Introducing Prinz Ruprecht

Here is the next in the leaders of Scotland series for the Armies and Enemies of Scotland for Si at Solway and it is Prinz Reprecht. Prinz Ruprecht is a member of the German aristocracy and was only to glad for the opportunity to leave the increasingly difficult situation in Heer Hitler's Reich for an adventure overseas. He brought with him a small force of Great war comrades and a few mercenaries, a small army forming in the highlands raising the clans and preparing for a confrontation for the Republic. Enter the Jacobites. Prinz Reprecht is wearing a German style Hussar uniform but of no known regiment. Instead he has chosen colours of Scotland and the Royals, blue and purple. He wears a Tam O Shanty with pheasant feathers in it and a red sash of a Royal Prince. Here he is.

Prinz Ruprecht, Jacobite Leader, 1938

Jacobite, 1745

Well here he is in his full glory and I have to say for the first time painting plaids/tartans I am rather pleased with the results. I have done him as historically accurate as I can, but I think that he is a fair representation of what one of these fellows would have of looked like, but I leave that to you to decide. So here is the chap.

Jacobite Soldier, 1745

Even Mrs PK likes him, even though she is English and he is not a Spartan.

Failed Jacobite

I have failed in my target of having the fellow completed by the end of the day. My fault for watching Digging the Past. Just have his shoes really to do now. I am pleased so far with it though.

Stage 6