Kit Check - Russian Napoleonic Uhlans - 28mm Plastic - Perry Miniatures 

Difficult to say really, it depends on what you want to achieve, if there is a certain rule set you might want to base them for or just what you think looks good in terms of number of figures on a base, space to allow a bit of dynamic posing or some scope for a bit of extra work on the base itself to make it more visually interesting or diorama-esque. I think ultimately I find the plastic bases supplied a little bit constraining and thing, I prefer at least 2mm thick MDF. If metal cavalry figures probably 3mm for extra sturdiness and lack of warping over time (see my French cuirassiers for example).

I think that question has been asked before including to the Perrys themselves. I can’t remember the exact answer, I think some conversion was required to the headgear and braiding. Probably possible, a little bit of conversion by paint and imagination goes a long way. They have just released a metal Polish Uhlan to go on plastic horses if that’s of interest.

I’m no expert on the Austrian side of things though there are visual similarities. In terms of Polish I had that thought. There are some images of Polish Uhlans with a similar czapka without eagle and sunburst but if need to check my sources to see how legitimate that is. You could fairly easily convert when just by paint to achieve I think. It’s something I’ll cover in the next video.

In a period of stylish uniforms, especially for cavalry, they’re particularly smart. I’m putting a few together at the moment.

Thank you, trying to get back into the swing of things and develop a bit more of a rhythm.