I have a new favourite unit for the Haitian Revolution and this is it!
The Uhlans Britanniques were formed by the Marquis Louis de Bouille in November 1793, this emigre cavalry corps, which was composed mostly of Germans, were sent to Haiti in early 1796.
On 27th August its 4 companies were ordered to be incorporated into Montalembert's Legion Britainniques de Saint Domingue. So they weren't around for long, but with a uniform like this they were crying out to be painted.
The figures are from Trent Miniatures and are conversions of their Homspesch Mounted Rifles. I chopped and filed down the heads and replaced them with Polish Czapka heads also from Trent, but I can't seem to find a link for them on their site?
Actually I could have left the figures as Homspech's as they were also sent to Haiti, but how could I resist that white czapka?
There are 8 x 25mm mounted figures @ 10 pts each
giving me a total of 80 points.
These look cracking mate!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like 'em Simon!
DeleteThey had a short time of glory.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Ray!
Thanks Alex.
DeleteAnother spectacular unit, Ray! I'm truly amazed at the variety of troops that were involved in this revolution.
ReplyDeleteThere were some cracking looking units for sure.
DeleteSuperb
ReplyDeleteCheers Neil.
DeleteOutstanding work, Ray! This a colorful and varied project. Much more so than I would have imagined. How can you call yourself an "Uhlan" without a lance?
ReplyDeleteWell actually they were supposed to have a lance, but.......
DeleteExcellent job, research, conversion, painting..well done. Now, if they only play well.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!
DeleteA fantastic looking uniform Ray...of course they had to join your Haitian adventure. The pic was obviously taken before they departed Merry England, judging from the rolling green fields!
ReplyDeleteThink you could be right.
DeleteStunning work as always.
ReplyDeleteTa Lee!
DeleteLovely work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Michal.
DeleteNice job Ray, I like the facial detail on the leader.
ReplyDeleteCheers Norm.
DeleteGreat job, Ray, and maybe gives me a possibility for my "spare" Hompesch figures. What sources do you use for uniforms in Haiti?
ReplyDeleteFrom 2 Osprey books.
DeleteÉmigré and Foreign Troops in
British Service (1): 1793–1802 Men-at-Arms Book 328 &
British Troops in the West Indies 1793-1815 (Men-at-arms): No.294
They are very smart, and beautifully painted Ray. Any excuse for a figure is a czapka is reason enough.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
DeleteThat's a cracking unit.
ReplyDeleteCheers OB.
DeleteA very striking unit and I can well understand the need for it to be painted up.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteA lovely uniform Ray and the white czapka sets them off as you say. Beautifully painted.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James