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Prussian Landwehr, 1813

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Lasalle, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Lasalle A Fixture

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    A new work on a piece masterfully sculpted by a friend. The figurine reproduces a painting by K. Rocco depicting a Prussian militiaman of the Landwehr in 1813.

    Historical notes

    Prussia, humiliated by Napoleon in 1806, waits for the moment for his vengeance. The opportunity was born after the catastrophic Russian bell. At the beginning of 1813 the Prussian army, in the meantime reorganized, was preparing to enter into action against the enemy French. The Landwehr ("Territorial Militia") was a new force, organized in 151 infantry battalions and 113 cavalry squadrons. It was initially conceived as a sort of reserve in support of the regular army, although Landwehr units ended up being structured and deployed with the regiments line. These new units proved strong and tenacious, capable of marching everywhere and absolutely reliable in combat. Many of them entered the action in Germany and France during the campaigns of 1813 and 1814.
    At first, the weapons and supplies were a big problem for the Prussian army. England sent more than 113,000 muskets along with tens of thousands of uniforms and cavalry equipment. The Landwehr received some of these weapons, but very few uniforms. In March 1813, the militiaman's clothing consisted of a Litewka (a simple long coat) of dark blue or black colour with collar and buttons of the regimental colour, in a blue cap with a visor bearing a white metal cross at the front. Some Silesian units wore a shako (usually protected with a waterproof coating). Many of them were armed with old muskets and probably all wore simple canvas trousers and hooves. These soldiers were often equipped with British black leather buffs and, in the absence of backpacks, transported their belongings in bags or inside heavy blankets rolled up on the chest.

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  2. Edorta A Fixture

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  3. SUPER ANTO Well-Known Member

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    Great likeness with the original plate. I like the sculpture work....:):)
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  4. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    That is an excellent sculpt and I cannot wait to see the end result. I am sure this will be a painted to a very high standard by you.

    Is this going to be commercial piece.
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  5. Wings5797 A Fixture

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    Looking amazing and following your progress
    Keith
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  6. Richard Baxter A Fixture

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    Looks like a forthcoming release from Scale 75 in their Keith Rocco series.
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  7. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Thanks to all
  8. Borek A Fixture

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    A beautiful start on this interesting and unusual figure. I also appreciate the historical excursion. Great(y)

    Cheers Borek
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  9. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Thank you Borek (y)
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  10. Lasalle A Fixture

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    That is an excellent sculpt and I cannot wait to see the end result. I am sure this will be a painted to a very high standard by you.

    Is this going to be commercial piece.

    No Bob, it's a unique piece, which will not be marketed
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  11. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    :(:cry:
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  12. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Progress... IMG_20190129_192119_1.jpg IMG_20190129_192313.jpg IMG_20190129_192257.jpg
  13. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Finished...

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  14. MoboSchreuder A Fixture

    Great work and beautiful painting

    Mobo
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  15. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Great work and beautiful painting

    Mobo

    Thanks so much Mobo! (y)
  16. arj A Fixture

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    Sorry, I missed this when it first appeared.
    Excellent sculpt which has been brought to life by your painting and presentation.
    Very well done.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  17. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Thank you Andrew!
    Cheers,
    Andrea
  18. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Andrea,
    Superbly painted, you have done a marvellous job with the brushes.
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  19. Lasalle A Fixture

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    Thank you Bob!
  20. Nap Moderator

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    As VB says Andrea

    Apologies for missing this ...love the subject and it's a great bit of modelling and artwork...love the clogs

    Thanks for sharing

    Nap

    Why not put something into FOTM as well ??
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