI thank you George!
DeleteNicely done David they will more than do 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, I will take that gladly!
DeleteI cannot see any 'very average brushwork', they look absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
Very kind James, thank you.
DeleteSplendid work Dave! Certainly nothing average about any of it in my view! You are a master of composure, the way the flag is shaped makes the base look perfect!! Fine brushwork and basing to go!
ReplyDeleteWell done sir!
Very kind Paul, many thanks!
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