MagPiesRUs Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) Here's my lastest MOC, this time 'Kutuzov at Borodino', although I can't find the name of the painter.. Borodino was a battle fought during the French invasion of Russia. Mikhail Kutuzov, the best Russian general of the time, met Napoleon's Grande Armee in September, just outside of Moscow. Napoleon was feeling sick at the time, and launched a headlong attack at the Russians. Both armies suffered huge casualties. Kutuzov decided not to use up all of his troops at Borodino, and decided to retreat the next day, allowing Napoleon to capture Moscow. In the end, around 70,000 men died. It was the bloodiest battle in the Napoleonic Wars. And here's mine: Kutuzov and his company (spot Napoleon's twin :-P ): An officer: The Russian army: Who's this? Once again, it's our painter! But he should've thought twice before painting the Russian army: Because the cossack he whacked earlier is part of it X-O The Cossack carries the painter away on his horse, ready to exact his revenge: Feedback appreciated *sweet* Edited January 31, 2008 by phred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scouty Posted December 1, 2007 Cool. It depicts the seen well. Good job :-) ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asuka Posted December 1, 2007 Another very fine work, pretty accurate and lively! *sweet* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeekyBoogeyDoog Posted December 1, 2007 What material is the cossack hat made out of? It's pretty effective *y* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john cleese Posted December 1, 2007 that cossack had a really big hat, X-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scouty Posted December 1, 2007 What material is the cossack hat made out of? It's pretty effective *y* I believe it is a Microphone wind blocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagPiesRUs Posted December 1, 2007 I believe it is a Microphone wind blocker. Yes, it is, thanks IS. I believe I said that in the Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow, it's in my sig ;-) Oh, and thanks everyone *wub* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Whipstick Posted December 1, 2007 Maybe the painter should have left it to some dumb BBC journalist to be there, the the pictures and get shot X-D Perhaps the cossack is just lonely and wants a vodka drinking buddy... At any rate I doubt this is the last we've seen of the painter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonaparte Posted December 3, 2007 One of the better ones so far. And there's a good amount of troops in it. However, in the painting it looks to me like the officer on the horse is wearing a shako and not a busby. Of course, that's just a detail ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagPiesRUs Posted December 4, 2007 One of the better ones so far.And there's a good amount of troops in it. However, in the painting it looks to me like the officer on the horse is wearing a shako and not a busby. Of course, that's just a detail ;-) Thanks, Bonaparte. the mounted officer has a busby though. There's a bigger picture here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Kutuzovborodino.jpg Perhaps the cossack is just lonely and wants a vodka drinking buddy... At any rate I doubt this is the last we've seen of the painter. Funny thing you should say that... X-D X-O Unexpected gory deaths ON! And hoorah, 100th post :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExoBuilder Posted December 4, 2007 Ooh he killed him!! I think it's kinda gross though that he has a chicken leg....Good job on both Vigs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagPiesRUs Posted December 4, 2007 Ooh he killed him!! I think it's kinda gross though that he has a chicken leg....Good job on both Vigs! Hey, can't a guy eat a drumstick while dismembering someone in peace? :-X X-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExoBuilder Posted December 4, 2007 Hey, can't a guy eat a drumstick while dismembering someone in peace? :-X X-D Oh sorry, I should have known better.... ;-) :'-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Phes Posted December 4, 2007 Ok... First of all... Is that thing on his head a microphone windsock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Whipstick Posted December 4, 2007 Now what? You've gone and killed off the painter so that in effect is the last of the painting MOC's. Did you just decide to kill him given what I said? Or are you looking to retire the painting MOC business? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Norman Ray Posted December 4, 2007 Nice work! I feel though that this painter is much like Kenny from South Park, and will return :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eased Posted December 24, 2008 Russian army? I thought that the bluecoats were the French Army? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites