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Wargaming the Seven Years War with 40mm miniatures, done by: Johann-Peter Scheck and Anselm Scheck

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Saxon Cuirassiers Koeniglicher Prinz


 The officer of this regiment is standing around here quite a while (I guess: 2 years?!) without his own regiment. So, it´s time to give him his lads. It´s the next component to increase the Saxon army by cavalry units.
Today I finished the regiment "Koeniglicher Prinz", which is outstanding with its lapels in bleumourant. The figures are of Irregular Miniatures and of Manske Zinnfiguren. Flags are made by following the templates of Stephen Summerfield´s wonderful book: "The Saxon Army" - I got one of the last books he had.
As you see, also the photo-shooting goes with the seasons - the Cuirassiers are approaching in a grey autumn morning...








29 comments:

  1. Lovely work. That blue is wonderful.

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    1. Thank you, Michael - the "diying blue" was à la mode at this time and not so oftenly found. I like it really in uniforms.
      Peter

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  2. These are lovely. Im pleased to see some figures from Ian Kay of Irregular fame, he doesnt get the credit he deserves.

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    1. Indeed, Robbie, I adore the work of Ian Kay - it´s not the first order I did at him. We have a nice contact by mail and I hope to help him - so far I am able to - being more known. Thanks for your comment!
      Peter

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  3. They look both beautiful and menacing!

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    1. So nice to read that, Dean! I think, Cuirassiers were always very impressive when the appeared on a battlefield.
      Peter

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  4. They look ready for any weather and any enemy. A fine regiment!

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    1. They have a difficult challenge against the Prussian superiority and need some reinforcement.. I will let follow some other cavalry regiments soon.
      Thank you, Ross, so glad to have you here!
      Peter

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  5. Your photography makes your figures look real. A truly talented man, well done!!!Bill

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    1. Ooh, Bill - such words coming out from a master´s voice - I am so proud!!
      You deserve all my respect, your miniature activities are mostly the best!
      Peter

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  6. Magnificent figures, beautiful flags, great photos... as always. Best regards from the far south

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  7. Great figures, flags, and inspiring photography!

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    1. It´s a nes camera I got from my children - it has a new objective with more depth than the old one. I am learning... Thanks for your comment, so glad about it!!
      Peter

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  8. Encore un excellent travail de peinture et de photographie...on s'y croirait!

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    1. C´est l´automne bavarois qui fait l´atmosphère ici - quand meme très froid.. Merci, Phil, comme toujours je suis super heureux de t´avoir ici!
      Peter

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    1. Thanks Tony, so glad! Meet you on your blog soon!
      Peter

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  10. Beautiful Collection coupled with Stunning Photography.

    Regards
    John

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    1. Thanks John, for this comment. I am an admirer of your blog with its marvelous pictures. I learn a lot from you. The more I am really pleased about your words!
      Peter

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  11. Peter,

    I wish you were a Forum Member.

    Best Wishes
    John

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    1. John, I tried to get in, but was not accepted it seems (I think, because I still haven´t your book, unfortunately). I will try again, ok?
      Peter

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    2. Peter,
      Unfortunately that is the only way one can join.
      May be one day somebody will buy the book for you.
      Regards
      John

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    3. I will order it, John - it seems- following the comments about it - to be a wonderful book. I will write you!
      Peter

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    4. Peter,

      My email address is on my website not the blog.... A Military Gentleman.

      In addition on the forum are 10 free PDF's, 105 pages, same format as the book. European Campaign set in 1763.

      Best Wishes
      John

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  12. Very beautiful presentation as usual. That combination of white, black and light blue is stunning, - lovely choice.
    best wishes
    Chris
    http://notjustoldschool.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. You have a talented eye, Chris, that´s remarkable. Thank you so much for this words, I am really moved! - Peter

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  13. Super cuirassiers - lovely photo's.

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    1. Thank you, Allan - you are always so welcome here!
      Peter

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