FIRST LEGION: Polish Winged Hussars

[Konstantin S.]

Hi pF!

We are pleased to present the long awaited and highly sought after follow up release to our Polish Winged Hussars with sets TYW025-029 which includes 4 new Hussars and King Jan III Sobieski. King Jan (John) III Sobieski was King of Poland, as well as Grand Duke of Lithuania. Famous for his prowess as a military commander, despite inheriting a Polish state ravaged by years of constant war, his most famous victory came at the Battle of Vienna in 1683 against the Ottoman Turks. After a full day of battle, Sobieski led none other than the Polish Winged Hussars along with other allies in a massive charge shattering the Ottoman battle line. He was hailed as the Savior of Vienna for his role in the battle. Our rendition of him is incredibly detailed as are the four hussars that accompany him in this release. We hope you enjoy them!

http://www.firstlegionltd.com/polishwingedhussars.aspx

Cheers

 

[Edorta]

Great collection of riders.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[NeilW]

Great figs... who's the sculptor?

I used to follow a guy called Maciej Pawlica who scratchbuilt fantastic winged hussars and related subjects (a couple of screenshots below).

I think he's still active (at least as of 2006, see below), but I can't find any new site for him. Anybody know?

http://forum.figurki.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4;sa=showPosts;start=975
http://forum.figurki.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4;sa=showPosts;start=855

BTW: NOT TRYING TO CRASH IN ON THE POSTING... just curious to know what happened to the guy