Friday, 6 November 2015

Russian Guard Cossacks Finished!

Ahhh so that's them done, I've uploaded a wee video of the finished unit on YouTube:


And belove are a few pics of them

So 24 finished in total and I'm really happy how they came out, Sho Boki has done a fine job of sculpting this interesting little unit. You can find a link to Sho's website on the bottom left of this page.

The command figures were the most fun to paint however I did enjoy adding and detailing the lances before I started painting.

I added a few AB casualties for a little bit of interest.

I put together a pretty simple 2nd sotnia guidon from the illustration shown in Stephen Summerfields book on the Leib Garde Cossacks (brilliant book!)

So I can now say goodbye to them till I add the 6 figures for the Black Sea sotnia. it's great to see them finished and thanks for all yer encouraging comments while Ive been putting them together!!!

So onto the next project . . .

Happy Wargaming!

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48 comments:

  1. Phil6 November 2015 at 08:05

    Incredible details! Excellent job a salways...

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  2. Phil C6 November 2015 at 08:38

    Lovely brush work - awesome!

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  3. Jonathan Freitag6 November 2015 at 08:40

    Beautiful work, Paul!

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 15:53

      Cheers Jonathan, very happy they are finished. Took a while but I'm happy with them.

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  4. Colin Baillie6 November 2015 at 09:00

    Those have come out great, and I'm quite tempted to get some, but I have a ton still to do without getting distracted. Your painting is phenomenal.

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 15:51

      Thanks Colin, I really appreciate your encouragement. I had a lot of enjoyment painting them. A wee bit late for your current project even at Austerlitz?

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  5. GM Fritz6 November 2015 at 09:33

    Paul... I LOVE the command stand. Really stands out - banner esp.! Well done once again on these lil guys. Project complete.

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    1. Paulalba6 November 2015 at 10:03

      Thanks Kurtus, I had fun with the officers and trumpeters. The chevrons came out nice in the end. the banner could have used a little more workers on the device however I really wanted the unit finished.

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  6. The Angry Lurker6 November 2015 at 09:48

    Turned out brilliant Paul!

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    1. Paulalba6 November 2015 at 10:00

      Thanks Fran, really chuffed with them. When I seen Sho was releasing them I was very excited to get them painted up. Has anyone mentioned to you we look alike? I've had a couple of mentions from friends! Will be the Celtic blood in us!

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  7. Anonymous6 November 2015 at 10:36

    Congratulations! Your big project is finished with brilliant results.
    They looks lovely. Truly amazing unit.

    Sho

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    1. Paulalba7 November 2015 at 06:15

      Thanks Sho, well done on bringing them to life for us!

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  8. Stryker6 November 2015 at 10:39

    Really stunning work Paul - whats up next?

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    1. Paulalba7 November 2015 at 06:16

      Thanks Ian, east Prussian national Kavalry for the kayzbach order of battle.

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  9. Rodger6 November 2015 at 11:43

    They are awesome Paul! Very very well done!

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    1. Paulalba7 November 2015 at 06:17

      Thanks Rodger, very much appreciated! Nice to see them finished!

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  10. Furphy6 November 2015 at 12:54

    That's a cracking unit Paul it's very powerful something to aspire to .
    Cheers Gav .

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 15:50

      Cheers Gav, your already painting excellent AB's. Sit back and look at your Portuguese!

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  11. Carlo6 November 2015 at 15:23

    Gorgeous work Paul. Your collection is stunning mate! Always great see your latest unit. You always very much tempt me to dabble in 18mm AB's again.

    Naughty boy!!!

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 15:49

      Thanks Carlo, if you do dabble I hope you will enjoy painting them however the 28's you do are superb and if I had the gaming space is do 28's!

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  12. Gonsalvo6 November 2015 at 18:22

    Simply gorgeous execution of a very distinctive unit, Paul!

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 15:47

      Thanks Peter, I've been wanted it for a good while so I'm glad they are painted!

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  13. James Fisher7 November 2015 at 21:59

    Superb Paul!

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 08:24

      Thanks Fins I'm very happy how they came out!

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  14. Rulane10@gmail.com8 November 2015 at 01:09

    They look set to carve a colourful path through the French lines. Stunning!

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  15. Rulane10@gmail.com8 November 2015 at 01:14

    Also, EPNCR...sound colourful but fair bit of bespoke green stuff work required?

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  16. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)8 November 2015 at 07:59

    What a fantastic achievement Paul! Those will look great with the rest of your wonderful collection. I've purchased some AB French and will be giving them a try so wish me luck!:-)

    Christopher

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    1. Paulalba8 November 2015 at 15:46

      Thanks Christopher! So you've went for AB miniatures, I'm sure you'll make them look awesome!!!

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  17. Ray Rousell8 November 2015 at 22:08

    Beautiful, if I ever won the lottery, you'd be painting up my 15mm figures......forever!

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  18. Paulalba10 November 2015 at 05:06

    So I have to hope you don't win the lottery so as not to be a slave to Ray! 😳

    Ok if I win the lottery you will be my painting Slave Ray!!!

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  19. Giles10 November 2015 at 07:43

    Paul, those are incredible. I can't believe the amount of detail you've achieved on such small figures. And the wounded Frenchman is an excellent touch. Oustanding, inspiring stuff!

    Best wishes

    Giles

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    1. Paulalba12 November 2015 at 00:58

      Thanks Giles, glad you like them buddy. Been good to see you doing naps yourself this past year!

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  20. Ben Fiene (Ansbachdragoner)12 November 2015 at 04:41

    They've turned out looking wonderful Paul, lovely work as always.

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    1. Paulalba17 November 2015 at 05:05

      Thanks Ben they are a lovely set to model and paint!

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  21. Ken12 November 2015 at 10:36

    I echo Ray's comment and would have you paint my figures for ever come the lucky lottery numbers!

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    1. Paulalba17 November 2015 at 05:06

      Again as with Ray, I will also hold you to that is I likewise win the lottery Ken!!!

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  22. peter12 November 2015 at 12:10

    Fantastic painted cavalry Paul!

    Greetings
    Peter

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    1. Paulalba17 November 2015 at 05:04

      Thanks a million Peter! Glad you like them.

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  23. Jason Meyers17 November 2015 at 22:57

    Fantastic paint work Paul!

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  24. Paulalba21 November 2015 at 18:01

    Thanks Jason, I'm very happy with them.

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