From MarkG: Bolshevik Infantry from the Russian Civil War. (55 points)

This week I'm adding another unit of Bolsheviks to the growing roster for my Russian Civil War project. Copplestone Castings Miniatures again.

I've tried to give them a greater degree of uniformity (if faded) to represent the more regular nature of units on the Red side from 1919/1920 onwards.

These chaps are kitted out in the 'Budenovka' hats, which were introduced in 1919. 

These became an iconic image in propaganda posters, and Socialist Realism art from the late 1920's onwards.

The points summary:

11 x 5 = 55 points for eleven 28mm foot miniatures.

Great painting yet again Mark. Those Bolsheviks are getting a lot of reinforcements this week and very well dressed they are indeed! 

Cheers Sander 

MarkG: Bolshevik infantry from the Russian Civil War (75 points)

This week I’m continuing the Russian Civil War project with a unit of Bolshevik infantry. 

All Copplestone Castings again. Given the add-hoc, and often ragged appearance of the Red armies, I’ve tried to mix up the uniforms a bit, and equally give them a toned-down look.

I painted one of the officers/commissars in a conjectural Cheka uniform, with the mandatory black leather jacket and hat (though at the time, they were most likely dressed the same as the rest of the infantry). Let’s just say he needed to resemble “Strelnikov.”

The flag is one I lifted off the internet, apparently representing some Red unit opposing Yudenich’s White Army near St. Petersburg in 1919.

The points summary:

15 x 5 = 75 points for fifteen 28mm foot miniatures.

Mark, you are beavering away on this most excellent Civil War project of yours for sure. Another great unit to bolster the bolshevik ranks. The banners really enhance the overal look of the unit. Well done can't wait to see a group shot of the entire project!