Well, in a word: tartans.
I have but two more required elements to complete my Waterloo OOB. Yes, they are both Highland units. Tartans are a pain in the... to do. Rather have a tooth pulled.
So I am looking for diversions. Being in grey overcoats and for the most part covered shakos, they proved fairly quick to do and, well, I will be needing them. Eventually.
I previously posted their construction
see: construction of the Saxon infantry
The painted result is thus:
The flags are cut out of an old edition of Wargamer Illustrated article on the topic.
I have also worked the 1813 version of Wurttemburg infantry with them having abandoned the crested helmet for a version of the twin-peaked Austrian style shako. The figures are Perry Austrians having the correct belting. The shako was modified by removing all the cockade and oakleaves adding a plastic piece cut for the badge and painting on the other details.
The roll on the pack was removed as it looked too Austrian [they folded the greatcoat/blanket over rather than rolling it]. In 15mm, maybe not an issue. In 28mm, noticeable. Also the distinctive Austrian canteen was removed. Oh and the tunic was modified by removing the top buttons from under the cross belts to allow for the half-lapel worn represented by again, painted-on details. Not much work really. yeah.....
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| Wurttemburg infantry. Love the pink! With the lighter blue used, very charming lads! |
With the massive losses of Russia, I will need only the two elements of Wurttemburg infantry for any of the 1813 campaign battles.
OK, yes I should really finish the Highlanders, but with all the boys starting on their Russian corps, and to added to the Russian artillery I have done, I thought I would do some of the Generals to get me going on this new emphasis. Terrain work to be done yet. [Old Glory riders on old Front Rank horses]
