1st Regiment.

Finally, I have gotten around to posting some finished units. These are painted in the colours of the Blagovian 1^st Infantry Regiment (1-ви пехотен полк), 1^st Battalion which, coincidentally, happen to be the same as the Royal Hungarian IR. 52 "Bethlen."

Not my best work, but I am happy with the results. They are certainly fine enough for the table top! The only thing that I will do before pressing them into service will be to add some flock to the base, and a flag for the Command Stand. Not too thrilled with how the eyes turned out on the grenadiers. I was going to paint the eyes for all of the miniatures, but having had second thoughts after seeing the grenadiers I think that I will stay with just a suggestion of eyes. Besides, I really don't think that they are that noticeable at 3+ feet.

I am currently working on finishing the 2^nd Battalion, and the commander of the regiment – the ruthless Colonel Peperkov. I am not sure whether to paint his uniform in the same colours as the regiment, or to give him a more individual look. Perhaps a nice lavender coloured coat might soothe his choler? 

1st Battalion, with attached Grenadier Company.

The Command Stand, with the cranky Major Miskov and his ever-ready stick.

 

 

Grenadiers