tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post5543147159188862217..comments2024-03-21T06:24:32.595-07:00Comments on Black Powder Games: The Black Hussars – HR5 von RueschBlack Powderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-28219636132256924062015-09-08T10:41:29.365-07:002015-09-08T10:41:29.365-07:00Oh these are simply fantastic! You nailed the blac...Oh these are simply fantastic! You nailed the black right on the head and of course your small history lessons are pleasure to read.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-54285766110762485672015-08-31T01:57:45.029-07:002015-08-31T01:57:45.029-07:00Thanks for the nice comment Jonas, I've promis...Thanks for the nice comment Jonas, I've promised to add a horse-painting tutorial in September so I'll probably include a few variants of horses (incl. that dappled version).Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-47265439707224063552015-08-31T01:56:31.142-07:002015-08-31T01:56:31.142-07:00Thanks Chris, and yes - even the happy Crown Princ...Thanks Chris, and yes - even the happy Crown Prince Friedrich gets a sinister look to him with that hat ;0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-49665605684512937212015-08-31T01:54:54.540-07:002015-08-31T01:54:54.540-07:00Thank you very kindly Michael!Thank you very kindly Michael!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-66258545296720777082015-08-31T01:54:33.400-07:002015-08-31T01:54:33.400-07:00Thanks M, and you're right I've promise th...Thanks M, and you're right I've promise that Horse-painting guide for way too long. I'll further define my promise to say that I'll be adding that during september then :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-51705634198935853372015-08-31T01:51:30.555-07:002015-08-31T01:51:30.555-07:00Thanks Stephen, and yes the rounded corners are vi...Thanks Stephen, and yes the rounded corners are visually very attractive and blends in better on the table I think. I first started out with the Victrix 40x40mm plastic bases for Napoleonic infantry, but for the larger formats, like these 60x60mm, Warbases is my preferred supplier.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-69776932808285623942015-08-31T01:48:43.647-07:002015-08-31T01:48:43.647-07:00Thanks for the visit and the comment John. I can p...Thanks for the visit and the comment John. I can promise more is on the way in terms of Frederick's army. Initially I'll focus on the Battle of Hochfriedberg, so next up is the Bayreuth Dragoons :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-19658742629757068842015-08-31T01:47:00.210-07:002015-08-31T01:47:00.210-07:00Thanks buddy :0) Thanks buddy :0) Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-32492077427784315292015-08-31T01:46:25.210-07:002015-08-31T01:46:25.210-07:00Thank a lot Jason, and you're right about Vict...Thank a lot Jason, and you're right about Victoria Louise, there were actually a few very good pics of her when I researched the unit. I'm doing a dismounted unit later, and promise she will adorn that blog post with a reference :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-17608952251416910442015-08-31T01:44:25.497-07:002015-08-31T01:44:25.497-07:00Ahhh, you noticed :0) Thanks Mattias, really appre...Ahhh, you noticed :0) Thanks Mattias, really appreciate it. Do you remember the old Revell SYW range in 1/72? These Black Hussars were my favorite from that range too!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-32593619496575573832015-08-31T01:42:57.358-07:002015-08-31T01:42:57.358-07:00Thanks Micke, couldn't resist the death scull ...Thanks Micke, couldn't resist the death scull logo as the first cavalry unit to do for my SYW collection! More on the way :0) Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-89392731537160276492015-08-31T01:41:57.578-07:002015-08-31T01:41:57.578-07:00Cheers Klingula - they are great and crisp sculpts...Cheers Klingula - they are great and crisp sculpts, and the horses are fantastic. Among the best metal casts I've painted.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-8874505054159934932015-08-31T01:40:43.125-07:002015-08-31T01:40:43.125-07:00Very nice Dean - I have a few Verlinden HYW produc...Very nice Dean - I have a few Verlinden HYW products myself, and they are fantastic to work on. I'll have to check if they do anything for the Franco-Prussian period...Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-59063266034095331452015-08-31T01:38:37.333-07:002015-08-31T01:38:37.333-07:00Totally agree, legendary unit and as you say attra...Totally agree, legendary unit and as you say attractive to paint! Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-89371685150127043062015-08-31T01:37:46.701-07:002015-08-31T01:37:46.701-07:00Merci Phil, yes - I'm thinking these should be...Merci Phil, yes - I'm thinking these should be done also for the Franco-Prussian project, seems like they are a "must-have" for the Prussian player.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-18463681025022876982015-08-31T01:36:47.586-07:002015-08-31T01:36:47.586-07:00Thank you Steve, appreciate it!Thank you Steve, appreciate it!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-65384363951770331602015-08-30T04:39:16.830-07:002015-08-30T04:39:16.830-07:00Superb work as always Sören – those dappled horses...Superb work as always Sören – those dappled horses are excellent! – and some interesting bits of history as well.Jonas Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104129336412766484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-54139178227571387262015-08-29T10:57:01.489-07:002015-08-29T10:57:01.489-07:00These are great Soren, you done a great paint job,...These are great Soren, you done a great paint job, and i love all the horse colours. You have to say it, that Scull badge looks mighty menacing!Chrisfigurineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698395704599978358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-10926643716270640282015-08-29T02:31:27.891-07:002015-08-29T02:31:27.891-07:00They look absolutely stunning! They look absolutely stunning! Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-53806293124631227862015-08-28T23:57:11.095-07:002015-08-28T23:57:11.095-07:00That's some spectacular painting once again! A...That's some spectacular painting once again! And you really should do a how to on your way to paint horses... I know, I know... I just bought a Panzer III to do my part in exchange ;-)Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-45565248085191057792015-08-28T23:32:25.164-07:002015-08-28T23:32:25.164-07:00Lovely work, and I see that you've been won by...Lovely work, and I see that you've been won by the rounded bases :-)Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480914097085753969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-31819165077357986602015-08-28T11:21:25.694-07:002015-08-28T11:21:25.694-07:00A beautifully painted unit.
Look forward to follo...A beautifully painted unit.<br /><br />Look forward to following your 18th century project.<br /><br />Regards<br />JohnJohn Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435221919838987953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-38067534374847089092015-08-28T10:00:07.117-07:002015-08-28T10:00:07.117-07:00one work for you work: WOW!one work for you work: WOW!Rattlesnakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744997547589571548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-11904302682816592112015-08-28T09:39:24.725-07:002015-08-28T09:39:24.725-07:00What about Princess Victoria Louise!! :-)
Defi...What about Princess Victoria Louise!! :-) <br /><br />Definitely one of my favorites and you have done them justice. Excellent job on these.Jason Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510878862274931588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-15559711614200795022015-08-28T09:28:47.863-07:002015-08-28T09:28:47.863-07:00Lovely animated sculpts with great brushwork. Real...Lovely animated sculpts with great brushwork. Really nice touch (and clever!) with the semigloss boots. <br />/MattiasNW Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515691990727716838noreply@blogger.com