We played scenario 4 (if I remember correctly) of the 29 let’s go campaign this evening. I played the German side. I used a motley selection of figures that I felt fit the Normandy setting relatively well. The game opened with me deploying a section in one of the central buildings. At first I thoughtContinue reading “A game of Chain of Command”
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Boxing my brigades
I have recently organized my napoleonic figures in sturdy cardboard boxes. I have used a magnetic mat in the bottom and as the figures are all magnetized they stick very well to the box. Previously I stored these figures in Feldherr cases, with every single figure in an individual foam slot. Needless to say, thatContinue reading “Boxing my brigades”
Plans for 2022: napoleonics
Starting off the new year away from the paint pots I have had some time to think about what to work on in the coming year. First among my priorities is more work on figures for the Finnish war of 1808. In 2022, I will try to paint up enough miniatures to represent one particularContinue reading “Plans for 2022: napoleonics”
Some more french dragoons…
Pak 40 anti-tank gun
The figures are Warlord Games metal crew for an 88 mm and the gun is made by 1st Corps.
1812 Russian jägers
These are Perry and Foundry miniatures, metal jägers in skirmish poses. Hope to add many more of these.
Napoleonic French dragoons
A small squadron of very hastily painted French dragoons, plastics by Perry miniatures.
Finnish army of 1808
Perry miniatures have released a very nice range of Swedish/Finnish miniatures for the 1808-1809 war with Russia relatively recently. The figures are very nice and the campaign seems perfect for small scale skirmish wargaming, such as Sharp Practice or other systems. Of course I ordered some of these soon after they were released. So far,Continue reading “Finnish army of 1808”
Napoleonic British rifles and French voltigeurs
These figures are made by Warlord and are some of the best sculpts I have ever painted. The detail is of the highest quality. If only Warlord made more metal figures such as these…
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