This was not the only motivator for the parade. Over dinner, we began discussing the next game to tackle. While the debut of my Russians and Natives was planned but aborted in November, Kevin suggested we try again for a December start. Sounds good to me!
- 3 x Russian Infantry Battalions
- 1 x Russian Hussar Regiment
- 2 x Russian Cossack Regiments
- 1 x Russian Lancer Regiment
- 2 x Russian Cossack guns
- 1 x Sikh Cavalry Regiment
- 1 x Afghan Irregular Cavalry Regiment
- 3 x Native guns
- 4 x Sikh Infantry Battalions
That is quite a sizable force! Of course, not all must see battle but the OB is laid out for consideration. Perhaps by December one more Russian Infantry battalion can be mustered? Maybe a Native Emir can be found to provide a local liaison? Figures are all Wargames Foundry.
That's a tidy little army. It looks great, too.
ReplyDeleteTidy until they meet the enemy then we will see how they fight! Appreciate the comment, Roy!
DeleteWooW!and this is a collection!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking army sir!
Thank you, Michal!
DeleteGreat looking force, yes it's a cavalry heavy one in the case of the Russians and it would be nice to see an Amir. I particularly like the Sikh artillery.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
A preponderance of Russian cavalry I marked down to the need for covering vast distances on the frontier. Yeah, that's it! Enough figures remain to field two more battalions of Russian foot. Fielding those will readdress the imbalance. Glad you like the Sikh artillery!
DeleteA lovely collection. rather nice animation on he cavalry.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Norm! The Foundry native horse are nicely animated and look much less formal than their Russian counterparts.
DeleteMost impressive collection Jonathan...spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil!
DeleteWow, Jon! I had no idea your project had gotten so large!
ReplyDeleteScott! It is so easy to lose control of a project when you paint and immediately put the models away in a box. Parade ground reviews are a good way to recalibrate those accumulations.
DeleteSmashing stuff! It's always good to hold a parade no matter the reason.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your support, Michael! Parade ground maneuvers rarely have a downside.
DeleteVery nice work, terrible !
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteImpressive parade Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the parade, Mike!
DeleteA fine;y balanced, smart looking force. Now to temper their steel in (miniature) battle!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. With luck, these troops will see action in the not too distant future.
DeleteWonderful looking army Jonathan! I'm sure it gives you a very satisfied feeling of accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you very much, Christopher! Since a project is rarely actually complete, accomplishment is often just out of grasp.
DeleteFantastic Jonathan, and a testament to your one unit at a time approach. I'm marveling at a period I'm completely unfamiliar with. So cool that you have a partnership with Kevin. Good luck on their first dustup!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Monty! Kevin has been running a campaign set during this time period. I had only a cursor knowledge of the First Afghan War, Indian Mutiny, and Sikh Wars before starting out. When Kevin suggested Russians might be useful, I thought, why not field a small force?
DeleteVery impressive, great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Project size sneaks up on me unless I pull the figures out once in awhile.
DeleteA magnificent collection!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like 'em!
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