ALY MORRISON'S "BUTTERFLY" ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF WARGAMES AND TOY SOLDIERS

Saturday, 13 January 2024

Shiny Napoleonics… East Prussian Cuirassiers.

Greetings…

Something shiny on a grey Saturday evening…

If I actually want to have a game with this collection I really need to get some Prussian/Allied Cavalry, Artillery and Command painted…

So here we have the first cavalry unit…

The 2nd East Prussian Cuirassier Regiment.






When I bought these on eBay I discovered that some conversion work had been done…  

The original figures were sculpted with breastplates and carbines… Okay if you want to represent a unit like the 4th Magdeburg Cuirassiers ind 1815… but not okay for 1813-1814.

The figures I received had the carbines removed and the breastplate reshaped and included two figures to represent the Volunteer Jägers the often accompanied much of the Prussian Cavalry (and Infantry).
This saved me a bit of time which was nice.

The White Tunics are… Citadel… Pallid Wych Flesh.
The Green Tunics are… Foundry… Forest Green 26B.
The Facings are… Citadel Hoeth Blue.
The Overalls and grey bits are… AK Interactive…  English Grey AK11020.
The Red bits are… Citadel… Evil Sunz Scarlet.

As always everything was given a coat of Alys Brown Liquid and then re highlighted with the original colours.



I have some Prussian Dragoons in the painting queue….Sky blue coats with white facings…  Should look nice.

All the best.  Aly



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40 comments:

  1. David13 January 2024 at 18:26

    Nice and shiny little chaps!

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:28

      Thank you…
      Aren’t they just…
      All the best. Aly

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  2. Phil Robinson13 January 2024 at 19:28

    You have turned out some more splendid shiny goodness there old bean 👍

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  3. Jonathan Freitag13 January 2024 at 19:35

    We need something shiny on a grey Saturday. These fine figures will do nicely!

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:30

      Glad to have brightened up your Saturday Jonathan…
      All the best. Aly

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  4. Tiberian general13 January 2024 at 20:17

    Lovely work Aly, thanks for sharing.


    Willz.

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  5. Rob Young13 January 2024 at 21:10

    Lot nicer than my Prussian Cuirassiers... Nice.

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:34

      Thank you Rob…
      I should really add some of the lovely Garrison Prussians to the collection…
      All the best. Aly

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  6. Matt13 January 2024 at 23:06

    Have to agree with the above comments. Shiny perfection!

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  7. Carlo14 January 2024 at 05:06

    Beautiful figures Aly.

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  8. (Kym) + Warburton + (Classic40K) 14 January 2024 at 06:37

    Very nice!

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  9. The Jolly Broom Man14 January 2024 at 06:42

    Neat. Very very neat. Love ‘em.

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  10. Donnie McGibbon14 January 2024 at 07:07

    They are very nice indeed and good to see the Volunteer Jagers in their ranks, lovely looking unit.

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:39

      Thank you Donnie…
      The Jägers add a nice change in uniform and colour to the unit…
      I shall definitely try and add them to other regiments.

      All the best. Aly

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  11. Duke of Baylen14 January 2024 at 07:56

    That's brightened the winter. I was glad of the explanation about the volunteers.
    Stephen

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:42

      Thank you Stephen…
      The Volunteer Jägers are a very Prussian ‘thing’ so it’s good to have them…

      All the best. Aly

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  12. Rob14 January 2024 at 11:02

    Scrumptious! I too can't wait to see some photos of them in action.

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:44

      Thank you Rob…
      You are not only one who is looking forward for that 😁

      All the best. Aly

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  13. Stryker14 January 2024 at 11:09

    Simply wonderful Aly!

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  14. David14 January 2024 at 14:49

    Those figures really do look the part with their dark horses and shining helmets. I love the inclusion of the volunteer Jagers. That really makes this battalion distinctive. Beautiful work!

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:46

      Thank you David…
      I shall try and add the Jägers to more units…

      All the best. Aly

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  15. pancerni15 January 2024 at 01:48

    Rainy days get brighter with units like these. Rounding out with jaegers....priceless.

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  16. Mark Dudley15 January 2024 at 07:40

    Very nice indeed.

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  17. Rick Priestley15 January 2024 at 12:58

    Lovely job Aly - and unique figures too.

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  18. Ed M15 January 2024 at 22:53

    Classic uniform, classic figures, classic (shiny) brushwork, and classic basing. Go to the head of the column at the parade.

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  19. Rodor16 January 2024 at 14:19

    Such a fine regiment charging! The fact that some cuirassiers have their arms and swords in slightly different positions makes the whole more varied and lively, but... is it thanks to you, the previous owner or chance? 🤔

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:50

      Thank you…
      As to the pose…all of the above 😁
      All the best. Aly

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  20. Wellington Man16 January 2024 at 17:16

    The pale colours, subtle shading and dark horses lend them a ghostly, ethereal quality which makes them all the more terrifying Aly. Simply superb.

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    1. Aly Morrison16 January 2024 at 22:55

      Thank you Matthew
      I believe the heavy cavalry preferred darker coloured horses…
      It certainly adds to their menacing appearance.

      All the best. Aly

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