Mustering out today are 48 Prussian infantry for the fledgling 15mm FPW expansion to the 1859 project. The 48 figures are distributed across three, 16-figure battalions and make up the 27th IR. Figures are Lancashire Games. With the 27th IR on the roster, three regiments of Schwartzhoff's 7th DIV are in place. One more infantry regiment to field and the line infantry contingents of my first Prussian division will be in place.
The 27th IR is composed of the marching figures as opposed to the advancing pose of the prior two regiments. To my eye, the marching pose is not as well-proportioned as the advancing pose and seems a little awkward. From here forward, I will stick to the advancing pose which are excellent.
What else is in work? Well, SYW British cavalry are on the workbench as are another 48 figures for another FPW Prussian IR. Once I work my way through those figures, more Sumerians are likely to hit the painting desk next. Having played two games last week, two battle reports are waiting their turn at the chroniclers. Preliminary data wrangling and recoding for the Great Wargaming Survey results are in process too. Seeing a significant drop in response in the 2024 survey, a likely and reasonable first topic will be to explore any implications on the reliability of data. Oh, I would also enjoy weighing in with my thoughts on a recent topic from the Georgetown Wargaming Society's series of lectures.
These should keep me busy.
Smartly done Jonathan
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DeleteLovely turned out battalions Jon, I see what you mean about the marching pose, not as nice as the advancing one, it does look a wee bit awkward, your painting has lifted them nicely though.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! The sculpting is a little suspect to me on these little fellas. Still, perfectly serviceable and will hopefully fight with honor.
DeleteA fine looking regiment. Always good to have one "on parade" on the table.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ed! I suppose I should expect a little disheveled look when on the march.
DeleteThey look very nice indeed Jon, despite the somewhat strange body position 😉
ReplyDeleteLots going on with you as always...looking forward to your analysis of the GWS again this year.
Much appreciated, Keith! Several new questions to examine in this year's survey.
DeleteThey look great Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks!
DeleteBeautiful unit Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve! No where near the quality of your latest AWI works.
DeletePlenty of wargaming related activities keeping you busy, and an impressive bunch of Prussians for your 1859 project.
ReplyDeleteAlways plenty going on, Peter. You will be back up to full speed in no time, I suspect.
DeleteIn the New Year I hope.
DeleteI hope so too! Will be good to see you back at the gaming table.
DeleteSuperb Prussians Jonathan. We'll be playing FPW in no time.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I still have much to paint before I can consider staging a FPW battle.
DeleteFine work on some neat looking figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteWell, you really are finishing off the year with a flourish Jonathan. Lovely work, and I'll look forward to seeing whether the reduced survey numbers have yielded any significantly different results this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hopefully, I can get more figures across the desk in the last month and a half. I look forward to diving into the GWS data to see if trends have changed.
DeleteNice bit of brushwork there old fruit. Comforting to think it took you about 10 days to paint them cos it would’ve taken me about the same. lol.
ReplyDeleteThank you! There was a lot of slack built into these ten days with most days seeing very little progress.
DeleteGood to keep the painting ticking over. Will these Prussian be fighting the Austrians, French or Danes on the table first?
ReplyDeleteI expect to see the Prussians face the French first but who knows? I am still a long way from fielding a Prussian Army.
DeleteThey look great to me Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your analysis of the survey. I always find your posts on the survey interesting.
Thanks! As you know, the survey is a year-long process. Plenty to examine over the next ten months.
DeleteVery nicely done Jon!
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Thanks, Alan!
DeleteLovely work on your latest Prussians! Look forward to your ongoing survey analysis, always thought provoking!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Ian! First survey analysis in work.
DeleteLovely work Jonathan…
ReplyDeleteThat right leg and right arm forwards always looks a bit clunky… Even if it is easier to mould and cast
I’m sure it won’t impair their fighting ability.
All the best. Aly
Thank you! I appreciate your assessment from the sculptor’s eye.
DeleteNice looking Prussians, Jonathan. Best wishes for all of your projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean!
Delete48! That’s an impressive number. Look great! 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks! Another 48 are on the workbench.
Deletenicely done Jon and yes I do have the franco Prussian war on my mind after my visit to sedan ?
ReplyDeleteThanks! When do you begin your FPW project?
DeleteDon’t tempt me Jon 😂
DeleteHi Jonathan, very nice. Looking forward to the 7YW addition and hearing your thoughts on the survey.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Meic!
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