18 September 2010

3rd Erzherzog Karl Uhlans

For my Lasalle Avant Garde Division, I needed a large cavalry unit of Uhlans (Lancers), the only unit I could find that were at the Battle of Wagram were the 2nd (Schwarzenberg), but I could not resist the 3rd, as they had distinctive red czapkas.


These are Front Rank figures and as usual they are quite good. The figures were pretty detailed, but I did enjoy painting them. I used GW Dark Angels Green Ink as the basis for the uniform. This was the first time I used a green ink and I was very happy with the result. Single coat over a white primer great two tone result. I used the mid tone AP on the figures and the light tone AP on the horses.
Here are the command stands, I could find no information on the trumpeter, so I decided to put him on an alternate coloured horse and paint his lapels and cuffs yellow. Also went ahead and attempted my first striped flag pole, needs a bit more work, but ok for first go. The flag and pennants are from GMB, the pennant have been heavily overpainted.

Side view, some day I will make an attempt to paint on a regimental mark on the saddle cloth, but not today.
Next up are the 7th Jagers, which is a bit of a relief as I am only painting 16 figures as they will be in skirmish order.

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4 comments:

  1. Hi John, these are amongst my favourite Front rank cavalry - I've done mine up as Lithuanian Uhlans but I love your Austrian 3rd Regt - the red czapkas make them quite distinctive. Were they all mounted on greys? I like your regiment presented that way.

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  2. John
    Austrian Uhlans are always beautiful wargaming units with their coloured uniforms. A very nice job!
    Regards
    Rafa

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  3. Another fine looking unit John.

    Cheers,
    Lee.

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  4. Handsome! Just done the same unit unit myself (for more or less the same reasons!)

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