Scharfschutzen |
I enjoyed painting the Front Rank schützen so much, I had to get more. So I ordered 6 more riflemen, an officer, a musician and a Jaeger marching to act as an NCO.
Now Scharf's Schützen are a 2 group Formation with solid leadership. I played about with the "Sharpulator" last night and these guys are going to run in at 40 points. Equal to 8 groups of basic line infantry!
So here are the characters.
Hauptmann Ricard Scharf, hard drinking, cunning light troops Leader (Level 3). He's a ruggedly handsome fellow with an impressive weapon naturally. I decided to add a spare Hät plastic plume to his helmet. My references are indeterminate as to whether a Schützen officer would have a plume or not, so the Rule of Cool decided.
Note rank marking on collar! |
Feldwebel Dominic Harfner (level 2). Solid, dependable, good in a fight. He keeps the lads in line and looks after everyone with a smack from his Sergeant's cane or a gentle word depending on the circumstances. Unfortunately the model is carrying his rifle in his left hand. The cane which was the NCO's badge of office, would be hanging from a button on the left of his tunic.
Musician Matthias Huber. I saw a recommendation from someone I respect that spending a point on a Musician is real Force Multiplier by doubling the command radius of the force commander. So I'll give it a shot. Plus he looks super cool with the hunting horn and sleeve braid.
The schützen. While painting them, I took the opportunity to fix an error on the first group.
All together and ready to take the fight to the enemy! |
I think these are my favorites of your napoleonics that you’ve posted. Excellent attention to detail
ReplyDeleteI think these are my favorites of your napoleonics that you’ve posted. Excellent attention to detail
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think my enthusiasm for the figures really shows.
DeleteBut the Front Rank are so beautifully sculpted you can't help but pay attention to the details
Wait until I get to the artillery! 😉
Impressive!
ReplyDeleteI'm still quietly giggling about the name ;) Nice work on the figures.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope they fight as well as they look!
ReplyDeletethanks! So far so good :)
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