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The first Zaporozhian Cossack scout today! Model from Anno Domini 1666 line (one of my favourite!)
I really like infantry models, static or on the march.
This one is additionally loaded with very nice equipment - which goes hand in hand with attention to detail!
I only added a GW cementary stuff on the base. Looks grim and a little dark.
The Zaporozhian Cossacks were Cossacks who lived beyond (that is, downstream from) the Dnieper Rapids. Along with Registered Cossacks and Sloboda Cossacks.
Zaporozhian Cossacks played an important role in the history of Ukraine and the ethnogenesis of Ukrainians.
The Zaporozhian Sich grew rapidly in the 15th century from serfs fleeing the more controlled parts of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. It became established as a well-respected political entity with a parliamentary system of government.
During the course of the 16th, 17th and well into the 18th century, the Zaporozhian Cossacks were a strong political and military force that challenged the authority of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Tsardom of Russia, and the Crimean Khanate.
The host went through a series of conflicts and alliances involving the three powers, including supporting an uprising in the 18th century. Their leader signed a treaty with the Russians.
This group was forcibly disbanded in the late 18th century by the Russian Empire, with much of the population relocated to the Kuban region on the south edge of the Russian Empire, while others founded cities in southern Ukraine and eventually became state peasants.
The Cossacks served a valuable role of conquering the Caucasian tribes and in return enjoyed considerable freedom granted by the Tsars.
The name Zaporozhtsi comes from the location of their fortress, the Sich, in Zaporizhzhia "land beyond the rapids", from Ukrainian za "beyond" and poróhy "rapids".
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Outstanding work, Michal!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Jonathan!
DeleteArghhh! Doskonała praca, bez pudła!
ReplyDeleteCieszę się, że się podoba :)
DeleteŚwietne malowanie, szczególnie materiału i bardzo dobra podstawka, skąd ta kapliczka?
ReplyDeleteDziękuję. Jak mnie pamięć nie myli zdjąłem ja z pleców GW zombiaka :)
DeletePowiem Ci Michał, że to jedna z lepszych twoich prac!
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Tomasz
Dziękuję bardzo.
DeleteThank you very much Michal for this interesting historical information: we in Western Europe know too little about Eastern history, and the name of Zaporizhzhia has unfortunately become familiar to us with the news of this sad war...
ReplyDeleteYour painting work on this nice mini it's very effective: did the idea of a blue jacket come from the second artwork you posted? The funeral sign also looks great - it's the same one we'd like to use for a base, so you've given us some ideas for the colours ;)
Yes, graphic was one of the inspiration.
DeleteThank you very much for a kind words!
Really cool, he's clearly someone not to mess up with!
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DeleteLovely work Michal and interesting little bit of history on this particular band of Cossacks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it sir!
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A lovely figure Michal 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Matt!
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Outstanding work Michal, I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a kind words sir!
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Świetnie wyszedł. Sam się kiedyś musze skusić by pomalować kilka ich figurek (kilka jest oczywiście juz w szufladzie wstydu)...
ReplyDeleteDziękuję bardzo. Mi jakoś bardzo dobrze ich maluję. Niby delikatny detal, ale wychodzi fajnie :)
DeleteSplendid craftsmanship Michal.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much sir!
DeleteGreat painting Michal!
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DeleteLovely work Michal
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DeleteŚwietnie odwzorowałeś kolory na miniaturze z zamieszczonych ilustracji.
ReplyDeleteDziękuję. Choć zdjęcie miało ogólnopoglądowe być do ubiór Kozaków.
DeleteRewelacja jak zawsze!
ReplyDeleteDzięki wielkie!
Deletegreat job. very thematic. 😁
ReplyDeleteThank you very much sir!
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Excellent work, Michal. The long coat is especially well highlighted, and looks suitably travel-worn. Marvellous paint-job.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for a kind words!
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