Author Topic: Abensberg in AB 18mm Napoleonics (Read 14577 times)

Inhaber Jerry · « **on:** June 16, 2017, 02:59:54 AM »

Hello All,

This will be my painting journal on lead adventure showcasing my slow and dutiful attempt at replicating the Battle of Abensberg from the first stages of the 1809 Danube campaign.

It is a little passion of mine that keeps me sane whilst I write and research social militarisation and the identity of 'self' and 'other' in Upper and Lower Austria between 1792 and 1815.

All comments and critiques are welcome. I post to learn and to find out more from our community.

Warasdin-St. George Grenz Infantry Regiment # 6

General-Major Nikolaus Weissenwolf

Klebek Infantry Regiment # 14

Deutschmeister Infantry Regiment # 4
Best,

Kurt.

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2017, 03:31:56 AM »

They look great

cheers

James

jambo1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2017, 04:28:43 AM »

Lovely work!! Hope you post more.

DintheDin · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2017, 04:52:03 AM »

Welcome to the forum!
Good work you have here!
My first work in 1/72 was full Napoleonic Austrian army, so, whenever I see Austrians marching en masse, I feel a pulse!
Waiting to see and hear from you more!

Jabba · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2017, 08:34:44 AM »

They look great, will be interesting to see the project grow.

Malamute · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2017, 01:08:49 PM »

Lovely, splendid brushwork

Inhaber Jerry · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2017, 01:36:58 AM »

Hello All,

Thanks for your kind words.

I have just finished a regiment of French Chasseur a Cheval and a regiment of Bavarian Dragoons to fight my Austrian contingent. Have a look below!

French Chasseurs

Bavarian chevaulegers

And on the work table

Maerk · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2017, 06:12:56 AM »

Great looking miniatures! What ruleset do you intend to use for your replication of the Battle of Abensberg?

best,
Maerk

http://minimaerk.blogspot.ch/

Littlearmies · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2017, 06:40:07 AM »

They look beautiful, nice to see 'big' battalions.

Larry R · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2017, 05:10:31 PM »

Awesome job! Love AB and your guys look great!

ArisK · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2017, 08:47:55 PM »

A lovely start! If memory serves Abensberg has some colourful volunteer units on the Austrian side as well, that should be a nice way to break any white-coated monotony.
(the Wurttemberg teaser looks good too!)
best regards
Aris K.

vtsaogames · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2017, 10:41:38 PM »

Wow! Nice work.

miltiades · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2017, 05:49:54 AM »

wonderful. Your skill is obvious. Not only the uniforms and the horses are perfect, but also the FACES! The expression of them is fantastic.
great job

bergschotten · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2017, 08:32:25 AM »

Hi, my name is Stephen I have been lurking around LAF for years being, tempted back into the hobby and immensely jealous of the standard of artistry and creativity in the community. this caught my eye both because of the wonderful figures but also because of the subject line my father in law, who is Bavarian, took us to Abendsburg to visit the brewery which has a tower commissioned from Hundertwasser. Great work and hello.

Inhaber Jerry · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2017, 12:15:44 PM »

Hello All,

Thank you for your kind comments. It is very much appreciated!

@Maerk, I've never played a wargame until early this year when my Fiance and I did a small engagement using Black powder. A lot of fun was had by all. Is there any rules you suggest for a non-commital wargamer and his eager partner?

@ArisK, I did go to town on one battalion, though I mixed and matched different codes of figures in my haste to paint something not white!

@bergschotten (Stephen) Thank you for leaving your kind comments. I've never had the opportunity to visit Abensberg but when I do I'll keep an eye out for that landmark. Keep practicing, you'll always be surprised at how quick you improve.

I have a few more photos of my collection. To go with the allied theme, here is a few shots of my Bavarian contingent (I'll base as soon as I want to

) They are all now on their way to York, as we move from Melbourne Aus to York Uk.