With the upcoming Campaign in a Day in 3weeks covering the Spring 1807 campaign in Poland, it made sense to paint up some of the few Napoleonic Russians remaining in the Lead Pile.
This regiment was one of those raised after 1803 that was issued nonstandard flags, the patterns associated with the old "inspection" organizations no longer being relevant. This design is interesting, with the corner "rays" being half Royal Blue and half Purple.
The Vilna Musketeer Regiment was raised in March of 1807, just in time to join the fighting in Poland!
Also on the painting table are quite a few French command figures from the previous Piano Wargames Danube Campaign Kickstarters.
For Mother Russia!
A view of Russians that the French didn't see much of in 1807!
Splendid looking troops. You've done a wonderful job on them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard; as usual, you are too kind!
DeleteThat was unexpected given the stream of lovely AWI units over the past few months. Great work of these Peter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence. The plan is to do some Napoleonic troops (mostly Piano Wargames) from lead on hand, and then resume the remaining AWI figures by December or January.
DeleteLovely Russians practising their marching ahead of the campaign. Like Lawrence I was expecting some more units for the American War of Indept. so got a pleasant surprise to see figs for the emperor of periods!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
Thanks, James. Expect more Napoleonics between now and year's end, then a return to AWI thereafter.
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ReplyDeleteGood to see such units ready for the weekend CAMPAIG
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That's the idea; some new French Commanders from Piano Wargames should be completed for the event as well!
DeleteA nice change of pace, with a change as good as a rest, Ed! Plus, makes sense, if you need a few more Russkies for your upcoming Campaign in a Day!
ReplyDeleteAfter painting all those AWI figures, I was ready for a change of pace, and the Fall is the window of opportunity. Doing the small amount of Russians I had definitely made sense. In 2027, I'll return to the AWI and finish up what I have left.
DeleteLike others I was trying to work out how the Vilna regiment worked in the AWI, such has been your focus, lovely flag and lovely troops!
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Thank Iain. It would have been hard for me to a go a year without painting at least *some* Napoleonics! :-)
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