As suggested by popular demand (well, popular demand in the sense that two readers asked for a parade!), I present the Russian Army mustering out for the 1799 project. Actually, this is not quite true. I reckon there are at least two battalions of jagers that are not included in this parade. If I search, I bet I find these missing light infantrymen lurking among the SYW Russian Army.
Turning pages back, a long way back, through the Painting Log, I first began working on this Russian Army in 2009. With no upcoming battle to deploy on the table, adding to the collection has been hit and miss over the years. 2018 and 2019 saw some renewed activity but not much notable progress since then. 2026 has seen six infantry battalions muster out representing the most activity in a long time. The photo above shows the composition of the Russian Army as of June 2026. Well, correct with the exception of the missing jagers, that is. Figures are mostly AB Miniatures with some Eureka and Old Glory tossed in for good measure and variety. Besides a few odds and ends, The Lead Pile is empty of FRW Russians. Those units ready for service are:
- 6x Cossack regiments
- 3x Militia/Foot Cossack battalions
- 5x Musketeer Regiments of two battalions each
- 3x Grenadier Regiments of two battalions each
- 6x Combined Grenadier Battalions
- 8x Artillery batteries
I really ought to put together a scenario to bring this army onto the field of battle for its baptism of fire. First, though, a series of Feudal Japan actions featuring the Battle Among the Tombs.
Hope you enjoyed the parade!
Impressive numbers. I love parades.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAs one of those who suggested a parade - URRAH! They look great Jon and definitely deserve to be put on the roster for future games
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! I have a couple of scenarios in mind but the work has yet to begin. Scenario design and development is a slow process for me.
DeleteThat is a serious amount of troops that really deserve time on the table. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement! These fellas do deserve some table time.
DeleteSplendid Russian parade, they look even better en masse, everyone loves a parade!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain!
DeleteThat is an awesome looking parade, Jonathan. Plus, a lead pile now devoid of FRW Russians. Do you have an itch to splash the cash and restock that part of the metal mountain?
ReplyDeleteI am pleased that you appreciate my Russian parade, Richard! For now, or at least I get them into a game, I reckon this will suffice for now. Maybe...
DeleteThat's a fine body of men. Many hours of hobby painting went into that lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee! Perhaps I ought to haul out the FRW French and Austrian armies and let them see the light of day for parade too?
DeleteYes, I would vote in favour of that motion, Jon!
DeleteNoted!
DeleteId be in favour too!
DeleteBest Iain
Ok!
DeleteAdd my name to the list of those who want to see this!
DeleteAdded!
DeleteAn impressive parade Jon, they look great and yes I too would like to see the French and Austrians get a parade and a game too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donnie! A game with these fellas would be nice. Some day, I hope.
DeleteAn impressive looking parade. You need to get them on the table soon
ReplyDeleteYou are right! This army ought to see some table time.
DeleteVery impressive army Jonathan! Splendid parade!
ReplyDeleteI missed this post due to Blogger's erratic posting schedule - odd as I thought it was back to normal - or so it seemed - obviously not!
Neil
Thank you, Neil! Nope! The blogroll feed is not back to normal operations...at least for me.
DeleteGiven the lack of response, I reckon you are not alone in missing this post! Very happy that you tracked it down.
DeleteMarvellous parade. I do like the more exotic (I think that is the word) periods and armies. How extensive is your mountain scenery? There does seem to be an upsurge in French Revolutionary rather than Napoleonic Wars. Can't recall ever seeing anything on the FRW Rhine campaigns, now there's a thought... Farqs
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrew! My background mountain scenery is non-existent. Since I game primarily of a hex grid, "mountains" are only impressionistic renderings. Rhine campaigns would be something to tackle too. You go first!
DeleteThat looks terrific Jonathan. Have you conducted another search for the defectors yet?
ReplyDeleteThanks! No search parties sent out yet.
DeleteLovely parade and vicarious satisfaction in seeing it. There was a time when I was toying with expanding into the Revolutionary Wars--and it was Suvarov's army that I would have started with.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is not too late to expand into 1799, is it?
DeleteGreat army there Jonathan and a wonderful parade in memory of Tsar Feodor II of Russia's untimely death on the 20th of June.
ReplyDeleteI hope the Jager deserters are found soon and given a sound talking to!
Thanks, Ben! You know your Russian History! I am sure the Russian jagers will turn up if only I look.
Deletelol. Google knows its Russian history 😂
DeleteIs that fair?
DeleteA very nice parade of your 1799 Russian units. Are you working to a plan with a set number of units, or just a rough idea?
ReplyDeletePeter, I may had a plan when I first bought the Russians en masse but, now, I just have a rough idea.
DeleteA mighty fine array indeed Jonathan. Worthy of getting some table action soon?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anon! Getting to the table soon? Well, I’ll be lucky to make 2026!
DeleteI love a parade. That's a lot of cossacks but admire the grenadiers most. Some years ago part of the excitement of visiting the Alps was that Suvarov had been there.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Me too! A lot of Cossacks, for sure, but OBs suggest those are the mounted troops Suvorov brought with him from Russia. I think the Austrians were relied upon to field the heavier cavalry. I must admit that part of the thrill of visiting Switzerland was the same for me.
DeleteRewarding seeing them all together, it is a fine force. As an aside, I am still finding the publishing of your posts cropping up later in reader list, so that publishing delay is still there!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the blogroll delay is still present and accounted for in this post. Frustrating, for sure, but very encouraging to see that readers are making the effort to still find these delayed posts.
DeleteGreat muster, excellent pictorial history of your collection.
ReplyDeleteSo ,many mitre caps! The jagers are certainly practicing and not awol.
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Thanks, Joe! Perhaps those jagers are off practicing hide and seek techniques.
DeleteLove that basing and I WILL STEAL IT! 😎
ReplyDeleteGo ahead!
DeleteSeeing all of these displayed so is very cool Jon. Very impressive. Time for a large game so they can march about I think - after the Japanese battles of course.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dai! Yes, Japanese battles first...
DeleteA lovely parade there Jon and let's hope they get their moment in the sun soon. Nice to see they already have the 'God of War' sorted with lots of artillery to hand!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve!
DeleteLovely to see an army develop even if slowly they obviously need to fight though 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! The Russians have been a very slow build.
DeleteSuperb Johnathon, Russians are next on my Napoleonic army list after I complete my Austrians
ReplyDeleteCheers
Matt
Thanks, Matt! I will be watching for your Russians.
DeleteImpressive looking army Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteOh wow!!! What a fab collection!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray!
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