TOPIC: Saxon Napoleonic Cavalry |
Standard User Posts: 32 IainF 29th Oct 2019 08:20:49 Hello chaps. Do these seem like good options for subs for the Saxon Cavalry (post 1810)? If anyone has had a bash at the Saxons, what did you use? All help greatly appreciated as my OCD is kicking in a bit! ( I know I could use Adler but I am trying to keep a uniform look to this project). Garde du Corp - British Lifeguards Kurassier - French Carabinier Chevauxleger - British Light Dragoons or DB Light Dragoons Husaren/Uhlans - French or Austrian Hussars/Lancers |
Standard User Posts: 44 rbatch 1st Nov 2019 11:06:15 My Saxons are based on the 1813 campaign. For the Currasier's and Guard du Corps I used Carabiniers ( I had the figures spare and I don't get too OCD about it). The Hussars are French. For the Uhlans I plan to use Prussians (as Saxon Uhlans have Shakos and not Czapka's). |
Standard User Posts: 32 IainF 2nd Nov 2019 09:19:28 Thanks! Any pictures?
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Standard User Posts: 44 rbatch 3rd Nov 2019 07:19:24 OK, we'll give this a spin. Zastrow's Curassiers and Guard-du-Corps. I used the Caribiners as the helmets had a large crest (I planned this as I only needed 18 figures for the Carabiners).
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Standard User Posts: 32 IainF 3rd Nov 2019 11:02:53 Many thanks Rbatch. Looks like Carabiners it is then for the Kurassier. Cracking figures too, and good to see someone else going down the fine flock route for basing too! |
Standard User Posts: 44 rbatch 19th Jul 2020 03:55:25 Just as an update I've just this week painted the Saxon Uhlans for my 1813 "French and friends" army. The red uniforms do look pretty. |
Dear All I also plan to do Saxon Hvy Cav and will use Russian NRU07 Cuirassier, as they have very fine plumes. I may also use these for French Carabinier. Any saddle cloth issues will be fixed by a bit of kit bashing. I'll let you know how this goes.... Colin the Wargamer |