Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Poles painted by Francesco Thau

You may have seen some of these photographs on Steve Dean's forum.

I used to think I could paint a bit (but not photograph) until I saw these and my bueno amigo Juan Carlos' Poles.  All I can say is wow.

Hope you enjoy Francesco's painting as much as I did.
















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  1. Bayard5 November 2013 at 18:32

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  3. Phil5 November 2013 at 19:36

    Beautiful looking figures, great paintjob!

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  4. Paulalba5 November 2013 at 22:39

    Absolutely stunning Roger,
    Brings the best out of your figures!

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  5. Chasseur5 November 2013 at 22:45

    Stunning painting!

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  6. Carlo6 November 2013 at 00:01

    These are wonderfully painted figures.

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  7. Ben Gilmour6 November 2013 at 04:03

    Spectacular!

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  8. john de terre neuve6 November 2013 at 04:19

    Very nice job, indeed.

    John

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  9. RTB6 November 2013 at 09:09

    Dear Bayard 5; can you please repost your comment as I went to reply to it and pressed the delete button by mistake. Apologies as I wasnt paying attention.

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    1. Bayard6 November 2013 at 13:05

      No problem. I wrote that infantry is painted as 13th Regiment, formed in 1809- they distinguished with white uniforms from Austrian stock. Nice work but I have one notice: in Duchy of Warsaw's army there were no eagle guards with halberds, and officers didn't wear czapka, but bicorns. Otherwise- very nice painting ;)

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    2. RTB6 November 2013 at 16:00

      I am aware of the uniform regulations but also the fact that the Poles were notorious for breaking them. Ive also seen sketches of Polish officers wearing czapka and an eagle guard. So, as these are toys lets face it, I am happy to field both eagle guards and officers in czapka.

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    3. RTB6 November 2013 at 16:11

      Sorry, forgot to add..........most French regiments the officers were meant to wear bicorns as well...............they didnt.

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    4. Bayard6 November 2013 at 19:16

      Ok, that's right for czapka and officers, but I can't agree with eagle guards. Duchy of Warsaw had notorious financial problems, breaking the uniform regulations came from lack of funds. Equipping eagle guard wasn't cheap. In addition, there was no regulation about eagle guards armed with halberds in Polish regiments, and it is confirmed in the memories from the period. In practice, eagle guard was formed from grenadiers, equipped as rest of the grenadier company. I also wouldn't belive sketches, even from early 19th century- there are full of mistakes. Even Knotel isn't good.
      I know these are toys, but let's face it- historical accuracy is important for many wargamers and if we do something, let's do it well ;) Soon I'll buy Your miniatures anyway- they are beautiful, but I woudn't use eagle guards as it's for sure historically incorrect ;)

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  10. Unknown10 November 2013 at 09:30

    They're very nice indeed. Only thing I would change is to have the gunner covering his ears to be faced away from the gun.

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  11. skordly7 December 2013 at 15:21

    Great painting job, do Francesco Tau accept commissions ?
    Cheers
    Stefano

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