Thursday 25 June 2015

Brunswick Carabiniers Regiment 'Prince Ludwig Ernst' .


I've finally got the last of the Brunswick cavalry cast up and painted , this has been delayed by doing other things and then my gas bottle ran out,  however I've got these last 6 figures done .The regiment had originally been Dragoons but in 1759 it was given new uniforms and designated as Carabiniers .


I then turned my attention to the regimental command , here is the regiments commander and trumpeter . The uniform of the musicians doesn't seem to be recorded , so I decided on reversed colours for the coat and added lace to the coats arms . The regiment was called 'Prince Ludwig Ernst' in 1749 and I assume it carried this title on.


I also cast up a Kettle Drummer and Standard Bearer , again reversed colours for the drummer . The Standard Bearer is more appropriate for the Prussians - but I've never used this mould before so this was the chance to try it out . The Standard for this regiment isn't known so I took a guess and used the white horse and crown from the infantry colours . It's a relief to get this unit done as it's been on the go for over 6 months .



9 comments:

  1. but worth the wait! The pistoling currasier looks much better painted up than I expected based on the old catalogue. That must be the old HE trumpeter? I like him.
    Not sure if I've ever seen the cuirassier ensign cast up. The whole unit looks great.

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    1. Think the trooper is the newer model , yes the trumpeter is one of the old moulds - I personally think the older moulds are the best - more style !? , Tony

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  2. Tony

    Very nice.

    The trooper and standard bearer are from the Rossbach range, the others old HE

    Steve

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    1. Thought there was a slight difference in design - I bought them second hand off EBay, Tony

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  3. Cool figures. I like the pose of the kettle drummers horse.

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    1. The early (and flatter) mounted figures are on some of the best looking horses in miniature wargaming figures I think , Tony

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  4. Neat unit, love the kettle drummer

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    1. One of my all time favourite wargaming figure , Tony

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  5. Aaah! the PA range ist still something emotionally moving. You painted them greatly - a must-have on every tabletop!
    Peter

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