28mm Preussen 1870/71

 Hello,

I actually haven't held a paintbrush in my hand for a whole month! The improved weather here in Germany is both a blessing and a curse!

However, I just realized that I still have a few photos of 3D prints from the new "Clash of Eagles" Kickstarter by Bavaria Miniatures that I haven't shared yet. This time, they aren't master figures, but rather prints of special Prussian figures that I produced for Stephan Huber so that he would have something to paint in advance.

Best regards,

Andreas

28mm Französische Garde-Zouaven 1870/71 - Command Set

 So, for the sake of completeness, here is the Garde Zouaves Command Set. With this, I should have shown all the French figures that will be available in the next Bavaria Miniatures Kickstarter—at least, all the ones I am aware of.

Unfortunately, I had absolutely no time for any hobby activities last week. I hope to be able to show off some painted figures again soon.

Best regards,

Andreas

28mm Französische Generale

 Hello,

here is the French "High Command," consisting of three mounted commanders-in-chief. Beautiful figures, in my opinion. My photo of the prints is a bit blurry at the edges, so—and for better reference—I've included a 3D rendered image (source: Bavaria Miniatures, Facebook).

Best regards,

Andreas

28mm Französischer Generalstab

Hello,

I don't have much of my own stuff to show at the moment because preparing and printing for Bavaria Miniatures takes up all my free time.

Here are the French staff soldiers.

Best regards,

Andreas

28mm Französische Tirailleurs algériens (Turcos)

Hello,

here are the three sets of Turkos I printed for Bavaria Miniatures.

One charging set, one skirmisher set, and one command set.

Best regards,

Andreas

1/30 Russisches 21.Jäger Regiment 1812 - Update

 Hello,

I've finished two more Jaegers from Kozak Miniatures. 

It's slowly becoming a nice little troop. Besides the four figures I've already painted, there are two more that I've printed and that will soon be on my painting table. After that, I'd like to paint a few more musketeers for my 1812-14 Russians – and once I've finished my French Revolutionary artillery, I'll probably turn my attention to the Russian artillery – although it seems like it will be even more difficult to find a decent gun there...

Also, the photos by Mike Spanuth (see my Facebook group) have shown me how much better figures look when photographed in a suitable setting, and not just against such a sterile white background. So I'll have to come up with something for that too! 😁

Best regards,

Andreas

1/30 Französische Artillerie 1792-1802 - Update

Hello,

here's a small update on my French Revolutionary Artillery.

Firstly, I've now painted four of the figures from the first set. I especially like the wooden shoes of the man covering his ears. I think it's going to be a nice, colorful bunch.

Secondly, I've tweaked the pose with the gun cleaning rod a bit. The cannon should be loaded by a Gunner 1st Class. Red wool epaulettes were introduced in 1791 as rank insignia for these Gunners 1st Class, so my gunner absolutely had to have these epaulettes. Also, the rod of the cleaning rod needs to be a bit longer than the barrel itself, that means the original is way too short. I just barely managed to do both of these things digitally with my limited skills. And to make my gunner stand out from his comrades and give the group a bit more of a mixed look, I added a large plume to his hat.

I really should get around to working on the cannon soon...

Best regards, Andreas