Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Friday, 21 October 2011

Vistula Legion Infantry - part 3 & started painting Lancers

Finished off the fusiliers for the Vistula Infantry. Very pleased with how these turned out. The castings by "Elite" are first class. It was nice to not have them looking up at the sky as they sometimes seem to be.


Groundwork and photo courtesy of John D
I have also started work on the painting of the Vistula lancers. Just a test one to start with (Officer hence no lance), and I am pleased with the results. More work over the next few days to finish of the soldering and final tweaks to the rest of troopers. It will be a real one off unit once completed.




I am enjoying the modelling challenge here. Lots of extra work going into the castngs with moving arms , replaced swords, sword scabbards remade and flying loose, reins added, czapka has chords and rackets added. All good fun!

I have also come across some old 30mm Stadden figures which need a little repair and restoration before going to auction at Vectis, pictures next time

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5 comments:

  1. DeanM21 October 2011 at 13:58

    Dave:

    They are indeed very nice. Well done. Great unit too. BTW, would you know how they would mix with Victrix and/or Perry? Best, Dean

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  2. Paulalba21 October 2011 at 15:15

    The are coming together very well and the lancer looks ace. Look forward to seeing them based up.
    Cheers
    Paul

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  3. DaveD21 October 2011 at 18:18

    DeanM, I think you may get away with the newer 1815 Perry's. Still think they are a bit taller though. Really not sure about Victrix as little experience with them so far.

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  4. Rodger21 October 2011 at 20:31

    Very nice work Dave. Looking forward to seeing more lancers.

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  5. DeanM21 October 2011 at 21:56

    Dave:

    Thanks for the info. Hmm, Victrix is a little taller than Perrys, so may they might work. Either way, in separate units they'd be fine, I sure. Best, Dean

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