Surely one of the most iconic and colourful units of the Napoleonic wars, these are of course AB figures which are cast wearing the red pelisse as often shown in images of the unit at Austerlitz. I made a mistake in painting the trousers green at first then corrected it to the buff breeches and boots. Only six figures but they have quite a visual impact I think.
I found this wonderful two minute video featuring a re enacted Chasseur on YouTube. What I like is the accuracy of the uniform and the way the equipment responds to the trotting horse movement, for example the shabraque rides up exposing the black leather holsters as is sometimes depicted on AB cavalry figures.
Fab video, wonderful horsemanship and a beautiful horse.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just superb Norm :) As you say fantastic horsemanship and a beauty of a beast!
DeleteJust lovely! Well done Lee.
ReplyDeleteCheers Matt, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed painting these figures.
DeleteLee these look great, one of my favourite uniforms and one sadly missing from my own OOB!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian. Did HH not make the Guard Chasseurs?
DeleteA beautiful looking unit Lee.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, they are pretty colourful!
DeleteStunning figures!
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
Thank you Stokes.
DeleteLovely little unit Lee, well done!
ReplyDeleteCheers James, enjoyed painting them.
DeleteOne of my favourite regiments Lee and of course you can increase their regimental size as they grew during the wars, and dont forget the Mamelukes who were attached, just to add even more colour. Well done.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm going to have to get some Mamelukes in my next order, must admit I keep looking at them! Cheers :)
DeleteLovely unit. Re the video - one thing that caught my eye was how much his carbine was moving around, sometimes wildly - is that correct?
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul. I saw several comments re that carbine bouncing around on it's sling. I think there should actually be a strap at the muzzle end to control this, it's certainly depicted on many AB figures.
DeleteYup, aka as a saddle bucket. They had them in the Seven Years War, so... ;)
Deletebrilliant painting as always , well done mate
ReplyDeletecheers Old John
Gorgeous painting as always, lovely!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain