Back in August I posted this photo on the "In Memorium" thread.




Now that a couple of my other 30mm projects are nearing completion it's time to make a start on something new.



The plan is to paint both sides and mount them on a scenic base complete with groundwork.

Ah, OK, from the "Brüderkrieg" or "Deutsch-Deutscher Krieg", as they called it, correct? Interesting subject!

Prost!
Brad

It is an interesting subject Brad.

For anyone interested this is recommended reading.

Arrgh....got me there, I saw the thumbnail and thought it was a round you were doing.

Hi Roger,
Interesting pieces, look forward to seeing these at some point, don't know diddley about these and will be interested to see these develop mate.
cheers
Richie

Aah you see, you need to pay close attention to what I'm up to.

Will be watching,but I now think I need a magnifying glass

You won't need a magnifying glass to see if he paints both sides..........sorry Rog, Dennis made me do it.

I see Facebook is getting a dislike button, time we had one round here I think.

I agree!!

This project should be great fun to observe!

All the best,
Dan

Hi Roger that would make a very interesting figure, I think we might just have a future release, love the stance and it fits in with what we are trying to do.
cheers Rodger

ian

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Glad to have you as an observer Dan.

Glad this has inspired you Ian. Here's some more related pics. I can't remember where I got the reenactor photo's from but I'll have a look so correct credit can be given.

Cheers Roger they look great we will see what we can do.

Cheers

Ian

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Some links, (I might have found the photo's somewhere here. )

http://zealandbayonets.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/1859-1870

http://www.18irhk.cz/news.php?id=117

Cheers roger, I have the osprey book with the uniform in and a couple of other books with some reference. looking like it will be on the to do list for next year.

but will have to get a couple of Prussians out for the Franco Prussian war to balance things out I think.

Cheers

ian

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Sounds good to me Ian. I received some Sardinian Infantry and Bersaglieri from the same period earlier this week so I'll see if I can inspire you further.

Looks an interesting subject. I am not a fan if the pose but I expect the sculptor knew more about anatomy than me. Seems very unnatural from a balance and natural relaxation perspective. Maybe its OK if he is leaning forward...but one would need a side photo to ascertain that.

I'm not sure who sculpted the memorial Colin, further investigations required I think.

I need to get that book. My great grandfather Freiderich Stelzel earned the Iron Cross in that war.

You won't regret it Mike it's very good.

Here's another one I have that is worth getting hold of.



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battle-Koni...TF8&qid=1442557196&sr=8-2&keywords=koniggratz