Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Austrian I.R #43 Simbschen


Last of the 4 new regiments of Austrian Line, these fellows are from I.R. #43, whose inhaber was FML - FZM Baron Joseph Simbschen. 


It was recruited in Krain (Carniola), now part of Slovenia, and was considered the unofficial "National Regiment" of that area. It was disbanded after the 1809 campaign. 


Its facings are yellow (variously described as "Schwefelgelb", i.e.,  "sulfur yellow", yellow, or lemon yellow) with brass buttons. 

The regiment fought at the Battle on the Piave, the crossing of the Tagliamento, and at Graz in 1809. These figures are from Piano wargames once again, this time using the more standard marching poses. 

18 comments:

  1. Superb work again on those lovely figures Your Austrians are as good as I have seen, really very good indeed.

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    1. Thanks, Donnie. I could do more with the faces in particular, but aside from on line photos and close inspection, who is going to notice?!

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  2. More great Austrians Peter, your productiveness amazes me.

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    1. Thank you, Chris. I'm usually at my most productive in the winter,!

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  3. Nice brushwork on some really interesting sculpts.

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    1. Thanks, Jon. Lucas's sculpting is top notch for sure!

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  4. Another lovely looking unit of Austrians, Peter!

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    1. Thank you, Keith. When I have time, I have 2 units of Landwehr, 1 each of Hussars and Dragoons, some command and artillery batteries to do. Oh, and a smattering of Tirolese rebels, cows, and sheep!

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  5. Great looking Austrians, Peter. I do love this headgear.

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  6. Amazing looking unit. Great poses and painting. Love the yellow.

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    1. Once again, you are too kind, Richard. Thank you!

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  7. Splendid looking Austrians!
    Best Iain

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  8. More of the same super sculpts and paint job :-)

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    1. The snowstorm ends with this unit... at least for now! :-)

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  9. Splendid additional line unit. I don't believe for a second that you are really finished with the wh8ite horde.

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  10. Lovely work Peter. The 'sulphur' yellow is very effective.

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