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Title: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 01 January 2021, 04:32:37 PM
A very Happy New Year to all.

I have just completed the first unit of Polish ‘Winged’ Hussars for my 1620s Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth force.  In the second blog post on my development of this unit, I cover the painting, and final construction of the unit.  You can read about the process, and see further pictures here:

https://theviaregia.blogspot.com/2021/01/husaria-polish-hussars-of-17th-century.html

The unit is made up of 28mm figures with Foundry and TAG riders, on Foundry horses.  Lance pennons and flag are from Battle Flag.  I’m now starting on a second unit :-)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZHkjtKQ.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/9iYyZSX.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/RTlSCwe.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 January 2021, 04:45:27 PM
Very nice  8)
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: M.P. on 01 January 2021, 05:27:02 PM
Fantastic paintjob  :).
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Paul Richardson on 01 January 2021, 05:29:40 PM
Superb.
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Paul Richardson on 01 January 2021, 08:24:05 PM
Actually, out of interest, do you have a preference as between the TAG, Foundry and Warlord riders and horses?
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: PaulJB on 01 January 2021, 08:42:06 PM
Those are superb, gotta love renaissance poles.

Paul
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: skip on 01 January 2021, 08:47:54 PM
A beautiful paintjob on those, look forward to seeing some more

Brian
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: sepoy1857 on 02 January 2021, 01:24:31 AM
Simply stunning! Very nice work. And a great Blog as well.
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 02 January 2021, 10:06:37 AM
Thanks, all.  Really appreciate your thoughts and comments.  :)

Quote from: Paul Richardson on 01 January 2021, 08:24:05 PM
Actually, out of interest, do you have a preference as between the TAG, Foundry and Warlord riders and horses?

Mmm.  For the 1620s, which is period my army will be set in, the TAG and Foundry definitely fit better.  The Warlord one are better for later in the 17th century, for example 1683 Siege of Vienna. The Warlord ones have very dynamic poses, and I will probably do a unit, or two, of them just as I like the figures (and will just put up with them being less accurate for 1620s). Warlord don’t really mix in with TAG and Foundry.  I prefer the sculpts of the Foundry riders and horses, but would be more limited for poses without adding in TAG.  TAG and Foundry riders can be mixed ok, but I don’t think the horses do. (Just a personal preference.)  I plan to have 4 units of mixed TAG and Foundry riders, but keep the horses in each unit either all TAG, or all Foundry.

I haven’t really looked at Old Glory, Essex or Redoubt which are other options.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Paul Richardson on 02 January 2021, 12:11:22 PM
That does help. Many thanks. As I've probably said, a unit of winged hussars is on my to-do list, and I'll file that info away in my mind for when I get round to it. 
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Arthur on 02 January 2021, 02:22:46 PM
Looking extremely good, and the mix of manufacturers is quite seamless  :)
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Warboss Nick on 02 January 2021, 06:21:10 PM
 Nice paintjob, and the entire unit really looks seriously grand  :-*
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Captain Blood on 02 January 2021, 07:48:44 PM
Jolly nicely done  8)
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Metternich on 02 January 2021, 09:12:54 PM
Just gorgeous.  Or, as my daughter often puts it, the Polish Lancers are the Victoria's Secret models of Renaissance cavalry !
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Arthur on 03 January 2021, 02:47:18 PM
Lots of frilly lingerie underneath all that chainmail, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 04 January 2021, 08:46:33 AM
Quote from: Arthur on 02 January 2021, 02:22:46 PM
Looking extremely good, and the mix of manufacturers is quite seamless  :)
Thanks, Arthur.  I’m always pleased when I can find a mix of manufacturers’ figures that match.

Quote from: Warboss Nick on 02 January 2021, 06:21:10 PM
Nice paintjob, and the entire unit really looks seriously grand  :-*

Cheers, Nick!

Quote from: Captain Blood on 02 January 2021, 07:48:44 PM
Jolly nicely done  8)

Thank you, Captain!

Quote from: Metternich on 02 January 2021, 09:12:54 PM
Just gorgeous.  Or, as my daughter often puts it, the Polish Lancers are the Victoria's Secret models of Renaissance cavalry !

Haha!  :D  That is a great description.
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Westbury on 05 January 2021, 09:06:30 PM
Look bloody lovely
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Doom Beard 78 on 19 January 2021, 02:10:38 PM
excellent work
Title: Re: Husaria - part 2
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 20 January 2021, 10:34:51 AM
Quote from: Westbury on 05 January 2021, 09:06:30 PM
Look bloody lovely

Quote from: Doom Beard 78 on 19 January 2021, 02:10:38 PM
excellent work

Many thanks, both. Much appreciated  :)