Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Saxon Cuirassier Regt. Von Plotz .


I have decided on which unit to do for my cuirassier figures - it is the Saxon Regt. Von Plotz - here illustrated from the www.kronoskaf.com website.


I've got the first two figures painted , here they are in their unvarnished state . I have somewhat simplified the uniform and made a few amendments to accommodate the quirks of the cast figure which is something you have to do with the older Prince August moulds as they are rather generic . I hope to get the unit finished this week if everything goes to plan . I am very tempted to start on my new '45' Jacobite project but have various things to finish off before I plunge into painting masses of tartan . 


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14 comments:

  1. Independentwargamesgroup19 December 2018 at 00:43

    The Saxon army was beautifully attired and I think you have made a great choice.Green facings always look great with white uniforms. Well done, they are really nice casts.

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek19 December 2018 at 06:10

      Had to go with the green hadn't I , whoever cast them did a good job didn't they !

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  2. Springinsfeld19 December 2018 at 01:23

    Lovely work.... a striking uniform.

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek19 December 2018 at 06:11

      Yes like the green and white , I've simplified the lacing to preserve my eyesight and temper .

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  3. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com19 December 2018 at 03:12

    Nicely done!

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  4. KEV. Robertson.19 December 2018 at 03:19

    Nice looking Uniform for your Prince August cavalry- hope to see your start Tony on the Jacobite Project in the New Year. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek19 December 2018 at 06:14

      I'm tempted with the Jacobites - but - I have to clear the backlog of 'to paint' figures first .

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  5. WSTKS-FM Worldwide19 December 2018 at 03:46

    Yes!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek19 December 2018 at 06:15

      Thanks , I'm short of heavy cavalry so this will be a boost to the French and Allies .

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  6. Matt19 December 2018 at 13:22

    Excellent result - very effective.

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek20 December 2018 at 01:03

      They are a nice clean casting , will look even better with a coat of gloss varnish .

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  7. Aly Morrison20 December 2018 at 12:16

    Looking good Tony...
    I have always found the horses a right bugger to cast.... that’s a technical term by the way..

    All the best. Aly

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek21 December 2018 at 11:15

      Yes I find certain moulds are worse than others , the older ones are flatter and seem to cast better . I tend to cut lots of vents to help the metal reach the extremities .

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