White Ukrainian Cossack Infantry

    These figures are painted on behalf of someone I know who enjoys the Russian Civil War period. I have two group of pictures the original intention was to post the Ukrainian figures as online was not able to find much in terms of pictorial references apart from Empress Miniatures site. Obviously, the makers of all  these figures are Empress. Anyway, I decided to post my take for the Ukrainian Cossack Infantry that fought in case it might be of benefit to another collector. The Empress site does show them wearing a lighter greyish wool hat though other sources indicated black was also used. As the owner of the miniatures specified using black that is what I went with. I did include some other pics of this period on some non Ukrainian infantry for those who enjoy this period and like some inspiration. In the photos the figures in the light greyish coats are the Ukrainian Cossacks the bottom photos are just a random grouping of other RCW figures.

Black Sea Fleet naval Infantry

       My background is mainly rooted in various aspects of ancient and early dark age warfare and my personal painting of models reflect my interest in such periods. But as often the case I have a couple of individuals who I do paint for for other periods. I must confess it is sometimes refreshing to paint other periods for the challenge of doing so. One such person has a huge interest in the RCW period and I have already posted numerous pics of such models. These figures I am not certain of the maker (I need to ask and update) but wish to post for others who do have an interest in this time period. I cant vouch for the choice of colors used (he provided the information of what he wanted) for its actual veracity of appearance so if incorrect I apologize. Essentially, blue tunics, white pants, black footwear and black belting with leather pouches. The actual amount of models were more.....I just chose a sample to photo and the standard bearer figure he will provide the standard himself as well as the basing. One final note I went with Pro acryl paints on these...for both the blue tunics and white leggings a newish line of paint I believe and was quite happy with the results.