Category 1809 Austrians
AB Figures: Austrian Cavalry
Here we have some Austrian Cavalry painted for 1809. They are part of a small painting commission I am completing and have been a joy to work on. The Dragoons have been painted in the green jacket, which I believe makes them Chevauxlegers. Whilst the Uhlans have been given a yellow topped Tzapka making them […]
AB Figures: Austrian Napoleonics
I have the pleasure of working through a small batch of Austrian soldiers for a commission and I have rather enjoyed painting some figures in different variations to the one I have in my own collection. Below we have a force of skirmishing Jäger. A recent edition to the ranks of the Habsburg army in […]
Painting off white
The vast majority of historical whites are an off white tinging towards a light beige. This is because clothes were predominantly made from wool, and when it was desired to have “white”, wool was left un-dyed, the natural hew of the material providing the required tone. With this in mind, I thought I would run […]
York, Austrians and Commissions
I have finally settled in York, UK and set up my painting table. Of course, this means more Austrians which I am working through whenever I get a chance. Open for Showcase Commissions I am considering working on a few Napoleonic commissions again, specifically 18mm AB miniatures. If you are looking to have a few […]
Painting cold white.
In a series of posts, I am going to provide a process of how to paint a myriad of colours found across the spectrum of Napoleonic uniforms. You can if you would like, mix and match the colour system to paint your miniatures. If you are not comfortable with painting white, it can be a […]
AB 18mm 1809 Austrian Infantry
Hey All, I have just completed a 24 figure battalion using AB figures painted up to represent the 1st Battalion of IR #59 Jordis. This Regiment, from Lower Austria, fought alongside it’s sister regiment #14 Klebeck during the early engagements along the Danube in 1809. This Brigade, servings as part of Hiller’s corp, suffered horrendous […]
Austrians for 1809.
I am currently working on a project where the client is beginning to assemble Hiller’s corp for action along the Danube during 1809. Understandably as this is one of my first commissions I have been asked to do a large battalion from the first division, specifically IR 14 Klebek, instead of the whole corp. Luckily […]
Express Miniatures: Small scale miniature painting 