KoppiBlogger | 21 May 2017 1:34 a.m. PST |
Today I would like to introduce you, my dear readers, a small series of miniatures. A collectors' colleague has modeled very beautiful figures of the Hanseatic Legion. Meanwhile, Klaus decided to sell these miniatures to interested persons. Klaus is not a professional dealer. Therefore, there is also no webshop, or any web page. If you like the figures, you can contact Klaus directly. Have fun with the Pictures and the Report. Report in german and introduction in english. link
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deadhead | 21 May 2017 2:29 a.m. PST |
To quote Jackson, the Rangers sniper in SPR, "This guy has talent". and how. Great modelling and painting too. Another feature which I favour anyway is the flexibility provided by separate rams and backpack. Unusually well proportioned. Arms and legs the right length, head size reasonable by 28mm standards and good facial features. Not too chunky to be Hobbits nor too skinny, in the coronal plane, in the firing figures…a common problem |
KTravlos | 21 May 2017 3:36 a.m. PST |
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wrgmr1 | 21 May 2017 8:44 a.m. PST |
Nice sculpting, too bad they didn't fight with the Prussian army in the field. They would add color to my Calpe's. |
deadhead | 21 May 2017 1:01 p.m. PST |
OK, I will be the one to ask a dumb question….. Great figs. What period….heck, indeed…what side were they? Cannot imagine them shouting "vive l'Empereur"……but… |
rmaker | 21 May 2017 1:22 p.m. PST |
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wrgmr1 | 21 May 2017 5:39 p.m. PST |
deadhea, here's the Wiki version: link |
Glengarry5 | 21 May 2017 9:05 p.m. PST |
They were part of Wallmoden's famous corps in the North of Germany. |
von Winterfeldt | 22 May 2017 4:43 a.m. PST |
Just check out this site, a 3 series articles about the war in Northern Germany and the Hanseatic Legions in 1813 link And another one about the Civil Guard of the Hanse lots of illustrations enjoy |
79thPA | 22 May 2017 5:49 a.m. PST |
What's not to like about odd-ball units? |
Marc at work | 22 May 2017 10:10 a.m. PST |
So these aren't just Prussian landwehr? What are the differences please (not a criticism – genuinely interested. I game 1/72 so I would be looking at "converting" landwehr figures) Marc |
wrgmr1 | 22 May 2017 12:41 p.m. PST |
Thanks Von W. that is a great post. Interesting that there are green and blue uniforms, in these images. Also the artillery looks like British guns? Single trail, 6 pdr. I might just paint some up for my Prussians. Historical accuracy be damned. |
deadhead | 22 May 2017 1:23 p.m. PST |
Like Marc I just thought these were just glorified Landwehr, but in a nicer colour. Fascinating. We cannot have too many odd ball units I agree. I have more Lithuanian Tartars of the Guard than French Infantry of the Line……… Some of the poses are really good. I like the firing ones. The heads leaning away from the flash in the pan looks very realistic, compared with the modern look, sighting down the barrel, favoured by most makers |
KoppiBlogger | 23 May 2017 6:26 a.m. PST |
Hi guys, thanks for the discussion. Yes, if you want, you can convert them to prussian Landwehr. They look really similiar. No question. The look of the troop changed in 1814. Just have a look at the reports von Winterfeldt quoted above. In 1814 the Legion was equipped with uniforms similiar to russian uniforms. Blue uniformcolour belonged to the uniform of the socalled "Bürgergarde", also a hamburgian militia troop, but different to the Legion. This uniform had the same shape. Long Frock coat, cap etc. The "Bürgergarde" later got english greatcoats and belgian shakos. They really look like guards on duty with the blue trousers. Amazing. ;-)) |