Thursday, 1 December 2022

Napoleonic Austrian cuirassiers regiment no 1 Kaiser Napoleonic 22

 Here is another unit of Austrian cuirassiers, in order to attempt parity with the French! This time it's cuirassier regiment No 1Kaiser , Perry plastic once again, lovely kit, nice figures, there is another unit of these to assemble ,together with three units of dragoons plus a unit of metal Foundry cuirassiers and then hussars, although there is a unit of hussars already primed, I've just got to get some more infantry done before I'm allowed more cavalry!






They've been repaired and the basing finished, on to French and allies now, although there is liable to be a delay as I go in for a cataract operation this morning and won't be able to see figures for a few days let alone paint them and will in addition need to wear glasses to paint for the first time ever! Maybe I'll regret priming in black after all! I will also not be commenting for a bit either. 

All the best

 Iain 


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  1. Norm1 December 2022 at 08:45

    Good progress and I wish you a fast recovery and speedy return to painting / gaming after your operation.

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  2. rross1 December 2022 at 09:40

    Very nice work on these Iain and all the best for the op! I have been wearing glasses to paint for years, in fact, for a long time, that was the only thing I needed them for, but now I need them to read most things and to see anything on a PC or laptop etc....not for general walking around yet though, thankfully!

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:10

      Thanks Keith, it's just going to take a little bit of adjusting but it is nice to see more than 3 foot unaided!
      Best Iain

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  3. pancerni1 December 2022 at 10:09

    Good looking troops to start so many mounted units. I have had cataract surgery in both eyes, there is a few days of inconvenience but you will be glad you get to see colors again.Good luck onthe procedure. Resr up and enjoy the holidays.

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:11

      Thanks Joe, yes I think you were pretty much spot on, although I never had any issues with colour.
      Best Iain

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  4. Dave Stone1 December 2022 at 10:28

    Excellent looking unit Iain. Hope the operation goes smoothly and you are able to return to your hobby soon

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  5. Anonymous1 December 2022 at 11:27

    Great work Iain. And you did this with cataracts?
    All the best got the op.
    Chris/Nundanket

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:13

      Thanks Chris, yes but the cataracts were obliterating the distance not the close up which is mow my issue!
      Best Iain

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  6. Jonathan Freitag1 December 2022 at 13:58

    Best wishes on your upcoming surgery, Iain. You continue to crank out the Napoleonics at a rapid clip. Hopefully, this work can resume soon.

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:13

      Thanks Jonathan, yes it has, possibly too rapid a clip!
      Best Iain

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  7. El Grego1 December 2022 at 14:16

    An excellent unit as always, and best wishes for the procedure.

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:14

      Thanks very much I really appreciate it!
      Best Iain

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  8. The Jolly Broom Man1 December 2022 at 18:25

    Ohh crikey mate, hope everything goes well with the op. By the time they’ve finished with you you’ll be painting the cross belts on 2mm miniatures! Lol.

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:15

      All good I just can't see to paint unaided!
      Best Iain

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  9. Lawrence H1 December 2022 at 19:34

    Lovely work Iain, and I think the black primer really makes them pop. Good luck with the cataract surgery, and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:16

      Thanks Lawrence, all seems okay, just a little adjustment on the figure painting front.
      Best Iain

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  10. Anonymous1 December 2022 at 23:25

    Nicely done, I have only had one cataract done which makes focusing 'fun' at the smaller details, tricky when you can't see the tip of the paint brush with one eye. Hope the op goes well for you, it was a breeze for me, the worst part was removing the band aid holding the catheter in place... should have shaved off the hairs :)

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    1. Chris@Brisbane Napoleonic models and stuff5 December 2022 at 03:21

      Sorry, no idea why the above comment listed me as 'anonymous' I am many things but not anonymous!

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    2. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:17

      Thanks a lot, glad it worked out for you, doesn't seem to have harmed your output!
      Best Iain

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  11. Suber2 December 2022 at 00:15

    First of all, I hope everything went well, whenever you get to read this. I love the way you made these look, they are truly fantastic. All the best!

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  12. Phil2 December 2022 at 14:43

    Superb cavalry, the Kaiser will be glad...and all the best to you!

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:18

      Thanks Phil, I think the Austrians could do with them!
      Best Iain

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  13. Matt Crump3 December 2022 at 00:16

    Lovely figures Iain , you have a LOT of cavalry in wings by the sound of it. Do hope the op etc goes well and you recover quickly 👍

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:19

      Thanks Matt, all good and lots of cavalry on it's way!
      Best Iain

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    2. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:19

      Thanks Matt, all good and lots of cavalry on it's way!
      Best Iain

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  14. Aly Morrison4 December 2022 at 22:16

    Very nice Iain…
    I hope the op goes well…
    A friend of mine recently had a cataract operation and he was amazed how much his vision improved especially how bright colours were.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:20

      Thanks Aly, yes it's strange being able to actually see things again!
      Best Iain

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  15. tim9 December 2022 at 07:48

    White uniforms always mystify me. I mean, these miniatures look great, but damn, anytime i ever wore something white within five minutes it was permanently stained with ink, paint, blood or tomato sauce... Don't know how anyone would manage any sort of soldiering in such clothing!?

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:21

      Thanks Tim, I think it's just unbleached wool to keep the costs down I guess which then turns into tradition!
      Best Iain

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  16. James Fisher16 December 2022 at 12:31

    These look stupendous. I see from a comment that you made elsewhere that you have come through the op. Great news.
    Hopefully your experience will be like my father's and you have improved eyesight!
    Regards, James

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    1. caveadsum147124 December 2022 at 20:22

      Thanks James, yes all good, plenty more Napoleonics on the way!
      Best Iain

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