Monday, May 29, 2023

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. 


Thursday, May 18, 2023

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.  










Monday, May 15, 2023

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