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RAISING MINIATURE ARMIES FOR THE LATE 18TH CENTURY

I am very keen to keep my wargame rules as simple as possible, yet capture the character of the 1790s. Morale dominates the games as the opposing sides are very different. Most of the French troops are 'levee' battalions, which I have chosen to base in column as their ability to change formation on a battlefield must have been limited, nor do I believe their volley fire had any great value. Of better quality, able to change formation, will be white-coated regular and blue-coated volunteer battalions, aided by a fair number of skirmishers. The British, Austrian, Dutch and German armies are often outnumbered, but they maintain the discipline and order of typical 18th century armed forces. Interestingly, French revolutionary cavalry have little in common with their later Napoleonic counterparts, the former are few in number, often poorly mounted, and no match for those in the service of the Allies. All figures are 28mm in scale, using a 1=25 ratio.

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Monday 19 March 2018

French Horse Artillery for the 1790s

Have just completed my 8pdr Horse Artillery. Home-cast artillerymen with Dixon heads on Fife & Drum horses, Hinchcliffe limber and team. I think the cannon is from Irregular Miniatures. The banner is somewhat larger than it should be, but I like it that way. Have also put together a limber for a 4pdr Foot Artillery piece.
MGB





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  1. Phil19 March 2018 at 10:01

    A huge banner on a splendid artillery unit!

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    1. MGB19 March 2018 at 10:20

      Phil, when I discovered this attractive standard, I had to represent it in the collection, whether or not it was ever taken into battle.
      Michael

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  2. Jonathan Freitag19 March 2018 at 18:34

    Very nice!

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    1. MGB20 March 2018 at 03:26

      Thanks Jonathan, its a fun piece on the wargames table.
      Michael

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  3. tidders20 March 2018 at 07:54

    Nice flag - very nice horse artillery

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    1. MGB20 March 2018 at 09:37

      Thanks Allan, its fun to put some odd spare bits together to make something of some value on the table.
      Michael

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  4. Alde Garde20 March 2018 at 11:13

    Michael, you did a great job in making these figures yourselves. Love them
    greetings
    Jan

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    1. MGB20 March 2018 at 15:04

      Thank you Jan. As I mentioned on your own war-games blog, that Vauban fort and drawbridge looked very impressive. Will be making regular visits.
      Michael

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  5. Captain Brummel22 March 2018 at 10:45

    I have been away on business and now have the joy of catching up on three blog posts. So I have naturally commented on each one.

    Adorable horse artillery and that picture of the with the accompanying cavalry is my favourite. It all just looks so "right". Great job Michael!
    Regards CB

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    1. MGB22 March 2018 at 10:56

      Thats very kind CB, I just like the idea that such diverse items in my spares box have come together to produce this table piece. I've got several uniforms on file for the Horse Artillery, so we will see if a different team can be mustered at a later date. Yes, I can still see about 10 French limber horses still in the box. Regards,
      Michael

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  6. James Fisher23 March 2018 at 17:57

    Wow they look good Michael. I thought that the limber and crew was unbeatable, then you show me(us) the chasseurs and unlimbered artillery. Magnificent!

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    1. MGB24 March 2018 at 02:22

      Many thanks James, for the morale boost. My latest problem is, I have three distinct uniforms for French horse artillery during the FRW, and I want them represented too. Does it ever end? Cheers,
      Michael

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    2. James Fisher24 March 2018 at 02:29

      The 'bottomless pit' provides joy and challenge at the same time, hey?!

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    3. MGB24 March 2018 at 02:40

      Yes James, but part of me really does want to just clear the lead, and enjoy the collection with more games. But I constantly tell myself, I must have this uniform-unit too, before I'm truly satisfied lol.
      Michael

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    4. James Fisher24 March 2018 at 02:48

      I share your kleptomania and it is a bit easier (cheaper) in 1/72nd plastic. I'm into Napoleonics (as you probably know) and recently decided to paint all six of the line lancer regts, all of the hussar rents (save for the 13e in brown, for which I'll use the 2e, but including the Jerome Napoleon which became 13e version 2). I then start thinking about how many of the 31 chasseur regts and 30 dragoon regts that I 'need'!! Silly, silly boy...

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    5. MGB24 March 2018 at 04:00

      James, Someone needs to set up Wargamers Anonymous?

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    6. James Fisher24 March 2018 at 04:07

      That's gold! Brilliant!

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