Six units of Jager from Perry. These are the plastic Russian infantry kit, but I converted the standard bearer models using spare Austrian infantry arms from a Victrix kit, given Jagers didn't carry standards.
I also painted these in winter gear with the green leggings/black gaiters, just to make them more distinct from the line infantry in game, though tactical difference between Line and Jager was debateable...
Close up look at a regiment. As for the Line Infantry to avoid having to keep track of which bases go with which unit in storage, I chose to do each unit as 1st regiment of the Division with the yellow shoulder straps.
Much quicker to paint these than the line, with no white straps and leggings to paint! So with a black undercoat that just means painting the green and a few other colours and done.
Fast and handsome work! I always painted Russian jaegers in green breeches too to distinguish from line.
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DeleteGrand parade, super work on them, very nicely done.
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DeleteParade fun, and ready to go where the need is. Looking forward to the next battle with all the Jager.
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DeleteBeautiful work Mark, and green breeches for me too. Six full battalions is quite an undertaking.
ReplyDeleteYes glad to have the bulk of planned infantry done now! :)
DeleteThat's quite a mass of Jagers, and of course they MUST wear the green breeches! Newer sources suggest the Russian Jagers were probably better at Light Infantry tactics, at least by 1807, than they are usually credited, although not the equal of the French.
ReplyDeleteThe earlier Russian uniforms are so much more interesting than the later era when everybody looks the same! :-)
Thanks for info Peter and yes agree about the earlier uniforms! :)
DeleteCracking job on the Jagers, iconic unit!
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil!
DeleteSplendid looking Jaegers, lovely work as always!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain!
DeleteMagnificent massed jägers Mark!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
Thanks James!
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