NAP0427-NAP0434 Saxon Guard du Corps!!! (2 Viewers)

[Vezzolf]

Thank you for your kind words. Here is a new vignette:

Casualty at the Command, 1812

WOW....NICE....Looks REALLY very good:salute::....Do you have any more pictures that would show all 8 of the FL Saxony horsemen.....Thank you.

 

[Andanna]

Frank, that would unfortunately require work with a mirror. . "Embarrassing" is the wrong word, but I do not have a complete set. Having said that, this will not be the last photo of the Saxons. The next one will be them against Russian infantry.

 

[Vezzolf]

No problem....Thank you Guy....You really do excllent work.... it's always a treat to view your dioramas and photography...Many thanks and much appreciated:salute::

 

[joesgis]

The Saxon Guard du Corps at Borodino 1812​

This is such a beautiful figure. When I first saw it, I knew I had to have it even though I don't collect Napoleonics. (Unfortunately mine came with the tail broken off, but I still love it.) To me it's one of those transcendent, line-blurring miniatures that demands a place in your collection, regardless of whether you collect the historical era or First Legion at all.

Joe

 

[Andanna]

Do you have any more pictures that would show all 8 of the FL Saxony horsemen.....Thank you.

For Frank.

The Seven Saxons, 1812

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[Gebhard]

For Frank.

The Seven Saxons, 1812

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WOW

That is just beautiful :salute:::salute::, I hope its just not for Frank to enjoy :wink2:. Thanks for sharing really wonderful job, just love it. regards Gebhard

 

[Andanna]

I don't think this one has been posted before:

 

[Gebhard]

I don't think this one has been posted before:

Beautiful painting of Russian Heavies at Borodino, I hope to see First Legion produce them some time down the road. regards Gebhard

 

[Andanna]

I am embarrassed. Thank you, Gebhard, for clarifying. :redface2:

 

[Gebhard]

Thank you, Gebhard, for clarifying. :redface2:

No need for that my friend, I thought you might have a little info on upcoming releases . Again GREAT painting, regards Gebhard

Here are a few more images of the mighty Saxons, they are in my top 5 Napoleonic Calvary units. First Legion did such a wonderful job bringing them to life

 

[MapleLeaf]

Gebhard
I really enjoy the history and facts about those units
It's great history and very informative
I tip my hat to u my freind for ur knowledge
and informations

 

[Gebhard]

Gebhard
I really enjoy the history and facts about those units
It's great history and very informative
I tip my hat to u my freind for ur knowledge
and informations

Thanks my friend, very nice of you to say this :salute::. It makes me happy to hear that all those years I spent buried in books was not wasted :wink2:. I'm always happy to share the information I take pleasure in learning with others who are also interested in Military History.. regards Gebhard

 

[Andanna]

I apparently have a problem escaping the photogenic appeal of the Saxons:

Death in the Wheatfield, 1812​

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This is my first use of one of the "fur mats". I have mixed feelings about them, but I think here it is OK. But honestly, it is more the lack of viable alternatives for wheat field environments than anything else that "forced" me to buy this.

 

[Gebhard]

Hi Guys,

While I'm not such a great Photographer or dio builder in fact I don't even own a single tree :redface2:, I thought I'd share one of figures of my Favorite FL Napoleonic releases so far the Saxon Guard du Corps. I display this figure in front of an Original oil study painting in my collection painted by the splendid artist Mark Churms. It was painted by him years ago as a test study when he was working on his depiction of the of the mighty Saxons at Borodino called ( DIE UBERLEBENDEN ) . regards Gebhard

 

[Andanna]

Gebhard, an original from Mark is quite a possession!

 

[Gebhard]

Gebhard, an original from Mark is quite a possession!

Thanks I really love it,
He is a great guy and fellow History nut who lives here in the states now. I'm going to get piece commissioned hopefully in a few weeks showing another Napoleonic subject dear to my heart don't tell it's top secret :wink2: luckily the wife doesn't look in. I think it works well with FL's work, like George was saying sometimes ya just gotta treat yourself unfortunately I do it a bit much :redface2:. best Gebhard

 

[Andanna]

Let's see whether you treat yourself to a trip to Valley Forge this year! ^&grin

 

[Warrior]

Thanks I really love it,
He is a great guy and fellow History nut who lives here in the states now. I'm going to get piece commissioned hopefully in a few weeks showing another Napoleonic subject dear to my heart don't tell it's top secret :wink2: luckily the wife doesn't look in. I think it works well with FL's work, like George was saying sometimes ya just gotta treat yourself unfortunately I do it a bit much :redface2:. best Gebhard

I met Mark at the now defunct Fredericksburg Toy Soldier Show, big fan of his work, he's done several Waterloo themed paintings that are brilliant. A lot of action, which is my hot button................

 

[Warrior]

Let's see whether you treat yourself to a trip to Valley Forge this year! ^&grin

Would be great to see a bunch of the forum members at this show; Brad, Andreas, Michael, Marc among others and you too Gebs.................

 

[Gebhard]

I met Mark at the now defunct Fredericksburg Toy Soldier Show, big fan of his work, he's done several Waterloo themed paintings that are brilliant. A lot of action, which is my hot button................

With all the shows you do I was sure you would know him, he is very approachable and a hell of a nice and knowledgeable guy. Would be nice to see you again and also Andreas, Rod, and the others. Who knows it just may happen its a FANTASTIC show, but it takes a lot of planning for me unfortunately I'm not yet retired. And all my vacation time is spent overseas.