I am putting together a Russian warband for "Silver Bayonet."
https://wargamesatlantic.com/community/xenforum/topic/78263/the-silver-bayonet-projects?page=2
I want to put a Kalmyk trooper in it.
https://www.rbth.com/arts/2014/07/29/how_russias_steppe_warriors_took_on_napoleons_armies_37029
I picked up this mini from Gringo 40s recently:
I was hoping to hack him in half and make him into a dismounted figure. But based on the way the arms are molded against his sides, etc., I think I might be better off trying to build a dismounted Kalmyk from scratch.
Anyone have any ideas for bits/parts/kits to work from?
Maybe WGA Boxers for bodies?
Do the WGA Boxers have queues?
Are there any Frostgrave or "Tropical" Frostgrave bits that would work?
The hat is very distinctive. If I can't find a suitable match I suppose I can hack off the Gringo 40s riders head although that seems a bit wasteful.
The rifles from the WGA British Riflemen might work as a musket stand in.
Conversely if the upcoming Silver Bayonet expansion covers bows and arrows I'll probably go with that more distinctive and frankly capable weapon.