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.
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.
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.
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.
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.