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Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Polish Winged Hussars.

20mm scale for the collection of John C (Old John). A pleasure to paint and I will add printed lance pennants to them. Next 10mm High Elves For Joshua, then I'll delve back into Johns box to see what I fancy doing. John has supplied full printed painting guides and there are many colourful troops to choose from.

I must be mad, but I'm seriously considering rebasing the entire 40mm collection on something more elegant that would also allow me to break down the battalions into 3 x 8 figure bases, the current bases are somewhat scruffy and were cut by hand, I also now have access to a wider choice of materials that would greatly enhance the appearance. I'm thinking of having a test run with the Marines first.



 
Lovely little Pendraken castings.

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14 comments:

  1. Rob4 February 2020 at 09:24

    You got those Winged Hussars painted up quick - but didn't take the opportunity to paint their horse in various colours as was sometimes the practice? I think the feathers were supposed to eagle feathers, which I have always assumed meant they would predominantly be various shades of brown, although I fudged it on the one Hinchliffe guy I painted as a trial / bit of fun - perhaps I'll send a photo sometime.

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    1. 'Lee.5 February 2020 at 00:10

      Hi Rob - There are four shades of horses, light brown, dark brown, a black and a roan with various highlights, not shown too well in the photos, my Spanish painting light is fading badly and I need to replace it. Feathers, that had occurred to me so I might well re touch them.

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  2. Steve-the-Wargamer4 February 2020 at 09:38

    ....you definitely have the gift with horses.. love them... rest aren't so shabby either! LOL..

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  3. 'Lee.5 February 2020 at 00:16

    Thanks Steve, I'm pleased with them and enjoyed painting them. I have an interesting box of 20mm stuff for John to paint which is what I mostly like to do. I'm still waiting on the Baccus 6mm figures so they are helping to fill the gap.

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  4. old john5 February 2020 at 00:55

    WOW!!! wonderful painting, my sincere compliments, looking forward to getting my hands on them, have fun with the rest i sent, no rush
    cheers John C

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    1. 'Lee.6 February 2020 at 00:57

      Thanks John, most important thing is that you are happy with them - as I am :) I'll have a delve back into the box next week to see what's next.

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  5. caveadsum14715 February 2020 at 03:28

    Lovely looking winged hussars!
    Best Iain

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    1. 'Lee.6 February 2020 at 00:58

      Cheers Iain.

      PS: Please bear with me on the BA bits, all packed up but I still have not got to the local PO yet!

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  6. Phil5 February 2020 at 06:48

    Wonderful Hussars, well done!

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  7. old john5 February 2020 at 08:20

    horse shades fine with me, leave feathers as you have done them as i like the look of them cheers John C

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    1. 'Lee.6 February 2020 at 01:00

      Will do John. I wanted to make the 'wings' stand out thus the choice of shades and the dry brushing on the feathers.

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  8. Stryker6 February 2020 at 01:51

    Arrgg... re-basing! Not madness just the pursuit of perfection, well that's what I tell myself. The winged hussars are superb.

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    1. 'Lee.7 February 2020 at 03:39

      Thanks Ian. I'm gearing myself up for what would probably be a long slow job, but I think it would be worthwhile.

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