Here are the Russian His and Hers currasiers. All the figures are Essex Miniatures. I painted the “His” over 20 years ago. But they were a funny mismatch paint scheme originally. Now they are both painted as His & Hers Majesty’s with the latter completed a few weeks ago.
(His photo to come)
Seem to be on a roll at the moment. Have finished by Eureka artillery men with Blue Moon Russian 6lb guns. I bought these when Fighting 15’s was swapping over from Eureka/AB. They are actually Eureka Crimean War Russian Artillery. There are some historical differences on close inspection with their 1812 counterparts. The Crimean figures have trousers and not gaiters. The sword is a bit bigger and has no bayonet with it. There is only one cross belt as they have no cartridge box. The officers coat is a little shorter with more a belt looking waist than a sash (maybe there are more differences, but at 18mm not sure anyone will notice too much).
Have also finished the Boki Guard Cossacks. These were bought a few years ago. I think I was worried that mine were going to look pants compared to the Polk painted by Paul Alba. In the end I just went for it and am pretty pleased with the outcome (if I don't look at the Napoleonics in Miniature website). They are mounted on AB horses and include the Black Sea Sotnya. I really like painting the Boki figures. They are really characterful and clear sculpts and Sho even dug out some additional BSS figures when I found that I hadn't bought them originally (shouldn't purchase before researching). This also meant the unit has gone to whopping 30 figures creating 5 Sotnyas of 6 figures. The flag is from Maverick Models.
Small conversion needed on these AB figures. The lance was removed from one and some lace removed from the officer figure. The limber horse...
