The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

OK, so after two years I've finally given in to having a section of the FORUM specifically set up to discuss painting techniques, display examples, show your latest projects and chat about this vital part of the hobby. Manufacturers please feel free to post up your sculpts, ask questions about what the gamers are after and generally promote your work.. no charge! Painters, please also feel free to post up your work for comment and critique. I can't promise the unreserved adulation characteristic of some other fora but I would hope you'd get constructive and measured comment!
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Greystreak » Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:30 am

An incredible 'milestone', Günter, you must be very proud! :D
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Scruff » Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:50 am

Dang, almost all packed up :(

Was hoping for some pics of the army on parade before headed of to invade

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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Friedrich August I. » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:57 am

Colin,

This will be quite a great sight!

Bryce,

Yes, you can say so! One Army finished, three more to go :wink: :D

Scruff,

There will be a lot of pictures from Derby! I think Barry will make pictures and eventually Steve, my sculptor, will be there too with his shooting stuff.

So plenty of pictures will be taken!

Thanks and Cheers,
Günter
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Glorfindel » Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:12 am

Hi Gunter,

These armies are almost becoming a museum exhibit in their own right.
Amazing !


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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Friedrich August I. » Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:28 am

Here is a glimpse on the Horsemen who joined the ranks of the Army

Leib-Kürassier Garde

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The Garde du Corps

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The Zastrow Kürassiere

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Enjoy!

Cheers,
Günter
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Greystreak » Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:16 pm

Beautiful units, Günter! :shock: 8) :mrgreen:
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Post by Artimas » Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:08 pm

Most impressive!

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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Cookie68 » Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:30 pm

They looked great , very impressive .
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by barr7430 » Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:34 pm

It very much lived up to expectations Gunter! Thanks for marching them from Vienna to Derby and now back again!
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Friedrich August I. » Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:24 am

Thank You for the kind Comments!

I am very pleased with the brushwork of Terry and Toby from Artmaster.
They did a real good job by painting those three Regiments in only 6 weeks of time.

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Most of the boys took pictures of my Army and will make them public in the future.

Cheers,
Günter
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"Sort your filth out by yourself!" The King of Saxony Friedrich August III., at his abdication 1918, referred to the quarrels in the parliament and the squabbling within the provisional government.
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Friedrich August I. » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:12 am

Dear Friends,

Here are a few pictures Barry has made of my Saxons while they were encamped in Derby :D

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ImageGUNTER 25

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ImageGUNTER 18

One thing is certain. Within the next 6 month's I will replace the 5 Light Cavalry Regiments by new ones but this time painted by Artmaster.
The replaced Regiments will be sold to anyone who wants them.

Cheers,
Günter
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"Sort your filth out by yourself!" The King of Saxony Friedrich August III., at his abdication 1918, referred to the quarrels in the parliament and the squabbling within the provisional government.
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Scruff » Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:53 am

Very nice mate :)

out of interest, whats wrong with the cav regiments that they need replaced?
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Friedrich August I. » Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:12 am

Scruff wrote:Very nice mate :)

out of interest, whats wrong with the cav regiments that they need replaced?
Thank You for the kind comment!

Actually there is nothing "wrong" with them. They simply lack the sort of detail I wanted to have in the first place.

My fault was that I accepted them and now I have to pay the price for them a second time.

Cheers,
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by PaulPatrick » Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:25 am

Gunter, this is an awesome project, an endeavour of pride & love.

Outstanding work. Paul.
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Re: The raising of the Saxon Army 1810-1813

Post by Churchill » Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:34 am

Hi Gunter,

I saw the photo of your good self at Derby and it's great to put a face to your name now.
Your armies are massive, fantastic and a credit to you.
Good luck with your dice when wargaming with them, unfortunately I don't think there were any Saxon's at Waterloo in 1815, but I suppose you could lead the Prussian's onto the field in 2015.

Best Wishes,

Ray.
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