tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38972437018341016172024-03-13T00:29:59.348-05:00The Peninsular War in 15mmModeling and gaming in the Peninsular theatre during the Napoleonic wars.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-43701986315528209732022-02-01T00:30:00.001-06:002022-02-01T00:30:00.167-06:00New Scenario Books<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtbaBn2YXtWi3cxHoc-5Gd1bgUm20QUpgyRSIrx8QzmAMcmmnGJJ_6aVt-GKUmfWjim9j61HInWe3ldMhN0x_XOTK6azhxTq3NlmM7LfDn207X4Vua6w0YwSw9pYb9-Qja6SplBgk5HQJ9PPpzz1XAKoAzeagXEsfEuIkIWZ9RkrmUL6qIjkEJplUoqQ=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtbaBn2YXtWi3cxHoc-5Gd1bgUm20QUpgyRSIrx8QzmAMcmmnGJJ_6aVt-GKUmfWjim9j61HInWe3ldMhN0x_XOTK6azhxTq3NlmM7LfDn207X4Vua6w0YwSw9pYb9-Qja6SplBgk5HQJ9PPpzz1XAKoAzeagXEsfEuIkIWZ9RkrmUL6qIjkEJplUoqQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Today's post will focus on the two new scenario books from the prolific scenario book writer, Michael Hopper. I have reviewed previous scenario books he has put together and now we have two for the interim years after Austerlitz and the 1812 Russian Campaign. These two books are centered mostly around the British aggression all over the globe during this period.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4HqOD7Afm-adiUNvE1gSJD16aDNPxQMqJGfzwRH2lOFq5SxIWeWx8eBUT5_vV2UcTgxZJXUtl5rHfLqES0EUJ9R2OrlYOVclkHD4WNtSxVHHRFGHniNhwBnN5DXkBqpL3wJVGLOgyiFUYHliBA-eTL0pUq-2DLwPZecs7hq22q_GJEFZJj9f7mSULdw=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4HqOD7Afm-adiUNvE1gSJD16aDNPxQMqJGfzwRH2lOFq5SxIWeWx8eBUT5_vV2UcTgxZJXUtl5rHfLqES0EUJ9R2OrlYOVclkHD4WNtSxVHHRFGHniNhwBnN5DXkBqpL3wJVGLOgyiFUYHliBA-eTL0pUq-2DLwPZecs7hq22q_GJEFZJj9f7mSULdw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>Perfidious Albion</i> deals with the most global scenarios. If you've gotten a little tired of your British only fighting in the Iberian Peninsula, then this book is for you. You will be required to find some substitute units unless you have Danish, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and odd Spanish militia suitable for South America. As seen above, there is quite a span of localities to choose from and arranged in chronological order.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7isjSZcOcsGuH4cn-2RxUvx4p0MWCaN_6sYDzzfF1dJJb5sjTjXqwba8e4R-BjYIDhk2ppV0seqUfNVhYpNgw_Gn76lmLI7jKrRkU0LrDRmjdO_4eGU_WAAD3zcm0FPly889E9rtc5cgMcheAzCtRIYMj9wnm8_q_Vmq_bMk2HrPNG-wa61QLMAF7Xw=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7isjSZcOcsGuH4cn-2RxUvx4p0MWCaN_6sYDzzfF1dJJb5sjTjXqwba8e4R-BjYIDhk2ppV0seqUfNVhYpNgw_Gn76lmLI7jKrRkU0LrDRmjdO_4eGU_WAAD3zcm0FPly889E9rtc5cgMcheAzCtRIYMj9wnm8_q_Vmq_bMk2HrPNG-wa61QLMAF7Xw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>One of the nice features of Michael Hopper's work is this quick reference chart for the number of units needed for a scenario. For those who have limited numbers of figures available, you can easily narrow down or plan for what is needed for any particular scenario. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrVhSZB2SxwrFC7eAQbkjugjC-c8yG9xI6FsUt8va_3Pd443E76PDUHy3t6MnTtdYkfOGfUJxFkwxdG9hiT6xOtGghzNGGJBcSQRiWZKS0UrKwuyqd5sx9I77XpeTYSMyDZcVlWlgLEF4GMLHh_6kzg7jyNrNORIWQUXJSaiLyM7jFTDtDArXwfKew1g=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrVhSZB2SxwrFC7eAQbkjugjC-c8yG9xI6FsUt8va_3Pd443E76PDUHy3t6MnTtdYkfOGfUJxFkwxdG9hiT6xOtGghzNGGJBcSQRiWZKS0UrKwuyqd5sx9I77XpeTYSMyDZcVlWlgLEF4GMLHh_6kzg7jyNrNORIWQUXJSaiLyM7jFTDtDArXwfKew1g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>The Rise of Albion</i> offers you the opportunity to fight sequential battles during some of the formative years of the British army's ascendancy. If you are considering a campaign among a group of dedicated gamers in your group, refighting the historical battles in order can be done. You don't need to spend lots of time digging through Oman's exhaustive volumes looking for maps and orders of battle. Some of these scenarios are just between Spain and France.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjac9Nwf029_MiNpLVnaXh20f8njnuWGlhHbszFclflsohk7rIMfoHzHNOai_-RUwmeTTeZdwRlgewlsiRsoD2jSHHTiUFBAhhzXZaKLF4Yj3dTXF8b49cpnRNwomaYWKIJGs-buhrp6if5caSgeNfsOLc3sMngFHw6TZe0QQUTcsjmmI3JDb9QXw2BQQ=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjac9Nwf029_MiNpLVnaXh20f8njnuWGlhHbszFclflsohk7rIMfoHzHNOai_-RUwmeTTeZdwRlgewlsiRsoD2jSHHTiUFBAhhzXZaKLF4Yj3dTXF8b49cpnRNwomaYWKIJGs-buhrp6if5caSgeNfsOLc3sMngFHw6TZe0QQUTcsjmmI3JDb9QXw2BQQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The scenarios are written with the wargamer in mind. With an order of battle that can easily be translated into almost any rule set of your choice, the books offer a lot of value. Time scales are provided for the number of turn and the time the battles lasted. Depending on your rule set, that may not require any adjusting. The research part of these battles has been done and is easily laid out where you can setup and finish a scenario with a clear understanding of what victory conditions are for each side.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDnBY2Mig4g7xQhoYI6jT1k7oZMr64UUd9Yyo8Oj3b_pJp1RFHRLCfMyl_XDl5xh5P1eiOHj4VyDgdGZgvDOuZZvUl3_6QKW2fskOrITBx3dDVtkDEEZ7xrLXrT-4VgBaebzUlcAdWpB8dLtNmkbCkPUjbAKV1f1Y5zQPrvXkMtay4akGdfpwoLORv7Q=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDnBY2Mig4g7xQhoYI6jT1k7oZMr64UUd9Yyo8Oj3b_pJp1RFHRLCfMyl_XDl5xh5P1eiOHj4VyDgdGZgvDOuZZvUl3_6QKW2fskOrITBx3dDVtkDEEZ7xrLXrT-4VgBaebzUlcAdWpB8dLtNmkbCkPUjbAKV1f1Y5zQPrvXkMtay4akGdfpwoLORv7Q=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The size of the battles vary. Just as the size varies, the topography also offers variety to make interesting games or to suit what you have available. So if you're a beginner or a long time collector, you will find opportunities for your collection. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4QNnPamUDgZnA13biswrQ0KsCZZGs05_i82ln8NpUbrJ3h_dT_X56m39T0Fj0KrhJmyE8RQBc23VsC0xRfErjX-TsVM8x-yuLUC1nd1ChCqGQpXmpWM8MP8V6QGoSaIPl7XNYfFQcJb1kM68ga8tl8NbDHtGaphYcSgOITtB_rGvWaHpC-AwpLgfHbw=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4QNnPamUDgZnA13biswrQ0KsCZZGs05_i82ln8NpUbrJ3h_dT_X56m39T0Fj0KrhJmyE8RQBc23VsC0xRfErjX-TsVM8x-yuLUC1nd1ChCqGQpXmpWM8MP8V6QGoSaIPl7XNYfFQcJb1kM68ga8tl8NbDHtGaphYcSgOITtB_rGvWaHpC-AwpLgfHbw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p>The back of the scenario books are just as beautiful as the cover. If you have any of Michael Hopper's previous scenario books, you will be familiar with the detailed explanations and layout of the books. </p><p>If you're interested in adding either or both of these books to your collection, contact Michael Hopper directly and find what the shipping and exact charges are for your country. log1cal.mh@gmail.com<br /></p><p><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpgNTrpRWz1Kj7t_c77k4l1iuCQzJOZvmew_mUOGJ61JJfUT3Gk_ntn87YCSL7ikzYf2TbrJGq0-BqkSpzGEU8FQpDqf48X2pIRlA6g_vYGIWX-miSzwRP9DJCj5R--8xnCRH_zdVRnfAomFS7MpW_FPyBjxVkyaCaNivyc8e73KCqOyZQE70M0h0kXw=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /><p></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-71782098013969709962022-01-26T12:16:00.005-06:002022-01-26T12:32:36.204-06:00AAR: Battle of Gunzburg, October 9, 1805<p><i>Mack Disregarded his officers' recommendations to retreat to Vienna and opted instead for an active defense in and around Ulm. Mack Ordered d'Aspre's force to defend the Gunzburg bridges. Meanwhile, Ney was ordered to take all the bridges between Gunzburg and Ulm in order to link up with Lannes and Murat who were already on the south bank of the Danube. Ney quickly moved Malher's 3rd Division towards Gunzburg with orders to take the bridges.</i><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyhema9EywQEhM5jQpA5QVSGKXEslHI-VXxN1mOYndQum-4x53QN4BAUWMxfH57YpgjOYbqeMhK9tWJ4B6voFkg49khPpi9Q4dT0XavV9EJG5meQ8nwiPTsytWdAbOBvlMa6rMDPLlTFX9xXzq3oxQGaaEHDp6xwCYa0Ek_XZYAtwscuG9F7SUTro5QA=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyhema9EywQEhM5jQpA5QVSGKXEslHI-VXxN1mOYndQum-4x53QN4BAUWMxfH57YpgjOYbqeMhK9tWJ4B6voFkg49khPpi9Q4dT0XavV9EJG5meQ8nwiPTsytWdAbOBvlMa6rMDPLlTFX9xXzq3oxQGaaEHDp6xwCYa0Ek_XZYAtwscuG9F7SUTro5QA=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Austro-Hungarian center around Gunsburg. Ruffer's command is defending the crucial center bridge.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-8unPyHgzAp4WpDSo1BC7gUdKzTNftiipmfd4cVeGonvPq45v032zFcYzzTOn55vCeI3wwM9FQFFf7J1B56uGdskaqt3DPfYRE4iw80764E-Xrwg87q0167A-48H9MsDN3Sxx40-fV-BSbuDAqadNQWVkk9d7S2zXxg6D7oVrdA6jIQPQczTDyekkMA=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-8unPyHgzAp4WpDSo1BC7gUdKzTNftiipmfd4cVeGonvPq45v032zFcYzzTOn55vCeI3wwM9FQFFf7J1B56uGdskaqt3DPfYRE4iw80764E-Xrwg87q0167A-48H9MsDN3Sxx40-fV-BSbuDAqadNQWVkk9d7S2zXxg6D7oVrdA6jIQPQczTDyekkMA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Austro-Hungarian units on the right around Reisenburg. De Melgum's command is around here. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ8-1uihF7juRMLe6eC_RBukC1-Py2AyTDjCeyeVshX-voqwiNJRJTZ3_1CKIMPdsIVLiusns1eaKVjOXSYZhgn7OeiPPztfPEXLnkiWszxYWULMyLvNWQIBL_3M6f9EfGtVhis7jIh3cupUISzaQRFJ9dRM9Mim_U5ODR9IyUdVwKxlDLoMfKa-3qtA=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ8-1uihF7juRMLe6eC_RBukC1-Py2AyTDjCeyeVshX-voqwiNJRJTZ3_1CKIMPdsIVLiusns1eaKVjOXSYZhgn7OeiPPztfPEXLnkiWszxYWULMyLvNWQIBL_3M6f9EfGtVhis7jIh3cupUISzaQRFJ9dRM9Mim_U5ODR9IyUdVwKxlDLoMfKa-3qtA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Austro-Hungarian left around the village of Leipheim. Reinhardt's forces on this flank protecting this bridge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigofS18P5wiicXsgyG4JsEGyzIFJlSGhQPKSS3ZtYhxMhGxoRJhgpRlE9XHC2HwXSkD2Y6cgPyrEEOCOC0WKJe6mlLYigxA-frt0A36ff51nvMs3Xg0NzKO4zxR0CwGR0Pym8ek4xhNu_vvQ9rtZiwRPXYSn0LmFm7VEpJxxCK1_Rz9DDzq0WSd7PmmQ=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigofS18P5wiicXsgyG4JsEGyzIFJlSGhQPKSS3ZtYhxMhGxoRJhgpRlE9XHC2HwXSkD2Y6cgPyrEEOCOC0WKJe6mlLYigxA-frt0A36ff51nvMs3Xg0NzKO4zxR0CwGR0Pym8ek4xhNu_vvQ9rtZiwRPXYSn0LmFm7VEpJxxCK1_Rz9DDzq0WSd7PmmQ=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The French under General Mahler's ten battalions all enter onto the field from the main road and fan out to the flanks. Going against the town of Reisenburg has been assigned to a battalion of converged elite companies under General Lefol. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYDWhveBzmEzGKfa-bNeIfJpBs3SnutBS5St5eHiKmrs6QuSae-CfRVV1_sek0He2Uidh6oo4W4xpTcYjk2rqXazjEbWksXE5m2fCAqGUa_KEMFD-0j_Fhci_pFANNG5rAlddZTrFsgauVrScOc5eUTeFmY6OnMXc3uSMRsSX_t6bo4eW8RPDRUXYQQQ=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYDWhveBzmEzGKfa-bNeIfJpBs3SnutBS5St5eHiKmrs6QuSae-CfRVV1_sek0He2Uidh6oo4W4xpTcYjk2rqXazjEbWksXE5m2fCAqGUa_KEMFD-0j_Fhci_pFANNG5rAlddZTrFsgauVrScOc5eUTeFmY6OnMXc3uSMRsSX_t6bo4eW8RPDRUXYQQQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Up to the center. The artillery on both sides are hampered by forested areas all long the river. This works against the interest of both sides as it prevents softening up defenses or offensives. It is all going to come down to the bayonet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRrImMLyx9-DpT3r7P23iWyCtfdbwUvs_MsPBeyPaidIFH6DqCn3ZMuTHB7wtfCKKOtgnXDgi9-EVuWskWjw4sAXHUn04O1j5rwGE6cJuQid9dSqWppwUjURYY5MCjGsPS7sG12km4kifYskb5c-f76dEhgjYNu2ZCETFvlcAGzGUgxqvMwZN5aQDQrw=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRrImMLyx9-DpT3r7P23iWyCtfdbwUvs_MsPBeyPaidIFH6DqCn3ZMuTHB7wtfCKKOtgnXDgi9-EVuWskWjw4sAXHUn04O1j5rwGE6cJuQid9dSqWppwUjURYY5MCjGsPS7sG12km4kifYskb5c-f76dEhgjYNu2ZCETFvlcAGzGUgxqvMwZN5aQDQrw=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">General Lebasse's two battalions of the 59th Ligne can be seen going for the bridge at Reinhardt. The yellow 4-sided dice are representing damage done the the bridge by the defenders. Before the French can make it all the way across, the French <i>sapeurs</i> have to successfully make a repair. Michael Hopper's scenario doesn't call for multiple damage points and doesn't permit destruction of the bridges. So we decided to try potential multiple damage points to see how it would play out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRHkmfcfKWNMuH_XoTs3ioVIhW59uI4NGsBA9kwMS6JeOy_jdNF6p86wOLTyMfKj35ESSMK8qki6N_2zdFZQpfWQ8HPOPaC_7KiT_Q_xJbdeFT8OuNGt8OLAk5VmYKStztaXZwejfKF_l92pDWDD2L-7-lBoFZdjRO6XUuelgIW2H_YMw73_FXpYHikg=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRHkmfcfKWNMuH_XoTs3ioVIhW59uI4NGsBA9kwMS6JeOy_jdNF6p86wOLTyMfKj35ESSMK8qki6N_2zdFZQpfWQ8HPOPaC_7KiT_Q_xJbdeFT8OuNGt8OLAk5VmYKStztaXZwejfKF_l92pDWDD2L-7-lBoFZdjRO6XUuelgIW2H_YMw73_FXpYHikg=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The French here are also attempting to get onto the bridge to conduct a repair with the <i>sapeur</i> as seen in the bottom right of the picture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnLh_x9BVOqdg9N-AJzvPvsybt1pyzE4FxlaymCRLS9Oli8UYOuUHQbJKCstwpZChAwfVdwUOMiadu1qR9WbJQM_sWd4eVTbEXlwz9oKTQ9dgWhCLgL2CS-sR5GzZ63TIacaFKOfXcA-SLC9HDPpFFzwbRA1btUozK2XZ5Qv0PMoR12bRAYufqrVhJpw=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnLh_x9BVOqdg9N-AJzvPvsybt1pyzE4FxlaymCRLS9Oli8UYOuUHQbJKCstwpZChAwfVdwUOMiadu1qR9WbJQM_sWd4eVTbEXlwz9oKTQ9dgWhCLgL2CS-sR5GzZ63TIacaFKOfXcA-SLC9HDPpFFzwbRA1btUozK2XZ5Qv0PMoR12bRAYufqrVhJpw=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After clearing some of the damage, one of the early assaults pushed this leger battalion back across. This will repeat until turn 12. Assault after assault here just could never break into the town of Gunzburg. <br /></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg04LxUVe6EDTTFPJCc3Uz8Y3Na0NFM7fhWqK5tT629yN_72-S8pB1ZbwEV3yUmIchip0DSKS1Cnap5V46LUwUxozjq-SFVIjgqI-PR8VmgX2aaF6wRzD61CFKJp405wCK6P18o915APjT6xs4F63QWhVR5jZc0wYAXO9LmlE0bVRbq6fOxxRZcAYDZtw=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg04LxUVe6EDTTFPJCc3Uz8Y3Na0NFM7fhWqK5tT629yN_72-S8pB1ZbwEV3yUmIchip0DSKS1Cnap5V46LUwUxozjq-SFVIjgqI-PR8VmgX2aaF6wRzD61CFKJp405wCK6P18o915APjT6xs4F63QWhVR5jZc0wYAXO9LmlE0bVRbq6fOxxRZcAYDZtw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">No, the defenders didn't all break and run... well yeah, actually they did. I forgot this flank as I didn't think this lone elite battalion could do anything more than tie down units here. As it turned out, the Austro-Hungarians came across the bridge and prepared to attack. The French didn't wait for them to position themselves and attacked and broke two infantry battalions and repulsed the Austrian kuirrasier unit without the need for square. Because this command was effectively demoralized, it broke. All that and I didn't have a chance to picture the only successful part of the field. One bridge is captured.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhT8uWywqVyH7oGTP_BsskbQgRuz5fGOUR_OfpySddxU-1wKrxtwXYASrYYb8mcaai8X8_S50sh_JFzbuHMEwPJFOYQxCJjUfZRW9Jhu7rndQdOefkUQG4gqra3eyUHSm8XUvktNSvIgJCZZUtPXyCWumSLMdG210pIlxx7x4zFjIFm9ClFWWoMm1r5Q=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhT8uWywqVyH7oGTP_BsskbQgRuz5fGOUR_OfpySddxU-1wKrxtwXYASrYYb8mcaai8X8_S50sh_JFzbuHMEwPJFOYQxCJjUfZRW9Jhu7rndQdOefkUQG4gqra3eyUHSm8XUvktNSvIgJCZZUtPXyCWumSLMdG210pIlxx7x4zFjIFm9ClFWWoMm1r5Q=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this image is effectively all that happens on this flank for the entire game. The Austro-Hungarians here only got their flank shot by the French guns before they high tailed it behind the trees (you can sort of make them out). The enemy infantry kept lively fire upon the French as they attempted repairs just as fast as the enemy could inflict them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwFTpJE2jEBTxAxEjy2Ra3_WxZrtQLHGDx_i6CdkZJqwwRPYnsVQU8sjgl7Ymb75kvHIQ7fWME7Z1MyQw5pubc1877UC2X37Tmq3n-0JxZXUIlBVFLmdLU5QxNPbFI2hMd0vmpEcKnZSb5iOc51nQCM6prDIzcwvqA1AVHtg3PRMdmsqPl0Pe2pr8COw=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwFTpJE2jEBTxAxEjy2Ra3_WxZrtQLHGDx_i6CdkZJqwwRPYnsVQU8sjgl7Ymb75kvHIQ7fWME7Z1MyQw5pubc1877UC2X37Tmq3n-0JxZXUIlBVFLmdLU5QxNPbFI2hMd0vmpEcKnZSb5iOc51nQCM6prDIzcwvqA1AVHtg3PRMdmsqPl0Pe2pr8COw=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">To add some pressure to the center and take advantage of a non-existent Austro-Hungarian right flank, the converged elites storm the hill and move to the center as if in preparation for Austerlitz a couple of months later. The Austro-Hungarian command now has to shuffle around some resources to stop this. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvkTxpTz0WVpXXbcwsi6nW-Wu4wKMcOwJusccLBIEs9JUlniVgX3rqQQiMTCZG00Q8iG5ANCGTdbNunMqdo_2TK9P1uKnUcTc_wJc4Erb-SsUfzriRVbDwdXEdKURO0h-KCrd3oIK2HMdc5bBPQwVE4n73zNnwUaOukIuEddqXt2wBOHd_6i_g-4ZMoQ=s5184"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvkTxpTz0WVpXXbcwsi6nW-Wu4wKMcOwJusccLBIEs9JUlniVgX3rqQQiMTCZG00Q8iG5ANCGTdbNunMqdo_2TK9P1uKnUcTc_wJc4Erb-SsUfzriRVbDwdXEdKURO0h-KCrd3oIK2HMdc5bBPQwVE4n73zNnwUaOukIuEddqXt2wBOHd_6i_g-4ZMoQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>Austrian artillery is brought up to support this line battalion opposing this French advance. In ordinary circumstances, the line battalion would not do anything more than act as a speed bump.<br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5IibBcbVJ_wX90ZtVFF57rvQBrZd7cRPAj15WQTPQzsqx38vZ1RZyN61i8m00LtyEU3Ci94orBQcd1kXXcWhdjDJvKsw5SLRWNmyLKyeg47GUbFjzwceQ6Ls8L8GGychzEQdzbFE8u68_CvGg-ykSBXT_9MZHcJErPcrxYkTC4QMCL254jiKrgA8GFQ=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5IibBcbVJ_wX90ZtVFF57rvQBrZd7cRPAj15WQTPQzsqx38vZ1RZyN61i8m00LtyEU3Ci94orBQcd1kXXcWhdjDJvKsw5SLRWNmyLKyeg47GUbFjzwceQ6Ls8L8GGychzEQdzbFE8u68_CvGg-ykSBXT_9MZHcJErPcrxYkTC4QMCL254jiKrgA8GFQ=s320" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the damage temporarily repaired, an assault into the edge of Gunzburg commences. Will the hard work of the <i>sapeurs</i> and leger finally pay off? <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAQA-J0V73I4LmKMpAmzfoW39XgcO1pdjEEvbLxscj7d616V0GKw9apWIiBqVZJbz6YhVRBvOHN3ZEiNmgh1k2c7ccZvWuv35zb9iPdz_YqWhHADzuCRFfFR6vkqHXS4xsyB5yQyfMOU7JiXFWE3m1idc4Txamzt1aCHfBiZYKuOJQezXyw_7WjrVeJg=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAQA-J0V73I4LmKMpAmzfoW39XgcO1pdjEEvbLxscj7d616V0GKw9apWIiBqVZJbz6YhVRBvOHN3ZEiNmgh1k2c7ccZvWuv35zb9iPdz_YqWhHADzuCRFfFR6vkqHXS4xsyB5yQyfMOU7JiXFWE3m1idc4Txamzt1aCHfBiZYKuOJQezXyw_7WjrVeJg=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This battalion of the 59th ligne had to back off the bridge voluntarily. Too much hot lead was inflicting disruptions that were risking the unit being broken. The enemy sappers are able to keep damaging the bridge. Maybe the idea for accumulated damage for bridges wasn't necessary. <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNI8OeC_oWWWV2LB6l0x5sl2qZ1d07DJIo3lbDM6Jxzt0ZHQfI_sKMjBU9vJJRMrqSIEFK5H0_JSA0hvCMdBUIrgm7-WutE4n2ikETRoW7e4q7uWxkPcoDl4ksxAaP58DCxV8xt6yKx8NZAOKjeITctlBlyATf1NUWPSwoBwEFIAagfZR065A9TrA8Iw=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNI8OeC_oWWWV2LB6l0x5sl2qZ1d07DJIo3lbDM6Jxzt0ZHQfI_sKMjBU9vJJRMrqSIEFK5H0_JSA0hvCMdBUIrgm7-WutE4n2ikETRoW7e4q7uWxkPcoDl4ksxAaP58DCxV8xt6yKx8NZAOKjeITctlBlyATf1NUWPSwoBwEFIAagfZR065A9TrA8Iw=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The damage has been cleared and another assault on the town's edge is conduct. The enemy unit protecting the flank of the town is now free to down toward the river. Lefol's converged elite battalion has backed off once combined arms of infantry, cavalry and artillery are brought up. Only the Austro-Hungarians have any cavalry and if for nothing else, will cause some French hesitancy for turning the entire flank and hitting the center.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGl5sMU5XQnxatTzK-5W-wU4oq3bUJtPi9yCMc0iqL3bweNuV6RH4U029mZ4xTR7GzRYYNDb7y-fHdmZ2RbPf3baKoPLrVuyXh4Sy7Yju-ch9asuVi_aV58dYYEgh19M2lDW1VdZz1AN4HZZXAMoiwub_P01N0IF_RnIeOjvQySF30dA05ZvKwUn0IxQ=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGl5sMU5XQnxatTzK-5W-wU4oq3bUJtPi9yCMc0iqL3bweNuV6RH4U029mZ4xTR7GzRYYNDb7y-fHdmZ2RbPf3baKoPLrVuyXh4Sy7Yju-ch9asuVi_aV58dYYEgh19M2lDW1VdZz1AN4HZZXAMoiwub_P01N0IF_RnIeOjvQySF30dA05ZvKwUn0IxQ=w400-h300" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The French guns are silent with nothing to target. The infantry and <i>sapeur</i> labor in vain as can never get far enough across to assault the Austro-Hungarian troops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a minor victory, the French only need to secure one bridge and that minimal objective was achieved. Historically, the above flank that was turned, not the other end. In conclusion, I don't believe the scenario written by Michael Hopper in Rise of Eagles is in anyway wrong, just the rules in Lasalle don't lend themself to assaults in columns for assault across a bridge. The forested areas also prevent line of sight and so the artillery has no real effect. We still enjoyed the game and more unique situation of the scenario. <br /><br />Sometimes, repeating historical results are more difficult than it might appear.<br /></div><p></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-77125777220561309522021-07-06T20:26:00.002-05:002021-07-06T20:26:47.795-05:00AB British Napoleonic Royal Navy Ship's Boats<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiN8ILdWeYk0mER0KxDg8H9k3dz_ViXxq-zcPjX9OT1GY-JUhxSLDtiYpalwyVlqrYxDBGrz7W4abwUmsxRw-7IAoghboa9NiGzfOm_KlTB3anTPMcgBOHNZkwIYAPKWo8z_wjUh-YBha/s2016/image0%25284%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiN8ILdWeYk0mER0KxDg8H9k3dz_ViXxq-zcPjX9OT1GY-JUhxSLDtiYpalwyVlqrYxDBGrz7W4abwUmsxRw-7IAoghboa9NiGzfOm_KlTB3anTPMcgBOHNZkwIYAPKWo8z_wjUh-YBha/w400-h300/image0%25284%2529.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Another project cleared from my to-do list were a couple of Royal Navy boats. Doing Corunna has always been a bit appealing and as in Wargames Illustrated Corunna display, just really nice to look at. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5GbHCRgWRTlgMRe33PInDshB05t-thcFzwN3UlNHUe0R1surV7VbH80ktqZIAxh593XFPk6WGDBqKqPbxju_ZJ9uCa1JHc_6ZpinVvmqQLzMbWT_U9ZJ8vAY-RYbj0cQq40d1SR0dPwv/s2016/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5GbHCRgWRTlgMRe33PInDshB05t-thcFzwN3UlNHUe0R1surV7VbH80ktqZIAxh593XFPk6WGDBqKqPbxju_ZJ9uCa1JHc_6ZpinVvmqQLzMbWT_U9ZJ8vAY-RYbj0cQq40d1SR0dPwv/w400-h272/image2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>I went with seated soldiers as opposed to the seated marines option. One day this may get worked into a convention game where there may be some landing and these will be useful. This was fun to paint and I got to paint some of the striped pants for the sailors. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFG89Gp9r-URe0j84ngvHOVYfqRzjAn5NAHAujXjC1d9OSz7D7t7XPDdEG6Soe2re5XhbVtTybNfgTFxAi4meyA10X1UL-VrsJe8_YG-6-Mpp50cSVF5KzT07i_YvwEgqr0TPvoEO9uD0S/s2016/image1%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFG89Gp9r-URe0j84ngvHOVYfqRzjAn5NAHAujXjC1d9OSz7D7t7XPDdEG6Soe2re5XhbVtTybNfgTFxAi4meyA10X1UL-VrsJe8_YG-6-Mpp50cSVF5KzT07i_YvwEgqr0TPvoEO9uD0S/w400-h300/image1%25281%2529.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>I used Liquitex modelling medium/gel for representing the waves. A solid layer of blue paint followed by multiple colors of drybrushing to achieve the peaks of the waves. A fun set to paint and try something different. <br /><p></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-27526404521881692952021-04-16T20:16:00.001-05:002021-04-16T20:16:56.980-05:0015mm Peninsular Windmill And Spanish Limbers<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXsFBG_-gqzzJ5wQ3SrFQUm4ne4R5JvpHnYrrekW5e5d4vLajoz48Zphl1GEV2lkiWl_Bb8j0RS01JGSCApsaxCWorPYXDLTPwf8MqWZzAfiq-NA5ChhX6PslI4Gefqm0-091dOtqVMvt/s640/IMG_0840.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXsFBG_-gqzzJ5wQ3SrFQUm4ne4R5JvpHnYrrekW5e5d4vLajoz48Zphl1GEV2lkiWl_Bb8j0RS01JGSCApsaxCWorPYXDLTPwf8MqWZzAfiq-NA5ChhX6PslI4Gefqm0-091dOtqVMvt/w400-h300/IMG_0840.JPG" width="400" /> </a></p><p style="text-align: center;">So after a while of not posting about Peninsular related posts, finally we get back to to the main theme of the blog. Who knows how long before they appear on a table in a featured after action report.<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdxmipvO3fgvlVRmuwSTZjLB3XCroaJbddOhwq2-t83grrdyUoPtN1SJS9vHMo7QR9CpPyhh6LiSczDC7JLTZMSmWxR5JB0IoYh_TL82tkv7tiN6a8vLaef6UgTVdKl3Y5ih8kw1ba-ks/s640/IMG_0844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdxmipvO3fgvlVRmuwSTZjLB3XCroaJbddOhwq2-t83grrdyUoPtN1SJS9vHMo7QR9CpPyhh6LiSczDC7JLTZMSmWxR5JB0IoYh_TL82tkv7tiN6a8vLaef6UgTVdKl3Y5ih8kw1ba-ks/w400-h300/IMG_0844.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Around Christmas of 2020, I came across the web site https://www.jjgprint3d.com/ and the unique 3d printed models. I picked out some items and considered shipping costs and hesitated. The prices for the figures are reasonable enough, shipping is a little pricey. After placing an order and receiving the models, I was not disappointed. <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHr0AnbA-hTXO3_sCVHjui32FHrNkJLb-Sv7qARHJ7zFveD4fgn4aOvaB1dvkPdPvtdpC1h-ydojSizJgwgOUv0HQk6M3IjqsS2sTZ234-5c98bPFy6_uQrxQk1WtLgpZ2sfp3bmelKWMV/s640/IMG_0843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHr0AnbA-hTXO3_sCVHjui32FHrNkJLb-Sv7qARHJ7zFveD4fgn4aOvaB1dvkPdPvtdpC1h-ydojSizJgwgOUv0HQk6M3IjqsS2sTZ234-5c98bPFy6_uQrxQk1WtLgpZ2sfp3bmelKWMV/w400-h300/IMG_0843.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The limber, draft oxen and crew are all cast as one piece. That is a little unusual but not prohibitive to painting. There are a few hard to reach spots, but not impossible. The models have sufficient detail and do not require any removal flash. They will look great on the table and fit in with a Spanish army. <br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6ieh4_T0PQYsVyk_bLD8WTPkgrEB6QrYBy02fpY19-ghRL8ble1QeVXq_hXUA5zMLnU-oadMZVfXaIjG8cEUsebpvsM6UZdl_YOdCzuokmCnqQrbr6zquA9eBjs7FpjQMnH1l1Uo-1CY/s640/IMG_0842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6ieh4_T0PQYsVyk_bLD8WTPkgrEB6QrYBy02fpY19-ghRL8ble1QeVXq_hXUA5zMLnU-oadMZVfXaIjG8cEUsebpvsM6UZdl_YOdCzuokmCnqQrbr6zquA9eBjs7FpjQMnH1l1Uo-1CY/w400-h300/IMG_0842.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Many years ago, I placed an order directly to Hovels but did not spend the few extra pounds to get the windmill to complete the entire Spanish set. Last year I acquired the final piece and have now finished it up. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVJkMF9Fc3TQR6wIHCSiz-Au7EGw2PCJ7jn61_bkIAjtmS7NTSMSC3jAaJmvR-JHTeJv3CsjCPSroCmP3bZAsZJ-fVde5AV2aYGSap3suKdeSV9rsHLAUqd1b170BM4L2zWQFyiEvtmdy/s640/IMG_0841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVJkMF9Fc3TQR6wIHCSiz-Au7EGw2PCJ7jn61_bkIAjtmS7NTSMSC3jAaJmvR-JHTeJv3CsjCPSroCmP3bZAsZJ-fVde5AV2aYGSap3suKdeSV9rsHLAUqd1b170BM4L2zWQFyiEvtmdy/w400-h300/IMG_0841.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The windmill needed to be mounted to a wide base to keep it upright. Although the structure is made from resin, the lattice is all pewter. The pewter of course makes it strong and not as brittle as resin, but is heavier. I kept the the coloring in line with the rest of the Spanish buildings. <br /><br /></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-13496305949301153212021-03-11T21:39:00.002-06:002022-01-30T22:10:02.564-06:00French Revolution Diorama Finished<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV99qxgF2E3n_acqnpiBBUNCTL5Yyi9dlyi4xJgcO344v5iPcgFEcfxnlTey_a4HZHe12fqaOKm8LzNs4kmfrcCKxbXEIBiYtpO53pHtW5e087VO9egJ3Ic2FsjlEOzS6n6HjhPGgKAbBt/s640/IMG_0839.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV99qxgF2E3n_acqnpiBBUNCTL5Yyi9dlyi4xJgcO344v5iPcgFEcfxnlTey_a4HZHe12fqaOKm8LzNs4kmfrcCKxbXEIBiYtpO53pHtW5e087VO9egJ3Ic2FsjlEOzS6n6HjhPGgKAbBt/w400-h300/IMG_0839.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The project I wanted to work on for so long is now complete. The set always looked like fun and it is unique. It took me a bit longer than I expected to finish it than I anticipated but I'm happy with the overall results.<p></p><p>While browsing online for how others painted their Parisian mob and guillotine crew, I noticed a lot of bland colors. I really wanted to avoid that as being more of a fashion epicenter of Europe, I would expect more color. Given the uniforms of the time, this seemed like a good idea.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUoGWLXYffi4HvLLIo6jgKOMJxt1_VG3VEYNGAAz8maYhnHq8khL4R4nZR1tvDVtfF3OjQ-Mu5kp0nqNa93Hm3LVBiP-rBgxfWRbKGb3R5tQkZ9M2wyVFJllO_qp6_WtXqxHFvKgoA0dF/s640/IMG_0838.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUoGWLXYffi4HvLLIo6jgKOMJxt1_VG3VEYNGAAz8maYhnHq8khL4R4nZR1tvDVtfF3OjQ-Mu5kp0nqNa93Hm3LVBiP-rBgxfWRbKGb3R5tQkZ9M2wyVFJllO_qp6_WtXqxHFvKgoA0dF/w400-h300/IMG_0838.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>One figure that gave me pause was the man here in white. I couldn't figure out what to do with him with regards to painting. It does appear the sculptor's intent was to show the man without a jacket and with the white linen undershirt. It might have been boring but it had to be that way.<p></p><p> The yellow dress on the lady on the platform draws the eyes to the center of the spectacle. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJ4tFhn_HQwHU0fsO5RATt1skBt7LZ14xifVszddGF560QQdUg6ZpH4PcwnMRqCMHaFrI466GmR2mb3iATm7AHRbn7OCCnwBAu16qcg76COw4K2SoVBDOct0IYdWG460lPnNTOZZFBqiA/s640/IMG_0835.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJ4tFhn_HQwHU0fsO5RATt1skBt7LZ14xifVszddGF560QQdUg6ZpH4PcwnMRqCMHaFrI466GmR2mb3iATm7AHRbn7OCCnwBAu16qcg76COw4K2SoVBDOct0IYdWG460lPnNTOZZFBqiA/w400-h300/IMG_0835.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>All the Eureka miniatures of this set were very nicely cast. All details were clear and little mould lines could be found. <br /><br />The platform on the guillotine set is actual wood while the rest of the set is white metal. I did a medium brown followed by Vallejo Iraqi Sand dry brushing to get the color up to match the wood. I like how it came out and wasn't as complicated as I would have initially thought. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcA-1pePjmagmnX32xswpgXzYe1Zpwe65QYnC-sl3ezXxya-lAJz_pIoEGWxHYP8HSdwoYI_nBZkN2-fj1IszcGisooIWij6OqKS7ED06BvbIFhPKAaGXfzL_UAFUFiQ4-DUIDfSsmNrs/s640/IMG_0834.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcA-1pePjmagmnX32xswpgXzYe1Zpwe65QYnC-sl3ezXxya-lAJz_pIoEGWxHYP8HSdwoYI_nBZkN2-fj1IszcGisooIWij6OqKS7ED06BvbIFhPKAaGXfzL_UAFUFiQ4-DUIDfSsmNrs/w400-h300/IMG_0834.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I used similar dry brushing on the bases of the figures. Using 1"diameter wood bases, I used Liquitex light modelling paste to even out the base of the figure with the wooden base. That also added texture which was good for dry brushing colors to match where these figures would be standing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYbTGGHFGiR8jdgIFJ6gchABtuP42HpE5JfsjDJI2awO_0Ry1a9-5eaFahEcwF5gGINzrUS8tb-YajzNDBuE-fot21F-JRGLp4AiuDcPeFJW5-OfRY25RkqGtoVO71P-UVgd6lbHMCJcK/s640/IMG_0833.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYbTGGHFGiR8jdgIFJ6gchABtuP42HpE5JfsjDJI2awO_0Ry1a9-5eaFahEcwF5gGINzrUS8tb-YajzNDBuE-fot21F-JRGLp4AiuDcPeFJW5-OfRY25RkqGtoVO71P-UVgd6lbHMCJcK/w400-h300/IMG_0833.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The corpse wagon has a couple of headless nobles in the back as the driver smokes a pipe. <p></p><p>For the guillotine, I was unsure how blood should be added around it. I thought of finding a few ISIS videos for seeing how much blood spurting should occur, but searching for such videos would probably insure I make some special list. I think I got it about right.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSE4gK6JgNebjBFIxidkcXaeeLd5ZZ18au8vhQn2FnDY6Ptuzdn4PVXdxqiiiLfIPGBmWM9loyTLup5aPm4vlVVdAnIPpAJefY1F_dfYLuCjNrSobll1P8XWEOjar88qAZdiRiBxNPjtD/s640/IMG_0832.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSE4gK6JgNebjBFIxidkcXaeeLd5ZZ18au8vhQn2FnDY6Ptuzdn4PVXdxqiiiLfIPGBmWM9loyTLup5aPm4vlVVdAnIPpAJefY1F_dfYLuCjNrSobll1P8XWEOjar88qAZdiRiBxNPjtD/w400-h300/IMG_0832.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A better overall picture of the entire set. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpitqy87-00UUKso3YWhKe1IxgER9Qn2IBATvlTm9zd__J1DEPZO4pM5qTH_0Me2hSRdwp2lZUYeokWxoTqAkxya68m1Batb-RcDVe1Nq-wvk_szPKdSL8AfgRhgATDMDkyYGlovHCd9K/s640/IMG_0837.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpitqy87-00UUKso3YWhKe1IxgER9Qn2IBATvlTm9zd__J1DEPZO4pM5qTH_0Me2hSRdwp2lZUYeokWxoTqAkxya68m1Batb-RcDVe1Nq-wvk_szPKdSL8AfgRhgATDMDkyYGlovHCd9K/w400-h300/IMG_0837.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A lot of character went into the sculpting of the mob for this set. I chose not to rush through it even though this was certainly a diversion for any productive painting for the gaming table. <br /><br />Maybe one day I'll find a scenario to use it in for a skirmish game. <br /><p></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-44929702151898084382021-02-15T00:30:00.003-06:002021-02-15T10:30:44.540-06:0028mm French Revolution Parisian Backdrop: Review<p> While I was preoccupied by my Bavarian town project, I happened to be contacted by Denise, the talented terrain painter who had painted my Spanish Peninsular buildings. Not knowing when I might be able to get to this myself, I was happy to let her tackle this side project for me. I thought I would write a post about her work and the resin piece itself.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCHuljN7atQMkyz8pm5T_NDk9kj8ihycdBsNzwNz7fi8bZTC61gkFmPTJorjkOYCunhKoFzcj9UDVVVHNZttsyYW8A0giio0JXsYGXhRHPqsrmH64ihZBmM5I0n2qNHtK375UmPZ-UAJ7/s640/IMG_0821.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCHuljN7atQMkyz8pm5T_NDk9kj8ihycdBsNzwNz7fi8bZTC61gkFmPTJorjkOYCunhKoFzcj9UDVVVHNZttsyYW8A0giio0JXsYGXhRHPqsrmH64ihZBmM5I0n2qNHtK375UmPZ-UAJ7/s320/IMG_0821.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>So this is a set from Eureka Miniatures intended for the French guillotine set (which I'm painting currently). This is a two piece set that simply sit adjacent to each other and form a 90 degree angle. My intent is simply a diorama piece for display. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDjt0c2QkwJZ6lShKtzs2tzYBKBprzFtL2UDpMyffnVzhWfqY5_bPJYPfqc33p92dNfO-Yl3mYQjYTQOV7pOs6eAHFNffMGw7ELXtSPDHmBRpOTZmXyMz5FS-QK0I5Bhe_asBSX56b5rK/s640/IMG_0822.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDjt0c2QkwJZ6lShKtzs2tzYBKBprzFtL2UDpMyffnVzhWfqY5_bPJYPfqc33p92dNfO-Yl3mYQjYTQOV7pOs6eAHFNffMGw7ELXtSPDHmBRpOTZmXyMz5FS-QK0I5Bhe_asBSX56b5rK/s320/IMG_0822.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Denise was able to capture a good natural look to the masonry. A natural appearance is what I had wanted. I asked for a realistic effect that was not going to be stark or cartoonish, like Games Workshop style of painting does. Since this is for a historical themed diorama, it needed to look the part.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1tnpT0cHytjsz7FHCZ2UwyqsEjzjGB03TesZcJ9K1lwSqlm7G3wo7j4dJ_ChQhtwWNfdmbf2SoJY3iPBToybvNp6PKa8EidqkvFb1XBQmOdSKU57Pge7PHOP6DL1nZz-7JvSWUdzGkdh/s640/IMG_0823.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1tnpT0cHytjsz7FHCZ2UwyqsEjzjGB03TesZcJ9K1lwSqlm7G3wo7j4dJ_ChQhtwWNfdmbf2SoJY3iPBToybvNp6PKa8EidqkvFb1XBQmOdSKU57Pge7PHOP6DL1nZz-7JvSWUdzGkdh/s320/IMG_0823.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Subtle shadowing is evident in the coloring of the masonry and the roofing shingles. The wood has a natural weathered look, as one would expect for wood exposed to the elements. Given the right photographic set up, this might look more like a photograph of a real building in an old section of Paris than a model. The painting was done perfectly for what I had asked for.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjHSFL03qKg29cerH78sSGp4qh8jJwKkUgZEi8ALLrbsgcXb1bXZ1cm8ayc0l-UkijgfXTSXszmWCyKT_Vpqv-gIvJd-w-Mu9XC5A2pVSkkcdWLfDHuxYL4BcUOVnem2lr_uccuKhuR4g/s640/IMG_0824.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjHSFL03qKg29cerH78sSGp4qh8jJwKkUgZEi8ALLrbsgcXb1bXZ1cm8ayc0l-UkijgfXTSXszmWCyKT_Vpqv-gIvJd-w-Mu9XC5A2pVSkkcdWLfDHuxYL4BcUOVnem2lr_uccuKhuR4g/s320/IMG_0824.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>And here are the two pieces laying flat upon the Novus Designs Belgain cobble stone mat. If you enjoy beautiful terrain as much as I do and you're too busy painting figures and think you want some inspiration to fight over beautiful terrain, why not send Denise an email? steg2@aol.com If you want to see some of her other additional work and you have Instagram, you can find her under "terraingallerypainting".</p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-81467863751688241422021-02-14T14:20:00.002-06:002021-02-14T23:50:56.412-06:0015mm Bavarian Towns<p> While I may not have been actively posting on this blog over the last few months, I have still been busy working on projects. One project, just finished up in January, were these Bavarian towns. I wanted suitable buildings before doing such a project and I ran across some SHQ and a few JR Miniatures buildings that seemed to work well. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj873jdv0sCBzZI4uuFCO_fDLYG1g7rA6_ObYZ0MrZJDArTbWzQAahSBmNreRWLuklgI5p9q9uvt9Ez3wF8ZDJeOcfcnXa8Oc2okiciK6DQ4CGSkqywIswVTPfQhgNjRphukWO-XUKEZ7wi/s640/IMG_0825.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj873jdv0sCBzZI4uuFCO_fDLYG1g7rA6_ObYZ0MrZJDArTbWzQAahSBmNreRWLuklgI5p9q9uvt9Ez3wF8ZDJeOcfcnXa8Oc2okiciK6DQ4CGSkqywIswVTPfQhgNjRphukWO-XUKEZ7wi/s320/IMG_0825.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>To get the look right, I studied various images of Southern German town images on the web. Remnants of such period buildings exist and they present a colorful and cheerful appearance that I wanted to imitate. As such, I tried to use colors and objects of life to give a good representation.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHMjBYJxzYo_cMBZLCoxvgGPpiF84ENXqQc_Qdn4o5TLsvGV3It_gWpSEXFc1Gn80SSgIQwU0edrGLQ2_T2cUtUSP6WXYvAD5zCYxltG7c3ts1KEgGfE95yHSd3aO94c365y-N1ysKAhw/s640/IMG_0826.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHMjBYJxzYo_cMBZLCoxvgGPpiF84ENXqQc_Qdn4o5TLsvGV3It_gWpSEXFc1Gn80SSgIQwU0edrGLQ2_T2cUtUSP6WXYvAD5zCYxltG7c3ts1KEgGfE95yHSd3aO94c365y-N1ysKAhw/s320/IMG_0826.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>The walls were the one part that made me the most uncertain. At first, I wanted to go with generic rock walls. Such a look would not be entirely wrong and would offer texture and relatively little painting challenges. On the other hand, stucco or white-washed style of walls were also common for more developed areas. The lighter color of a white-washed or stucco wall does brighten it up. Had I gone with rock walls, it would just give a bit too much gray when considering the cobble stone streets.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDqBbVBkc2PaWVx8DeGCgwT4xcpfKTHmk5co5GQHoU-eV8TYw1hsCTAn2bv3FeTwLYOpeu3tAGLsmB2s71BMAQwzsXP5hByM1yYkN9j8pu9gMTk4fHpYUSvkLQvl9sa5to6a_IVuZC0RC/s640/IMG_0827.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDqBbVBkc2PaWVx8DeGCgwT4xcpfKTHmk5co5GQHoU-eV8TYw1hsCTAn2bv3FeTwLYOpeu3tAGLsmB2s71BMAQwzsXP5hByM1yYkN9j8pu9gMTk4fHpYUSvkLQvl9sa5to6a_IVuZC0RC/s320/IMG_0827.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>For the walls, I used cork board along with balsa wood cut to act as posts and buttresses. The cork board has the texture and the flexibility to curve where needed. It also cuts easily and after being painted, stiffens up.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcjtau_KAMjVGMOM0nqtI0pGVa2hNO5tueecyk5LQzybv2QBsr6Y6rRmXltlJqcXGFjEGPGS1lqYgui7fu0X_o-OMICvxPL0Mh_qcFsmX-2m0AaF0mRmIhFycWhmrrzxYU6iWg46-4Ehh/s640/IMG_0828.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcjtau_KAMjVGMOM0nqtI0pGVa2hNO5tueecyk5LQzybv2QBsr6Y6rRmXltlJqcXGFjEGPGS1lqYgui7fu0X_o-OMICvxPL0Mh_qcFsmX-2m0AaF0mRmIhFycWhmrrzxYU6iWg46-4Ehh/s320/IMG_0828.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I ran across a 15mm accessory pack from Musket Miniatures that had supplies, ladders and tree stumps. I forgot to include a picture of the wagon loaded with barrels and bags. As much as I wanted to include lot of additional items, I didn't want to clutter up the town and risk not being able to place figures.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9gGanv4PdhUBg4yo-zurCdTwX9Qelj5woW-lULNBQTBgydLA-36WVAji_zk5R69rltPiY9GkbSQ2dwYSaF_hai_voop-wwbWQG7R8yAJiz1t2JFWAGPYv7lqogKqSMH19pnyMr1ReI3C/s640/IMG_0829.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS9gGanv4PdhUBg4yo-zurCdTwX9Qelj5woW-lULNBQTBgydLA-36WVAji_zk5R69rltPiY9GkbSQ2dwYSaF_hai_voop-wwbWQG7R8yAJiz1t2JFWAGPYv7lqogKqSMH19pnyMr1ReI3C/s320/IMG_0829.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I chose to use hardboard for the base and then further stiffening that with glue and sand for the area around the town. I made sure to leave handling room along the perimeter so as to protect the walls from being pressed when being picked up.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8wM1yh0iHRoXBBFfOUogcutntoh55y6ty5WR26u-Wh8b3MYgjuHfAphNyWYm_V-Qwwn3FBy_jOhsOjwCCbxsvO-sgjRulpjDu6cE-dwiXrR-Z__WDO0EHXOSBoPzx4b7ZBS2gi6HQ4TE/s640/IMG_0830.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8wM1yh0iHRoXBBFfOUogcutntoh55y6ty5WR26u-Wh8b3MYgjuHfAphNyWYm_V-Qwwn3FBy_jOhsOjwCCbxsvO-sgjRulpjDu6cE-dwiXrR-Z__WDO0EHXOSBoPzx4b7ZBS2gi6HQ4TE/s320/IMG_0830.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>This well on the left is from Brickdust Miniatures. The trees are removable for both storage and for game play. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJbkowB4yJc7cAaZQriQQeYHt8IOKNCSon_uD_VAnZaxtVlnCmH7evjTiBInupJmWPKIMVTBjXhbeopOT7FGwtM8HTjyO9A0cXKES-7EIkqdJ36QgVYq7qomFwIFUSjdjnX-jlpfRPF6P/s640/IMG_0831.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJbkowB4yJc7cAaZQriQQeYHt8IOKNCSon_uD_VAnZaxtVlnCmH7evjTiBInupJmWPKIMVTBjXhbeopOT7FGwtM8HTjyO9A0cXKES-7EIkqdJ36QgVYq7qomFwIFUSjdjnX-jlpfRPF6P/s320/IMG_0831.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Having learned from my Peninsular towns, I used the same construction for the walls and basing material. Rather than just use a more natural ground effect for inside the town, I went with the iconic cobble stone look. There are different options for this, from rubberized pieces with the cobble stone appearance or rollers with the design upon them that can be rolled over a medium to leave such "tracks". Being unsatisfied with those options for a wider area, I went with high quality printed cobble stone paper packs that are designed for a seamless fit. This turned out to be much cheaper and flatter than the other options. </p><p>Now my Austrians have a good scenic place to invade when they attack my Bavarians.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-82223150443538942102020-10-13T20:36:00.003-05:002020-10-13T20:40:02.182-05:00New Napoleonic Scenario Books<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXgQS9kPGUybEZIV5GT1LvodPUl8J05Pq17qHhMj1U_kauZobzyJjblwEHe1IfA-d-9nGKCWE54sP36IeFm83l4d230LEIf6U1EBiG62c5oZQZ8u9sPnd-XqKyTWKcZTGw3af56Lb-1ub/s1056/Scenario+Book+Flyer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXgQS9kPGUybEZIV5GT1LvodPUl8J05Pq17qHhMj1U_kauZobzyJjblwEHe1IfA-d-9nGKCWE54sP36IeFm83l4d230LEIf6U1EBiG62c5oZQZ8u9sPnd-XqKyTWKcZTGw3af56Lb-1ub/w494-h640/Scenario+Book+Flyer.jpg" width="494" /></a></div>Announcing a couple of new scenario books that cover any Napoleonic rule set. These books are now available for preorder. If you have any of the previous scenario books from Michael Hopper, then you know the detail and quality of the material presented.<p></p><p>I have reviewed previous books on this blog <a href="http://thepeninsularwar.blogspot.com/2018/05/new-napoleonic-scenario-books.html">http://thepeninsularwar.blogspot.com/2018/05/new-napoleonic-scenario-books.html</a> and <a href="http://thepeninsularwar.blogspot.com/2017/12/review-eagles-over-bavaria-duel-of.html">http://thepeninsularwar.blogspot.com/2017/12/review-eagles-over-bavaria-duel-of.html</a> So if you want new material and wish to continue supporting the hobby, please take a moment and consider purchasing these books from Michael. You can contact Michael for a purchase at log1cal.mh@gmail.com.<br /><br />As with previous books, when my copies arrive, I will do a full review of the books. If you know other gamers who would be interested, please share this information with them. Good scenario material that works with any rule set is not common enough. If you have ever wanted to put on a historical scenario and have found that the information available is sketchy or time consuming to put together, save yourself the trouble.<br /> </p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-34021562740490272352020-09-04T21:19:00.000-05:002020-09-04T21:19:19.716-05:00More Battle Honors Spanish Napoleonics<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VLsxSUZKLAQxlR-IhmkerLWD8paW6CQGLitTjYKMrz262DS1hD0gHfHKnJsoqp-darowrFYqaalVlU7rX24hG5JFgtZqIDhFQCmcNB67-uJmcvW1V8tR64J_Ob5vJ6VNOmg-P_FDPTQv/s640/IMG_0796.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VLsxSUZKLAQxlR-IhmkerLWD8paW6CQGLitTjYKMrz262DS1hD0gHfHKnJsoqp-darowrFYqaalVlU7rX24hG5JFgtZqIDhFQCmcNB67-uJmcvW1V8tR64J_Ob5vJ6VNOmg-P_FDPTQv/s320/IMG_0796.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>So during the last several months, my laptop has been down and with the Covid situation, I've had a lot of time. I have managed to get plenty of things done. I had been wanting to replace the Spanish artillery I had with Battle Honors so as to match what I already have.</p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkuYA2KeNnHXJnGe5a8HgtZcgXtAe6cgWX6EDy3Y7T9fqLA47DHaUmbmiyYdjssSp2S4D4xV5Z_gD1soIzR3IoI60RG2UpVU_pUuXON7JpfG1Nfoo8POLoXIS8tyaoltkkEvG2Qr7TZr9/s640/IMG_0797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkuYA2KeNnHXJnGe5a8HgtZcgXtAe6cgWX6EDy3Y7T9fqLA47DHaUmbmiyYdjssSp2S4D4xV5Z_gD1soIzR3IoI60RG2UpVU_pUuXON7JpfG1Nfoo8POLoXIS8tyaoltkkEvG2Qr7TZr9/s320/IMG_0797.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I decided to just paint and add the trail ammo chest. Gives a little more detail to the stand. It would have been nice is the set had opened chests, but I guess that wouldn't look good for putting it on the trail if someone wanted to do so.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis702oDoKzmb5JDZlsw2D4m6UK27cihy12pE0-Aqb0o3eVPuPwXR4cVGoVR8-3lsHCAN5yao8jDG64FEN1BK5aTTtepiu49Uf7uCCEJ-xPe9NZxk0CCenFFw9LI5RX1LRnOFwaceL_lm1r/s640/IMG_0798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis702oDoKzmb5JDZlsw2D4m6UK27cihy12pE0-Aqb0o3eVPuPwXR4cVGoVR8-3lsHCAN5yao8jDG64FEN1BK5aTTtepiu49Uf7uCCEJ-xPe9NZxk0CCenFFw9LI5RX1LRnOFwaceL_lm1r/s320/IMG_0798.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I didn't need to paint another infantry unit but the Battle Honors figures are quite nice and I did have one last set of flags that needed to go somewhere. I decided to do this unit with green facings, since I didn't have a battalion with those colors.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfhyphenhyphenodnDyx3F8Fr7VsAraK7PAnjLIfH3VaSo94HJE1Uxb0G-1ze9VIbOpq067HW8HGmJoeINpYMah9DzB6q1GPDkkKLgmG8mvxTLeQK86qg1dbUoLevdiZxvg-WTLeppCyCtNHxi6hGvR/s640/IMG_0800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfhyphenhyphenodnDyx3F8Fr7VsAraK7PAnjLIfH3VaSo94HJE1Uxb0G-1ze9VIbOpq067HW8HGmJoeINpYMah9DzB6q1GPDkkKLgmG8mvxTLeQK86qg1dbUoLevdiZxvg-WTLeppCyCtNHxi6hGvR/s320/IMG_0800.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Rather than just paint dull brown pants on some models for the worn look, the tiki striped pants were common enough. With a good bush, steady hand and free time, it isn't so bad.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDCH5Z7hMu9C_e2wS_n0bxhE_OcT0p15byCFvrYI0RKLEZvGQRtHeOJWHJ-VoReYgNTthfz0KNIzaL7ik77ijogBLoZxnwIYC5gbehZU_q1R0YBQ-AgGMwS_mBhisUUYOTfVUMVu-6Wcf/s640/IMG_0801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDCH5Z7hMu9C_e2wS_n0bxhE_OcT0p15byCFvrYI0RKLEZvGQRtHeOJWHJ-VoReYgNTthfz0KNIzaL7ik77ijogBLoZxnwIYC5gbehZU_q1R0YBQ-AgGMwS_mBhisUUYOTfVUMVu-6Wcf/s320/IMG_0801.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Each bag contains three sets of command. In of itself, that's not bad. What's not real useful is that the command figures are identical and so you don't have an option for a different officer. A small matter to be sure, but Tony Barton did go so far as to model some soldiers with either no shoes or sandals. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YYaAk3iVFn-q_pkU6Erlyhhp4eXIIPkXeT0U54si6_5ChNchTLgCKFMh5bdXZZU7nNCMdjVZWFFgrDsCl1qdCJRfFfaLtbHDcKtdvQCuhHWv2NJF9tUmH4si7tvfHdTXiXL6qi4Sfo6T/s640/IMG_0802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YYaAk3iVFn-q_pkU6Erlyhhp4eXIIPkXeT0U54si6_5ChNchTLgCKFMh5bdXZZU7nNCMdjVZWFFgrDsCl1qdCJRfFfaLtbHDcKtdvQCuhHWv2NJF9tUmH4si7tvfHdTXiXL6qi4Sfo6T/s320/IMG_0802.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> It only occurred to me after I uploaded the pictures and put everything up, but a rear shot of the grenadiers would have been good. I did paint the elaborate flamme according to other designs I could find online. When I get them onto a table some day, I'll capture a shot of them from the rear.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvPnl_P3YlHFtobwgfCvPIVJ3u1me9hOKvuJLIXnAwv6YJ-GlOeolwXInmGmn0ji6VHNUOir_SRpsTkNDXk8iyWGmL1sRHokisddQs4TkEs-5__93V1OMiTmf7cDAXJQXgI-yjqVN9RSh/s640/IMG_0802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvPnl_P3YlHFtobwgfCvPIVJ3u1me9hOKvuJLIXnAwv6YJ-GlOeolwXInmGmn0ji6VHNUOir_SRpsTkNDXk8iyWGmL1sRHokisddQs4TkEs-5__93V1OMiTmf7cDAXJQXgI-yjqVN9RSh/s640/IMG_0802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvPnl_P3YlHFtobwgfCvPIVJ3u1me9hOKvuJLIXnAwv6YJ-GlOeolwXInmGmn0ji6VHNUOir_SRpsTkNDXk8iyWGmL1sRHokisddQs4TkEs-5__93V1OMiTmf7cDAXJQXgI-yjqVN9RSh/s640/IMG_0802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <br /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DsFElmn9Cb_5DOfQPSWkvhI3wYbTbv7bb2LWG-f0j16DpeF5z_Wyn-tiaEFacbQmu9UgIIfNcbAkeHZFhzVmPTpohOpiKDFxBlPXqzVbIE6VQYfDeRRjAciT-_mjs88WMVz6ZPgF_T_s/s640/IMG_0798.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-66427047863914256902020-08-19T18:34:00.001-05:002020-08-19T18:39:46.519-05:00The Alamo<div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1F2WDB0bLTw-pNDhxlfnE3Tt-iV9D82xT" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1F2WDB0bLTw-pNDhxlfnE3Tt-iV9D82xT" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" /></div>
The Alamo scenario is a game that most people would presume is a forgone conclusion. How could the defenders win? As it turns out, if they had inflicted enough loss upon Santa Ana’s army, then it would change the course of future events. That was the scenario we had planned along with the historical setup.
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Not having enough Mexicans to represent the force, command stands with Mexican flags along with French line infantry were used. At this scale, it seems to work just fine. All the Alamo defenders were represented 1:1.
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The result was a bit surprising, but did make sense. The cannon inside the Alamo made the real difference. Those guns could cause enough damage to blow away platoons with ease. Since the defenders were fighting unto death, they did not need to worry about morale or a line of retreat. The defenders had the advantage of a target rich environment along with hard cover.
After six hours of playing, Santa Ana got his Pyrrhic victory. The defenders saw to it that the army Santa Ana walked away with was greatly reduced.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-38195659056563191762020-01-20T19:32:00.001-06:002020-09-04T22:23:57.703-05:00Russian Napoleonic Pre 1809 Sapper Conversion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc90lNtEEv4frqfPv1V2QtVJ3Mj7S758lQZBZgcrbF8lWxlkL_biMpVZ69b64s9NnGkGVJnT6EPhtnQ8I6Y-i9ULWKL1wFEPccfcSSMqnQdgjUPTJLctYaSpK119s96bvhLagVW8MqDrkE/s1600/IMG_1586.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc90lNtEEv4frqfPv1V2QtVJ3Mj7S758lQZBZgcrbF8lWxlkL_biMpVZ69b64s9NnGkGVJnT6EPhtnQ8I6Y-i9ULWKL1wFEPccfcSSMqnQdgjUPTJLctYaSpK119s96bvhLagVW8MqDrkE/s400/IMG_1586.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>A short post about a conversion I put together recently. Finding sappers in 15mm scale for the more common armies isn't a problem. I was unable to find a suitable sapper outside of a possible Capitan/War Modelling figure. Not finding a picture of what I might be getting from that shifting company, I declined to experiment with my money. So I needed something to work with as a base for a conversion.<br />
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Does anyone have a similar dilemma with figures that have to be converted to fill in a gap?<br />
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Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-67639519424322369942019-09-02T14:10:00.000-05:002019-09-02T20:05:39.609-05:00The Old West: Fist Full Of Lead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsF16WjGk08bpWt3XZVKeC_2yqxzflteFYej5wHxqDXOFMy5uf5kowzLFTy8DbgForzdCpfXebfGe7i9k2V6iyrDz77Jz49-_kcc500GQmrEqUrHfFH8tPUp1dOarERw9RQaByRojhiYUc/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsF16WjGk08bpWt3XZVKeC_2yqxzflteFYej5wHxqDXOFMy5uf5kowzLFTy8DbgForzdCpfXebfGe7i9k2V6iyrDz77Jz49-_kcc500GQmrEqUrHfFH8tPUp1dOarERw9RQaByRojhiYUc/s320/DSC_0001.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>New set of rules are being played this day. Welcome to Bellevue, Iowa. April 1, 1840 saw wealthy hotelier W. W. Brown defend himself against political rival Thomas Cox. Through a series of small events, Cox believed Brown to have criminal affiliations and quite frankly, being in the way of climbing the political ladder. Through some unclear connections, Sheriff W. A. Warren and a posse went to enforce a warrant against Brown. Brown was appreciated by the locals in the town for offering employment and decent wages to locals. New settlers to the area were changing the status quo.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFJcJnbHlWINSiN_Iqu6dPhy7JPoD7AzD6K2AcAjG4JGWeh7DRsvOp28C8QRyIEqNlES_xt95k8X2szbxdqO36wqBUxd35jM6JKC8mQU2l4i_JrLn19f7cJlJ9B1-bchyphenhyphenYtA86yEYyiEu/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFJcJnbHlWINSiN_Iqu6dPhy7JPoD7AzD6K2AcAjG4JGWeh7DRsvOp28C8QRyIEqNlES_xt95k8X2szbxdqO36wqBUxd35jM6JKC8mQU2l4i_JrLn19f7cJlJ9B1-bchyphenhyphenYtA86yEYyiEu/s320/DSC_0004.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>When April 1 came, the two factions first attempted to negotiate through parlay. In the afternoon, Warren traveled to Brown's hotel to read the warrant. Shortly thereafter, Cox arrived with the posse. Although a large group of citizens were standing at Brown's defense, they quickly scattered when they saw Cox's posse marching with military discipline. Unable to come to terms, Warren left the hotel and Cox's posse advanced. Brown stood in the door of the hotel holding a rifle. Cox demanded his surrender, and apparently Brown complied and lowered his weapon. However, while doing so, he accidentally discharged it. The ensuing bullet ripped through Cox's coat. The opening gun fire had Brown wounded while inflicting a wound upon Cox.<br />
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The rules play out fine and are easy to pick up. There are cards drawn that look like 1800's playing cards (but smaller). The cards are more for the purposes of initiative rather than dictating certain actions. The cards can also be used to enhance or cancel certain game effects, depending on what is written upon the card. We'll play this game again soon and I believe all the buildings will be painted. I will make sure to get some better pictures for that post.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-69182796242728786352019-04-26T09:28:00.001-05:002019-04-26T09:28:11.743-05:00Ottoman Janissary Mehter Band<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUlP8B6lrOsr2pkwAQS6GR_2Ne61wwfFYN7PGMBYFeFmCT5jhqlO3rcK3tf8mQDkIpiJuKosp8Ra5tOaUF7gQQsmQrZlKfZpP_LDCSAX_KJawWRrCsrPe6aitwFnSwI51dsRSJlIvB5Uh/s1600/IMG_0464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUlP8B6lrOsr2pkwAQS6GR_2Ne61wwfFYN7PGMBYFeFmCT5jhqlO3rcK3tf8mQDkIpiJuKosp8Ra5tOaUF7gQQsmQrZlKfZpP_LDCSAX_KJawWRrCsrPe6aitwFnSwI51dsRSJlIvB5Uh/s400/IMG_0464.jpg" width="400" height="300" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>Last year I purchased this pack of By Fire And Sword Ottoman Janissary Mehter Band for the fun of adding it to the table top. It has no combat value and like many other unique sets I have, it is low on the painting list. Having caught up on some projects, I took a crack at it.<br />
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The website has a pretty set painted up and I at first tried to replicate this. One of the figures I received is not shown in that image and so after some research, I finally copied an image of a real Ottoman-Turkish Mehter Band. After reading up on the Ottoman army of this time period, the Sultan was not the only one with such a band. Regional governors were also known to raise such bands for special services. One can easily imagine a variety of costumes were possible in the various parts of the empire as well as transitioning between one governor to the next. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwt02nXrC48iHS33cb6FJn3GtlYyy0j0F_4tHUyzVoM4IcLEZgHaZvyZBcWNWFhRVwuCzbMxac5hPKmmylPRyNVSRrM5A77dAj7xM4zQtDZbsbJPo2rZRK-vIFfbTuPR657Dh6BLi3LUwJ/s1600/IMG_0466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwt02nXrC48iHS33cb6FJn3GtlYyy0j0F_4tHUyzVoM4IcLEZgHaZvyZBcWNWFhRVwuCzbMxac5hPKmmylPRyNVSRrM5A77dAj7xM4zQtDZbsbJPo2rZRK-vIFfbTuPR657Dh6BLi3LUwJ/s400/IMG_0466.jpg" width="400" height="300" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>This was my first experience with this brand of figures. They appear to have quite a few figures for those looking for the Siege of Vienna and later. Some of the figures appear to lack enthusiasm on the movement and appear more posed than animated. Such designs are not right or wrong, just a matter of preference. Given the scarcity of figures for such exotic armies, one cannot be too discerning. I look forward to getting this piece on the table for a specific scenario soon.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-45252749406212669702019-03-10T00:28:00.003-06:002021-10-20T16:58:36.808-05:00Russo-Ottoman War 1806-1812 Debut Battle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCGYjFFFcYtd7BFf-L04incnlN29InyEbHHObM_g0BwlAOc92JYLjHltQOnVyfYihnLVTtBufYuarlalRjV9TxZciGKn9m5cuG2FqVzhRQz1gQXBiOFj8hWV5FGOp_NANjUlfx3daMY04/s1600/IMG_0316.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCGYjFFFcYtd7BFf-L04incnlN29InyEbHHObM_g0BwlAOc92JYLjHltQOnVyfYihnLVTtBufYuarlalRjV9TxZciGKn9m5cuG2FqVzhRQz1gQXBiOFj8hWV5FGOp_NANjUlfx3daMY04/s320/IMG_0316.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>After years of work by myself and another gamer who contributed to the Ottoman painting and the terrain, my Russians and Ottomans are now meeting to begin their war. Here we have the Russian center and right coming quickly onto the field in march column to get at the waiting Ottomans.<br />
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Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-35404056347439210462019-03-02T23:23:00.000-06:002019-03-02T23:23:55.414-06:00Napoleoonic Headquarter Vignettes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EGkrbTcX-l2x58H7dEsET4fUCi1TaS91AIk0iFXmo4-ZCc_6G-f4gzF5QQjRXz2OtgwJuVMEr6QjwCib-fCxjUhcYGE3k5ZU_ecrGanoQcxAPS7zsQllK8F4tCp8_6wjOfKt1vIHxBmy/s1600/DSC_0247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EGkrbTcX-l2x58H7dEsET4fUCi1TaS91AIk0iFXmo4-ZCc_6G-f4gzF5QQjRXz2OtgwJuVMEr6QjwCib-fCxjUhcYGE3k5ZU_ecrGanoQcxAPS7zsQllK8F4tCp8_6wjOfKt1vIHxBmy/s320/DSC_0247.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>For a few years I've been acquiring some unique camp figures for a future vignette project. The Old Glory figures were first in my little collection. For Napoleon's headquarters, the primary figures are Fantassin. Oddly enough in the set, no dismounted chasseurs were included. The Old Glory set I already had did have a few such figures and they were added to flush out the numbers. <br />
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Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-92140348281291258922018-05-06T02:00:00.000-05:002018-05-06T02:00:06.528-05:00New Napoleonic Scenario Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBBYzo1aFCyct6VYkWMoCZ-NI4rRIeAbXrO__gl5SH7BZslkjUV1s9YqTxJTv20WpO0k3J4Y0RXYKY_wqQfvnYHZuT_MZ5Al_yTf9I2UabVAYUA6JDFxLBCiyEh8lqSNt-MCZtLPgbnMP/s1600/1809+-+3+%2526+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBBYzo1aFCyct6VYkWMoCZ-NI4rRIeAbXrO__gl5SH7BZslkjUV1s9YqTxJTv20WpO0k3J4Y0RXYKY_wqQfvnYHZuT_MZ5Al_yTf9I2UabVAYUA6JDFxLBCiyEh8lqSNt-MCZtLPgbnMP/s400/1809+-+3+%2526+4.jpg" width="400" height="145" data-original-width="795" data-original-height="289" /></a></div>In the ongoing publishing of scenario books for the Napoleonic Wars, Michael Hopper's soon to be released scenario books 3 & 4 finish up the 1809 campaign. As long as demand remains, these scenario books will continue to be published. Other theaters and years are planned in the future and this is the time to show our support for the work put into constructing the information into a usable form for wargamers to use. <br />
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As with previous scenario books, Michael Hopper has made the information within the scenarios detailed enough to convert to any rule set you use. That flexibility makes these books useful for anyone in Napoleonic gaming. With the expected official announcement of release later this month, be ready to obtain your copy while supplies last. Spread the word and let's support the time and effort put into this creation for our benefit. You can contact Michael about ordering his books at his email address: log1cal.mh@gmail.com<br />
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You can see my review of the previous two books <a href="http://thepeninsularwar.blogspot.com/2017/12/review-eagles-over-bavaria-duel-of.html">here</a>.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-7062942282520129322018-04-29T21:48:00.002-05:002020-09-04T23:14:04.912-05:00The Return Of The Spanish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-yD_GB6ogiMdlsXsVa1Xs98MpllmhtOmkWNWajEzcJJMY3-xeMhUb2pUc8fF4EFPEVbTpdXElpy95MqYvlw52VwgCHDntdKOT2BhF2HrUdhqTM_UfTJfOFX-6_WfjLzNpeZ_fjw8DmPs/s1600/IMG_0042.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-yD_GB6ogiMdlsXsVa1Xs98MpllmhtOmkWNWajEzcJJMY3-xeMhUb2pUc8fF4EFPEVbTpdXElpy95MqYvlw52VwgCHDntdKOT2BhF2HrUdhqTM_UfTJfOFX-6_WfjLzNpeZ_fjw8DmPs/s320/IMG_0042.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>It has been some years since my Spanish army has made an appearance. They were brought out in a defensive struggle with some historical army composition in mind so that not every cavalry unit I had for them would be fielded. The Spanish suffered from a deficient cavalry and artillery arm and so this battle will reflect the difficulties not commonly discussed. The French are seen marching onto the field, confident and ready to rush in.<br />
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Although the Spanish army may look nice on the field, it is a affirmation of why they are so often neglected or scorned. To win with them is difficult. One must look for major mistakes in your opponent in order to have a fair chance of victory. It wouldn't be correct to change their characteristics or to severely handicap the French. Putting them on to the field has to be for the joy of recreating history and appreciating what it was and not what you can remake it to be.<br />
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Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-67811347083011466012018-03-30T19:32:00.000-05:002018-04-29T22:52:34.787-05:00Somewhere in Andalusia AAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE9JBXLSURjvaFBXZlupHF7dQsLr4DSFYhUK0NXMPApb_t_GqB7K39J72fz10unQr3rgX1LYrBwvF9rMsGCGiK0MbVrv4MW_Mbt4jme57ZfhOjl-ct8Pi509XDo7V25_WnM-rfxjEjRqv/s1600/IMG_0019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE9JBXLSURjvaFBXZlupHF7dQsLr4DSFYhUK0NXMPApb_t_GqB7K39J72fz10unQr3rgX1LYrBwvF9rMsGCGiK0MbVrv4MW_Mbt4jme57ZfhOjl-ct8Pi509XDo7V25_WnM-rfxjEjRqv/s320/IMG_0019.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>Although a generic battle, the order of battle had Picton's Third Division against the better part of Reynier's corps with the stray supporting dragoon brigade. The objective was to break the opponent by routing 50% of the units. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkrWTOHPdvisbeFsQIW-gf3s0TO9M5BAN4nOnViSky9gdOQDh0ksixQm0DUmxB0vthJqQ8M70olHdZa0k34XX9X_7v6RgZDZJWUuwalwp-lsA_kIJz6HC0-GvXruKo0fryx2gQ_xY2_lx/s1600/IMG_0017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkrWTOHPdvisbeFsQIW-gf3s0TO9M5BAN4nOnViSky9gdOQDh0ksixQm0DUmxB0vthJqQ8M70olHdZa0k34XX9X_7v6RgZDZJWUuwalwp-lsA_kIJz6HC0-GvXruKo0fryx2gQ_xY2_lx/s320/IMG_0017.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>The Anglo-Portuguese right wing. My picture taking was a bit off this day and so I missed some better shots that I would have normally gotten. To the immediate right is a supporting brigade of British cavalry consisting of two units of light dragoons and a unit of hussars.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYV8jaDhuvnsTnNZx7I9utM0EMQ2B7waoLEGAnCHfs87iGf_cchzehlOeENoaQynpacFIx1zTv-Jqt70HWEVp6QCBb-8grDWR2sDx5ufgGS7TTFf5YAtBsbT7Oq6lts-L4ZcdZ3IeYClS/s1600/IMG_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYV8jaDhuvnsTnNZx7I9utM0EMQ2B7waoLEGAnCHfs87iGf_cchzehlOeENoaQynpacFIx1zTv-Jqt70HWEVp6QCBb-8grDWR2sDx5ufgGS7TTFf5YAtBsbT7Oq6lts-L4ZcdZ3IeYClS/s320/IMG_0018.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>The British brigade here was quickly under fire from the French 12lb battery. Even at long range, the guns were able to bounce through and soften up the line here. In many respects, this really prevented the Anglo-Portuguese army from deciding to advance. The terrain appeared to be better suited for anchoring ourselves in and trying to ride out the storm. In Lasalle, the defender usually must weaken an attacker or risk being swept away.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KmrFs_SZSiIKqpcmvGX0x7ysrsWksQ7J4EUknZfFXQQyIr_LNVxf01Vj5W7H6cEDr8_ThGHOYqXJ9n-_owo6DNL8awlHo6FsW5re-KQxNv-8kGCBQpNQQugJ4cbyq_6P626bFZwm7kS4/s1600/IMG_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KmrFs_SZSiIKqpcmvGX0x7ysrsWksQ7J4EUknZfFXQQyIr_LNVxf01Vj5W7H6cEDr8_ThGHOYqXJ9n-_owo6DNL8awlHo6FsW5re-KQxNv-8kGCBQpNQQugJ4cbyq_6P626bFZwm7kS4/s320/IMG_0021.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>Having been involved in too many village fights, I chose to relinquish occupation of the village on the hill. Not just from the last battle report, but from numerous others where the defender typically is overwhelmed and annihilated for their efforts did I conclude it usually isn't worth wasting the man power. Considering it was not an objective in this scenario, it felt even less pressing. The French felt quite differently and stormed the hill and occupied the village.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ftlP5sK1RtYiIit75cmCovXySe5L2h_Jt4D3k85A0EJorEtmd9032522zl4KXmrLNf0JaZyl9cz56NQfgcati14-HRWDuoy8ceBWW1w8kla0NjhFcNKd7n3zDi4T3gOuZSy_fEn93XdP/s1600/IMG_0024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ftlP5sK1RtYiIit75cmCovXySe5L2h_Jt4D3k85A0EJorEtmd9032522zl4KXmrLNf0JaZyl9cz56NQfgcati14-HRWDuoy8ceBWW1w8kla0NjhFcNKd7n3zDi4T3gOuZSy_fEn93XdP/s320/IMG_0024.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>The French right is also moving to engage the British defenders of this other village. The dragoons and French infantry are going to exercise combined arms to successfully turn the British left wing.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQn5CxIQN4tpQlqIzOUHN0hugI50NsKujJQ64dMD2ELRu3I8Tv5lfQt6AtP1W80m-CgySq40SprEh2StblhSkZPrP5r6OcU2jFfHmVOEPn9XNL1om-YbSOuzDABsCz34UnDdrR9tCNrTYA/s1600/IMG_0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQn5CxIQN4tpQlqIzOUHN0hugI50NsKujJQ64dMD2ELRu3I8Tv5lfQt6AtP1W80m-CgySq40SprEh2StblhSkZPrP5r6OcU2jFfHmVOEPn9XNL1om-YbSOuzDABsCz34UnDdrR9tCNrTYA/s320/IMG_0025.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>So many of the vents unfolded here rather quickly and I failed to capture it all in pictures. The French infantry moved up quickly and the British light cavalry managed to break two of the French battalions and drive the guns off. I had failed to consider the French infantry's desire to take this small village and work on my flank. The battalion I kept in reserve had to be brought up and opposed to keep the new tenants from vacating in my direction.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHr8mPfhyphenhyphen6hN-TwP7g0BBI10rJaptT0akdQePk_cR80hizPDq_ZakNc7qzYI0itWZxksoNzlp0ftne-lDZkJcMtSY9uOKXKC-doF5O6uEbLtTCW4yI-klLdzuzFpzw1nOm6cT6fwKd55o/s1600/IMG_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHr8mPfhyphenhyphen6hN-TwP7g0BBI10rJaptT0akdQePk_cR80hizPDq_ZakNc7qzYI0itWZxksoNzlp0ftne-lDZkJcMtSY9uOKXKC-doF5O6uEbLtTCW4yI-klLdzuzFpzw1nOm6cT6fwKd55o/s320/IMG_0026.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>My British cavalry brigade managed to break the French wing here and threaten the center. The good thing is that the French 12lb battery now had to disengage the barrage they were successfully laying on the Anglo-Portuguese center and turn to defend themselves. I didn't feel so lucky as to overrun such a battery with a head on charge. Call me timid, but the unit needed to recover some of the disruptions.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguofiIQ0tBPk56oErhZ5JdKQA5ec-AhnU6K0WYw_Tf5lDnfcy8ujz9Cl-IX0yKr4ncwwVyGlgP6xL-xuJpCQ35bfmexYBhps6aCRIyaGPqHXdu_eRNwy9HOQLZouekWJOjlVYm4a1-SErb/s1600/IMG_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguofiIQ0tBPk56oErhZ5JdKQA5ec-AhnU6K0WYw_Tf5lDnfcy8ujz9Cl-IX0yKr4ncwwVyGlgP6xL-xuJpCQ35bfmexYBhps6aCRIyaGPqHXdu_eRNwy9HOQLZouekWJOjlVYm4a1-SErb/s320/IMG_0022.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>And the French win. The Anglo-Portuguese division is at 50% and breaks after this last combat. The French were not that close to breaking and were more or less in command of the field. The only thing saving the British retreat would by the intact light cavalry brigade to screen the withdrawal. Neither side had a numerical or qualitative advantage of any real significance but those 12lb guns sure made an impression.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-85167635739671360712018-02-26T15:41:00.001-06:002018-02-26T15:41:38.197-06:00Duel Of The Princes: San Daniele Scenario 1809<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuIDFvflYxyXtMUNeWcEmk5kqK2LcympT6NNGSRWNekYjjQwM3kIjRfJsiORaYlclSGB1LPDClge1Y0VB1Dlm90gMvwOINt6PCAmQffTNz33ZHHTRQf12p04YibzRm6-GFrXbh6ZGUgrc/s1600/San+Daniel+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuIDFvflYxyXtMUNeWcEmk5kqK2LcympT6NNGSRWNekYjjQwM3kIjRfJsiORaYlclSGB1LPDClge1Y0VB1Dlm90gMvwOINt6PCAmQffTNz33ZHHTRQf12p04YibzRm6-GFrXbh6ZGUgrc/s320/San+Daniel+5.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>A couple of us decided to play the San Daniele scenario from the Italian theater of the 1809 campaign. Michael Hopper having done the research and the other player providing all the figures and terrain, all I had to do was show up and roll some dice. Having a day where I was consistently rolling low, I got the Austrian command and was charged with defending in a rearguard scenario. The baggage wagons were victory points if the French could manage to capture them and we had to protect our line of retreat. Fairly straight forward.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOaZUjtmLn-iBO35WLieJAOSxKcaF3W04VhiofQR8fFRzWn8lI3MMQm0olGpwU6NIMY0eeceeheF4iGaWArxy24IyChI7dgbSj5xmWYL3p70UpeM3l7-dLL09PSHK_WjwN00N8BRY_JW2g/s1600/San+Daniel+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOaZUjtmLn-iBO35WLieJAOSxKcaF3W04VhiofQR8fFRzWn8lI3MMQm0olGpwU6NIMY0eeceeheF4iGaWArxy24IyChI7dgbSj5xmWYL3p70UpeM3l7-dLL09PSHK_WjwN00N8BRY_JW2g/s320/San+Daniel+4.JPG" width="320" height="240" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div>It had been a couple of years or so since I had played Shako II but my opponent was in the same boat. We managed to get through it and for the first few turns my Austrians had to remain on a defend order. The French appeared on the board over a few turns and fanned out to engage the entire Austrian line. The Austrian left flank appeared to be their primary interest and so the first real clashes came from there, following to the center. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcWf9GZeGqMl9ytwDZI-E_CPKWGXX19TfJ5AE9JwIsh9WOwlytEPp41v6JyjHEyv65rioT_NkpMdKYXvsqmewDMEiBOGdhUltw5vynEhiI2CIRe1UF4hmadEWphOBvhmvERg1yBq2J8G0o/s1600/San+Daniel+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcWf9GZeGqMl9ytwDZI-E_CPKWGXX19TfJ5AE9JwIsh9WOwlytEPp41v6JyjHEyv65rioT_NkpMdKYXvsqmewDMEiBOGdhUltw5vynEhiI2CIRe1UF4hmadEWphOBvhmvERg1yBq2J8G0o/s320/San+Daniel+3.JPG" width="240" height="320" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>The French were taking some time to cover the distance. It can be seen here some French cavalry are along the flank and were to be a major nuisance in the game. After finally reaching contact with some Ausrian hussars, the first clash went to the Austrians. The French cavalry then permitted the infantry to press home the attack. The 5th Austrian hussars managed to break two French battalions who were unprepared and not in square. The Austrian cavalry's victories were short lived as the numbers of the French overwhelmed the useless Austrian artillery and made short work of the infantry attempting to back it up. The command managed to break after being demoralized for a couple of turns.<br />
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Rolling the 1 effectively gave me a victory sort of by default. We agreed to push and see how playing all 14 turns would be. Although the French managed to inflict further damage, they did not manage to take all the wagons or break the Austrians in entirety. It was a fun scenario that didn't follow the historical outcome but showed another possible result. I would have liked to have taken more and better pictures but all I had with me was my phone. We plan to replay the same scenario in May and maybe some additional pictures will get posted along with a possible different outcome.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-27439408640138388582018-01-16T23:01:00.002-06:002018-04-01T21:38:38.971-05:00Review: The Fox Of The North<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhVrt36ahrcziig0kAiHy0O3vdmh8ixUI70LA2b_asLByGA7VxmoiaBtWOA3g21_AKPphyphenhyphenk_AoLnVLGeL55Hw6e4C0tugdHq8suS8-GxAvvlXAQSFQhluWi6SUtXSsXshDeuoKRlib633/s1600/FOTN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhVrt36ahrcziig0kAiHy0O3vdmh8ixUI70LA2b_asLByGA7VxmoiaBtWOA3g21_AKPphyphenhyphenk_AoLnVLGeL55Hw6e4C0tugdHq8suS8-GxAvvlXAQSFQhluWi6SUtXSsXshDeuoKRlib633/s320/FOTN.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="460" data-original-height="460" /></a></div>To start 2018, I thought a book review might be in order. A biography of General Mikhail Illarionovich Kutusov caught my eye last year when I was looking for some possible information on the Russo-Turkish War of 1806-1812. Although my expectations for such information were low, the book could not disappoint. Roger Parkinson managed to acquire enough information to give some brief information on that subject to at least present it in a way that it was not just a passing reference or foot note. The information I was looking for didn't really present itself but other details of the life of this often forgotten army commander were presented.<br />
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The book's 236 pages covers his life from a privileged birth status, apprenticeship and tutelage under Suvorov to his struggles as commander of the Russian army during the grim 1812 campaign. His health failed him as old head wounds, failing eye sight, head aches and continual weight gain prevented him from being the sort of confident commander that one might expect from his position. Of enemies, he could count nearly everyone. Of friends, he seemingly could not find any. In many ways, his style of command mirrors that of Wellington in that he wished to spare his men's lives, distrusted subordinates and was more than willing to let an enemy wear itself down with partisan attacks and inclement weather. <br />
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His early life and the introduction of his father and the references to Catherine The Great were a little dull. It isn't until the author moves into the assassination plot on the Mad Czar Paul that the story picks up. The near insane Czar Paul and Kutusov did correspond and managed to get along with each other. Admittedly, it seems to me that Kutusov was more of an unwilling audience than a friend. Although Alexander was involved in the plot to kill his father, his paranoia and worry of Kutusov was more interesting to me. <br />
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I went into reading this biography largely ignorant of the details of the subject at hand. Since I didn't have a bias going into the book, it was easy to follow along with the persuasive writing technique that I picked up on from the author. It's clear the author felt that Kutusov was a victim and was a gifted commander that bested Napoleon but the world just wasn't aware of it and he wished to pen that narrative. At first, I could go along with some of this as indeed, Kutusov does appear to be unnecessarily suspected of intrigue and possibly even a hidden Bonapartist. As I read on, nothing further from the truth could be the actual case. Kutusov lacked personal friendships to attempt a coup of any kind and his behavior in the 1812 campaign shows a deal of fear and respect for the Grande Armee and Napoleon that should not be misinterpreted as concern for his enemy's well being. <br />
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His role in the ill-fated 1805 campaign was fleshed out by the author with some details about his command being mostly in name only. Alexander not wishing to share the glory and being entirely ignorant of tactical sense, held most of the control. Kutusov seems to have been resigned to being a set character and handling more of the administrative matters. His reluctance to advance rapidly with his army and protect Vienna earlier in the campaign foreshadows his future behavior in defending his own homeland. Just as he would fail to defend Vienna, Moscow too would be handed over without a real fight.<br />
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General Benningsen, the Hanoverian foreigner in Russian Service, Wittgenstein or the British military attache Sir Robert Wilson, who was his biggest enemy? They all despised Kutusov for his irresolute behavior in going after the Grande Armee. From the time he is in command up until the departure of the Grande Armee, he avoided battle far too often for everyone's liking. Alexander appears to have only retained his services out of popular concerns among the army and upper classes who felt Kutusov was the man for the job.<br />
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The battle of Borodino almost didn't happen. Kutusov did wish to prevent the capture of Moscow and the humiliation it would bring, but lacked the resolve to do that on his own. Without strongly worded letters from Alexander it is quite likely he would have danced and maneuvered his army out of the way and the French would have been permitted a swifter entry. The lost battle of Maloyaroslavets was again another failure to monitor the enemy's position and intentions. The constant retreating without major resistance destroyed his reputation among his peers. It wasn't enough to cost him his command, but neither does it place him among the greatest generals of his time.<br />
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I found myself feeling some sort of liking Kutusov to eventual pity and then loathing. Although the author Roger Parkinson would try to lead his readers into thinking Kutusov was playing some sort of 4D chess with the mind of a grandmaster, the results of Kutusov's fear of Napoleon/Grande Armee are inescapable. In constantly avoiding direct battle and not pressing outflanking maneuvers, the Grande Armee and Napoleon managed to escape from Russia. Kutusov's claims of wanting partisan attacks and weather conditions to do their work only holds credibility up until Berezina crossing. Placing his army along the line of retreat for cutting the Grande Armee off from home is more wishful thinking. Kutusov and the author seem to believe this but Kutusov's actions show he wasn't firmly committed to executing this strategy.<br />
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His dispatching Platov's cossack horde and Admiral Chichagov's force to attempt to check the Grande Armee's retreat was another half-hearted decision. Citing the preservation of the Russian army and wishing other external forces to wear the Grande Armee down, a major opportunity was lost. Such an important death blow should have been carried with far more strength and oversight. Hiding with the main army far away, Kutusov failed to act with any vigor. His critics were certain not to let this go unnoticed and let Alexander know of his major blunder. <br />
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His performance in 1813 shows more ability in army administration rather than an aggressive commander who could or rather, would follow up upon a victory. His command ability were responsible for winning the war against the Ottoman Empire but his reluctance or fear to engage the Grande Armee managed to make the war more costly than it had to be. The Russian praise heaped upon him doesn't appear to be just when his actions are under examination. <br />
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The book lacks the romance and dialogue of a Bernard Cornwell novel, but the odd details made it an interesting read. The intrigue and erratic behavior of so many of the major players is strikingly similar to that of the Spanish leaders in the other corner of Europe. If you enjoy slow reads and can follow narratives similar to a Charles Oman book, then this is a book you will want to read.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-72255877168858038312017-12-16T21:35:00.000-06:002018-04-01T21:39:34.441-05:00Whores And Saints: The Village People<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSneR7owuEkAZisjrVu5O2sD4EYWy1zpL_0Dm1TAzYeGUYBIccVH36S7pyXQzUme-vwdHf6uAN05MltojaBWHxe6cOHM3TdEf7okupR0SGszwfqJFLlczkPG8005vJe2HWjBQGJL8K5WNI/s1600/DSC_0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSneR7owuEkAZisjrVu5O2sD4EYWy1zpL_0Dm1TAzYeGUYBIccVH36S7pyXQzUme-vwdHf6uAN05MltojaBWHxe6cOHM3TdEf7okupR0SGszwfqJFLlczkPG8005vJe2HWjBQGJL8K5WNI/s320/DSC_0011.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>Some of my favorite figures to paint are the less important types. Civilians, animals and wagons can add flavor to the game table. If you're willing to use your imagination a bit, worked into your scenarios in some way. If you're doing a game for a convention then you've probably considered specially made terrain to be noticed for some award or attracting players. As seen elsewhere on my blog, I have the villages just not much in the way of inhabitants.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWf3tCCyK0UqLKHoaSYRp2gXC_GaBheCMeOo_CZ9YgJY6HWNuVZVDm6mdJu4JEbSZPZEAFa3Zm4gv5Cr35j-n_ahecPUpfsvmZfbW2Nfj2POpVQ1rNapE4tONwdQZUdbmww-gtVdrYf-I/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWf3tCCyK0UqLKHoaSYRp2gXC_GaBheCMeOo_CZ9YgJY6HWNuVZVDm6mdJu4JEbSZPZEAFa3Zm4gv5Cr35j-n_ahecPUpfsvmZfbW2Nfj2POpVQ1rNapE4tONwdQZUdbmww-gtVdrYf-I/s320/DSC_0012.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>The nuns were an interesting figure choice for the set and suitable. Unfortunately the Battle Front package had some duplicates that probably could have at least had some different poses. The little vignettes add character to a game table. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DU8DdFp_h6rx-tciYjc4l9hckhRTEblFcR4Kw2DSLk5cDcJAi3G3j-1SF4wzZmB5IrWm1HTcCAmuH7Bb977fgOQbQUL-wyZ-E2OxuZiVOPAezcuvmup9oepmlqrKn1yGpSnT458xPWqY/s1600/DSC_0015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DU8DdFp_h6rx-tciYjc4l9hckhRTEblFcR4Kw2DSLk5cDcJAi3G3j-1SF4wzZmB5IrWm1HTcCAmuH7Bb977fgOQbQUL-wyZ-E2OxuZiVOPAezcuvmup9oepmlqrKn1yGpSnT458xPWqY/s320/DSC_0015.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>Not a lot of use for such figures but they were a great break from all the serious painting I've done throughout the year. Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-14875072502531496242017-12-09T22:11:00.003-06:002017-12-09T22:23:01.458-06:00Review: Eagles Over Bavaria & Duel Of The Princes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl0i5y9mXSttMWSpek1hM6aPgSJXSGtPQIPrfMiCBbVvm8BDCn9E0NPzi3M47VaosElZmhiDexHPQwgXlnukXnOQ3yXMGZ-SauYbY3TJMrkH-da9zn4l0owV5hb5cNPwcO1GqYWjBaOzk/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl0i5y9mXSttMWSpek1hM6aPgSJXSGtPQIPrfMiCBbVvm8BDCn9E0NPzi3M47VaosElZmhiDexHPQwgXlnukXnOQ3yXMGZ-SauYbY3TJMrkH-da9zn4l0owV5hb5cNPwcO1GqYWjBaOzk/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>A while back I announced the upcoming release of two new scenario books from the talented historical researcher Michael Hopper. Having played many scenarios that he has written, I knew these books would be accurate and detailed to the level any fan would demand. Having now purchased and reviewed them, I can say they do not disappoint. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlDFKa88PEECwz6URPC6TLoiLG-3CG1waFv6WB-TO5d2Vja_SgKrNqJmWKYUm6fe_RKk22w8gyge5vbBvxHnEngiDyzmKLA408o_Jw3xmTm6x17YSBpzuCdq6XsiRx4OsjdVJUekGh6f3/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlDFKa88PEECwz6URPC6TLoiLG-3CG1waFv6WB-TO5d2Vja_SgKrNqJmWKYUm6fe_RKk22w8gyge5vbBvxHnEngiDyzmKLA408o_Jw3xmTm6x17YSBpzuCdq6XsiRx4OsjdVJUekGh6f3/s320/DSC_0006.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>Of the two, Eagles Over Bavaria was the book I was looking forward to more so. Since I have a good number of Bavarian troops that sort of sit around in reserve status, it is nice to have some scenarios for me to structure an Austrian army around. Altdorf is one of those smaller battles that would be easier for player to recreate and offer some challenges for maneuvering. This particular scenario is one that I will work to get Austrians to be able to refight. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFa-3hjnFzq3_ub0-DvSO2745vKsAgacze8RWbw8SoGh6VOTJ3NW1GHpHhiV8PaEDdPf1EJvm1k2fA34lU-vwQRh0mwG5d5lIfd9GRgGQxdonQZsYf4uGwNmcJe3qLTbMCXZiwP55gJ42/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFa-3hjnFzq3_ub0-DvSO2745vKsAgacze8RWbw8SoGh6VOTJ3NW1GHpHhiV8PaEDdPf1EJvm1k2fA34lU-vwQRh0mwG5d5lIfd9GRgGQxdonQZsYf4uGwNmcJe3qLTbMCXZiwP55gJ42/s320/DSC_0007.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>Many scenario books are written to promote a particular set of rules and players are forced comply or spend time translating information into a different set of rules. These scenario books are specific on details for the scenarios but open enough to be applied to the rules of your choice. These scenario books are being printed in a limited run and so if you want to obtain your copy, you can contact Michael Hopper at log1cal.mh@gmail.comVive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-73508547917124591922017-10-11T22:09:00.001-05:002017-10-11T22:09:19.969-05:00Massena At Wagram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIqYM-n31TkJ_XM-nlWxq-koL8WT_xma1CkvIZKY1boAGadBoWJZO9G7iMt-ME46qYfk8J6bW9YJYeKt0rAJhdZxetYb8neC4ro4IOphzQLXU91vUx2ACPahEH-Jm9cxCjThxu23x-9jA/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIqYM-n31TkJ_XM-nlWxq-koL8WT_xma1CkvIZKY1boAGadBoWJZO9G7iMt-ME46qYfk8J6bW9YJYeKt0rAJhdZxetYb8neC4ro4IOphzQLXU91vUx2ACPahEH-Jm9cxCjThxu23x-9jA/s320/DSC_0017.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>A couple of summers back, while browsing for 15mm wagons and carts on eBay, I came across this set. The set appeared to have only two limber horses, the postillion and Massena with his arm in a sling. No coachman or other horses? I knew of the set's mythical existence and had inquired some time ago and discovered that the mould had been damaged beyond repair during the transition from one owner to another. These little vignette pieces are genuine treasures and I had only ever seen one other in existence.<br />
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It isn't as if the Danube Campaign is of any great interest of mine, it is just the collector side of me wanting to add it to my collection. After all, I've got pontoon wagons, wagons full of fodder and lumber, why not a nice carriage model? On the Blog of Phil from Association - Les Riflemen, an Essex brand carriage can be seen. It is nice, impractical - but nice. And impractical is why this has sat unpainted in a box for a couple of years. <br />
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I decided to order other figures to complete the set as to how it historically appeared. There is no way for me to know if the original Old Glory model had four horses and a coachman, but the real carriage did. There isn't a great deal of information written about Massena's carriage, but from what there is I will have to make do. My quest for a proper coachman lead me to consider either ordering some other carriage model and rob the figure from that set or convert something. Alternative Armies makes a 15mm range known as Brickdust. Oddly enough, they happen to have a package of 8 identical seated wagon drivers/coachmen. Who knows what the motivation was for such a casting by itself, but it fills a need. Did Massena's coachman wear a bicorn or a type of top hat? Again, no information available. Since he is a civilian, I'll settle for the top hat.<br />
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From the Napoleon Series:<br />
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<i>There is anyhow fairly certain that the decisions were taken within the innermost circle (i.e. circle, a strict figurative meaning for party, group) of the subordinates, consequentially from the entourage militaire (i.e. accompanying military suite) of his Staff. The prevailing solution in place of consultation – both medical, and military – was therefore not to leave the line of duty, but to remain as an exampled devotion in the operative theatre, making himself available, utilizing different means of transport.<br />
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This sound decision excluded for Masséna the free mobility of walking on foot, as well as horseback-riding; it consequently led to an expedient way out of this situation – certainly significant, and quickly pondering the necessary and demanding military tasks. To take over all the adversities and Masséna’s psychological state of passivity, the selected vehicle of locomotion was a wooden carriage.[6] <br />
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"In the first instance artillery horses were to be harnessed to the carriage it was found that they were too long for the pole and not easy enough in their action, so four horses from the marshal’s stable were substituted.<br />
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Two soldiers from the transport were to drive, and they were just getting into the saddle on the evening of July 4, when the marshal’s own coachman and postilion declared that as he was using his own horses it was their business to drive. No representation of the danger into which they were running could deter them from their purpose; the coachman got on the box and the postilion mounted just as if they were going for a drive in the Bois de Boulogne".<br />
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The last issue was the horse team. I have the two standard limber horses, which I know was the original idea to pull the carriage but were swapped out for four white horses from Massena's stable. I have additional limber horses to spare, but they're not entirely correct as these animals were said to have been too long for the pole/shaft and thus why they were swapped out. Why cut a corner now? No one would likely know, but it shouldn't be hard to find suitable horses without the army harnesses and that are a little smaller. Blue Moon Manufacturing produces a package of wagon horses which are better suited than any other brand I could find. So size and harnessing appears to be a perfect fit for what I'm looking for. <br />
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The Napoleon Series also provided some details that I've considered:<br />
<i>Under this precise definition of wheeled transport the reader would be prone to understand that a carrosse (horse-drawn vehicle), a calèche (calash), but not a berline. The correct interpretation leads more properly to the calèche.<br />
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<i>On this theme, Paulin, one French officer of the génie and aide-de-camp to Général Henri-Gatien comte Bertrand, presents exhaustive elucidations.<br />
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"A midi, rien ne paraissait se décider encore; de grands mouvements s’ opéraient de part et d’ autre. On voyait le maréchal Masséna, rappelant […] Maurice de Saxe à Fontenoy, parcourir les rangs de ses divisions et leur imprimer sa bouillante ardeur, porté dans une calèche que ses chevaux conduisaient partout où le danger réclamait la présence d’un chef".<br />
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Trslt.: Wagram - "At midday, nothing seemed yet to be decided; some great movements were carried out from one side and the other. One could see the Marshal Masséna, recalling […] Maurice de Saxe at Fontenoy, traversing the ranks of his divisions and leaving to them the imprint of his hot ardour, brought by a calash that his horses led everywhere where the danger asked for the presence of a leader".</i> <br />
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Upon closer inspection, this appears to have a contour with the top and bottom shape of the carriage. Not knowing what to do with it and so badly wanting to add some dash of color or detail to an otherwise bland model, I painted a gold stripe atop this line. Such scrolling lines is not uncommon but it does make me wonder all the more just what image did the sculptor use for this piece?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyV9vzMxzoZYdMKc4yHGvui49eUkkoo8xsGlhnf5H3R9DRPeBVLXEHBgAh0sI6pQSJmCCULSA5ahJ_Q2voiWxasx2nk_aGtyYGbuBW4ClFn7tAcgh7jZo2Da1OdMomhbEuH2U1xQz3650/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyV9vzMxzoZYdMKc4yHGvui49eUkkoo8xsGlhnf5H3R9DRPeBVLXEHBgAh0sI6pQSJmCCULSA5ahJ_Q2voiWxasx2nk_aGtyYGbuBW4ClFn7tAcgh7jZo2Da1OdMomhbEuH2U1xQz3650/s320/DSC_0018.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>Although I wish there were more detail and complexity to reflect a higher level of painting skill, this is the end result. Who knows if the coachman had red striped trousers and a beard or not, but mine does. The figure fits perfectly on the seat with his feet naturally being curved and positioned without any modification. I had the thought of making the seats in the coach a deep red to add color and contrast, but settled on a leather brown. Did Massena requisition this carriage or did it belong to him? In the end, there are more questions than answers, but at least it is finished.Vive l'Empereurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785173543457314763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897243701834101617.post-42690990389792303302017-10-02T18:58:00.000-05:002017-10-02T18:58:02.824-05:00AB Portuguese Line Infantry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjtE-HGqDGSiQzGalPeMYx41uM5RnNclDwSsVJ5VZPbXKCp1vGDmwQH_Or8CoHqeeuMwv7sJL1UTx1-QI4BX5viK9dvZ8LhAl_i8zquDwyxp-I6bp95S72d07qLroYn1JgB7fnLkDQbFe/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjtE-HGqDGSiQzGalPeMYx41uM5RnNclDwSsVJ5VZPbXKCp1vGDmwQH_Or8CoHqeeuMwv7sJL1UTx1-QI4BX5viK9dvZ8LhAl_i8zquDwyxp-I6bp95S72d07qLroYn1JgB7fnLkDQbFe/s320/DSC_0021.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>The final battalion of Colonel Champalimaud's Third Brigade in Picton's 3rd Division.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOl2pkt5N5vgeRlN5-w3armIdCOCvwssgPz9o0wn16idiccenKi9wMYSwyEH1FfRUsjbMq8tzfIIPIlpJcCXYHd9D4DmCn3qphTYu5HYHut6NIbIVqEhbKowlOTo_XERtvRzgPnoYU9sq/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOl2pkt5N5vgeRlN5-w3armIdCOCvwssgPz9o0wn16idiccenKi9wMYSwyEH1FfRUsjbMq8tzfIIPIlpJcCXYHd9D4DmCn3qphTYu5HYHut6NIbIVqEhbKowlOTo_XERtvRzgPnoYU9sq/s320/DSC_0020.JPG" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></a></div>Much simpler to paint up than British line. The first two battalions had flags from Cotton Jim's and I had always meant to upgrade to something nicer when the opportunity presented itself. The flags of Fighting 15's are to the correct scale and quality for the figures being used.<br />
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