Getting Started: Kingdom of Saxony

[@dbc330]

Tim, another excellent starter video (I do love watching them even if I'm not getting that particular army). In this case, I have just realised that I have enough spare WoFun minis to start a small Saxon army and this has been a great help.

[@davidmartinez5233]

A getting started, getting started video (the basics for brand new people) would be appreciated.

[@andreasolsoon3643]

Great video, as always! It is a great way to get a Saxon army if you are on a tighter budget. The main difference between the Perry 1812-15 set and the Saxons of that period is that the musketeer regiments all had a sabre, the french didnt. I have the very same divison, but in metal myself, but still lots to paint though.

[@martinradcliffe4798]

Pleased to see this- the Saxons are a great looking army,

[@iainfuller5083]

So, are there no other scales than 28mm? Also, the Saxons went from the early uniform straight into a 'Spencer' so similar to the Bardin double breasted, and Saxon grenadiers didn't wear epaulettes - only the Garde did. Calpe are probably the best Saxon figures available in 28mm.

[@dragoon1940]

I've got a battalion of Calpe Saxons painted up (and some others unpainted). I'll have to order some more...

[@TwisstedSage]

After 8 battalions of early Spanish in mostly white, ( I really didn't want a whole table of dark blue, later Spanish, Portuguese, Vistula Polish & French) I think I'm done with white for awhile, as tempting as you've made these Saxons. I've been hoping to see the finished Guard Cuirassier since the first time you teased us with the unpainted figures like, . . 2 YEARS ago ? ! Don't tell me they're still languishing in your stack of shame !

[@Blaxkleric]

Excellent stuff. Love these sorts of videos. More please.

[@ctid98]

Love these "Getting Started" vids, keep 'em coming!

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

I'm running out of nations!

[@merlin4084]

If you want to paint an all white model, this is what I do with my Neapolitans. Spray the sprue white. Now I initially would wash the whole model down with a thinned wash of black, then dry brush white over that and then paint over anything that looked rough with a white paint pen (it gave a much smoother finish compared to the brush) Then I realised that i could just wash the model in Vallejo Pale Grey Wash and then continue with the other colours as I saw fit. It lightly darkens the recesses but leave the main body of of the clothing looking like a dull white, which I think looks good. Its not a perfect solution, but its a fast way to paint an all white model without struggling with it.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Gave up painting on the sprue some years ago. There’s always lugs to remove afterwards and bits of moulding flash, and when you stick on the arms, huge gaps remain that need filling. By the time that’s all done, I’ve usually damaged the paintwork with my fat fingers. Find it easier to assemble the figure and hot-glue it to a plastic bottle-top before priming and painting.

[@collin4592]

Saxons are very fun, but especially in 1813 scenario wise.

[@Bai_gaming]

we need plastic napoleonic saxons from Perrys 😭

[@scarfacejosh123]

That was the most METAL riff I've ever heard. I came for the content, I stay for the comedy it's top notch, you don't even need blackjack and hookers!

[@nicofolkersma2535]

Great video, just as I'm working on a Portuguese division and planning a Bavarian one. Maybe an idea for a future video, but how would you do a Kingdom of Holland army ? Maybe the Dutch -German division in Spain. Or a Dutch-Belgian one for Waterloo. Take you're time, I got other armies to do.

[@imrahilvondolamroth4205]

Great video! the thing is just that there is one major difference between saxon fusiliers and french fusiliers: saxon fusilier carried a briquet, and because of that had a second shoulder strap like grenadiers and voltigeurs. also different shako plates, but this is just a minor difference. And one last thing, the ei in Leibgarde is pronounced like the ei in Leipzig.

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Yeah, but my great grandadsl died so I could pronounce it wrong 🤣🤣🤣 (seriously though, fair point)

[@momosthegreen]

Does anyone know anything about the greek volunteer battalions that served under Napoleon, the Russians or the British? I know that there are some but I struggle to find any information about them, especially about those that fought under the French.

[@Dark_Wooki33]

Or one could just wait till piano wargames creates superb sculpts for saxons ;) (quick sidenote the warlord games spanish are closer to saxon uniforms(still they need heads with shakos, ofc) and imho the new austrian heavy cav from the perrys is a better way to build saxon cuirassiers, for the light cav the french chasseur a cheval are pretty close)

[@alistaircampbell1094]

Whereas I just spent ~£850 over 3 months with my Tax Refund - that being said it's all Perry's 1809 models and I had to hit £200 per order for free shipping to Australia. I need a new suspension on my car every time I take it somewhere haha

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Haha, that's the hardcore way to do it!

[@dragoon1940]

Its probably pricier, but I cannot recommend Calpe Miniatures enough for all things Saxon (at least their infantry and artillery). Beautiful infantry and light unfantry and some good command figures as well.

[@robertcox5622]

Hi is there any chance you could do a start collecting Spanish army please

[@halfblindbear]

Where did you find the still of the uniforms?

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Can you give me a time stamp?

[@halfblindbear]

28:21

[@nobro1234-c8g]

This video came just in time before I purchased miniatures for a Saxon army

[@davidcollins2648]

I have yet to read of any combat by Saxon uhlans. For 1813 battles I should think a Saxon army indispensable.

[@majorclanger-kx6ch]

GREAT stuff , I wonder what £200 would buy from Calpe Minituers , I have shockingly one Saxon Battalion from Calpe , for Germany 1813 unpainted .One day there will be a Black Powder 1813 Suppliment, in my dreams.

[@AustinBecht]

Warlord has actually said they are doing a German Campaign (1813-1814) supplement for Black Powder. It's in the works. When it will release? Now ain't that a question?

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

@@AustinBecht pffft. I'm not holding my breath...

[@AustinBecht]

@@NapoleonicWargaming they said it in a recent QnA. I certainly wouldn't peg it for a release anytime soon, but it is happening. I'm guessing 2025. 🤣

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

@@AustinBecht yeah, it was me that asked them! ;) Paul Sawyer said it's been written but not edited yet. I think it'll be Q2 next year at the absolute earliest :(

[@AustinBecht]

@@NapoleonicWargaming oh dang yeah, it was you who asked. Lol. I forgot.

[@clive3490]

A Eureka Cavalry unit is an absolute must. They are stunning

[@wc9109]

Nice video, strangely enough I’m painting 15mm Saxons for 1812, the whole contingent…

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Madness! Haha, nice! Which minis you using?

[@wc9109]

I’m using Fantasan and Old Glory

[@grahamtravers4522]

Not "Leeb guard" (Love Guard), but "L-eye-b guard" (Life Guard).

[@imrahilvondolamroth4205]

L-eye-b sounds a bit weird, are you sure? but i agree Liebgarde is wrong indeed.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

@@imrahilvondolamroth4205- Yes that’s how it’s pronounced. Leib rhymes with imbibe.

[@imrahilvondolamroth4205]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 I have never heard the word imbibe to be honest. But eye is not right. it's too long and too focused on the ei sound imo.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

@@imrahilvondolamroth4205 - Imbibe = to drink. In English the “eye” sound (meaning = German 👀 Augen) is very close.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Much prefer the early pattern Saxon Infantry standards, but an 1812/13 Saxon army seems much more useful in terms of historical scenarios. Hmm… dilemma.

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

Much prefer the early pattern Saxon Infantry standards, but an 1812/13 Saxon army seems much more useful in terms of historical scenarios. Hmm… dilemma.

[@NapoleonicWargaming]

Go for the one you prefer! They'll fight just as well in in 1814 in bicornes and they will (or won't!) In Shakos forn1806. I'm planning on getting a small contingent of 1806 to go with my 1809 French

[@halfblindbear]

All the cool kids play Napoleonic war games

[@harvey3760]

*Promo SM*