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Austrian Uhlans

Posted by FredG on 03 Jan 2018, 21:12

I've had the mini-files and the drills out so next up, a squadron of Austrian Uhlans from Newline designs. These little chappies look pretty good with the primer on. The excellent detail in the casting promises a fun time painting. I'll decide on the regiment later as the only uniform difference iof the three ( prior to 1814) Austrian regiments was the colour of the Czapka.

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A little extra drilling to keep Wiking happy.

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Posted by Peter on 03 Jan 2018, 21:24

Nice start on these figures; "Impaler Fred"! :thumbup:
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Posted by Wiking on 03 Jan 2018, 22:50

Puhh !
My day is safe.
I am happy now. :wave:

Because I get tomorrow and Friday free.

Was something else?
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Posted by Susofrick on 04 Jan 2018, 08:55

They look a bit grey, but I'm not an expert
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Posted by FredG on 04 Jan 2018, 09:50

Susofrick wrote:They look a bit grey, but I'm not an expert


Would you notice in the fog of battle?
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Posted by Susofrick on 04 Jan 2018, 10:18

Actually no! They would come as a total surprise!
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Posted by FredG on 04 Jan 2018, 21:12

Not so grey as there's been a couple of changes. Painting continues.

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Posted by FredG on 05 Jan 2018, 21:22

Progress on the horses.

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Posted by gbvarese on 05 Jan 2018, 22:26

Dear FredG, Good work!
Are these uhlans compatible with the others existing 1/72 scale Austrian cavalryman e.g. Hat's cuirassiers and chevauxlegers? Could you post a photo of one of these uhlans riding his horse along with one of the above mentioned cavalry man by Hat in oreder to better understand their compatibility? Do you know whether Newline designs produce hussars too?
Thanks a lot. Giovanni.
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Posted by FredG on 05 Jan 2018, 22:35

These are true 20mm Gioivanni, they're smaller than 1.72 plastics. My Austrian Infantry and artillery are the same 20mm so I have no problems.

There is an Austrian Hussar set http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/
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Posted by MABO on 06 Jan 2018, 10:46

I like Newline figures, but fortunately I could resist to start collecting them too. So your WIPs are always interesting for me.
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Posted by FredG on 06 Jan 2018, 13:14

I have a drawer full of them so you can look forward to quite a few more WIPs :-D :yeah:
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Posted by FredG on 06 Jan 2018, 20:40

More progress on the horses. There would have been more but there was interference ( see new thread)

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Posted by FredG on 07 Jan 2018, 21:39

Another day, a little more colour. Obviously I've decided which Regiment they are ;-)

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Posted by FredG on 08 Jan 2018, 20:57

Coming along very nicely.

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Weapons will be next :-D
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Posted by FredG on 09 Jan 2018, 20:38

Swords, scabbards and carbines are done. The Lances are in position and need painting and pennants added. Then it's buttons, buckles and fasteners.

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The next set is already being looked at ;-)
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Posted by Beano Boy on 11 Jan 2018, 01:53

Well done FredG. BB
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Posted by Wiking on 11 Jan 2018, 05:28

Nice colorful guys.
With a good improvement!
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Posted by FredG on 11 Jan 2018, 12:51

The figures are now finished so they will next appear in the gallery.

The next set is started - more Austrians :P
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Posted by Peter on 13 Jan 2018, 17:52

Are you still painting Christmas figures in red, green and yellow? :shock:

Real nice work Fred! :thumbup:
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