Prussian 2nd Hussars (The Reds)
This week I've done the 2nd Hussars (known as 'The Reds', later 'Zieten's Hussars') which must be one of the most beautiful Seven Years War uniforms around. The combination of red, white and blue, especially with the white fur on the pelisse, is just wonderful. As with all Prussian hussar regiments, The Reds were ten squadrons strong, and consequently this unit is 16 figures strong and will be fielded as two units of 8. The figures are Foundry.
Next up, 7 figures to make the 7th Hussars up to ten squadrons - I know the 7th was not at Zorndorf, they will be stand-ins for the 3rd Hussars (it's a cost saving thing). This is an important moment as they are the last Prussians I need, and that will only leave exactly 100 Russians to do. The end is in sight.
14 comments:
Beautiful painted figures
Lovely unit. I really like the shading on the Pelisses.
Cheers
PD
Gorgeous figures. I think the paint job outdoes the castings.
I have no idea how you paint such beautiful figures so quickly.
Christopher
Very nice work James. It'll be great to see them based and ready for the charge.
Darrell.
Excellent paint job, beautiful hussars!
What a super looking unit
Simply stunning, James!
Outstanding brushwork! The 2nd Hussars is a handsome regiment.
Nice work! Nice figures too I thought.
Love those! Great colours...
Great stuff James you have certainly motored through the Prussians!
truly beautiful painting
Another excellent unit. For a moment I thought this was the unit that surrendered at Maxen and was punitively disbanded by Frederick as a result. That was the No. 7 Hussars. I painted that unit. It had a red dolman and red pelisse. You have shown better taste by painting No. 2. (According to my copy of Duffy's The Army of Frederick the Great).
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