Completed a Prussian artillery battery from the Prusse Regiment, the white epaulettes are the only distinctive element from 1812-14. Miniatures are 28mm from the Elite Miniatures range and are part of my second Division for my 1812-15 army.
Cheers
Matt
The next instalment really is a bit of a folly for my Baden Army is the Ducal squadron of the Dukes bodyguard. The two companies accompanied the duke throughout the duchy and did see action in 1809, rounding up prisoners of war and guarding the river at Strasbourg.
Black leather Raupenhelm, white metal fittings, ducal badge. White comb for Officers and Ors, red comb for trumpeter. White coat in a Prussian cut, with two rows of 5 bottoms , red facings, collars, cuffs and turn backs, white epaulettes piped in red, buff breeches, white belts, red leather cartridge pouch with ducal badge in silver, tall black boots, white sword knot. Officers, red and gilt sash for officers, epaulette fringes and Aigulettes, sword knot gilt, white breeches. Trumpeter red epaulette fringe, five laced pointed gallons, five inverted chevrons, red cords to trumpet, buff breeches.
I have four figures to convert from the eureka miniatures Garde du corps, I have added them to the line up to be painted in the next month or two.
As a homage to Waterloo I decided to complete another battery of artillery for my Prussian 1813-15 army. The miniatures are all metal Elite miniatures, which for me have a certain charm about them. I have painted these as first division guns with red epaulettes and turnbacks, I have a second battery underway which will join the second division. As the “Les Squigs” Laval Wargames Club is kicking into high gear this year for Napoleonic Wargaming (due to a cunning plan by Phillip and myself) we have regularly 6 of us playing games. I am planning on adding another brigade of Prussian infantry and cavalry to my collection.
I do need to take a better photo, I am in the middle of building a new light box as I hated my cardboard one….
It has been good for the mojo getting back to uniformed troops that is for sure, as I have been slogging away on a large batch of HYW archers…..which should be off the table during the week.
Cheers
Matt
Finally back home from my first ever Partizan and what a blast it was. I managed to get a great amount of supplies and miniatures from Partizan and photograph it. First up I did have a lot in pre order and some was paid for back in January (my Christmas shopping time), so could be packed and sent in time for my return from Australia and has been sitting at Shaun’s awaiting pick up at this Partizan, particularly as the customs duties to France are punishing if the value is high……oh well Brexit continues to hurt UK small wargaming businesses.
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| 20mm American Para, artillery crews and vehicle crews |
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| Raventhorpe British airborne jeeps |
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| 20mm American para, British airborne vehicle crews, German vehicle crews |
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Early War Miniatures, British artillery bits |
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| EWM Dutch hussars and artillery crews |
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| Belgian Hussars, cyclists frontiers and some AA crew |
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| First up we met Harry Sidebottom, and received signed copies of his books, a thrill as I have been reading the stories of Ballista since his first one. |
A lot of books, a lot of these were from my mate in Wales who is clearing his library, but a great selection available and cheap! Even my wife purchased two.
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| Two packs of French casualties and wounded for markers for my revolutionary -1809 French army |
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| 28mm Gothic cavalry so I can compete my goth cavalry units. |
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| Imperial Roman Command, praetorian shields, gladiators |
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Imperial Roman’s, dark age skirmish types, goths, Bolt action Dice, random truck loads, glue, paint and clippers |
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First time trying the Pro art series, picked up work horse acrylic and sable they are a great price |
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| Always need these, possibly should of purchased another 20 or so for my Napoleonic casualties |
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| I had to rescue two Horsa gliders and a German fighter for a tenner |
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| ww2 new kits and a modern jet for my Cold War warpac. |
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| Bridges from Kallistra, really nice and suitable up to 28mm |
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| Prussian regimental commander |
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| Prussian fusilier skirmish command |
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| Pruusian Landwehr mounted officer |
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| Prussian Silesian Landwehr |
Our second game of valour & fortitude, colour me impressed, we completed a 3 brigade game (2 infantry and 1 cavalry each) in under two hours after set up.
The rules are simple but do have enough nuances to make it interesting for me, but does get a result. I am loving the speed for morale degradation though the most, the crazy movement distances and interpenetration rules will catch you out if you are not looking for it also. Guns I feel are under powered as per most napoleonic rules, with only 1 die chance on a 4 plus at any distance canister at 18 inches has 2 dice. Otherwise very happy with them considering it is four pages long.
My French mates Philippe and Jean playing French/Nassau vs me. I have my current projects on the table my Prussian and Hanoverian armies.
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| Philippes Nassauers |
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| counter charge by the Prussian dragoons with free interpenetration of infantry.... |
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| Hanoverian line is faltering |
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| Hanoverian Brigade breaks and flees |
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| The Victory brew Coreff, Breton beer! |
A good night out, we are translating the rules to French over the next month or so
cheers
Matt
