Napoleonic Russian Cossacks rebased

I debated whether to sell or rebase my HaT Cossacks for a while, but finally I decided that I could make a decision unless I did it, and if I did it would make them more saleable. So they are done and I'm quite happy with the results.

There are a couple of bases of Zvesda Cossacks mixed in, but they were used to to make up the numbers and they are slightly oversized. If I tried 3D printing some new cossacks these would probably be the first to be replaced

Looking at the pictures I still need to use some matt varnish on them to reduce the shine.

Napoleonic Russian Light Cavalry rebased

My first batch of Russian Napoleonic Cavalry has been rebased they are all Strelets figures except the Guard Cossacks , which are Zvezda.

Pavlograd Hussars

Tiraspol Chasseurs a Cheval

Guard Cossacks

Tchougouiev Lancers

Mexicans and Miners

Two more sets of characters for the Wild West, both sets were 3D printed, the Mexicans by myself and the Miners were purchased from a local 3D printer at a Wirral Warboot.

The central figures in the miners looks usable as the town drunk!

Springwoods for sale

So after years of debate I have decided to sell my 1st edition Springwood Models figures. I bought them in 1973 and painted the French versions as various allies. Now with 3D printing I have the capability to print new versions that match their 2nd edition figures. So the big moment has arrived and I have put them on evil way along with other bits I am clearing out. If you are interested, please PM me and we can sort out a deal as I can't get the current version of e-b to work properly.

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SYW Hanoverian Limbers

Finally finished a pair of Seven Years War Hanoverian limbers, I used the Revell Austrian limbers but painted them in Hanoverian colours. I added the ammunition boxes to the limber to make them look a bit different.

Plan for 2026

As I am due to become a Grandfather this year, I suspect my time will have a strong emphasis on family activities this year. That said I do have a clear main theme for the year of reworking my Napoleonic Russian Army, which does involve 3D printing lots of Russian Infantry.

So this year I will be working on the following broad themes:

1. Reworking my Napoleonic Russian Army
2. Enhance existing armies
3. 3D printing terrain (FDM)
4. 3D printing vehicles and figures (resin)
5. Continue to clear out all unwanted items, including painted figures
6. Enjoy Games & Shows

Amplifying the above:

1. Reworking my Napoleonic Russian Army

• Rebase existing Russian Line Cavalry
• Decide whether to replacing or rebase existing Cossacks
• 3D print Infantry to replace Version 1 Springwood Infantry
• Rebase Version 2 Springwood Infantry, plus new 3D printed officers, etc.
• Decide how to replace existing Militia (HaT)

2. Enhance existing armies - already planned are

• Napoleonic Saxons/Westphalians when I can find suitable STL files
• 28mm Wild West terrain including a mine
• Some more 28mm Gunfighters including some Indians
• 28mm Gangs of Rome figures.
• Some Spanish medieval infantry for the El Cid period
• 3 units of Almoravid Heavy Cavalry
• 3 units of SYW British Infantry
• 4 units of WSS Spanish (Walloon?) Infantry
• 3 units of WSS French Cavalry
• Legion Nautique for the French in Egypt 1800
• Hanoverian limbers for the SYW
• a couple of units for the SYW
• Assemble and paint Wild West buildings received at Xmas
• Support the stash reduction by painting useable items

2. 3D Printing Terrain (FDM)

• Test printing a Horsa using FDM
• Vietnamese hooches
• Western European buildings
• Spanish/Mediterrainean buildings
• New bridges (all eras)

3. 3D Printing Vehicles & Figures (Resin)- in the summer

• Napoleonic Saxon and Westphalian Infantry
• Napoleonic Russian Infantry
• Maybe Napoleonic Russian Cossacks?
• Gradually replace existing diecast and other poor quality AFVs in my collection

4. Continue to clear out all unwanted items, including painted figures

• Re-assess each existing period, army, and units to consider if I am really going to use them
• Sell the identified surplus, probably on ebay
• Review stash (figure and plastic bits box) aiming to reduce from 3 to 2 crates by painting or selling the excess
• Identify replacement STL files for my 1st version Springwood Prussian figures for 2027

5. Gaming

• Continue supporting the Beacon Club and attending as many weekend events as possible
• Try to attend the same number of shows as last year

On the Workbench - January 2026

Not a clean start to a new year with quite a few part finished projects carried over.

I'll be working on:-

• Panzer 38(t)s - add decals and drybrush
• 28mm Mexican Gunfighters and Miners - underway
• Seven Years War Hanoverian Limbers - nearly finished
• El Cid era Spanish Infantry
• Repaint a trio of old Matchbox M3 Stuarts
• Three Early War German MMG teams
• Start on rebasing my Napoleonic Russian Cavalry
• Refresh my memory of how the use the FDM printed and it's slicing software