I have a few more Scruby 25mm Napoleonic samples to show off.
Most clearly have the word 'Scruby' written on the underside of their bases. They also various hard-to-make-out numbers inscribed on them, but these seem to bear no relation whatsoever to the HistoriFigs Scruby 25mm Napoleonic catalogue, so I cannot confirm if these same figures are potentially available from HistoriFigs.
First up are what I believe to be a French light infantry voltigeur (although he might conceivably be a Nassauer), a Russian infantryman, and a French light infantry carabinier.
Second up are three French Guard or line grenadiers, being a drummer, an officer and a grenadier in a sort of 'at the ready' pose. Their coat skirts are all a little on the short side, but they are really nice figures in my opinion, and the officer in particular is a splendid figure.
Never had any Scrubys , but nice figures - especially the drummer , an unusual pose .
ReplyDeleteIt is, isn't in Tony. I don't have very many of these at all, but reckon that painting a battalion or two might be fun.
DeleteI love that they all appear to be wearing corsets to suck in their guts and push out their chests. These are all far nicer than I expected, particularly the Russian infantryman. Thanks for posting WM.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely have potential, don't they.
DeleteI second that - both the officer and drummer are in great relaxed poses - just right for the Garde standing in reserve awaiting the call that might never come. They'd look great in front of a unit of grenadiers stood resting on their muskets.
ReplyDeleteThis is my thinking exactly, Rob!
DeleteThey are quite simple little fellows... but rather stylish with it...
ReplyDeleteThe Guard drummer and officer are particularly nice...
I look forward to seeing your first painted unit...
All the best. Aly
Those are my sentiments too, Aly.
DeleteHow, when, or if I get hold of any more is a bit up in the air at the moment, but I've made contact with HistoriFigs so we'll see how it goes. I'm rather taken by the Russian infantryman, which is a bad sign because I'm supposed to sworn off Russians.
The figures lack detail so are you planning to use paint to add the details.
ReplyDeleteI agree the Russian figure looks rather good and is a excellent pose. In fact it the pose that makes him look Russian and reminds me of those old wW2 newsreels showing troops marching pass the Kremlin.
That's the plan, Mark. They're no worse than many DKs in that respect.
DeleteI know what you're saying. I had in mind that old pre-WW1 footage of Russian troops marching past the Tsar.
I was sworn off Russians once.........
DeleteThe allure of the wee green men is gradually breaking down my resistance, Archduke!
DeleteVery interesting to see these, I do hope you can find enough to paint up a unit or two!
ReplyDeleteThis is all Aly Morrison's fault, Ian!
DeleteYes Matthew.. you were ta tough nut to crack... but I wore you down in the end...
DeleteI think it took all of 3.5 seconds 😂
Splendid figures. They'll look 'the business' after the ol' Matt magic!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
The 'ol' bit's certainly true, James.
DeleteThe Scrubys were designed fir a painting style that used black lining and the freehand painting of items such as buckles and buttons. Matt is a very neat and controlled and patient painter so he will be able to make the most of them . It will be interesting to see how tgey come alive with a bit of time and love.
ReplyDeleteIt all depends on whether or not I can get my grubby mitts on a few, LG. HistoriFigs have retired this range, but have promised to look into it for me.
DeleteIn the first photograph of the Scruby Napoleonics, with the weapons pointed to the right, the right-hand figures is a Legere Carabinier. The left-hand figure is a Legere Voltigeur. The center figure looks like a Russian infantryman. Jack Scruby made his Russian and Prussian figures with a small rolled overcoat or blanket at the top of the backpack. They do not have the "blanket roll" over one shoulder as most Russian or Prussian figures do.
DeleteThanks for the clarification Jay!
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