tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post6109676186945365278..comments2024-03-01T01:36:41.620+13:00Comments on The Hinton Spieler.: Estorff SaladWellington Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-81820086963947443632017-06-30T06:12:07.929+12:002017-06-30T06:12:07.929+12:00Thank you, Archduke, and to everyone else who comm...Thank you, Archduke, and to everyone else who commented. I suppose I'd better crack on and finish the rest then. It remains to be seen whether the French have anything to fear from them!<br /><br />WM<br />Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-27302366668820640412017-06-29T21:49:55.877+12:002017-06-29T21:49:55.877+12:00Don't you just love the reported attitudes of ...Don't you just love the reported attitudes of the Napoleonic French? They kill their monarch and then complain when the Brits start taking aim at their officers in battle. Mind you, whatever the merits of the Light Cavalry sabre, I believe the British heavy pattern was no match for the French version? And can I add my congratulations to the above long list of aficionados for these superb hussars?the Archdukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-68145982176716488452017-06-28T01:13:57.871+12:002017-06-28T01:13:57.871+12:00The 1796 pattern Light Cavalry sabre was a fearsom...The 1796 pattern Light Cavalry sabre was a fearsome piece of kit. Apparently the French were unhappy that it could lop off arms and heads. a heavy beast, not designed for fencing or for giving point, it was for slashing and hacking so your raised arm position is just right.<br />lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-42954138704913504342017-06-27T21:23:36.313+12:002017-06-27T21:23:36.313+12:00You are absolutely correct, LG, judging from the D...You are absolutely correct, LG, judging from the DK and HH versions I have here.<br /><br />I hesitated a bit before re-animating the arms as I rather like uniformity in my troops. It emphasises their toy soldierlyness. Just a little bit of variation seemed to be justified for hussars, however.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-79192407335938022112017-06-27T20:36:00.063+12:002017-06-27T20:36:00.063+12:00The sword arm question is most interesting. I have...The sword arm question is most interesting. I have a suspicion that the HH British Hussar in busby, one piece, had his sword joined to his busby plume so the arm came right round to place the hand in front of his face. The DK 'version' had the sword separated from the plume and bent out wards so the hand was in line with the figure's shoulder. That made me think that maybe we were always meant to perform that small act of surgery on the HH figures as that enables the arm to be varied in its vertical position, thus giving much more action to the figure abd I believe that the latter phase of the one piece castings were designed for action as Hinton moved from the rather rigid positions of the British Dragoon and the ACW figures to more active poses<br />.Of course, if one has the takents of a WM then the arms could be removed and replaced with others , in a variety of positions which could look really good.<br />Another option is to copy Peter Gilder and detach the horse's hooves from the base, reposition the legs and resolder. I have done a bit of this with the ACW cavalry and whilst not of Gilder standard, it does bring them alive.lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-84303609320280880372017-06-24T08:33:48.992+12:002017-06-24T08:33:48.992+12:00I did!I did!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-39581401328205972792017-06-23T23:00:16.504+12:002017-06-23T23:00:16.504+12:00Ahhh, but is rapid mobilization the goal? You alr...Ahhh, but is rapid mobilization the goal? You already have enough troops to recreate a fine battle. Increasing the variety and interest in uniforms and troop types to choose from, as well as the aesthetic beauty of your troops takes time and leads to a higher quality army. Take your time and enjoy the results...we certainly do (enjoy your results, that is). Bravo!Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-80478798803565371442017-06-23T22:55:16.489+12:002017-06-23T22:55:16.489+12:00Did you adjust the sword arms on some of these boy...Did you adjust the sword arms on some of these boys?Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-65669823104500599192017-06-21T07:04:48.878+12:002017-06-21T07:04:48.878+12:00Thanks, James.Thanks, James.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-570300420022899442017-06-20T22:35:09.247+12:002017-06-20T22:35:09.247+12:00Beautifully painted Matt!Beautifully painted Matt!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-20070337866215657362017-06-20T18:38:53.111+12:002017-06-20T18:38:53.111+12:00I thought those Polish lancers were difficult, Nol...I thought those Polish lancers were difficult, Nolan, but these ones really took the biscuit. The only way to do them, I found, was just a little bit at a time. This does not augur well for a rapid mobilisation I'm afraid!<br /><br />I've promised myself something a lot simpler for my next regiment.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-91423707127431566532017-06-20T18:30:24.624+12:002017-06-20T18:30:24.624+12:00Ta very much, Matt.Ta very much, Matt.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-26765145618469365832017-06-20T15:25:01.539+12:002017-06-20T15:25:01.539+12:00I can't stop looking at photo number 3 above. ...I can't stop looking at photo number 3 above. And, I can't wait to see Major General Wilhelm Caspar Ferdinand von Dörnberg out in front of the unit. If possible, his uniform outshines the color riot of the uniforms of the Lüneburg Hussars!Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-92004993343004411922017-06-20T09:19:05.614+12:002017-06-20T09:19:05.614+12:00Beautiful! Beautiful! Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751744958434403184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-26512400624118398982017-06-19T10:03:23.701+12:002017-06-19T10:03:23.701+12:00Cheers, Mark. They're still only half done, I&...Cheers, Mark. They're still only half done, I'm sad to say.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-74335779959342486132017-06-19T08:09:52.634+12:002017-06-19T08:09:52.634+12:00Excellently presented unit. The braid on the Unifo...Excellently presented unit. The braid on the Uniform is very well done.<br /><br />Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-17057335898441275762017-06-19T05:53:01.236+12:002017-06-19T05:53:01.236+12:00It's all show, Tony. JC will be furious when h...It's all show, Tony. JC will be furious when he discovers that they're only C class!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-37993335983587458182017-06-19T05:50:18.824+12:002017-06-19T05:50:18.824+12:00That is a jolly good question, Captain. After a nu...That is a jolly good question, Captain. After a number of unsatisfactory experiments involving little mounds of bluetack, these days I simply drill a little hole between their legs and mount them onto a piece of stiff wire stuck dabbed in PVA glue and stuck into a cork. It looks a bit undignified, but one can certainly get at them properly that way.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-64160843697981867372017-06-19T05:45:10.504+12:002017-06-19T05:45:10.504+12:00Thank you, Captain. I'll have to ensure they a...Thank you, Captain. I'll have to ensure they are only ever seen attacking from right to left!<br />Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-90599338551333865022017-06-19T05:35:21.994+12:002017-06-19T05:35:21.994+12:00Hanoverians are just more fun, don't you think...Hanoverians are just more fun, don't you think Stokes, even their combat record was a bit...er...iffy?Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-10025067254020112852017-06-19T05:14:03.015+12:002017-06-19T05:14:03.015+12:00Painting question: When you are painting cavalrym...Painting question: When you are painting cavalrymen figures (which are detached from the horse) do you mount them on something, or glue them to a nail, or what? I usually end up just holding their plume or feet, and I know there is a better way. Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-71947497024000428192017-06-19T05:11:35.006+12:002017-06-19T05:11:35.006+12:00Picture #3 is my favorite as well. Stunning paint...Picture #3 is my favorite as well. Stunning paintjob on the figures. I will have to keep a lookout for some of these figures myself. I would love a squadron or regiment of these fellows in my army.Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-10891325872985116282017-06-19T03:12:34.705+12:002017-06-19T03:12:34.705+12:00Superb!
Tony SSuperb!<br /><br />Tony SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-17372627128502427502017-06-19T02:48:12.289+12:002017-06-19T02:48:12.289+12:00Agreed with all of the previous commenters above. ...Agreed with all of the previous commenters above. Love, love, love them!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-36418621010784311482017-06-18T22:40:25.022+12:002017-06-18T22:40:25.022+12:00Thank you, Jacko. Humbrols all the way.Thank you, Jacko. Humbrols all the way.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.com