If I paint another regiment of Uhlans I may go for the AB charging pose which looks quite dramatic - of course basing them without breaking the lances or poking their pals in the front rank in the back may be a challenge!
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Austrian Uhlans
These are AB figures and they depict the 3rd regiment which had red Czapkas or hats, the 1st regiment had yellow and the 2nd green. I understand there were four regiments of Uhlans but have no information on the 4th. The rest of the uniform is much what you'd expect as most of the European armies modeled their lancers on the Polish version. Like all AB figures they were easy to paint having raised details for the most part and are beautifully sculpted. I based them with my new mix of brown scatter mixed with sand and small yellow grit, finished off with hairy grass and tufts with some flowers.
If I paint another regiment of Uhlans I may go for the AB charging pose which looks quite dramatic - of course basing them without breaking the lances or poking their pals in the front rank in the back may be a challenge!
If I paint another regiment of Uhlans I may go for the AB charging pose which looks quite dramatic - of course basing them without breaking the lances or poking their pals in the front rank in the back may be a challenge!
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Beauties, Ken. Love the green uniforms and red czapka and horse blankets.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean comments much appreciated.
DeleteNice unit, Ken. Always good to see some lancers!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy and nice to see you again. Dont forget to arrange a meetup at the club.
DeleteGreat work! I've just dug out the old "Osprey" on Austrian cavalry and it says the #4 Kaiser Franz Uhlans were raised in 1813 and had a white czapska.
ReplyDeleteAhhh! thanks very much John, that's good to know.
DeleteNice work on uhlans. The ABs are very handsome.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, they are the best figures ever - but they command a high price.
DeleteNice job for a great looking unit!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil - I see you are busy yourself with a lot of wargaming!
DeleteExcellent looking troops Ken, just love all the colour on the unit.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray, the Austrian did have some nicely turned out troops.
DeleteExcellent - look forward to seeing the charging uhlans - I'm thinking of getting that pose with the AB Brunswick uhlans. But as you note, basing is always a challenge.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think they will do the job for the Brunswicker Uhlans even though CGM have them already. Cant say I'm too impressed with some of the CGM sculpting.
ReplyDeleteYou have reminded me I that dont have any Brunswick cavalry!