This was probably the easiest bonus round in this years Analogue Hobbies Painting
Challenge,"Mercenary"
I could have painted loads of figures for this round, I bet most of us could have?
I chose to go back to my 15mm Beneath the Lilly Banners French army.
The Baron de Kronberg Hussars made their first appearance in the French army in 1692.
They had 2 squadrons and were commanded by a Hungarian in French service called Baron de Kronberg or Cornsberg. They were later in 1693 known as Mortani.
They were a shortlived unit when Kronberg fell into disgrace and left France. In 1697 they ceased to exist.
Now here's the dodgy thing, There is no information on their uniform at all.
So I made it all up!! Shock- Horror! I thought red and yellow coats looked cool and it'd be a complete contrast to the rather boring grey coats of most
of the French army.
The figures are from my favourite goto for the 1690's Essex Miniatures!
This is the same unit that Sir Sidney Roundwood recently painted up in the Challenge!!!
This is the same unit that Sir Sidney Roundwood recently painted up in the Challenge!!!
Very colourful
ReplyDeleteCheers Scott.
DeleteThey very much look the part of the late 17thC—when hussars still actually came from Hungary (and those regions). Nicely done—25mm effects in 15mm figs š
ReplyDeleteI do try Ed!
DeleteI hope for you that they will be as brave as they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLets hope so Phil?
DeleteAttack! Great figures and paint job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex.
DeleteIt's a very nice job Ray !
ReplyDeleteThanks Stefan.
DeleteBeware the incoming canon ball when urging these troops to take the high ground.
ReplyDeleteNot sure these guys will get near any cannon balls, Jay?
DeleteThey may be a small unit, but they're beautifully formed and painted.
ReplyDeleteCheers Joe, I'm very pleased with them.
DeleteAnother fine looking regiment Ray!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Cheers Chris.
DeleteCracking detail on the smaller scale, nicely done Ray.
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve Sir M!
DeleteMaking up stuff these days Ray!
ReplyDeleteTerrible eh?
DeleteI hope they do you proud in battle.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed Peter. I don't hold up to much hope though.
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