Chaffinches in armor - converted Drozdovsky' Regiment infantry (upd. pg.2)

[Father Primus]

Warlord plastic soviets in greatcoats make perfect WWI infantry, except for the heads, which are Napoleonic and ACW. Most of the rifles are 1:35 Mausers, but they fit nicely. And, of course, greenstuff helps us to cover all the flaws...







P.S.

"Chaffinches in armor" is a semi-autobiographical book of russian/soviet writer Georgy Venus, WWI veteran and, later, infantryman of Drozdovsky' regiment. Amazing book, although very grim and full of despair. One of my favourites.

[Mike Blake]

Nicely done indeed! I must look out for the book too, sounds fascinating...

[Father Primus]

Unfortunately, I strongly doubt this book was ever translated... 

[marianas_gamer]

Look very nice! Always happy to hear about books I haven't read (sounds very Russian), and hey maybe we will get lucky and it will have been translated.

[Mark Plant]

Unfortunately, I strongly doubt this book was ever translated... 

It's not in Smele's Bibliography, so it is unlikely it is in English, French or German at least.

Given that there are quite a few that have been translated but are not in general circulation ("Smell of Smoke" by Magnus anyone?) there's better avenues to look down. These are out of copyright, so it would be easy to scan and put up for everyone to read.

[AWu]

Intresting - what is originat title ?

When i translate title with google I am swarmed by Russian Ghost in the shell info

[Edit] A I think I got it
http://www.e-reading.club/book.php?book=1005318

But not surprisingly translating it with automatic translator sux a lot.

[Ataman]

I love the bold contrasts and colours, a really striking group of soldiers!

[Burnin Coal]

Great looking figures - excellent conversions with lovely brushwork

[archiduque]

Very nice work!!

[Father Primus]

Update: summer uniform

Converted from WF plastic soviet infantrymen with loads of Perry frenchmen' heads and some greenstuff blobs.

[Ignatieff]

Superb work!  Well done.  And yes, that book sounds fascinating.

[Mike Blake]

Excellent!

[Father Primus]

Thank you!

Some heavy support for my colored regiment: Colt HMG. Many wee imported from USA and actively used in Civil War.

[Mason]

Brilliant conversions and kitbashing combined to make a great unique force.
Nice colouring in too.
 

[Curadh]

The painting style is bold and I wish I could muster the nerve to paint so well with that color palette.  Very inspirational...