Cavalry Prep - French Hussars and Austrian Dragoons

 I purchased the Cavalry set from Revell which is actually Seven Years War Prussian Hussars and Austrian Dragoons. I soaked the figures overnight in Dawn dishwashing detergent and water to remove any chemical agents that may still be on the figures. 

The set wasn't too expensive, about $18, but I do get Dragoons and Hussars which seems reasonable. Theyy are Seven years War but seem a suitable substitute for Hussars and Dragoons present at or before Marengo. 

The Dragoons have descent sword bearing poses. and should be able to fit 3 horses per base. 

I was surprised at the lack of flash present. There is almost nothing to clean off of the figures.

I plan to base the Hussars at 2 figures per base to represent their lack of shock attack ability. There were few Hussars present which means I will have about 3 or 4 bases representing the 1st (1 squadron) and 12th (4 squadrons) Hussars. 

On the bench 5/18/23

 The Italeri Austrian infantry will be used for Grenz Infantry and mounted as light infantry.  This way I can use them for Volley and Bayonet as units or as skirmishing light infantry for General D"Armee 2. They are a slight taller than the HaT figures and they don't look good on the same base. 

I then completed 2 bases of Hungarian Infantry. I need to get another box of HaT Austrians Marching to finish 2 more bases. I was surprised how easy and fun it was to paint these cheap plastics. I think the result is better than I visualized. 

The Austrian line infantry were based 6 figures on a 40mm x 40mm base. 

I am using the mounted commander in the Austrian command box from HaT as an ADC or as a brigade commander depending on the rules to be used. They are on 32mm round bases, 

I hope to have both sides completed for a game by the end of the year. To take a break from the relentless sea of white uniforms I decided to touch up my early war Germans for a 1940 game against the French, The SHQ figures are over20 years old and they needed some extra touch up work. A little Agrax earthshade and fresh German uniform and new basing grass and they are good enough for me. I had no idea I had over 40.  

Italian Campaign update on costs

I am tracking the cost and I have spent about $250 to date. The figure count for artillery is the number of crewed guns. The purcases are over the last 14 months.  I need more Austrian command and Infantry. The Italeri Austrians will be used as Grenzers and fusiliers. 

Mfg	Description	Figures	Cost
Italeri 556080	French Light Cavalry	17	$15.09	1 box	HobbyLinc
HaT 8297	Napoleonic French Command	24	11.78	2 boxes	HobbyLinc
HaT 8146	French Infantry in Great Coats	96	12.79	1 Box	HobbyLinc
			9.50	Shipping	HobbyLinc
HaT 8170	French Guard Chasseurs	48	9.29	1 Box	HobbyLinc
HaT 8198	Austrian Grenadiers	60	8.49	1 Box	HobbyLinc
			5.70	Shipping	HobbyLinc
			-3.13	Rewards	HobbyLinc
HaT 8225	Austrian Ammunition Wagon	3	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8226	Austrian Cavalry Artillery	3	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8326	Austrian Infantry Marching	48	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8327	Austrian Infantry Action	48	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8328	Austrian Command	36	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
			10.55	Shipping	Oakridge
HaT 8062	French Line Fusiliers 1805	48	8.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8229	French Artillery 1805	4	8.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8296	Early-Mid French marching	24	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
HaT 8297	French Command	24	6.99	1 Box	Oakridge
			11.40	Shipping
Revell 02453	Austrian Dragoons and Prussian Hussars	32	22.95		Noble Knight
			5.00	Shipping	Noble Knight
Italeri 6015	French Dragoons	17	11.00	1 Box	Historicon
Italeri 6093	Austrian Infantry 1798-1805	48	9.99	1 Box	Ebay
			5.99		Shipping
Italeri 6093	Austrian Infantry 1798-1805	48	14.99	1 Box	Ebay
			5.99		Shipping
Bases	100x 40mmx40mm		18.50
	Total cost		$252.78