Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Russian LG Cossacks WIP4

Well I'm glad to say all the Russian Guard Cossacks are now painted as well as 3 casualty figures that will be keeping them company! I've made a wee video for the YouTube painting Challenge:


as well as a few pictures below:

The yellow comes out a wee bit strong in the pictures and the shading are kinda burnt out however you should be able to get an idea of the finished regiment.

I enjoyed painting the trumpeters, I added a thin piece of cord made from green stuff around the body to finish them off. I made the mistake of giving them silver trumpets before I found out that they were awarded after Leipzig, Doh!

Also the casualties were fun to do and I feel they add a little to the finished regiment.

Poor we French men must have been caught out in the open before they had the chance to form square?

I've thoroughly enjoyed painting up Sho's Leib Garde Cossacks and they are definitely nice enough figures when painted to sit alongside my OG and AB Russians.

I have already added the sand and sealed it with PVA so the next time you will see these little chaps I'll have the bases all finished. Thanks for taking the time to check out my progress and I hope you have enjoyed my little adventure with Sho Boki's Russian LG Cossacks!

Happy Wargaming!
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20 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag3 November 2015 at 05:42

    Certainly did enjoy your adventure in the painting of your Cossacks!

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    1. Paulalba4 November 2015 at 16:00

      Thanks Jonathan, glad you enjoyed the adventure, I'm glad they are finished!

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  2. fireymonkeyboy3 November 2015 at 06:25

    The casualties are a terrific flavour touch. Nice work!

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    1. Paulalba4 November 2015 at 16:00

      Thanks FMB, they make for a little eye candy.

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  3. GM Fritz3 November 2015 at 06:30

    Awesome effort. Funny about the trumpets. You could always go back and re-paint it. Ahhh... I think it's fine though; gives even more character to them - as well as a funny story! Nice.

    Keep the updates coming. Eager to see what you have planned next.

    Kurtus

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    1. Paulalba4 November 2015 at 16:01

      Ain't it always the way! I'll never reprint them!!! Lol

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  4. The Angry Lurker3 November 2015 at 11:17

    They are simply stunning work Paul!

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    1. Paulalba4 November 2015 at 15:42

      Thanks Fran, very much appreciated buddy. Very colourful uniforms for the table. Makes a change from the dark blues and greens!

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  5. Furphy3 November 2015 at 12:39

    The French being run down is a really good touch I also like the blue tones on the French .
    Cheers Gav .

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    1. Paulalba4 November 2015 at 15:41

      Cheers Gav, yeah French have a nice uniform when you get into them.

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  6. Rulane10@gmail.com3 November 2015 at 12:59

    Superb...can't wait to see them based!

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  7. Gonsalvo3 November 2015 at 14:56

    They look great. The red blue amnd yellow paint on the fingernail is a nice touch, too! :-)

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    1. Paulalba4 November 2015 at 15:39

      Thanks Peter, yes I should have scrubbed up before the pics lol the excitement!

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  8. Carlo3 November 2015 at 16:27

    Magnificent work as always Paul. Love the French being caught away from the main body. Lovely diorama style touch!!

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    1. Paulalba5 November 2015 at 06:28

      Thanks Carlo, I'm very pleased with the wee guys getting run down. I have a few assaults figures lying around so it's good to get them used!

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  9. Rodger4 November 2015 at 01:02

    Stunning results on these boys Paul!

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  10. Doc Smith5 November 2015 at 04:47

    Are those the 1/72 Zvezda Guard Cossacks? Amazing painting job Paul - love the skewered Frenchmen decorating the bases.

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    1. Paulalba5 November 2015 at 06:26

      Thanks Doc, they are the 15mm/18mm Sho Boki metal figures. Very nice addition to my Russian army.

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