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Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:42 am
by barr7430
These are some rush pix from Clibinarium of the first three completed codes of Russian Infantry.


I am very pleased with these

http://leagueofaugsburg.blogspot.pt/201 ... oming.html

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:04 pm
by Dfogleman2
These look great!

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:46 pm
by WillieB
Better than good! They look superb!

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:01 pm
by Clibinarium
Some better quality photos;

Russian Infantry command, the hands have to be drilled through, so the weapons are just propped up.

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Russian Pikemen standing

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Russian Musketeers standing

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Russian Musketeers firing

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Russian Musketeers loading

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Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 12:32 pm
by Dfogleman2
These look great!

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:53 pm
by jambo1
Very nice indeed, full of character.

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:05 pm
by obriendavid
Looking great!

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:36 pm
by arthur1905
Barry,

looking really good, so tempting as I have been waiting for some good Russians for ages, firing ans loading packs are outstanding, cheers
Mark

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:01 am
by barr7430
Lots more to come Arthur! We'll tempt you some more :wink:

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:41 pm
by Cheriton
Barry, et al...
arthur1905 wrote:Barry,
looking really good, so tempting as I have been waiting for some good Russians for ages, firing ans loading packs are outstanding, cheers
Mark
Oh geez, saw the Russian firing line elsewhere. I too have been awaiting the Russians and such an animated firing line! I do up 1/3 to 1/2 of my "black powder" armies in such firing lines whenever possible anymore...beautiful! :D

I hope fall, 2015, will see the launching of my Russian project, dare I hope? 8)

This whole GNW enterprise has been well worth the shilling and the wait.

Cheers,

Michael

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:07 pm
by WillieB
Now I really want a Swedish firing line as well!
I'll get my coat now.... :arrow:

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:58 pm
by Clibinarium
Well my rationale for poses was to give both sides standing and marching poses, and then give the Swedes charging poses since that was their preferred tactic, and the Russians firing and defensive poses in response.
Of course the Swedes did form firing lines, but the charge seems more emblematic of their mindset. We could consider firing Swedes, but only if there was a large demand for them. Plus there's a lot of range to get through yet.

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:14 am
by Dfogleman2
Clib,

What is next in line?

Dannie

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:26 pm
by WillieB
Clibinarium wrote:Well my rationale for poses was to give both sides standing and marching poses, and then give the Swedes charging poses since that was their preferred tactic, and the Russians firing and defensive poses in response.
Of course the Swedes did form firing lines, but the charge seems more emblematic of their mindset. We could consider firing Swedes, but only if there was a large demand for them. Plus there's a lot of range to get through yet.
Of course you're right and personally I'm already over the moon with what is and soon shall be available.
And BTW charging Russians would be fantastic as well :D

Seriously now. If I understand the Swedish tactics it was to fire a salvo at a certain distance (80 paces?) and then to close to nearly point blank range and fire another salvo, immediately followed by a charge while the enemy was still reeling from that last salvo.

I suppose even superbly drilled infantry like the Swedes probably didn't all at exactly the same instant lower their pikes and bayonets, and at least some of them would still be in a (dynamic) firing pose. Somehow that firing line would be an integral part of the attack IMHO.
But once again Clib, just keep doing what you're doing as it is indeed a most splendid job!

Re: Here come the Russians

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:42 pm
by Clibinarium
Dfogleman2 wrote:Clib,

What is next in line?

Dannie
Probably next up in the GNW will be more Russian foot; marching and defensive poses, plus troops in karpus. I am anxious to get back to Swedish cavalry, but likely I'll do dolls for both Swedes and Russians in one batch. There will be a bit of a detour before this as I currently have to fill out the gaps in the LoA dragoon lines.

So much to do, so little time.