tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75380351907237913382024-03-12T19:51:21.591-07:00Ilkley Old SchoolIlkley Old SchoolMark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-32693591865066383962024-01-18T11:41:00.000-08:002024-01-18T11:41:31.508-08:00Combat at Zinnberg<p>I had my first game using my Zinnfiguren this morning. The Combat at Zinnberg was played using the DBSYW supplementary rules for DBN.</p><p>The game is a simple affair with the Prussians attacking the Austro- Imperialists.</p><p>The Prussian army consisted of 3 Battalions of Grenadiers, 2 of Musketeers and a Frei-battalion. Their Cavalry has 2 Cuirassier with a one regiment each of Hussar and Dragoon.</p><p>The Austrians deploy 2 Battalions of Grenadiers, 2 Hungarian Battalions together with single battalions of the Mainz Lamberg and the Imperialist Erbprinz. The Austrians also have a Grenzer unit. They slightly outnumber the Prussians in Cavalry having 3 Cuirassier regiments and 2 Dragoons. Each side has a single battalion gun.</p><p>Each side has a break point of 6.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgEIz8PDUPAgW5b7ZTXvzmTF8nvVWaEozGQJKEy8CwVHrtyt9xPE-adP7Jf7EynRqi546ZjhH8K61DLRDYp-ld2jTBe5PpHYLMgSBVWK1WmYstQrS9lbtqTrpn5YlWH5BRsF3yOsIF0jxIkhlYgWG_L01EuD4PinQUfY3g2gjx_X9bu9KeEiw1sVyY_Y/s1919/20240118_151241.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1621" data-original-width="1919" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgEIz8PDUPAgW5b7ZTXvzmTF8nvVWaEozGQJKEy8CwVHrtyt9xPE-adP7Jf7EynRqi546ZjhH8K61DLRDYp-ld2jTBe5PpHYLMgSBVWK1WmYstQrS9lbtqTrpn5YlWH5BRsF3yOsIF0jxIkhlYgWG_L01EuD4PinQUfY3g2gjx_X9bu9KeEiw1sVyY_Y/s320/20240118_151241.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A panorama of the battlefield with Cavalry massed in the foreground and the Infantry in the centre.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRumIOKxh_S6U2FvR3j02VQ2Haaxenq5EvdU0xQ4_XYY3ahvzpAhldFJ21RuDAXb0GRtlkA4crDqzylXtRaCC6ckyxctuB-NJwXemgfJhnvFpMTiLbWNuMgfmXc-q16pYenPP0qn5w4tp_wn-7WDFBlNz1ZEGXhlPjBBGCg9HGC-BK2-bds7o1XFX_WaQ/s2494/20240118_151216.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1937" data-original-width="2494" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRumIOKxh_S6U2FvR3j02VQ2Haaxenq5EvdU0xQ4_XYY3ahvzpAhldFJ21RuDAXb0GRtlkA4crDqzylXtRaCC6ckyxctuB-NJwXemgfJhnvFpMTiLbWNuMgfmXc-q16pYenPP0qn5w4tp_wn-7WDFBlNz1ZEGXhlPjBBGCg9HGC-BK2-bds7o1XFX_WaQ/s320/20240118_151216.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A closer view of the Prussian infantry with the Grenadiers massed in the front line. The battalion gun is attached to one of the Grenaduer units. The Prussian CinC is Von Kneesoff and he is rated as average.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3H5dEQX1jE3lFPQ2lktbZCzowgs6SVm9WtFc0-3G1aq1BTWGlO71nslB3Gau4sC48XwAzoHwVUaoJl_9aPNwKS7hPSXXQM9k_1vJjxyFHqr3WaOQxgsqYFMN6q1VSaklUmXexaiYmdNUGncAWzHdDJHkrLkkiJpFcWzAqiCY25drpGEO-IqjswVhS8-g/s3092/20240118_151308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3092" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3H5dEQX1jE3lFPQ2lktbZCzowgs6SVm9WtFc0-3G1aq1BTWGlO71nslB3Gau4sC48XwAzoHwVUaoJl_9aPNwKS7hPSXXQM9k_1vJjxyFHqr3WaOQxgsqYFMN6q1VSaklUmXexaiYmdNUGncAWzHdDJHkrLkkiJpFcWzAqiCY25drpGEO-IqjswVhS8-g/s320/20240118_151308.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Austrians have fortified Zinnberg with the Erbprinz deployed among the buildings. The remaining Austrian infantry are deployed in 2 lines.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7_Bes0Im5zqrnOYWitWpCZq3eqBIktIUfRsimC9N05rvhyQ5gAxQ06R6DeamEE5QP36lFa0sb5TJyXnQI6TsyIB5OjY0XfWjX3saOfy-N_7OQGTYKfwZ9BVZsVTe8BYDfnR2Um4z1tMcR2EB5-HxkK-vYNz6XMAiNS59ZIPW_lFEOpDxE36_0FP9Z0s/s3051/20240118_151329.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3051" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7_Bes0Im5zqrnOYWitWpCZq3eqBIktIUfRsimC9N05rvhyQ5gAxQ06R6DeamEE5QP36lFa0sb5TJyXnQI6TsyIB5OjY0XfWjX3saOfy-N_7OQGTYKfwZ9BVZsVTe8BYDfnR2Um4z1tMcR2EB5-HxkK-vYNz6XMAiNS59ZIPW_lFEOpDxE36_0FP9Z0s/s320/20240118_151329.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><p>The Austrian Grenzers are deployed in a small wood.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOolBC2Iu-p7ck0umRnoYcF8x0NF3X3GbMo_e38faks7iTVIPCozbg-CCu-rZo5INmZlo1U86GasgMVdiEEL_IwqcLz2qUwCVgkCKywmKgOC1vqhKqshQruHcD2sZYUwP1H4a_Uaaa1f2xGvCpD1QgaUXUC-VBTJQH7TugAl6JCAsv8hpF76kGtTctZkU/s4128/20240118_095836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOolBC2Iu-p7ck0umRnoYcF8x0NF3X3GbMo_e38faks7iTVIPCozbg-CCu-rZo5INmZlo1U86GasgMVdiEEL_IwqcLz2qUwCVgkCKywmKgOC1vqhKqshQruHcD2sZYUwP1H4a_Uaaa1f2xGvCpD1QgaUXUC-VBTJQH7TugAl6JCAsv8hpF76kGtTctZkU/s320/20240118_095836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Prussians advance. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_6wec1K6A6DsfLjSlrMPshwQxeQbMnn_ZyaDHvNjPUciHvfVF3piYggvHAv2RU6IJ0jzy3jrTTsKd7R_Cknn0V5_KWZtNJMhwmB1zld5LxeQwEtEhv9UFW9_qAZmWK3chyyxc69Ij38zK9p3Yz0QYwpZFtjwMSR8hc8F-nWNPx5sbYQ6HHlj2jxCZ84/s4128/20240118_100840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_6wec1K6A6DsfLjSlrMPshwQxeQbMnn_ZyaDHvNjPUciHvfVF3piYggvHAv2RU6IJ0jzy3jrTTsKd7R_Cknn0V5_KWZtNJMhwmB1zld5LxeQwEtEhv9UFW9_qAZmWK3chyyxc69Ij38zK9p3Yz0QYwpZFtjwMSR8hc8F-nWNPx5sbYQ6HHlj2jxCZ84/s320/20240118_100840.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Volleys ripple back and forth. The Prussians are gaining the upper hand. A black dice is one hit and a red one is two hits and shaken. 3 hits and the unit is removed. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPjBczGs4AtCfK1KXUA9jGqNELxm_MuIMM_0tUm0n6Bi813CYM0xIKRvpAQbB41s2BI0qQFZPt90dBjkNIwh6yowcFo9uVwMVNrLZM2N4IM0xSSg9WNDiL6-tL3PJn5asyt-2WHYtb9-auAtsGRnhujA2uwfhhcgVBuM7EtquXOoGmOU9J-XAA1Ja4ZM/s4128/20240118_101524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPjBczGs4AtCfK1KXUA9jGqNELxm_MuIMM_0tUm0n6Bi813CYM0xIKRvpAQbB41s2BI0qQFZPt90dBjkNIwh6yowcFo9uVwMVNrLZM2N4IM0xSSg9WNDiL6-tL3PJn5asyt-2WHYtb9-auAtsGRnhujA2uwfhhcgVBuM7EtquXOoGmOU9J-XAA1Ja4ZM/s320/20240118_101524.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Von Kneesoff orders his grenadiers forward and they close with the shaken Austrians. But these are not the Austrians of Mollwitz. They stand and repel the Prussian Grenadiers who loose all 3 close assaults.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tCGfygDaI1YW_BaKuVVAiPMmWazci0kLPH4g6zOH9jDeFqqJW4jpdTyv6DyjHGs067o5gO7fysucNa7ep9C-k9h1_tlB_nOBi0EPmNb5G5EGoj6N2iRqlv_hMxqZguM15rC8ILDri6LhyXInw0CMS0l09PnBPEQ1fslLLmq44XBXmfMrk7AFMF1A_Xo/s4128/20240118_105235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9tCGfygDaI1YW_BaKuVVAiPMmWazci0kLPH4g6zOH9jDeFqqJW4jpdTyv6DyjHGs067o5gO7fysucNa7ep9C-k9h1_tlB_nOBi0EPmNb5G5EGoj6N2iRqlv_hMxqZguM15rC8ILDri6LhyXInw0CMS0l09PnBPEQ1fslLLmq44XBXmfMrk7AFMF1A_Xo/s320/20240118_105235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Prussians are however successful in capturing Zinnberg and threatening the flank of the Kieler Austrian Grenadiers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5UjWfsNPAQiqBMcZnxvcIVr56dYJu4d995VBiBTmLRs8p2A5mCH5BMneinS7CPKecUuxCtlEw6Dwz4j1MRM0VbBdjgv-zB-W7Ci-wBGSyCVEQfsHZ-ru3tXqyslF6IXQvvQ2knwtthRi0vL_DshLTVHgKeZGKbRkRrLvDP8_51Le1AEK-mdxTTP-L9U/s2366/20240118_151403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2366" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5UjWfsNPAQiqBMcZnxvcIVr56dYJu4d995VBiBTmLRs8p2A5mCH5BMneinS7CPKecUuxCtlEw6Dwz4j1MRM0VbBdjgv-zB-W7Ci-wBGSyCVEQfsHZ-ru3tXqyslF6IXQvvQ2knwtthRi0vL_DshLTVHgKeZGKbRkRrLvDP8_51Le1AEK-mdxTTP-L9U/s320/20240118_151403.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The second battalion of the Prinz Moritz regiment are deployed against the Grenzers who have had the temerity to leave the cover of the woods. A couple of volleys and a quick charge soon sees the Karlstsder Oguliner Grenz cut down and destroyed.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEb17rfOYPBq839s97uS5-szjEcRZd7ZNNsPH8c9WAraRMZuvwGIlo3CLw5D0LDV8SFsJG_MnpDQlmQMlLcByxwfqJzHwyp18Q8nNK4J2EpZmHGCPvx8iFyuCnRHvFNDJPV4dFPFjoMwQuIY6V7pHrWc3QP9pA0fqdMGxd1teriJG3GjDjmU_9Z-wY28/s2610/20240118_151959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1923" data-original-width="2610" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDEb17rfOYPBq839s97uS5-szjEcRZd7ZNNsPH8c9WAraRMZuvwGIlo3CLw5D0LDV8SFsJG_MnpDQlmQMlLcByxwfqJzHwyp18Q8nNK4J2EpZmHGCPvx8iFyuCnRHvFNDJPV4dFPFjoMwQuIY6V7pHrWc3QP9pA0fqdMGxd1teriJG3GjDjmU_9Z-wY28/s320/20240118_151959.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Prussians decide to launch their cavalry against the Austrians who heroically accept the challenge.</div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQ6YPsCh3kwTEgnuBlAV1v1LNEv_P5dcYt1FvBqnjU3W_zkGXensqJR4f0W9Jk_v0kK67kRQVqmpo_pRt-TqPY7sOhzwYlAonUpDlK21UAUtERdCOURrTrK-5K8BtklK4ec4WtwImj3fQ-8uHJVXd0PUS0Bvy2bSW0MnMJQaJ76A7dTUOdZA6J_gsl1w/s2948/20240118_152042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="2948" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQ6YPsCh3kwTEgnuBlAV1v1LNEv_P5dcYt1FvBqnjU3W_zkGXensqJR4f0W9Jk_v0kK67kRQVqmpo_pRt-TqPY7sOhzwYlAonUpDlK21UAUtERdCOURrTrK-5K8BtklK4ec4WtwImj3fQ-8uHJVXd0PUS0Bvy2bSW0MnMJQaJ76A7dTUOdZA6J_gsl1w/s320/20240118_152042.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The melee swirls backwards and forwards with neither side gaining the advantage. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKojybmTVgHhqNU-j3HGVWY2Oxloh1xOxaoDyQRBAcPZNyYgrs_GXRd6Tbd8SWZxvRJHXVlbeO1o7F82xaPsXz-j2TuVf2RTFSBFdkxMx-sDsJ9moyr41Q3xWEFX-k5gDG7E444My5X3uxTpd3YPU2KH7X5CGF6B5YIZFe3pE0CEGVXFyvER7Q5SW5mc/s2300/20240118_152117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="2300" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKojybmTVgHhqNU-j3HGVWY2Oxloh1xOxaoDyQRBAcPZNyYgrs_GXRd6Tbd8SWZxvRJHXVlbeO1o7F82xaPsXz-j2TuVf2RTFSBFdkxMx-sDsJ9moyr41Q3xWEFX-k5gDG7E444My5X3uxTpd3YPU2KH7X5CGF6B5YIZFe3pE0CEGVXFyvER7Q5SW5mc/s320/20240118_152117.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The Prussians are well led and finally gain the advantage destroying all 3 Austrian units for no loses of their own. The tide is turning once again.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7abGsimeZDonlOPc61NhmmoYyJu93lNq2FDYMHqFZN85FBbgjFupPc82hgbqKC0oEtUK13Z367ZMKM7e6L3rPPtOD0C9SBV24J3yIQ7vg66EAxXw4hm0Nu4KFhspsL5NWo-1ZDyFllK5szMVI1yw1iGiyKQR_nW9J0zM1CGJ9cimxcNZML8ChOlSrwM/s3690/20240118_152323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3690" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7abGsimeZDonlOPc61NhmmoYyJu93lNq2FDYMHqFZN85FBbgjFupPc82hgbqKC0oEtUK13Z367ZMKM7e6L3rPPtOD0C9SBV24J3yIQ7vg66EAxXw4hm0Nu4KFhspsL5NWo-1ZDyFllK5szMVI1yw1iGiyKQR_nW9J0zM1CGJ9cimxcNZML8ChOlSrwM/s320/20240118_152323.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Can the Austrians turn the tide in the centre. The shaken Frei-Infanterie von Lüderitz are holding the centre for the Prussians. Can the equally shaken Austrians Grenadiers prevail. The muskets roar. When the smoke clears it is the Austrian Salm and Roth Wurzburg Grenadiers that have melted away from the heat of the prussian volleys.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Austrians have lost 6 units and the Prussians 3. Victory to the Prussians.</div><div><br /></div><div>A pleasant little solo game that was done and dusted 75 minutes.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-35597007422978313402023-12-20T08:51:00.000-08:002023-12-20T08:51:39.440-08:00More Zinnfiguren units completed<p>I have added 5 more units to my Zinnfiguren armies. Four of the units were secondhand painted figures I bought from Berliner Zinnfiguren a few weeks ago when they had a sale.</p><p>The 5th unit I have painted used Kieler Austrian Dragoons as the Saxon Prinz Karl Chevauxlegers. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYIb3mqSbzZYhYNZyjdJAfERMOJ2_Nq1G4ULOFLuickrp7S0EJxQ6pps8egw38J2pyLSnnrf_XrjFmFJl5ZddG-m7dqp6gJ5ilj93sxAdIqm_SxLdFO8txzbv8NZnzfx-OtQfvOgRjnIelgHA2k6PcopHMYuZ0RSW8LARnWeDmnmZeaszElJBA4zSgrU/s2006/20231220_132228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="1814" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYIb3mqSbzZYhYNZyjdJAfERMOJ2_Nq1G4ULOFLuickrp7S0EJxQ6pps8egw38J2pyLSnnrf_XrjFmFJl5ZddG-m7dqp6gJ5ilj93sxAdIqm_SxLdFO8txzbv8NZnzfx-OtQfvOgRjnIelgHA2k6PcopHMYuZ0RSW8LARnWeDmnmZeaszElJBA4zSgrU/s320/20231220_132228.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFoZP0n6DECLi2iWXp9Ch6O1pM8AIBYJo0uPp2pBWpvc4kKbZ-sjNzwxfiZ8U_-U8B_tMsjG4rcCuha-ldQXUA8-nCop_x9fCW5pKR_5RLYlcoulazd6qyzFouJ29TJkPtNVmbX1xYAMLUKp9XSRiOrob6ZsV7LsvABg-aEp4gDoyNrui____2cIcLocI/s1650/20231220_132254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1541" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFoZP0n6DECLi2iWXp9Ch6O1pM8AIBYJo0uPp2pBWpvc4kKbZ-sjNzwxfiZ8U_-U8B_tMsjG4rcCuha-ldQXUA8-nCop_x9fCW5pKR_5RLYlcoulazd6qyzFouJ29TJkPtNVmbX1xYAMLUKp9XSRiOrob6ZsV7LsvABg-aEp4gDoyNrui____2cIcLocI/s320/20231220_132254.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><br /><p>The Berliner Zinnfiguren figures have been used to add two more Infantry units. These are the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Prinz Moritz 22nd Infantry Regiment. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJ5AOJ8H7Hd3e26sLalsLeadEb1r7k53XR2myl_QATHM28ziSy26ddUUTKfB6EDqJfRUXfvw3UCJkMlJ4vJJIw2O4e-juQacuP_aP32q7MEGeEGUEKc_q2ogWnhng8U6cj5Z1xqo8JzT2DybXdvjX2FRB24maL9-SXxWQojNbZdyRBWqa_5wBPbpyYqM/s2346/20231220_132322.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="2346" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJ5AOJ8H7Hd3e26sLalsLeadEb1r7k53XR2myl_QATHM28ziSy26ddUUTKfB6EDqJfRUXfvw3UCJkMlJ4vJJIw2O4e-juQacuP_aP32q7MEGeEGUEKc_q2ogWnhng8U6cj5Z1xqo8JzT2DybXdvjX2FRB24maL9-SXxWQojNbZdyRBWqa_5wBPbpyYqM/s320/20231220_132322.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Two further units are the 12th Portugal Cuirassier Regiment. These are Herbu figures are particularly nice and full of motion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSv5qABUNV9moZyJgSJjwEImg8qHeYqP_JOJTUO890Z3t3hLz3pw-2q3y70fPL5BFDIANN-aZ8SlLvjN65Ly-xYAHKYbmtUU80MRSjpTw2tNQRaJeGSxrEfQqTaXLgJjLobF-F3rGPas7cFdb21_gLmjX1b_aiGCiaUxTJO7VV0uHc_eWwSU2uVlsGTE/s3085/20231220_132108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1919" data-original-width="3085" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSv5qABUNV9moZyJgSJjwEImg8qHeYqP_JOJTUO890Z3t3hLz3pw-2q3y70fPL5BFDIANN-aZ8SlLvjN65Ly-xYAHKYbmtUU80MRSjpTw2tNQRaJeGSxrEfQqTaXLgJjLobF-F3rGPas7cFdb21_gLmjX1b_aiGCiaUxTJO7VV0uHc_eWwSU2uVlsGTE/s320/20231220_132108.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The painting of these chaps is rather nice as seen in the detailing on the saddle cloth.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1kfsXUmgSy40EtYOwgKYYDl1alqnurOuPkC9AtMjCU-4b2tQ9GIO9_PcP1Kaq2HMFhr69YlreUSddnzCl67O5TVSokNAH0aMQk0K9P_zCBodpc9t8gWtloTGvtpU3nA01vhihKs_EmWRCQKRXUTPqPP65l0yrFPcJ78j_Mg1lNeOkA-q_YiAEjf6AuU/s2009/20231220_132202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="2009" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1kfsXUmgSy40EtYOwgKYYDl1alqnurOuPkC9AtMjCU-4b2tQ9GIO9_PcP1Kaq2HMFhr69YlreUSddnzCl67O5TVSokNAH0aMQk0K9P_zCBodpc9t8gWtloTGvtpU3nA01vhihKs_EmWRCQKRXUTPqPP65l0yrFPcJ78j_Mg1lNeOkA-q_YiAEjf6AuU/s320/20231220_132202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Next up are a couple of guns and once these are done I think I will have enough for a small game.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-15397434158743327232023-11-20T06:17:00.000-08:002023-11-23T12:56:55.185-08:00Zinnfiguren Armies gathers pace <p>I have added 5 more units to my Zinnfiguren armies.</p><p>Firstly I have painted the Karlstsder Oguliner Grenz in their earlier pre 62 uniform. The privates are Grunewald figures whilst the NCO is a Kieler figure.</p><p>Grunewald figures are well cast with good definition and paint up nicely.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xcDoaVWFHu4IzpIS-FYpThbKwMlmMQtUsvB2YQ8VkfSPvZYY048TXWS9ArIiugbw4NcfO5rtN-0_y5D8kVYiE1hyphenhyphengQtj1DtkK-EEWEiYJQLUIwTot7G711VGu0WEttoGdCgVabl2KOlCpgNUsOmHFbvUFaZaoTKlmiU_wuOFoNhGunQnKep_9Mq7iT0/s2225/20231120_131331.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2225" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xcDoaVWFHu4IzpIS-FYpThbKwMlmMQtUsvB2YQ8VkfSPvZYY048TXWS9ArIiugbw4NcfO5rtN-0_y5D8kVYiE1hyphenhyphengQtj1DtkK-EEWEiYJQLUIwTot7G711VGu0WEttoGdCgVabl2KOlCpgNUsOmHFbvUFaZaoTKlmiU_wuOFoNhGunQnKep_9Mq7iT0/s320/20231120_131331.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6oouw2VqUO4L0zbohMmmejjEOLN2YMagyVURn9JRNme8YhTdzQfJw1a2VWiL3HhfP4yhXB7bSUKtlvUhkpKaSkKQM8DDodu6pDh3s73WiCGCbHUJiUpimADhzUzza9T1tkgVO-R81a5b01sVhww_rqtDofGem9txqN69KKbzA0u5lCopf_jmM6aYGgE/s2110/20231120_131348.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2110" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6oouw2VqUO4L0zbohMmmejjEOLN2YMagyVURn9JRNme8YhTdzQfJw1a2VWiL3HhfP4yhXB7bSUKtlvUhkpKaSkKQM8DDodu6pDh3s73WiCGCbHUJiUpimADhzUzza9T1tkgVO-R81a5b01sVhww_rqtDofGem9txqN69KKbzA0u5lCopf_jmM6aYGgE/s320/20231120_131348.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have recently sold some of my lead mountain and used some of the funds to buy some secondhand painted figures from Berliner Zinnfiguren flea market.</div><div><br /></div><div>When you buy figures from Berliner Zinnfiguren their website utomatically deducts German VAT for shipping to a UK address. I also kept the order and shipping costs under £135 and this did not attract any UK customs or VAT charges. </div><div><br /></div>Firstly 2 units of the Hungarian infantry using Kieler figures. These have been painted as the Batthyanji regiment but I will use these as the Nikolaus Esterhazy regiment for my Freiberg project. <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMzPlbLZ0f9bS7hPjAN0tbqwlfsyLt2Gqnf0qIYkGGyjoL_Vp7AKgo2IZtPQ7cUQHYes2_6Oeh8v-BREniS8lyG6Wb0C_pBd_ZVyIX53aHELoSZPb4EKd43WS0RLtHejvlF0626pSv8Ejg6uVSVGA0MkIyVV-pMhD5gCTbyy1fAZufLrnwS9CzHFp4TE/s2312/20231120_131433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2312" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMzPlbLZ0f9bS7hPjAN0tbqwlfsyLt2Gqnf0qIYkGGyjoL_Vp7AKgo2IZtPQ7cUQHYes2_6Oeh8v-BREniS8lyG6Wb0C_pBd_ZVyIX53aHELoSZPb4EKd43WS0RLtHejvlF0626pSv8Ejg6uVSVGA0MkIyVV-pMhD5gCTbyy1fAZufLrnwS9CzHFp4TE/s320/20231120_131433.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIy1PUQwIDtgUkZoyWpl0GivcDIt4oQXdKE32z40g_K4dHoeJB6a20o9GYq4uruepaVaoA9WfPoSdzt-kC7AAbMV3UlvIiFiioXq2d-FfrVSkIfijHB-eAAp4XJq77zj29Cy9WSjJAt13Yx9KA5rbf1uF34sNMHKNAdju08fji0x-GuToSspH6HM1NKOc/s1981/20231120_131456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1981" data-original-width="1694" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIy1PUQwIDtgUkZoyWpl0GivcDIt4oQXdKE32z40g_K4dHoeJB6a20o9GYq4uruepaVaoA9WfPoSdzt-kC7AAbMV3UlvIiFiioXq2d-FfrVSkIfijHB-eAAp4XJq77zj29Cy9WSjJAt13Yx9KA5rbf1uF34sNMHKNAdju08fji0x-GuToSspH6HM1NKOc/s320/20231120_131456.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also purchased some Prussian Cuirassier. These are painted as the 1st Schlaberndorff Cuirassier using Herbu figures. I have used 6 figures per base and like the look of the extra figure. I will add an extra figure to my other cavalry bases as and when I paint up the second base of figures for these regiments.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRuIurDbeD4NJXv6g7xvb6fG6OZSUvqc_NalZ33X_EW__ezsYdeb7_3cwqMe7wWYUXQS-jEDhSewPJKs5piCKqFb1Qo04b-bFadhRZux4Lvwnq15uqowYeuClmUJ1nAnXynUAW3effiJ15evyK5NSbhzV6dPsasySCCd6Wb6fZOzk8VU-pOAf4cXnuwGk/s3479/20231120_131512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1973" data-original-width="3479" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRuIurDbeD4NJXv6g7xvb6fG6OZSUvqc_NalZ33X_EW__ezsYdeb7_3cwqMe7wWYUXQS-jEDhSewPJKs5piCKqFb1Qo04b-bFadhRZux4Lvwnq15uqowYeuClmUJ1nAnXynUAW3effiJ15evyK5NSbhzV6dPsasySCCd6Wb6fZOzk8VU-pOAf4cXnuwGk/s320/20231120_131512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHZDDkJNMqI7tLwJl2Tu2EVgPYQw1ALXlhXo7xWQ-lUX4pGhK8ttcTb7_3eiPJ-PbLz4rGjdutZpchbC_FX-jZOSweiOoDACn7gSdS_z9Ie5aHOZcccrDh4jYMPocmNNOUiG-emtUEGQRpVjFtZE-TcMH8En9IVSN0IBHiT70gJYmibcJbYIulyicXEY/s4128/20231120_131529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHZDDkJNMqI7tLwJl2Tu2EVgPYQw1ALXlhXo7xWQ-lUX4pGhK8ttcTb7_3eiPJ-PbLz4rGjdutZpchbC_FX-jZOSweiOoDACn7gSdS_z9Ie5aHOZcccrDh4jYMPocmNNOUiG-emtUEGQRpVjFtZE-TcMH8En9IVSN0IBHiT70gJYmibcJbYIulyicXEY/s320/20231120_131529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have been pleasantly surprised by the painting of these figures. There are different grades of painting and these were classified as Extra Fine painted. They also have standard as well as the very basic painted by manufacturer.</p><p>Pricing for these second hand painted figures is just over £2 for an Infantry figure and £4.20 for mounted. Postage was 15 Euros.</p></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-47927574689290036842023-11-13T05:46:00.000-08:002023-11-23T12:56:00.318-08:00Kieler Zinnfiguren<p>I have been painting some more Kieler Zinnfiguren for my Freiberg project.</p><p>First up a unit a Prussian Frei battalion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOsg_XJzSmbyD-PMOPoY60720Fbs-ygvaUW4-PwejNtPL8kIxjQzbLytAonOC6X5QU8OD0J1-Sy8ujDXuwMa0C3YDSrladqUC6_iOys3edTDEqtQ0o48p6nY9F_4qdjy2mGpZuLhIZ21Ua3-hqvpuTHWMyJzcBKA3bIG6clQCM0Qz_eX0r33ZbJGr7h4/s2481/20231113_091337.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2481" data-original-width="1919" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOsg_XJzSmbyD-PMOPoY60720Fbs-ygvaUW4-PwejNtPL8kIxjQzbLytAonOC6X5QU8OD0J1-Sy8ujDXuwMa0C3YDSrladqUC6_iOys3edTDEqtQ0o48p6nY9F_4qdjy2mGpZuLhIZ21Ua3-hqvpuTHWMyJzcBKA3bIG6clQCM0Qz_eX0r33ZbJGr7h4/s320/20231113_091337.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have painted these as the Frei-Infanterie von Lüderitz and these were part of Kleists command at Freiberg.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJ8sWopmpjwmgzUF09SPvEzHc0pKtbIzGVPwqsepwNm21ToPWUkP_sIycA-PVqtlPQZW1OLuAgO0UeQvz_Tyg_or0nqOahgBEEM_7kBSuYfRn4OL8N6Ar31dB3PmIQmcG5ZNfuq8-xi10Js5z9b_WXRevtTmo5TCXAjn-h5G0mTFBpnDziBHANiZ-ub4/s2759/20231113_091746.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2759" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJ8sWopmpjwmgzUF09SPvEzHc0pKtbIzGVPwqsepwNm21ToPWUkP_sIycA-PVqtlPQZW1OLuAgO0UeQvz_Tyg_or0nqOahgBEEM_7kBSuYfRn4OL8N6Ar31dB3PmIQmcG5ZNfuq8-xi10Js5z9b_WXRevtTmo5TCXAjn-h5G0mTFBpnDziBHANiZ-ub4/s320/20231113_091746.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><p>For my next unit I decided on a paint restoration on the remaining old factory painted Kieler Austrian Grenadiers I bought on ebay. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJS0wGxmGCM_KIP6BLkQVxho65rmEDN5wiKcxtDARBlaTY1g7i2FfUj-Sx6xCI3hBR8mQ-rL-Qd6wOYBYEQTpaoCpBOAQTQ6ChfSOGa_jGbis37W1sWvMHZ-UIc2xY_6SX_xyStbsUggCIjd1kMaebUFUQVsX7X311OPKBghAO_iQpqIccU6_SGSecy0/s2884/20231113_091655.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2884" data-original-width="1993" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJS0wGxmGCM_KIP6BLkQVxho65rmEDN5wiKcxtDARBlaTY1g7i2FfUj-Sx6xCI3hBR8mQ-rL-Qd6wOYBYEQTpaoCpBOAQTQ6ChfSOGa_jGbis37W1sWvMHZ-UIc2xY_6SX_xyStbsUggCIjd1kMaebUFUQVsX7X311OPKBghAO_iQpqIccU6_SGSecy0/s320/20231113_091655.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is how they looked before my restoration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoCbd4HHrW7e2dl_ngQdqEZYX9nYhUUYGPSCiRESp0cKZ0FKrkVUGQvzAk1jbYtLvkr8H8oyWIeYMeHo_fjWq_345SJdpu8YbjQvHf9IoZuCBuW8dpRr08vkIiDpP_yknu67gJfbeR4LoCo7JihsYN6vJU-JI65QIbCqcQk-ovBBXliENoiwOz6GLbMM/s1956/20231113_131604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1956" data-original-width="1186" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoCbd4HHrW7e2dl_ngQdqEZYX9nYhUUYGPSCiRESp0cKZ0FKrkVUGQvzAk1jbYtLvkr8H8oyWIeYMeHo_fjWq_345SJdpu8YbjQvHf9IoZuCBuW8dpRr08vkIiDpP_yknu67gJfbeR4LoCo7JihsYN6vJU-JI65QIbCqcQk-ovBBXliENoiwOz6GLbMM/s320/20231113_131604.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><p>I have tried to recreate how they might have looked when they were bought in Vienna in 1936. I repainted, touched up and tidyed up the paint work.</p><p>Finally I have painted an Austrian officer again using a Kieler figure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnvq-oa-3YOPda_d0qQgxgJHaT6ylc3l70a5U_QxpY0Mm3wmCKzZV4YLrdjtKzsdkl1DzXbVr9e57yWCfl8jjbQXMcUXfEgh9cua0ghLB_iwMFG7FgnSKTpJlJykxKz8R_KXNn0t5GpUY5j58FNHbKPVhFrY9Flo-nhNIswDSl7PKBdunxGHASs1yr7To/s2386/20231113_091613.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2386" data-original-width="1829" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnvq-oa-3YOPda_d0qQgxgJHaT6ylc3l70a5U_QxpY0Mm3wmCKzZV4YLrdjtKzsdkl1DzXbVr9e57yWCfl8jjbQXMcUXfEgh9cua0ghLB_iwMFG7FgnSKTpJlJykxKz8R_KXNn0t5GpUY5j58FNHbKPVhFrY9Flo-nhNIswDSl7PKBdunxGHASs1yr7To/s320/20231113_091613.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjujoOUUKojYoupRKiSCpEl2t4WCgNneF7TnDLJftsfQ-FJZJghaEAvjZjViW4jrqRhYaSgzSwEhBJhIvHYTmDhBHxUHWfGdz4ZQ2-VW8qjbBNVia24PHol4nqxXkSW8XKacSbzyrLZ6_w_YHyfGiO1pTdwRymdZGWlOGg2NAz44Ft5kkBZmtV6j1RIEo/s2548/20231113_091634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2548" data-original-width="1956" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjujoOUUKojYoupRKiSCpEl2t4WCgNneF7TnDLJftsfQ-FJZJghaEAvjZjViW4jrqRhYaSgzSwEhBJhIvHYTmDhBHxUHWfGdz4ZQ2-VW8qjbBNVia24PHol4nqxXkSW8XKacSbzyrLZ6_w_YHyfGiO1pTdwRymdZGWlOGg2NAz44Ft5kkBZmtV6j1RIEo/s320/20231113_091634.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-57972511697778692832023-10-22T02:37:00.004-07:002023-11-23T12:57:28.066-08:00Krockow Dragoons<p>My latest unit for my Freiberg Zinnfiguren armies is the Prussian Krockow Dragoon Regiment No 2.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChOnOawEglWl8asaij8Qi8dEfB5ZLIiZV5Ti9anOHdX1GEU-nXCB0SoBeFB23vran6nK1nBSLaGIF2pAjtChMfKiDc4aNcBJab10T6oeZnqUEcHOsx2Xt54CqTKfHyDiYEqXFnIAswWH7sRAiZYvcCa-306PgsFYGaWxIOcjTFD_zBdP8E7zM4JraT7Y/s2415/20231022_084754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2415" data-original-width="1885" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChOnOawEglWl8asaij8Qi8dEfB5ZLIiZV5Ti9anOHdX1GEU-nXCB0SoBeFB23vran6nK1nBSLaGIF2pAjtChMfKiDc4aNcBJab10T6oeZnqUEcHOsx2Xt54CqTKfHyDiYEqXFnIAswWH7sRAiZYvcCa-306PgsFYGaWxIOcjTFD_zBdP8E7zM4JraT7Y/s320/20231022_084754.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><p>I have used Kieler figures for this unit and they are certainly in dynamic Charge poses.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQmcLuYardduwBwR47BdCYJE9CzDZtO29bo-qJUqYUG2MXIQIKVd8rNzEtcsGvELnaJUK8_dF4yT-vlTvF-Ol43Fsuwj2WG_WXuV0f09BLJ5Hv4I73QbfRBlUNLTrwdB2zW2FsadbvThYxCcirYgfGIfoghlTjAe0qwhNkhLlMuqINDSnnvcbtodiR4I/s2212/20231022_084733.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="1978" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQmcLuYardduwBwR47BdCYJE9CzDZtO29bo-qJUqYUG2MXIQIKVd8rNzEtcsGvELnaJUK8_dF4yT-vlTvF-Ol43Fsuwj2WG_WXuV0f09BLJ5Hv4I73QbfRBlUNLTrwdB2zW2FsadbvThYxCcirYgfGIfoghlTjAe0qwhNkhLlMuqINDSnnvcbtodiR4I/s320/20231022_084733.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><p>I could not find a nice blue for the uniform some mixed a couple of different shades together. I used Liquitex Prussian Blue ink for the shading.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqwgYt4DR6_ykQUubUhsyYagGfbiIIQyx6VSQSmVF3ltmQn7QRdDo5sYiGXD8dc10uLismfLn02UuzmwCMG5rJiKyRLrFLAX0sar_MPPR6guzhPErYOQRrkXt9wwxdVdBwPiscn9SkKv3Jng-pKkbaJYEjpoFPouRRbuUhjPcfLgKXlj0_bPLQ8EFHGE/s2937/20231022_084830.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2937" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqwgYt4DR6_ykQUubUhsyYagGfbiIIQyx6VSQSmVF3ltmQn7QRdDo5sYiGXD8dc10uLismfLn02UuzmwCMG5rJiKyRLrFLAX0sar_MPPR6guzhPErYOQRrkXt9wwxdVdBwPiscn9SkKv3Jng-pKkbaJYEjpoFPouRRbuUhjPcfLgKXlj0_bPLQ8EFHGE/s320/20231022_084830.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A closer view shows the detail of the figures which although fine is pronounced enough to paint and shade.</p><p>I now have 10 units painted and almost enough for a small game. I will be making a unit identification bases with holders for small dice to show strengths and record loses. For rules I am thinking of using amended versions of Charles Grants The War Game or Might and Reason by Sam Mustafa.</p><p>Next unit is a Prussian Frei Battalion and an Austrian mounted Officer.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-15751391026060900542023-10-15T11:12:00.003-07:002023-10-15T11:12:57.563-07:00More Zinnfiguren <p>I have completed 2 more units for my Zinnfiguren project.</p><p>First up is an Austrian combined Grenadier unit. These are made up of the old Kieler figures I recently got from ebay.</p><p>This unit is made up of the Grenadier companies from the Salm and Roth Wurzburg regiments.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9SO74W1-msHF8rT1qS9VU2lTn0DWyUogi3scUK8Clyl3pDpEoLuf5xuEAdoOWxYAOEoJLfpBfgzwGZDXUguzNVheviHUdVBgyHE8sPvG98Lt10eNz86f1wgmLspgBrETUXShXr0ZitgIE2WUDp4UFvklgDnx9EPyruI3ifZ3RP1Bb8K8dMsYFERLKvA/s1832/20231015_160032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1832" data-original-width="1773" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9SO74W1-msHF8rT1qS9VU2lTn0DWyUogi3scUK8Clyl3pDpEoLuf5xuEAdoOWxYAOEoJLfpBfgzwGZDXUguzNVheviHUdVBgyHE8sPvG98Lt10eNz86f1wgmLspgBrETUXShXr0ZitgIE2WUDp4UFvklgDnx9EPyruI3ifZ3RP1Bb8K8dMsYFERLKvA/s320/20231015_160032.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEY3gPHpkOF-1eTBvAgtwVb6uSqwFwUZwxjCD-KqPvHxwQatiQ_vQKRd9m-FgRa6z9YxRWiJYO9QXoBEnYIL7BPOgtWzwivTq11JI3P7KwgqIC5izkR9GK8gRY4TzVyQ05cxqlEruZjOqBGF4lYC0VQwKi41ZCjyXToWmYZhl9L6RFUb6CRqFfR4ow_g/s1990/20231015_160104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1990" data-original-width="1989" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEY3gPHpkOF-1eTBvAgtwVb6uSqwFwUZwxjCD-KqPvHxwQatiQ_vQKRd9m-FgRa6z9YxRWiJYO9QXoBEnYIL7BPOgtWzwivTq11JI3P7KwgqIC5izkR9GK8gRY4TzVyQ05cxqlEruZjOqBGF4lYC0VQwKi41ZCjyXToWmYZhl9L6RFUb6CRqFfR4ow_g/s320/20231015_160104.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The second unit is a Prussian Grenadier unit. I got these figures as part of a job lot I recently purchased. They are again Kieler figures and were already painted. I decided to make some minor paint changes and these are now the 8/46 Alt-Billerbeck Grenadiers. I have some extra Grenadier figures so may add a couple of extra to ones to bring these unit up to strength.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpeLhzcR5gUKao-clRjeL-iu8aW274Zap-vi1LTeKpwGZSntS8hGobgrEOGCK1wO6O6yhyphenhyphenWpLTPRyIWEV89AQLPfL-7mSisWhXNakjkO_0GKtr_8hlLm-tK7tZKcKukTmeZKlv-0Ir7x7jypAmGK-C__Emu4YbMIzVAjpEdcCEvJGtoyWd1dhjjXnkKY/s2069/20231015_160139.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2069" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpeLhzcR5gUKao-clRjeL-iu8aW274Zap-vi1LTeKpwGZSntS8hGobgrEOGCK1wO6O6yhyphenhyphenWpLTPRyIWEV89AQLPfL-7mSisWhXNakjkO_0GKtr_8hlLm-tK7tZKcKukTmeZKlv-0Ir7x7jypAmGK-C__Emu4YbMIzVAjpEdcCEvJGtoyWd1dhjjXnkKY/s320/20231015_160139.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTRv7Jbj4yQqPAaUu5962HZVpRZy19Md_pSAJrMQeMQZttolEJXSn7-i24jpDNUzcd6xPhggfRWVlnFUlCNWr7-TkOrYjNgLX25BcvvlSOTHz_GxKrfVEVaXlxL6iLww_S5WANzi6uf93SLK1K-TOurJhZkPHzc8n1Q3W-8THw5icSvZM29HHq-Kd3Es/s2234/20231015_160157.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2234" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTRv7Jbj4yQqPAaUu5962HZVpRZy19Md_pSAJrMQeMQZttolEJXSn7-i24jpDNUzcd6xPhggfRWVlnFUlCNWr7-TkOrYjNgLX25BcvvlSOTHz_GxKrfVEVaXlxL6iLww_S5WANzi6uf93SLK1K-TOurJhZkPHzc8n1Q3W-8THw5icSvZM29HHq-Kd3Es/s320/20231015_160157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-7855340248645073912023-10-09T09:37:00.004-07:002023-11-23T12:58:27.751-08:00Pálffy Cuirassier <p>These are the Pálffy Austrian Cuirassiers. I have used Droste figures which I bought 10 years ago from Fechner.</p><p dir="ltr">
At the Battle of Freiberg the Pálffy were brigaded with 2 other Austrian Cuirasser regiments and the Batthyány Dragoons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvara2ceUYU40MLm5OFm-WWKEUQ4X7nxShiPUzl-NIBkODwGbs39kUc-annsaaMByN8UmxM5paODXgO5E95PStDvY5N8nMR4AUED7PMl8EqZ02xa2mt3Aa4T26mwHLfnuU-A5OFJqkwOtU14KMD3IEzsZb-OB2iCZcraORB2riVPiDbVfwToORi6jJ020/s1934/20231009_165030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1927" data-original-width="1934" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvara2ceUYU40MLm5OFm-WWKEUQ4X7nxShiPUzl-NIBkODwGbs39kUc-annsaaMByN8UmxM5paODXgO5E95PStDvY5N8nMR4AUED7PMl8EqZ02xa2mt3Aa4T26mwHLfnuU-A5OFJqkwOtU14KMD3IEzsZb-OB2iCZcraORB2riVPiDbVfwToORi6jJ020/s320/20231009_165030.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have painted the standard with the arms of the house of Pálffy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOywhdEVImRoUskB_bVasEaU3L4B7lEAHC2uMWXXjTL6FcxoO-TmUO7l-AqclpxmPE_6L4nFGUBu8oFgA3kgB3Y5RXe84x49XSkFHDfUhdJ6cMs6COB6J3AZ3bdcQmt26yRMxtLMfVQh5n9pSyK-tOv6Xx03Vvv70LY_W2dfc-BPucZbANfEhISyLe80A/s2006/20231009_165210.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="1896" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOywhdEVImRoUskB_bVasEaU3L4B7lEAHC2uMWXXjTL6FcxoO-TmUO7l-AqclpxmPE_6L4nFGUBu8oFgA3kgB3Y5RXe84x49XSkFHDfUhdJ6cMs6COB6J3AZ3bdcQmt26yRMxtLMfVQh5n9pSyK-tOv6Xx03Vvv70LY_W2dfc-BPucZbANfEhISyLe80A/s320/20231009_165210.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Each Zinnfiguren figure has the codes that can be used to identify the figure. These figures are no longer available from Fechner but are now available from:-</p><p><a href="https://www.zinnfiguren-schum.de/">Schum Zinnfiguren</a><br /></p><p>I have also be fortunate to pick up a job lot of Kieler Zinnfiguren from a fellow gamer. I have plenty of Infantry and Cavalry now and only need to order extra standard bearers, officers and artillery figures. I will be ordering these from Schum as he sells single figures.</p><p>As part of the job lot it included a rather nicely painted Seydlitz figure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UgVdDI9fDT8BJUI40qXfNkDwPF3_V1qWwuc1DGPnfnFNxVsZzurZ4p61iT5Pe8qyiPXwjsvA51VSN8uYxd-eG486wFFbHYAYUpcnFI4u82abSNPXWQX7S6w4btLPXB0w-NMt_p825zUUItdg5HnW8-tBWvAlEQLzgJ96enz0j22dfH5GGytbn6QfBh8/s1968/20231009_164950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1968" data-original-width="1784" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UgVdDI9fDT8BJUI40qXfNkDwPF3_V1qWwuc1DGPnfnFNxVsZzurZ4p61iT5Pe8qyiPXwjsvA51VSN8uYxd-eG486wFFbHYAYUpcnFI4u82abSNPXWQX7S6w4btLPXB0w-NMt_p825zUUItdg5HnW8-tBWvAlEQLzgJ96enz0j22dfH5GGytbn6QfBh8/s320/20231009_164950.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I found this figure useful as a reference in trying to see what I could achieve with Acrylics. I still have a lot to learn but one thing I will not be doing is trying to use oils to paint these figures.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Wi8HQrdRXb3YSBz26IY0JKKx0LCvFpuVNDONSX3ZmaCfbPFTzAXgkMVOypQxMebrPF7byypC1N0cWANKgEg5qFALhBem0rHIS_Ap3aoMu_VrMCauIfMJFpzjjCbYzDroeCpKwe8v7yerzdFo4gctALj9wD4I6A9zVgQSIosmRLw_OAkYz29jkQwHz7c/s1973/20231009_165118.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1973" data-original-width="1612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Wi8HQrdRXb3YSBz26IY0JKKx0LCvFpuVNDONSX3ZmaCfbPFTzAXgkMVOypQxMebrPF7byypC1N0cWANKgEg5qFALhBem0rHIS_Ap3aoMu_VrMCauIfMJFpzjjCbYzDroeCpKwe8v7yerzdFo4gctALj9wD4I6A9zVgQSIosmRLw_OAkYz29jkQwHz7c/s320/20231009_165118.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><p>There is on other thing about Seydlitz figure. He is only painted on oneside. This is common for figures which are then used in dioramas or mounted in pictures frames.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EJPcfzs3s52XwNwazhKP18IlZI59fbK6ayFh1rp_h4KltF-JvmrQJ346huS064d5UkMFBZvcgNb0Jwt3at2fQ40D-FUPKkS6BtlB_3_NBwYC7NC4ED047CfKSFjIiJEPFGhks2yd0rn7VxIOhho8LeQWFrDENLYTI1u34dARE_RtaLl58eGeCDBzG7I/s1972/20231009_164932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1972" data-original-width="1637" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EJPcfzs3s52XwNwazhKP18IlZI59fbK6ayFh1rp_h4KltF-JvmrQJ346huS064d5UkMFBZvcgNb0Jwt3at2fQ40D-FUPKkS6BtlB_3_NBwYC7NC4ED047CfKSFjIiJEPFGhks2yd0rn7VxIOhho8LeQWFrDENLYTI1u34dARE_RtaLl58eGeCDBzG7I/s320/20231009_164932.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p>I will use this figure but clearly he can only lead charges going right to left.</p><p>Next up a combined Austrian Grenadier unit.</p><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-58415095403566085682023-10-03T04:08:00.000-07:002023-11-23T12:59:09.475-08:00Mainz Lamberg<p>I have added another unit to the Zinnfiguren armies.</p><p>These chaps are the Mainz Lamberg. I have used Scholtz Austrian figures from Berliner Zinnfiguren. </p><p>I am still learning what painting technique works best with these figures but find 10 infantry or 5 cavalry a good number to paint as a batch. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2asg34pvUXEXxeiI6dGW78Je2yo_-djYdnzsvqztoL3gdBUY2BuwbjDe5rYt4kvXkGfcFhtswlTxq-DFMc0Ca465DWP8Ht_UQYubATexTnMj9DWDBEVv1CJqNiEKQQ_ufAbnj_NM7ZA3bR6tfETOinBFqOC4fPyC_tOi9fbR0bmjfoPIXv8y6F1Dpue0/s3186/20231003_115057.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3186" data-original-width="1860" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2asg34pvUXEXxeiI6dGW78Je2yo_-djYdnzsvqztoL3gdBUY2BuwbjDe5rYt4kvXkGfcFhtswlTxq-DFMc0Ca465DWP8Ht_UQYubATexTnMj9DWDBEVv1CJqNiEKQQ_ufAbnj_NM7ZA3bR6tfETOinBFqOC4fPyC_tOi9fbR0bmjfoPIXv8y6F1Dpue0/s320/20231003_115057.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Mainz Lamberg served with the Austrian army and was present at many of the battles including Freiberg.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJ1BUk79uJrjvY_HcDZQalJ4udPe2JWU_bemd2e43VA6OgjER96hoQg0vt_g9JrUcoXh55PCnCZgQfWek0DnEb0b51U6viXgjkJM0UtFiiJJ8Fgnnmq-pKGHHBaPVrW1f7D_C_OePYUsfGIiJHNIeCYb4E_5L1VwOU0J-oeHUyhCGFVtdDdUPiZnadnQ/s3267/20231003_115243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJ1BUk79uJrjvY_HcDZQalJ4udPe2JWU_bemd2e43VA6OgjER96hoQg0vt_g9JrUcoXh55PCnCZgQfWek0DnEb0b51U6viXgjkJM0UtFiiJJ8Fgnnmq-pKGHHBaPVrW1f7D_C_OePYUsfGIiJHNIeCYb4E_5L1VwOU0J-oeHUyhCGFVtdDdUPiZnadnQ/s320/20231003_115243.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There is little known about the regimental colours so I have used the speculative from David's excellent Not by Appointment blog and free hand painted my version.</div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://nba-sywtemplates.blogspot.com/2023/09/highly-speculative-flags-of-mainz.html?m=1" target="_blank">https://nba-sywtemplates.blogspot.com/2023/09/highly-speculative-flags-of-mainz.html?m=1</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next on my painting table is a a unit of Austrian Cuirassier.</div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-9220228450209053212023-09-30T00:11:00.003-07:002023-09-30T00:19:48.086-07:00Batthyányi Dragoons<p>I have completed my latest unit. These are the 7th Batthyányi Dragoons.</p><p>During the Seven Years war they were commanded by Heinrich Hartenberg.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUF40ipNE8v9SPCyo6HmCqr8anh3YnylaX8renVQ09yOHXH7zuuX8qMsRavrzybSLIR1TEDcaJ2ajhCwfIrmB05n5_yj0TZ93uYh8Lnnq0Qj2prNjrix3x29pKvcM1xspFhvPB7GwTEx6tBpaeg3f4BsRQPyuBMGDYUGDgN-8sET4XnEhUeeNig6S7jgg/s2334/20230930_063904.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2334" data-original-width="1992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUF40ipNE8v9SPCyo6HmCqr8anh3YnylaX8renVQ09yOHXH7zuuX8qMsRavrzybSLIR1TEDcaJ2ajhCwfIrmB05n5_yj0TZ93uYh8Lnnq0Qj2prNjrix3x29pKvcM1xspFhvPB7GwTEx6tBpaeg3f4BsRQPyuBMGDYUGDgN-8sET4XnEhUeeNig6S7jgg/s320/20230930_063904.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I am using Acrylics to paint my Zinnfiguren. For shadow I use Acrylic inks with Burnt Umber and Sepia working well on horses. I use grey ink to add a little highlight.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKBqFYjEgRgxKmCCPiwXZ1wJHf8nL7qpxtBAEANRdeFrQC2PoLp7fCbyPKRNLsUjkO8hQxKOzPgEpyMfXuSxmrWmxWiuyySTpSX52LYZb4ZvuNFi1hixIpMPI414JFoqIiKa1L_yX_DEftptfInv_HoHMtuHXebAkzXDhVUIAJt0MiovxUJGj2AwIsL2M/s2627/20230930_064143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2627" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKBqFYjEgRgxKmCCPiwXZ1wJHf8nL7qpxtBAEANRdeFrQC2PoLp7fCbyPKRNLsUjkO8hQxKOzPgEpyMfXuSxmrWmxWiuyySTpSX52LYZb4ZvuNFi1hixIpMPI414JFoqIiKa1L_yX_DEftptfInv_HoHMtuHXebAkzXDhVUIAJt0MiovxUJGj2AwIsL2M/s320/20230930_064143.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><p>These figures are from Kieler set 1428 - Dragoons in Angriff (attack) and are certainly dynamic looking chaps.</p><p>I have started my next unit - the Mainz Lamberg Infantry.</p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-60565566174385587592023-09-26T03:48:00.001-07:002023-11-23T13:00:35.646-08:00Zinnfiguren - First units completed<p>I have now painted extra figures to bring my first units up to strength. I have used 90 by 40mm bases for Infantry and 90 by 50mm for Cavalry. </p><p>The bases are painted a nice shade of Green using Vallejo Golden Olive (857) and I have stuck a piece of green felt to the underside to make it easier to slide the bases across my kitchen table or green mdf playing surface.</p><p>I am loosely basing my collection on the battle of Freiberg on 1762 as this has a nice mix of troop types.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46KCL2hXw9_K-A3IHQcr0yB7P4HhgHa92JAfXge-OgP7dVug2B6b_PeFYQgnoRa4196Pjbw3Y8oNelIrEPvxWAWq66nMbYlIqezdZ3n1LmrfvQg85-ah7Q7-X7lTlVurv9C7Vaytv3fjj4huBghrWL588MbmELM6jeLekJdaiXArH0blzsXFXi9Ar0sY/s2720/20230926_093801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2720" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46KCL2hXw9_K-A3IHQcr0yB7P4HhgHa92JAfXge-OgP7dVug2B6b_PeFYQgnoRa4196Pjbw3Y8oNelIrEPvxWAWq66nMbYlIqezdZ3n1LmrfvQg85-ah7Q7-X7lTlVurv9C7Vaytv3fjj4huBghrWL588MbmELM6jeLekJdaiXArH0blzsXFXi9Ar0sY/s320/20230926_093801.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Erbprinz is an Imaginations unit, perhaps the most famous in Wargaming history. This is the first Zinnfiguren flag I have painted.<div><br /></div><div>Infantry units consist of 10 figures or in some cases I will use 8 plus a mounted officer.<br /><div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUvHzZZi0dC3cJ_wz_L1k7b0GnpRkBiBeGaitJMp5_7VkWpuJnAYZX02a0wqp3weNeziQHGalCxZUS49I9hD4KvM77fdc7RMFMcK94jAr737PouqGe2NheJkuL5BcKBIEyThzKvkhBcEkffyl_slJu87m7p6zHkV7942Rstve5wgmtWM87sA_Q1gn7WA/s1957/20230926_093819.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="1914" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUvHzZZi0dC3cJ_wz_L1k7b0GnpRkBiBeGaitJMp5_7VkWpuJnAYZX02a0wqp3weNeziQHGalCxZUS49I9hD4KvM77fdc7RMFMcK94jAr737PouqGe2NheJkuL5BcKBIEyThzKvkhBcEkffyl_slJu87m7p6zHkV7942Rstve5wgmtWM87sA_Q1gn7WA/s320/20230926_093819.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The 4th Hussars were commanded by Bohlen in 1762. Prussian Hussars are main battle cavalry and I use 5 figures per unit. For skirmish cavalry I will use 4 figures per base.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUjdQDPnf36vu5QHbX9uzByBcmqsvw3zxMusi38N0EaA_UbAsmC9SCDA3mXfSuaXfoDS-UNmABZylNgkgQGADWS85Xh4yDB-dihZPbPR40EodfvNvtCsiqpWbC-6zsk1kXHFV6MkQkZ0TFGlkkdoVQHi5cHM0nd4JNQf6MU4dYK8hhCYcNH1zJASpYzU/s2704/20230926_093915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUjdQDPnf36vu5QHbX9uzByBcmqsvw3zxMusi38N0EaA_UbAsmC9SCDA3mXfSuaXfoDS-UNmABZylNgkgQGADWS85Xh4yDB-dihZPbPR40EodfvNvtCsiqpWbC-6zsk1kXHFV6MkQkZ0TFGlkkdoVQHi5cHM0nd4JNQf6MU4dYK8hhCYcNH1zJASpYzU/s320/20230926_093915.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have 2 units of Prussian Grenadiers completed. They are the 17/22 Rothenburg and 19/25 Woldeck.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8oJpnjNxBx757oVKTLRZ4RpavVXXrkkmY5dWo2VsCvWiZFWSabxYAAZqtA0FEBD7T_tBTd4LpONaK0S-zAfY0OSFSS3pmNVQ0uQjHCew9-MPx9yBBGAAKsRNoc2rsA02-gFAdljow8_J8LPEdzxMK-bB5ZiUAfnCQpAAmYhAQsxo9KT1ptHAz3iOFgs/s3230/20230926_093932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1974" data-original-width="3230" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8oJpnjNxBx757oVKTLRZ4RpavVXXrkkmY5dWo2VsCvWiZFWSabxYAAZqtA0FEBD7T_tBTd4LpONaK0S-zAfY0OSFSS3pmNVQ0uQjHCew9-MPx9yBBGAAKsRNoc2rsA02-gFAdljow8_J8LPEdzxMK-bB5ZiUAfnCQpAAmYhAQsxo9KT1ptHAz3iOFgs/s320/20230926_093932.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have my next unit, the Austrian Batthyanyi Dragoons, 90% painted. After this I will do an Austrian Infantry unit.</p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-8515473555243612023-09-14T04:03:00.005-07:002023-09-14T04:03:57.714-07:00Kieler Austrian Grenadiers <p>Occasionally Zinnfiguren do come up on Ebay in the UK. When a box of Austrian Grenadiers come along I made an offer and the troops have now joined my growing collection.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YcpN6CDT6I7WshvCd8iL2-w2T188m8BJ-YBYiGoQiK9YheTlezp0g3g77IM9LFSxCVDwrwrstgWAVT6LPOEuT_nqJzU3lg43w7itbvp2iA47orDMECiQKSD52ptJVbsxYUVJgAMbQ1FAIiSt68ciiLTxhfQPXGWeqEiF1WVlla0VFq1pAASgBBSecv0/s2393/20230914_091819.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1883" data-original-width="2393" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YcpN6CDT6I7WshvCd8iL2-w2T188m8BJ-YBYiGoQiK9YheTlezp0g3g77IM9LFSxCVDwrwrstgWAVT6LPOEuT_nqJzU3lg43w7itbvp2iA47orDMECiQKSD52ptJVbsxYUVJgAMbQ1FAIiSt68ciiLTxhfQPXGWeqEiF1WVlla0VFq1pAASgBBSecv0/s320/20230914_091819.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The figures came in their original box and where painted on the 31st Jan 1936.<div><br /></div><div>Kieler produced many pre painted sets and this set is 589. Kieler first produced figures in 1924 and you can still buy them today. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.kieler-zinnfiguren.de/index.html">https://www.kieler-zinnfiguren.de/index.html</a><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZfMFs-v7edJuRN76UO4IpN0Ako8Ui9FQ95VDjGFcQPy0tDTQQNPSYrjxnwPOJ8sbx37hQGJ7pw2pIUbIEY1F9d3SjXEUu4Viy7M7LMGlMP8zIlvcvJ-ym7lg8DAepiw9ONkvxi-rr7gLYI0D9NoGuHhctnSN4jJ4QP4meNzbR4SovfRAUBCCbCKhFLc/s3135/20230914_091848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3135" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZfMFs-v7edJuRN76UO4IpN0Ako8Ui9FQ95VDjGFcQPy0tDTQQNPSYrjxnwPOJ8sbx37hQGJ7pw2pIUbIEY1F9d3SjXEUu4Viy7M7LMGlMP8zIlvcvJ-ym7lg8DAepiw9ONkvxi-rr7gLYI0D9NoGuHhctnSN4jJ4QP4meNzbR4SovfRAUBCCbCKhFLc/s320/20230914_091848.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This box was sold in Vienna and interestingly the shop still exists but no longer sells Zinnfiguren.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxRtBd9kWV8zPtzt0CqTvyAoBWwAvriFZObOaOfm5V2GBgxxyMsVbJ1Zjp6YsK1vOW_4MvU_nztB3xKp7Zzqy6Bp78e6OGwWJTvIiakrS3i5o-80rk0Jh6kUn4VTNB9XxtVEu6z1q4j64LjjL7upQlWVmqyEvlHZd3CidN2dz6gerRhQwgrzONmYEtmE/s3748/20230914_091943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="3748" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxRtBd9kWV8zPtzt0CqTvyAoBWwAvriFZObOaOfm5V2GBgxxyMsVbJ1Zjp6YsK1vOW_4MvU_nztB3xKp7Zzqy6Bp78e6OGwWJTvIiakrS3i5o-80rk0Jh6kUn4VTNB9XxtVEu6z1q4j64LjjL7upQlWVmqyEvlHZd3CidN2dz6gerRhQwgrzONmYEtmE/s320/20230914_091943.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The box has still got it's original packaging and includes 18 infantry figures and a mounted officer. The painting is very basic however the only damages are two missing scarbards and one broken bayonet. Not bad for figures that are over 87 years old.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNwBlHSIAjhx0ezdm1Qz8E5aEqBbELKgltfUSRUb1cOnrjrSGgOjv0fFu07HxOqpk8DpIbC6vN8TiIiV_o7AWHFswhW0BR3J8Ix84xuE6_jlCIrvrOdUcr87sy3XfYubwbtayqKG-d5omwO742847POu2ki6mfe5mUwKcZVweIUjpEmtc-13KIb5Xl-Q/s2376/20230914_092021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1956" data-original-width="2376" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNwBlHSIAjhx0ezdm1Qz8E5aEqBbELKgltfUSRUb1cOnrjrSGgOjv0fFu07HxOqpk8DpIbC6vN8TiIiV_o7AWHFswhW0BR3J8Ix84xuE6_jlCIrvrOdUcr87sy3XfYubwbtayqKG-d5omwO742847POu2ki6mfe5mUwKcZVweIUjpEmtc-13KIb5Xl-Q/s320/20230914_092021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I gave one of the the figures an overnight bleach bath which stripped the old paint revealing the figure details hidden below. </p><p>These figures are enough for two battalions of Austrian Grenadiers.</p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-50165395164496233332023-09-11T08:39:00.000-07:002023-09-11T08:39:56.211-07:00Puttkamer Hussars<p>I have completed my latest unit of Zinnfiguren - they are the 4th Puttkamer Hussars.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqj_aWWJaNrldOR6Vuu7QJj3890-8uHWbzQrcY6qRVEV2YmxCq9lOouPBw6Eg8V9BkosoWejX02KSXS0WoIgrRsmqm6eGHaVqHGMzLrVd_tBQufhPzjypG6JwOHwbzheWVzDhnkCPcKbxwszbJvGkHbj0NTVYTpmNNOvAh7Z_VtzLwdNhDdUkSPuGoIU/s2684/20230911_152154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="2684" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqj_aWWJaNrldOR6Vuu7QJj3890-8uHWbzQrcY6qRVEV2YmxCq9lOouPBw6Eg8V9BkosoWejX02KSXS0WoIgrRsmqm6eGHaVqHGMzLrVd_tBQufhPzjypG6JwOHwbzheWVzDhnkCPcKbxwszbJvGkHbj0NTVYTpmNNOvAh7Z_VtzLwdNhDdUkSPuGoIU/s320/20230911_152154.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdurhhfvJ5g76Gnhq2AZdvRrIms4NXEgY_g7-yFCulO2HN8-WWK6AJvlw4EYY8W1oiIis1zkTiOqAvb6W0iYE2Nbl-oRoGgV6Y_RNubtig-zljIRADqERAnirloUMRwFn0vxEPGotdovQDvl-MEKqtZ6Hgx6QbUes91GDwNep_ijOw26vhS_tW3Ny4Nac/s3145/20230911_152231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1967" data-original-width="3145" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdurhhfvJ5g76Gnhq2AZdvRrIms4NXEgY_g7-yFCulO2HN8-WWK6AJvlw4EYY8W1oiIis1zkTiOqAvb6W0iYE2Nbl-oRoGgV6Y_RNubtig-zljIRADqERAnirloUMRwFn0vxEPGotdovQDvl-MEKqtZ6Hgx6QbUes91GDwNep_ijOw26vhS_tW3Ny4Nac/s320/20230911_152231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Cavalry will be mounted five figures on a 80 by 50mm base and will represent a 5 squadron regiment.</p><p>I have also reconsidered my Infantry organisation and basing and will now have 9 figures on a 80 by 40mm base.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dgkKL10uCVll7-bjQCIUTZG_vMCnnN1Qmv_dKkrIfk6ukw3ml6bEaodijyZx5L4668C-QPBI2I_atz8fGd2tBXJVfvMHr4V9pXhcfAz0S1Y1fTt4-H3tfZOHGZyq0oYoKxZ1leOcAYDMmiISWQ758YNYYZEjS7I4XB_Dw6SRugTPDvONdoD0y1Nb6w4/s320/20230906_154503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="177" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dgkKL10uCVll7-bjQCIUTZG_vMCnnN1Qmv_dKkrIfk6ukw3ml6bEaodijyZx5L4668C-QPBI2I_atz8fGd2tBXJVfvMHr4V9pXhcfAz0S1Y1fTt4-H3tfZOHGZyq0oYoKxZ1leOcAYDMmiISWQ758YNYYZEjS7I4XB_Dw6SRugTPDvONdoD0y1Nb6w4/s1600/20230906_154503.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This a mock up the new basing. I have slightly staggered the line as I feel this adds movement to the basing. Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-40266220107063051042023-09-04T01:51:00.001-07:002023-09-04T02:03:23.943-07:00First Zinnfiguren base completed<p>I painted these 6 figures over 11 years ago when I got my first Zinnfiguren. Yesterday I rebased them on my new basing as part of my restarted project.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXDZDY6ip9VKaDhp9hCiqL530lF-2b-JtdXwxnJnWDWxEDJXp1PYVToXqOIi-itvRh6UDhhE8byAVTiuDBnCHhQzlP3Pkwz2zFItpOAstBXdlVxmYdylozh1g5kPXvvCkM4Zjj4a3TIcYuYjeNzLW7FMManY3RlUjT5rq90GJ5sDflzjxsAGT-L7Y5Rg/s3475/20230904_092526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3475" data-original-width="1907" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXDZDY6ip9VKaDhp9hCiqL530lF-2b-JtdXwxnJnWDWxEDJXp1PYVToXqOIi-itvRh6UDhhE8byAVTiuDBnCHhQzlP3Pkwz2zFItpOAstBXdlVxmYdylozh1g5kPXvvCkM4Zjj4a3TIcYuYjeNzLW7FMManY3RlUjT5rq90GJ5sDflzjxsAGT-L7Y5Rg/s320/20230904_092526.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This unit is the Erbprinz from Charge. I have on 60 by 30mm and stuck two mdf bases together so the bases are easier to pick up and move.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIagrMi4H43T9Ha98VQl7qsTsyeDKxOzUIdTR69M2xoNEwZ7D73kK5Bub4B5IHJk8wLlPVAjqmd8eNjsUFHarRK67iyXERkrGgKMq37-WFQn1e7qfi4GaTiNo4q2_q_UyCQDEgfZQpvC9dC0t-JAhUYszIvGrWnjPIDovBxJXtL8TNz60AiH26ysw9sDQ/s1990/20230904_092044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1990" data-original-width="1813" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIagrMi4H43T9Ha98VQl7qsTsyeDKxOzUIdTR69M2xoNEwZ7D73kK5Bub4B5IHJk8wLlPVAjqmd8eNjsUFHarRK67iyXERkrGgKMq37-WFQn1e7qfi4GaTiNo4q2_q_UyCQDEgfZQpvC9dC0t-JAhUYszIvGrWnjPIDovBxJXtL8TNz60AiH26ysw9sDQ/s320/20230904_092044.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Each base of Infantry will represent a battalion and I will paint two battalions for each regiment giving me the option of deploying 2 bases as a unit if I wish.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswh42xtDM-bjEUyEyr8Kg2ulZxQkPJTHJjR7NjmuwBmhRDjzdiz9owRzppF-GhAmzPc12VsHsAT5L_lyXGZ0Fm9phAgvB-b0pUgNcPdaLXLyrj1gRADPIVc5D6sj0I7TTMXoJkqLyZP94p_GWG5kgmEDtkptQeODLlYyVMlQwPB-n58_KSixKbqSU7Ds/s2000/20230904_092108.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiswh42xtDM-bjEUyEyr8Kg2ulZxQkPJTHJjR7NjmuwBmhRDjzdiz9owRzppF-GhAmzPc12VsHsAT5L_lyXGZ0Fm9phAgvB-b0pUgNcPdaLXLyrj1gRADPIVc5D6sj0I7TTMXoJkqLyZP94p_GWG5kgmEDtkptQeODLlYyVMlQwPB-n58_KSixKbqSU7Ds/s320/20230904_092108.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I will probably do a few Imagination units as well as core Austrian and Prussian units. This allows greater flexibility as they can fight for either side depending on the scenario.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLswLiAAslKIGHxGX1e1rH4oPMlWNfCUrmDWAuRUgFbjlWfgOB6Y0W6Mc7pMwCOPfsWSrQODMjGNi0gQ71bVUFWbty9tBDtSfnqULzLlmMGyhpGxK7Jk93mgGMOGtdC_-l5HMSSNeO3WQsUMNAblVQhUmj_XnNvOWtKsDcLyMP6PskNrgnBaJgwCmoWqc/s1909/20230904_092401.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1909" data-original-width="1645" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLswLiAAslKIGHxGX1e1rH4oPMlWNfCUrmDWAuRUgFbjlWfgOB6Y0W6Mc7pMwCOPfsWSrQODMjGNi0gQ71bVUFWbty9tBDtSfnqULzLlmMGyhpGxK7Jk93mgGMOGtdC_-l5HMSSNeO3WQsUMNAblVQhUmj_XnNvOWtKsDcLyMP6PskNrgnBaJgwCmoWqc/s320/20230904_092401.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-xQKtCvlo2r0CpBTBw7BgaM5awGEnFhpNe_2k4KqpGLytAWwYeJ6XwWdGw7EBtZYtrNBRz4FHbJu4eONuSyjx1vuD04jn6g26gwuROxR7m0t2DMFKsTOP4fRRQStDs_9qVRQltZW6qs9WZjootSm9JK4WM1ztAupsm8dLnVNznocUlAsgd6kDHR0j5w/s2006/20230904_092454.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="1818" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-xQKtCvlo2r0CpBTBw7BgaM5awGEnFhpNe_2k4KqpGLytAWwYeJ6XwWdGw7EBtZYtrNBRz4FHbJu4eONuSyjx1vuD04jn6g26gwuROxR7m0t2DMFKsTOP4fRRQStDs_9qVRQltZW6qs9WZjootSm9JK4WM1ztAupsm8dLnVNznocUlAsgd6kDHR0j5w/s320/20230904_092454.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up will be some Prussian Grenadiers which I painted 7 years ago. Once these are done I will start painting some new figures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-2353291700474023652023-09-03T03:46:00.002-07:002023-09-03T10:52:28.374-07:00Berlin and Zinnfiguren <p>I have just got back from a short city break to Berlin. While there I was able to visit the Berliner Zinnfiguren shop for a spot of shopping.</p><p>Over 10 years ago I had bought a few Fechner Zinnfiguren online and painted a few of them before putting them away. Well I now had the opportunity to buy a few more so I could create two small armies.</p><p>Berliner Zinnfiguren sell both new and secondhand figures so I picked a few of both. Here's the haul.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj38q1Q5FjCA5-XGvPQSIpbqslmtWfUOebi97UngnyWkXTSbJaXbxAPvmXyHF4R6zUbTlgFfgK49cpXU0tzMrJJjNT21N5Vm1leQZRARRnrmDKKW8BynGy9pLwSZdGw-XmBrvEnc87kCo0hlU6p57z0y1C8w9U7HCGSrkMn4cNXzRqyEzQPdGK0Avmkmo/s3551/20230903_110340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1912" data-original-width="3551" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj38q1Q5FjCA5-XGvPQSIpbqslmtWfUOebi97UngnyWkXTSbJaXbxAPvmXyHF4R6zUbTlgFfgK49cpXU0tzMrJJjNT21N5Vm1leQZRARRnrmDKKW8BynGy9pLwSZdGw-XmBrvEnc87kCo0hlU6p57z0y1C8w9U7HCGSrkMn4cNXzRqyEzQPdGK0Avmkmo/s320/20230903_110340.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>3 boxes of new Schulz figures. The boxes contain 23 Prussian Infantry, 27 Austrian Infantry and 9 Prussian battalion gunners.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBvOYK4JZfYASWyUiYntJXSZHxdgzXjrJbymWUjHEDKp16rUDGhz_BIoWC3WGtvPi8qfdf44xwPZcQwtJMPU6n-5lZOA7-54k9XZTZ-ibJL7Q0t7rBTYLiS5HnyBlDk9h0BFT3ILP9zi2HyeHh2bsurZRHy4zxpHEnEoIZjxtj0g1vdrpWmveZc3bVtA/s3210/20230903_110302.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="3210" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBvOYK4JZfYASWyUiYntJXSZHxdgzXjrJbymWUjHEDKp16rUDGhz_BIoWC3WGtvPi8qfdf44xwPZcQwtJMPU6n-5lZOA7-54k9XZTZ-ibJL7Q0t7rBTYLiS5HnyBlDk9h0BFT3ILP9zi2HyeHh2bsurZRHy4zxpHEnEoIZjxtj0g1vdrpWmveZc3bVtA/s320/20230903_110302.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I bought 2 secondhand boxes of old Kieler cavalry figures that cost 15 Euros a box. I am not sure how old these are but the packaging could be pre war.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzrH4K-kMQ0tI25bBp1A0oSay7xro1MKQwnIANjF4yntnhqATvA-przMX3QG6QJZwXngKkPe_V009DVdtNSjEP88_xGTFWQ2qucfn-eCZldECWKV1MaZVPK-lKMAwa8UXz0Tb6W2AEn1tVsUPYeTT1cNbadDVsOnKMUGzQRgwy6ZdH8D7AVuhrqg-Gmc/s3560/20230903_110214.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="3560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTzrH4K-kMQ0tI25bBp1A0oSay7xro1MKQwnIANjF4yntnhqATvA-przMX3QG6QJZwXngKkPe_V009DVdtNSjEP88_xGTFWQ2qucfn-eCZldECWKV1MaZVPK-lKMAwa8UXz0Tb6W2AEn1tVsUPYeTT1cNbadDVsOnKMUGzQRgwy6ZdH8D7AVuhrqg-Gmc/s320/20230903_110214.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The first box of 15 Prussian hussars included 5 that have painted as the 4th Puttkamer Hussars the remainder are unpainted figures. I will do a paint restoration although I am not sure if these are original factory painted ones.<div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfvFX2o9ZWRmMs-amacHCrfwktlkvOdPzHKBo-TSFKof9UA4njmJWdAhAW9XGVVFNMVI38D2h6ijGVclzpSgScpYRcG8lncyXd8m6VJZIcFMD9T-t8LcHOLH_xux25iK_0zn_LmZUZys7bQNHMQ00vSosn9bt0AVZxLb4ky7RF-MXEN9zg9uu3HSMaCY/s3262/20230903_110233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="3262" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfvFX2o9ZWRmMs-amacHCrfwktlkvOdPzHKBo-TSFKof9UA4njmJWdAhAW9XGVVFNMVI38D2h6ijGVclzpSgScpYRcG8lncyXd8m6VJZIcFMD9T-t8LcHOLH_xux25iK_0zn_LmZUZys7bQNHMQ00vSosn9bt0AVZxLb4ky7RF-MXEN9zg9uu3HSMaCY/s320/20230903_110233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The second box contains 10 part painted Austrian Dragoons and goes to show that lead, or should that be Zinnfiguren, piles exist in Germany.</p><p>Thus is going to be kitchen table collection and my current thoughts are towards a battalion represented by 6 figures on a 60 by 30mm base and cavalry on a 60 by 50mm base with 5 figures. I have enough figures now to do 14 infantry bases and 8 cavalry and a couple of guns. </p><p>Rules wise DBSYW, Volley and Bayonet and Charge come to mind. For Charge each Infantry base will represent 12 figures and a cavalry base 6 figures.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-87329937787192867702023-08-22T07:47:00.001-07:002023-08-22T08:28:47.404-07:00SYW using DBN<p>It's been a whole since I posted so I thought I would post a SYW game I recently played a using the SYW version of DBN using my 28mm collection. </p><p>DBN (De Bellis Napoleonicis) is a Napoleonic set of rules but has supplements for a range of periods including SYW and ACW. I helped design and a test the SYW supplement which is available as a free download from <a href="http://www.dbnwargaming.co.uk/" target="_blank">DBN Wargaming</a></p><p>I played a 26 point game, loosely based on the battle of Kolin, with Alex Testo the author of DBN. The game was closely fought with my Austrians claiming victory in a game that lasted 2 hours. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdGD2vDDB_M29I2d7QQN5Sw1q6FyNYhyvf-b6rdQe9MkhsFrhWon3vt7ZEwCbvqrLkChSrN4Ve49f7IK1jXgtcuT1KOJx2488sGKWWEXLnUoc0XHcZTziDe5Fk4GVt3Idt3Y6vCYIvswOyg0u2UzsSSEGefWIxDPCx-20usoWhp4GAjpOF6TjR8OpQA/s4128/20230429_170701.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdGD2vDDB_M29I2d7QQN5Sw1q6FyNYhyvf-b6rdQe9MkhsFrhWon3vt7ZEwCbvqrLkChSrN4Ve49f7IK1jXgtcuT1KOJx2488sGKWWEXLnUoc0XHcZTziDe5Fk4GVt3Idt3Y6vCYIvswOyg0u2UzsSSEGefWIxDPCx-20usoWhp4GAjpOF6TjR8OpQA/s320/20230429_170701.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Massed ranks of Frederick's finest. Although in the game the Austrians proved to be more than match for them.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioN7pLD3RNJz2Mrtqz0_Btqnfvodz4zTA8RNlsUayY_tn8HsWEv2uDhH7Ulh1jV7xl-PKszyVBIBdT_8ux7qgB18kA-uZbyurh6VFv7wV3UorQoj73dlsSx5wzol6yRI7_kUc5xd0G4WoA9zXM5-XDRt4FRhMDYCApngv4GluGz8EPvi36qmVHIsZ7jw/s3228/20230429_170811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1663" data-original-width="3228" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioN7pLD3RNJz2Mrtqz0_Btqnfvodz4zTA8RNlsUayY_tn8HsWEv2uDhH7Ulh1jV7xl-PKszyVBIBdT_8ux7qgB18kA-uZbyurh6VFv7wV3UorQoj73dlsSx5wzol6yRI7_kUc5xd0G4WoA9zXM5-XDRt4FRhMDYCApngv4GluGz8EPvi36qmVHIsZ7jw/s320/20230429_170811.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Each base, or element, is a unit and I have rebased my infantry on 80 by 40mm bases with 10 figures. This will also allow me to use 3 bases as a 30 figure unit for Grants The Wargame.<div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_VXfC7SS9L_1YPezq303af8o1cPsCk3AHxjc_0s4ONEm1AARpE7_RXCT0g7qBnMmzRSIeA4ORnsmiChdyjKb8vfiIyIIB05YuJPKA0bNEOz_x0ji5DqurbHTKxIPCG7yosVkhDK3PG71A47rFD87eHLad0xn4TcLE9OfKk-Wy2QeGyaYXk3nLWrYukg/s4087/20230429_170912.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="4087" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_VXfC7SS9L_1YPezq303af8o1cPsCk3AHxjc_0s4ONEm1AARpE7_RXCT0g7qBnMmzRSIeA4ORnsmiChdyjKb8vfiIyIIB05YuJPKA0bNEOz_x0ji5DqurbHTKxIPCG7yosVkhDK3PG71A47rFD87eHLad0xn4TcLE9OfKk-Wy2QeGyaYXk3nLWrYukg/s320/20230429_170912.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVQec8YKEv72q1CaDgkAWK9tgzMpYNLACap5WbsVq7jwdhOZL4b44fJRbrBvZj8xZcmR3uRSmEalTjbPwoCNRSM67cMZ0OSLiSQ78NePYuGunIZNzCu0PXjtxkVeJZDYJU0lTQ7Z6leKmXkYeoqH1M2-EGNsCzoCb5sTs8D_UEIGD7Ffg8nV7uVV-FA/s4128/20230429_171007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVQec8YKEv72q1CaDgkAWK9tgzMpYNLACap5WbsVq7jwdhOZL4b44fJRbrBvZj8xZcmR3uRSmEalTjbPwoCNRSM67cMZ0OSLiSQ78NePYuGunIZNzCu0PXjtxkVeJZDYJU0lTQ7Z6leKmXkYeoqH1M2-EGNsCzoCb5sTs8D_UEIGD7Ffg8nV7uVV-FA/s320/20230429_171007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIK5Rxrf0UV7z_HrQU3W9cr4Hk2yXKBUZN2EjKWveamRA5KwLG0HeFkzEgeGC3s0cqrhrusfk46jI4vF0k86BuLCAc6HgJj9BsCz4c7LFHFsVHC0ki65AAMdscv6pcGTG53AjyaiQV408cTFnbKJQiKo8H7GOYOawgHb8GvLZQ2HQrt1mV_X2biLrUJA/s707/20230429_171314.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="707" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIK5Rxrf0UV7z_HrQU3W9cr4Hk2yXKBUZN2EjKWveamRA5KwLG0HeFkzEgeGC3s0cqrhrusfk46jI4vF0k86BuLCAc6HgJj9BsCz4c7LFHFsVHC0ki65AAMdscv6pcGTG53AjyaiQV408cTFnbKJQiKo8H7GOYOawgHb8GvLZQ2HQrt1mV_X2biLrUJA/s320/20230429_171314.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZzK2uUpHii3hQCsV-PJhm4_9eQJMFbZsNvFatQGVPu45uLcuRJ0UnYVKPkOvO2MdwmM1095TZKssg-yezHMhtPMJQiWgXBVAMc0RTlmcrrRPyz4pftqiaX_eTAhR16biaDZmvfQjeGoZWB0cZBc2Ep8jrlKuEgBHs7c64jZjlfhRnstAkgA1_EEcvw/s2207/20230429_183210.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="2207" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZzK2uUpHii3hQCsV-PJhm4_9eQJMFbZsNvFatQGVPu45uLcuRJ0UnYVKPkOvO2MdwmM1095TZKssg-yezHMhtPMJQiWgXBVAMc0RTlmcrrRPyz4pftqiaX_eTAhR16biaDZmvfQjeGoZWB0cZBc2Ep8jrlKuEgBHs7c64jZjlfhRnstAkgA1_EEcvw/s320/20230429_183210.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cavalry bases are 80 by 60mm and have either 3 or 4 figures depending on type. I have organised these so I can use 2 bases for the Wargame.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGYZgm4fSS6x4dYKxLs_7F2d3ZX3U4EzlXL-SqvttBlIMP4up1Er-n19Nb1D5SupckbxNGB4PWkR_IMPgxLkJFOiMwSZ92oftoDx6wAn8677DsyusengV8ErcMMd1wrMXUCZ8TMYj61EuBJ0hZhwhr9HuLTCPrhdJrhDTQ5f-LOc5SsschsNpT0hNWg/s1863/20230429_183255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1323" data-original-width="1863" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGYZgm4fSS6x4dYKxLs_7F2d3ZX3U4EzlXL-SqvttBlIMP4up1Er-n19Nb1D5SupckbxNGB4PWkR_IMPgxLkJFOiMwSZ92oftoDx6wAn8677DsyusengV8ErcMMd1wrMXUCZ8TMYj61EuBJ0hZhwhr9HuLTCPrhdJrhDTQ5f-LOc5SsschsNpT0hNWg/s320/20230429_183255.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A unit of Prussian Jager defending a wood. The Jager are actually Barry Minot 1806 Prussians which I bought around 1975 and are still going strong. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-fpXkw9rj0g7Zxuv6_qmZT30rJ69YLsVyqXvduXAk8rSgTACZ25u24GagucPaa5uvZ2MCAbURUTKLtKG2SQn7RF-628cp014rRpx1bC_egv0H3zkYgmHtyNUApZXcSXefS1wcy7b2Xk8MFErmr1MEHT85y0E4pYZ24fzxBurodGD69TLP6GxxGqPaw/s2609/20230429_183328.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="2609" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-fpXkw9rj0g7Zxuv6_qmZT30rJ69YLsVyqXvduXAk8rSgTACZ25u24GagucPaa5uvZ2MCAbURUTKLtKG2SQn7RF-628cp014rRpx1bC_egv0H3zkYgmHtyNUApZXcSXefS1wcy7b2Xk8MFErmr1MEHT85y0E4pYZ24fzxBurodGD69TLP6GxxGqPaw/s320/20230429_183328.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>An artillery battery is based on a 80mm square base. The big bases make is a lot easier both playing a game and storing/transporting the figures.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzd5lJkJr9P9um9AW5aRay-ffuZr-3Nyi3BkoSjCYbNF1xWnZgasPz7CA2_R4ptJBZignVSIrO5rNuVlBZkWeDjs1BtmfamJ6Xwpb7CFVcRSTFQE5AfAyGNcdXuU7ZMIUDoYEZt0nSnGXTBbbJBV2t8nSjwrd0CFQi8dL_LHRW9upyOx3SAUFpGf5aw/s1613/20230429_183402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1274" data-original-width="1613" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzd5lJkJr9P9um9AW5aRay-ffuZr-3Nyi3BkoSjCYbNF1xWnZgasPz7CA2_R4ptJBZignVSIrO5rNuVlBZkWeDjs1BtmfamJ6Xwpb7CFVcRSTFQE5AfAyGNcdXuU7ZMIUDoYEZt0nSnGXTBbbJBV2t8nSjwrd0CFQi8dL_LHRW9upyOx3SAUFpGf5aw/s320/20230429_183402.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-43417730264300011872023-01-27T08:16:00.002-08:002023-01-27T08:16:47.496-08:00Prussians Garde<p>Well it's been over a year since I have done any painting on my classic Napoleonics. So this morning I dug out some figures and got them ready to go.</p><p>I have had some original HH Prussians Grenadiers for a while but not enough for a full 24 figure unit. However I have been fortunate to be given a bag of 30 DK versions. The DK figures are not as crisp as originals and are slightly smaller.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjI5rKlxuA-T1Xx9oEHr_hAEftWD6Yr9xq2nK7Ueq7u036xVWUlPDdrG-vPh3X0ojZ9O-qjadGd5yu7VS4JGTdQUZfLWPAbyAh8u3rtQA24Cw8cQl7XfuqO9vSt1SudbNrG1FekHOAZ-JAraeU-IIfdqF-yvPkVZfvwplx1UqlZYJnz8GEDcoh8Aue/s3144/20230124_072005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="3144" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjI5rKlxuA-T1Xx9oEHr_hAEftWD6Yr9xq2nK7Ueq7u036xVWUlPDdrG-vPh3X0ojZ9O-qjadGd5yu7VS4JGTdQUZfLWPAbyAh8u3rtQA24Cw8cQl7XfuqO9vSt1SudbNrG1FekHOAZ-JAraeU-IIfdqF-yvPkVZfvwplx1UqlZYJnz8GEDcoh8Aue/s320/20230124_072005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKdPdENcBr_paQ_cjyonSrR23YEBfMsOj-sSu-cPWNGQRgb35GOnScei8xSU5kBtgULrZ9aUNgksU59_B3N6mtVhuLWmsPr8eAssutmkCSbBMDcJe8LVKj1nQQrNvPfF8hFZWFyctHkoelhrI3fFV_EJkvPnRVQV7p9ECnFx8cCvixOa8t2HNEsbJ/s2135/20230124_072040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1921" data-original-width="2135" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKdPdENcBr_paQ_cjyonSrR23YEBfMsOj-sSu-cPWNGQRgb35GOnScei8xSU5kBtgULrZ9aUNgksU59_B3N6mtVhuLWmsPr8eAssutmkCSbBMDcJe8LVKj1nQQrNvPfF8hFZWFyctHkoelhrI3fFV_EJkvPnRVQV7p9ECnFx8cCvixOa8t2HNEsbJ/s320/20230124_072040.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The original figures have been painted to a reasonable standard so and I have decided to do a paint restoration rather than a full strip and paint. </p><p>I will use 8 of the DK figures and will paint these to match the repaints. I will make one of these into a standard bearer. I am not sure if I will do a hand painted standard or use a printed one.</p><p>For the drummer I will use a Lamming figure I got with the painted Hintons. He will get a paint restoration.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluBzQ1okFU3zTOduh88SKuQLOnrKN9v_hD7t-kWKjWuORXa1njOS-gH2_gpb67KoDm_kRK8LCowLTG0q7lt4mjDSYQvDwyefpWm2OxKhbu2-gYSGdNBM66UjVhJFRJkMrIG1gmIqAoLEsANb9B5-9zvYLsVHYUk1ViGz8Ag0zdvIGfVJMMSRyaltq/s2006/20230124_071932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="1420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluBzQ1okFU3zTOduh88SKuQLOnrKN9v_hD7t-kWKjWuORXa1njOS-gH2_gpb67KoDm_kRK8LCowLTG0q7lt4mjDSYQvDwyefpWm2OxKhbu2-gYSGdNBM66UjVhJFRJkMrIG1gmIqAoLEsANb9B5-9zvYLsVHYUk1ViGz8Ag0zdvIGfVJMMSRyaltq/s320/20230124_071932.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-6925218910327056672022-11-19T13:15:00.000-08:002022-11-19T13:15:18.614-08:00Battle of Barosa 1811 - shiny DBN<p>This afternoon Tim W popped over for a game of DBN. We played the battle of Barosa using the scenario from the DBNwargaming website and my shiny 20mm Napoleonics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii88ZSboY3MbuQ-h_3GilkBxaRWR4e1GIiPQbr-OKPXBp_BIn55Q7bUBqE61lqyXgIMmQn2i_zUpskW1OEWNyvYK7fXO7ydYhKqqDWox5qsvFKAwCB_H4aQewb7nOWUI7rYnbRPOJM7bo9TGFGQSMGzDeslA270CcUAsf8xHRiiO0In42Xlp-tEkVc/s4128/20221119_133907.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii88ZSboY3MbuQ-h_3GilkBxaRWR4e1GIiPQbr-OKPXBp_BIn55Q7bUBqE61lqyXgIMmQn2i_zUpskW1OEWNyvYK7fXO7ydYhKqqDWox5qsvFKAwCB_H4aQewb7nOWUI7rYnbRPOJM7bo9TGFGQSMGzDeslA270CcUAsf8xHRiiO0In42Xlp-tEkVc/s320/20221119_133907.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The British attack and advance towards the distant hills. The terrain slows the British movement and the French decide to deny the British space and advance their centre and left to meet them. The ravine, shown by the brown card and stones, hampers the British advance.</p>Solid British infantry push forward through the Pine woods. I dont have any Pines so had to use my old Merit Adler trees instead.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYffwNg2Bp9NCFZIZhj444AYfvkw-4NQhrT5GDrf3iu3v0o3QwBXw9gJlz0TLKzCdwzMmvGz8x31-r1yBCkB-0RwGCXsnM9EEfxrCMaiZClyhRGIhrgZfvVngP6r1oIJPkZz4u4hmJvWzCyxPadJYovibLz7AT_DeW__wu3PR7VfQ2gQ4PdMYNLH3B/s2048/received_1334488964033951.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYffwNg2Bp9NCFZIZhj444AYfvkw-4NQhrT5GDrf3iu3v0o3QwBXw9gJlz0TLKzCdwzMmvGz8x31-r1yBCkB-0RwGCXsnM9EEfxrCMaiZClyhRGIhrgZfvVngP6r1oIJPkZz4u4hmJvWzCyxPadJYovibLz7AT_DeW__wu3PR7VfQ2gQ4PdMYNLH3B/s320/received_1334488964033951.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The British initially hold back their right which consist of 2 battalions of elite infantry supported by some less effective Spanish troops. The British also send some rifleman down the ravine to support their advance.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8XQuSPptb4TlNxCECCqd_uFbpJRr8sGKkNbqmyd9VaDhvdKo-qcdJQtf-Je5zLYQFod616EjmZWoKZn5pJaF1h7UqByKnoovNZElHbfKITpzfm7xBCXf2ZYb4ysNBLEIbnnOlXJwFOmWxMkGbni9iHntyjqjRbXXF90dd6jLWsR2oJ-ov0ESWNzO/s4128/20221119_135347.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8XQuSPptb4TlNxCECCqd_uFbpJRr8sGKkNbqmyd9VaDhvdKo-qcdJQtf-Je5zLYQFod616EjmZWoKZn5pJaF1h7UqByKnoovNZElHbfKITpzfm7xBCXf2ZYb4ysNBLEIbnnOlXJwFOmWxMkGbni9iHntyjqjRbXXF90dd6jLWsR2oJ-ov0ESWNzO/s320/20221119_135347.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Riflemen shield the advance as the battle in the centre and French left rages. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkhvf12GDHdjDslpY-SAQGLSXl2B4PazeR-QaRLGnpQ6UH8r2y92qc_xfI504IvZWwUSYECNl1detHmHIeEzSQLY3Biea2SC_2oFekRDmlJwIjOLSkjE2ZQyIqZuQ6x5Cb1NQ0KPnV28ORW5pN9NugHsPC3nyT_z6xhhj2HZl66-wyREI4h5vXXwu/s4128/20221119_144358.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkhvf12GDHdjDslpY-SAQGLSXl2B4PazeR-QaRLGnpQ6UH8r2y92qc_xfI504IvZWwUSYECNl1detHmHIeEzSQLY3Biea2SC_2oFekRDmlJwIjOLSkjE2ZQyIqZuQ6x5Cb1NQ0KPnV28ORW5pN9NugHsPC3nyT_z6xhhj2HZl66-wyREI4h5vXXwu/s320/20221119_144358.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwhi6zJw1yc4q5sqB8Z_b2gnheZziKWGzr8osL9kVAZjnR_DLjeNzjC6yJCshcsu4nj_3XWxDMKKTNLOzIvrR8krSjdSecQqKxjkJJ7SYPGtjWWSnPhDuLt2ERIyTShXnRpCmKxSAxWfB4NKl8xpNN8kjBN6VHfvtTmnoMsCPTuRQi8RzLx5V9sUX/s2048/received_511658510875504.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigwhi6zJw1yc4q5sqB8Z_b2gnheZziKWGzr8osL9kVAZjnR_DLjeNzjC6yJCshcsu4nj_3XWxDMKKTNLOzIvrR8krSjdSecQqKxjkJJ7SYPGtjWWSnPhDuLt2ERIyTShXnRpCmKxSAxWfB4NKl8xpNN8kjBN6VHfvtTmnoMsCPTuRQi8RzLx5V9sUX/s320/received_511658510875504.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">French cavalry supported by infantry hold the high ground. The high ground is worth 2 Victory Points to the French. Each destroyed unit is worth 1 VP and the first to 7 VPs wins.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFBDuMAXMlzN6Y94RUEF88jnySx8Bwf3Dl3IraYF3YRDcJPqAezQPUR0MP4QqJHSbxHJci9w5Lvc2SYjWNXNT_gQxgCUrAbcCyHgOA1Xgbm1OWxGYgOflSocWXEGSXZT4jZTySNTmb5GPzWGQIJSZ0tccPbtarG27w99Fmyyl9KAnkAjJscDz0zWd/s2048/received_858552941809587.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFBDuMAXMlzN6Y94RUEF88jnySx8Bwf3Dl3IraYF3YRDcJPqAezQPUR0MP4QqJHSbxHJci9w5Lvc2SYjWNXNT_gQxgCUrAbcCyHgOA1Xgbm1OWxGYgOflSocWXEGSXZT4jZTySNTmb5GPzWGQIJSZ0tccPbtarG27w99Fmyyl9KAnkAjJscDz0zWd/s320/received_858552941809587.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The British left holds fast and is able to push back the French left removing the French threat on that flank.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8uDsPaE-ArL3uZBeGusJUnYT0snrfjP9ThIpbTO12TpKAbQLE2vrLZtJmOpsp4kGLHc-FaGhbNYMFYH3VDuUQeJTIopA8hbjlidYu3YaITRhmdpBVumusYRa9XP2zpcgxwLvuFWXv7j2pC7jWxe_rmK0_fkSxaaO0iAvMpNz-vKj0SrrM2kAwVL0/s2048/received_1001924947418156.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8uDsPaE-ArL3uZBeGusJUnYT0snrfjP9ThIpbTO12TpKAbQLE2vrLZtJmOpsp4kGLHc-FaGhbNYMFYH3VDuUQeJTIopA8hbjlidYu3YaITRhmdpBVumusYRa9XP2zpcgxwLvuFWXv7j2pC7jWxe_rmK0_fkSxaaO0iAvMpNz-vKj0SrrM2kAwVL0/s320/received_1001924947418156.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The French attack in the centre looks imposing however British musketry proves effective. Both sides take casualties and a battalion of French combined Grenadiers charge and overrun the unsupported British gun line. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoqq8tbQi177W6Mj5PuzNmVB2c_wlqBpPMofJjubKCh9QTn2kzxPuNA9GsnVk5aLLVYrlUEaEi3XL7cMquPesbS0-Yx_dpJ1o1nE5F6dvsaaYm48beHgrK6pRuYBzaH6vZIXKbsb_gxhS1d9IY1-pvSlOMIaR89b7YE4tV9g21iuZs36KPpwcPFVv/s2048/received_840546596989351.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoqq8tbQi177W6Mj5PuzNmVB2c_wlqBpPMofJjubKCh9QTn2kzxPuNA9GsnVk5aLLVYrlUEaEi3XL7cMquPesbS0-Yx_dpJ1o1nE5F6dvsaaYm48beHgrK6pRuYBzaH6vZIXKbsb_gxhS1d9IY1-pvSlOMIaR89b7YE4tV9g21iuZs36KPpwcPFVv/s320/received_840546596989351.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxAkuFE-5IZq7nF5hdWh_7CdyJ6aUnBKAydLYuiqoMbVzbS7wllUhjLY7hPTyhIwO77vCJcR3D9LtviU9mA_tO28hDmXOj8XQCV-aHooXKuVgp5ypyRoTeQdhtwsmLJXVCm2wssGXq8-bLfWrDxcARB2IsP7v5SVjjiRTaks92hHMY6bdyVU09gM_/s4128/20221119_144417.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxAkuFE-5IZq7nF5hdWh_7CdyJ6aUnBKAydLYuiqoMbVzbS7wllUhjLY7hPTyhIwO77vCJcR3D9LtviU9mA_tO28hDmXOj8XQCV-aHooXKuVgp5ypyRoTeQdhtwsmLJXVCm2wssGXq8-bLfWrDxcARB2IsP7v5SVjjiRTaks92hHMY6bdyVU09gM_/s320/20221119_144417.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The British now launch their attack on the hill . Both sides have lost 5 units and the British have their best troops in the final push.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9isXbmKX-4d7MiaP8qL89DI2PvVGn1cT0B7cMvA0FhKa8C52D4IwXJviiuO_O40CH9lOAyC7T_JGjs0DI5w56PpXmK5pD-wm7JKjrF8xk0GZd6AKiHR38AUPwJ60d9ULj6KVMI4w3svfpcDFg3_hT1Ix9FwjnJdLcee2cQ1rKMl-EhQ7haVPRtmIb/s4128/20221119_152838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9isXbmKX-4d7MiaP8qL89DI2PvVGn1cT0B7cMvA0FhKa8C52D4IwXJviiuO_O40CH9lOAyC7T_JGjs0DI5w56PpXmK5pD-wm7JKjrF8xk0GZd6AKiHR38AUPwJ60d9ULj6KVMI4w3svfpcDFg3_hT1Ix9FwjnJdLcee2cQ1rKMl-EhQ7haVPRtmIb/s320/20221119_152838.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">British musketry proves telling and as the volleys hit home the French lose 2 more VPs and victory goes to the British.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another fun and closely fought game of DBN.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-65701731302037429172022-11-14T08:00:00.003-08:002022-11-14T09:06:02.779-08:00DBN - Battle of Elchingen - 1805<p>GH came over today and we played a couple of games DBN. It was his first go at the rules so after a quick explanation we started.</p><p>I used the Command and Colours scenario, with a few tweaks, for the map and force composition.<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZ_iz93HGP0opPCdiZyozuseiGsbFL0ncUAp7v6Wy9WIQuulUweGBgO_cZU2SB5Ve8rkraSr1Flfu67Ev6cykn1CmetTy-h62oM8Kr9YTxcvLVXjhA1md9XxJeWUow81SsaTHC7IiqMnkHKgL_M64cRueXSX0qx8s8nvu1jfWKXYVa6pZre0HXxRW/s4128/20221114_102235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZ_iz93HGP0opPCdiZyozuseiGsbFL0ncUAp7v6Wy9WIQuulUweGBgO_cZU2SB5Ve8rkraSr1Flfu67Ev6cykn1CmetTy-h62oM8Kr9YTxcvLVXjhA1md9XxJeWUow81SsaTHC7IiqMnkHKgL_M64cRueXSX0qx8s8nvu1jfWKXYVa6pZre0HXxRW/s320/20221114_102235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The French, under Marshal Ney, are poised to launch their attack. The objective is to capture both of the small towns (non linear fortifications in DBN terms) or to inflict 5 loses on the Austrians.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98xs4-njiDzIa6XcXomMHWdsR7AeW2WCFOyNhwr5Ow2PNyJW-R7xSQOHCBQ3kycYqV72q-iz8ziWnZ67bjXdVRchOj9KL5EF_uhhsJQd7l_aYctpUnZJrsx_LERCI2raRzenWJp2fJI0w3yW8skfCh_9Gl47kkX6rTTowAUbjfAN5-_qsfVJUSLZw/s4128/20221114_102202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98xs4-njiDzIa6XcXomMHWdsR7AeW2WCFOyNhwr5Ow2PNyJW-R7xSQOHCBQ3kycYqV72q-iz8ziWnZ67bjXdVRchOj9KL5EF_uhhsJQd7l_aYctpUnZJrsx_LERCI2raRzenWJp2fJI0w3yW8skfCh_9Gl47kkX6rTTowAUbjfAN5-_qsfVJUSLZw/s320/20221114_102202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Austrians are set up to defend the small towns and the range of hills. Their force does not include any Light Infantry elements but does include 2 units of Cuirassier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhus6MZehu3qY14jqGq0DOS_yD9O0YPzaY--ikKy6Ef7cDkxsbvqXaLBlW9YG87WDN8KlQ8Lq7zE-f83584wC7NbINsDmd5AoNZ4wVDYTL6PwqMwWclvI_lDnVSiHHzx00v30MiL2rZVRToAYyT95xuKLW5-U6YAHlrFSEFpj6_GOzhqOADDj6nxx5O/s4128/20221114_111532.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhus6MZehu3qY14jqGq0DOS_yD9O0YPzaY--ikKy6Ef7cDkxsbvqXaLBlW9YG87WDN8KlQ8Lq7zE-f83584wC7NbINsDmd5AoNZ4wVDYTL6PwqMwWclvI_lDnVSiHHzx00v30MiL2rZVRToAYyT95xuKLW5-U6YAHlrFSEFpj6_GOzhqOADDj6nxx5O/s320/20221114_111532.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The French attack on their right with heavy Columns advancing whilst their left is held back. The French have 3 light units and get a plus one on their Cap dice where as the Austrians are a -1. This gives the French greater flexibility to out manoeuvre the more ponderous Austrians. The French can also use attack columns with a +3 bonus which makes them tough against Austrian lines.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5LubDZyPiSt8Kn9DIe2DId8LKstBy9LfXeT23QaYNz_PxQfkLkit7-oElRq4fvTzaqKz7kGa8Fsi_Satb4CI_4EIEgEdo_aC2UTwkWzitIUsakKsSu9EnLUhpSc-xlvVgLvMBhOAXpAK2q_vEHkuJxhAl5jiDjqZRwGWh0IvKrGY2oyGJeruj-7d/s4128/20221114_111538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5LubDZyPiSt8Kn9DIe2DId8LKstBy9LfXeT23QaYNz_PxQfkLkit7-oElRq4fvTzaqKz7kGa8Fsi_Satb4CI_4EIEgEdo_aC2UTwkWzitIUsakKsSu9EnLUhpSc-xlvVgLvMBhOAXpAK2q_vEHkuJxhAl5jiDjqZRwGWh0IvKrGY2oyGJeruj-7d/s320/20221114_111538.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The French attack against Elchingen is successful however a counter attack by a Austrian elite element recaptures the town.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmwitrpwT9yu7_aBuWaxTkGpjzdyAIylDzqFeq6sFpUCtrinXLkKnLz1B0uw24MwQm1ia4E-QCQslsK5NYa8PLeQ9j4hJeElnaMGHsh_ho_vmXtAsq-0XiZj3A8nTsyfV6ma0SUzDYi-YsunAywUoZC5yj2S1pfiYR33on5ulzo6deiV4GijkY5jJ/s4128/20221114_112809.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmwitrpwT9yu7_aBuWaxTkGpjzdyAIylDzqFeq6sFpUCtrinXLkKnLz1B0uw24MwQm1ia4E-QCQslsK5NYa8PLeQ9j4hJeElnaMGHsh_ho_vmXtAsq-0XiZj3A8nTsyfV6ma0SUzDYi-YsunAywUoZC5yj2S1pfiYR33on5ulzo6deiV4GijkY5jJ/s320/20221114_112809.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The French attack against the church is however thrown back and Austrian Light horse moves forward to threaten the French Infantry.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEVNyOi59yXnHdEngxz19kxfQAjfJwlcsdBNh0csaEojHipbkb6MRY4pZQ6inDq2Rj5KDSqvet63YOWOUP_7nh-K0jFk_lBBm0uHzF3FW9pYofdEBBYCd4N4Be5pbGGiLXwkvhiAxqvwFHSQ5O6dmKuXJbMV2v4LJWEleCv1x9vgboTXGrQwfiOuq/s4128/20221114_114921.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEVNyOi59yXnHdEngxz19kxfQAjfJwlcsdBNh0csaEojHipbkb6MRY4pZQ6inDq2Rj5KDSqvet63YOWOUP_7nh-K0jFk_lBBm0uHzF3FW9pYofdEBBYCd4N4Be5pbGGiLXwkvhiAxqvwFHSQ5O6dmKuXJbMV2v4LJWEleCv1x9vgboTXGrQwfiOuq/s320/20221114_114921.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />French Light cavalry heroically charge an Austrian horse artillery unit but lose the close assault and recoil before receiving rasping canister fire which destroys them.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the French attacks failing the Austrian counter attack on their left are are able to win 5 vs 4 elements lost.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-NzwCmlajcnntonK-wNDUpaOIQX3Md9aIFaixHlX9e4YUAdFrhOcXibguOJa-H_jOHUYSw5kqxOwrDnzFXy9pY4meobk_GTCv_9-1pW4f2hyMn68tv_GpW7-jXuK34PbU6xuSztVLJgkY5bxvPCiwJaxk5avGmKBsw0ciXVD4uiB_6D6WxUoZ5CD/s4128/20221114_120048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-NzwCmlajcnntonK-wNDUpaOIQX3Md9aIFaixHlX9e4YUAdFrhOcXibguOJa-H_jOHUYSw5kqxOwrDnzFXy9pY4meobk_GTCv_9-1pW4f2hyMn68tv_GpW7-jXuK34PbU6xuSztVLJgkY5bxvPCiwJaxk5avGmKBsw0ciXVD4uiB_6D6WxUoZ5CD/s320/20221114_120048.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a lunch and a pint on a local pub we changed sides are refought the game. In this game the Austrians and French tried 5 loses each and the game went into sudden death which saw the Austrians able to win 6 - 5. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-8128022114969303992022-10-27T09:08:00.003-07:002022-10-27T09:12:57.545-07:00DBSYW 15mm figures<p>I have been busy rebasing some old 15mm Tricorne troops for more playtesting of the SYW variant of DBN.</p><p>Some of the figures I have unearthed are 15mm minifigs from the 1980s and GNW cavalry. I also have a few newer figures including a couple of freshly painted French guns. The armies will represent the Grand Duchy of Calvados and the Electorate of Furstenburg-Lederhosen and its allies in the Electoral Kreis.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ56dl94CwQVItt9D5poO9WBzDSrKRQ4VcAxiRrcJUKrUhEmZfpa571sbd2DfRzaQnid2VpwrK2iF_tzFxr2JY8oM3awKYrgTYUj5x2U0SQN_30Hyzv_VpmKPB1F7ICMeGPQ2feDeC26wcvkbKsX7ZBeC8maFXBO8xP3x-azw10wnRzoId3VivfO-/s4128/20221027_164639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ56dl94CwQVItt9D5poO9WBzDSrKRQ4VcAxiRrcJUKrUhEmZfpa571sbd2DfRzaQnid2VpwrK2iF_tzFxr2JY8oM3awKYrgTYUj5x2U0SQN_30Hyzv_VpmKPB1F7ICMeGPQ2feDeC26wcvkbKsX7ZBeC8maFXBO8xP3x-azw10wnRzoId3VivfO-/s320/20221027_164639.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkNzuXzKGaPISp2r1a20k-76SgsKh0uuJdBFcwN_9ZZn8D8FH7UBChH3sivWK5kAQySou8G-hdm8vt6ZHXc9_q40P9HPmqhImLM-PC1VTC2qARTJIssVTdP2Dk614WBTVvh8S_CxzGUC5w13GEs-WMjDBdOeH7gGfhU4AsHO9EanX8Loy0dGJCOz8/s2657/20221027_164700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2647" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHssnxqtroMyVydbZ4Wm0Zf6ZHas55tWVOreXeeYA2vJTiYPoxg5IkQnf68XRwyb0bk2yyfN02IrwVmRqte-SKcyW1C2L_qWDh7zf6HABFsChYlZJvE0dqeJp6JDS9mMQ54U_0SVOzkjjiDqbUXE8vkF7hq-2ovd2rvGyLaKxYu_yGVlzKuhbkQzo/s320/20221027_164757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-4446102545318251362022-08-15T07:54:00.004-07:002022-08-15T08:04:15.326-07:00DBN - Plancenoit<p>It's been a while since my classic Napoleonics have had an outing so I got them out and played a quick solo DBN game using the Plancenoit scenario from DBNwargaming.</p><p>I used 50mm unit frontage so increased the table size to 30 by 30 inches and used 1.25" = 100 paces.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXL_elg2DmhWZ29TQo6_Rj3uwwuF92RXtXM2sQYyU4Mg7SXGSG4UYh_T24-Yqo70a2oXrrzcE-LI7lty-KGhatPyNcUmNkRNvplEdTXIx0iJCnx8-b_qkiZUaCsTCVF3gwYqLHZrq_b-3huClXrsYrwkzx059lesMDlK2lwnYscEB0SALHp8_4jHOU/s3496/20220815_150448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3496" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXL_elg2DmhWZ29TQo6_Rj3uwwuF92RXtXM2sQYyU4Mg7SXGSG4UYh_T24-Yqo70a2oXrrzcE-LI7lty-KGhatPyNcUmNkRNvplEdTXIx0iJCnx8-b_qkiZUaCsTCVF3gwYqLHZrq_b-3huClXrsYrwkzx059lesMDlK2lwnYscEB0SALHp8_4jHOU/s320/20220815_150448.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Prussians opened the game with some effective counter battery fire with the first shot causing 2 hits and a shaken status on one of the French guns. Both French guns were destroyed by the end of turn 3.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSln0P4j2JKDfdv4IYKVu2hHSP1T0EsjTEN3ggAj_VgH7BexDdMJz_Io0hJxY55pC5O_83XtTHqY6bkmFceiv_rRh74nHUbynV3FV_EJavbAIsd3jPZYtXuV0jxOoAM_8SvBrHfv4fT0cIKRhM6YDBUKmP4frQYObItcBYrsFIea2wLmIjT52bFmQo/s2836/20220815_150536.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2836" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSln0P4j2JKDfdv4IYKVu2hHSP1T0EsjTEN3ggAj_VgH7BexDdMJz_Io0hJxY55pC5O_83XtTHqY6bkmFceiv_rRh74nHUbynV3FV_EJavbAIsd3jPZYtXuV0jxOoAM_8SvBrHfv4fT0cIKRhM6YDBUKmP4frQYObItcBYrsFIea2wLmIjT52bFmQo/s320/20220815_150536.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With the French artillery destroyed their left wing is made up of a single unit of Hussars.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaqv4Hmwn9iIHiWQj2xEE9cZUsf1NTAbQ8K5JHu7XQM2bSVplLw2JJTBNecWel7zTE2iHrbT4Y3cIZ2bcOw9m_jXEg7fbbPqYmnR6NbXiF5tGLWtoLDtJX2mG8OMqz-PGNApAKLDsZqOIzsqMvTIj_8b_Cwi4XNxNFE6fMZRCEw4kZcxiCtWu2z_Z/s2140/20220815_150604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="2140" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaqv4Hmwn9iIHiWQj2xEE9cZUsf1NTAbQ8K5JHu7XQM2bSVplLw2JJTBNecWel7zTE2iHrbT4Y3cIZ2bcOw9m_jXEg7fbbPqYmnR6NbXiF5tGLWtoLDtJX2mG8OMqz-PGNApAKLDsZqOIzsqMvTIj_8b_Cwi4XNxNFE6fMZRCEw4kZcxiCtWu2z_Z/s320/20220815_150604.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Plancenoit is defended by a unit of Alberken infantry. A detachment defends the cottage which represents the church.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEerf4ieVtGHa_J_v0f1_QqWndEhEzGdFfAwikWdKy11kEcRfQV2zb4HdCFZDTwHDKKCxwSkUrNEECIm-1BHu1AnoyZHVEk7LvJgD94WRo8Cx2eXwWJPK3t1NS1DtrmdDNpw-lfkQ4gmbKikkAekmnKFQQxdJpzKj23kI27Emn9-3lLHMqDE3TxzB/s2233/20220815_150639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1642" data-original-width="2233" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEerf4ieVtGHa_J_v0f1_QqWndEhEzGdFfAwikWdKy11kEcRfQV2zb4HdCFZDTwHDKKCxwSkUrNEECIm-1BHu1AnoyZHVEk7LvJgD94WRo8Cx2eXwWJPK3t1NS1DtrmdDNpw-lfkQ4gmbKikkAekmnKFQQxdJpzKj23kI27Emn9-3lLHMqDE3TxzB/s320/20220815_150639.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Bulow pushes forward his troops in massed columns.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jeQiOzEQlQOlfrw78y7KYJusGRIZBnMqudkiwnZcF5mLCYZa2BY2pEmpFupfsKPpCy762ZGYn_9EB6-hIR3Fn2BRMnZUVrvmkid1F_CZ6KL17HOXcfsiQFVzRHRS-MCDlLVlPVy9xfwCZ2GytpuxjCSm504jDyllgASsXvVLDrFR7wJMU4dlNLwh/s3707/20220815_150721.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3707" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jeQiOzEQlQOlfrw78y7KYJusGRIZBnMqudkiwnZcF5mLCYZa2BY2pEmpFupfsKPpCy762ZGYn_9EB6-hIR3Fn2BRMnZUVrvmkid1F_CZ6KL17HOXcfsiQFVzRHRS-MCDlLVlPVy9xfwCZ2GytpuxjCSm504jDyllgASsXvVLDrFR7wJMU4dlNLwh/s320/20220815_150721.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The French cavalry attack a unit of Prussian Light Cavalry. Both units have 2 hits and are shaken so its winner takes all. The French win and get a breakthrough charge and hit the leading unit of Prussian attack column who are able to form square and drive off the French cavalry and then destroy them with musketry.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGN0zQM2Xnjw_Cnsee27e9858PRTocQKzwFDnln9L-akA5o5bslYrNEKltNM7vIauRlgb1rCc5_-bGtUQnTgafU9HiTCiyjjfgrPCmFMjNjQlgXhFrAUnzAzrnaEPPMW3lgcy-fedDy3vs5Fi6H2JYVvmes2XrTRXw0n9tvlqgQFFMr8I_ckXk71O/s4128/20220815_150753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGN0zQM2Xnjw_Cnsee27e9858PRTocQKzwFDnln9L-akA5o5bslYrNEKltNM7vIauRlgb1rCc5_-bGtUQnTgafU9HiTCiyjjfgrPCmFMjNjQlgXhFrAUnzAzrnaEPPMW3lgcy-fedDy3vs5Fi6H2JYVvmes2XrTRXw0n9tvlqgQFFMr8I_ckXk71O/s320/20220815_150753.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On turn 6 the Young Guard reinforcements arrive and use a good CAP throw and STMs (Strategic Moves) to quickly reach Plancenoit.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWHaSyJsPNnCFTSUAAl-uGi-MC1GxylcEnuBvVHDLLyhbJ3BSu5h5oRG0DeN15Se-gmO4ZmnoPPnMFlt1MhPlk0DCCHeQmTtahWogqd10u5UVvNOGHSrHNGxjteQOejOw0wLOXmEt8SrZ41dcIsa8CIphgbHoj_0XGbzixsae3gnqog5ae9Sj9VL3/s2805/20220815_150824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1959" data-original-width="2805" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWHaSyJsPNnCFTSUAAl-uGi-MC1GxylcEnuBvVHDLLyhbJ3BSu5h5oRG0DeN15Se-gmO4ZmnoPPnMFlt1MhPlk0DCCHeQmTtahWogqd10u5UVvNOGHSrHNGxjteQOejOw0wLOXmEt8SrZ41dcIsa8CIphgbHoj_0XGbzixsae3gnqog5ae9Sj9VL3/s320/20220815_150824.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Its turn 9 and the Prussians close on Plancenoit ready to launch an assault next turn.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHX8TIqckymmDnEu10YRExDPeOd28g5TQgEvBDjNw6gjJwrQyvCx4aNIT2NRsqZ8seurMNrNFps3IQPH6ujIJ-Uc5u2r6-Ml8zKiFhAZQ6_ZIAdoGnPG6RwUN9XohE6cnZvHjVEt84WSvI3gGELRrPsGAx53bwcyH5dMczeiTDAL7X1emT14QJv8m/s3347/20220815_150905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3347" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHX8TIqckymmDnEu10YRExDPeOd28g5TQgEvBDjNw6gjJwrQyvCx4aNIT2NRsqZ8seurMNrNFps3IQPH6ujIJ-Uc5u2r6-Ml8zKiFhAZQ6_ZIAdoGnPG6RwUN9XohE6cnZvHjVEt84WSvI3gGELRrPsGAx53bwcyH5dMczeiTDAL7X1emT14QJv8m/s320/20220815_150905.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A unit of Guard arrives on Turn 9 and moves up.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkQyP2a64bk5m0DHfelTqwHiUPJqwuc6JBBiwlwj7h4_pufP24LwYkCwhCv2cPbG8Qv231KFxdIUrLFGZybolPuxkgN-GenaYBsOFI-T1hR5NCNvFAIpwbLZJIHpvBOemTkhyJ5ClDoMiBjybGsQL7_5V8NEc5boMYQQzs20Zw8Px2-UhrE4jI3qJ/s3535/20220815_150933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1990" data-original-width="3535" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkQyP2a64bk5m0DHfelTqwHiUPJqwuc6JBBiwlwj7h4_pufP24LwYkCwhCv2cPbG8Qv231KFxdIUrLFGZybolPuxkgN-GenaYBsOFI-T1hR5NCNvFAIpwbLZJIHpvBOemTkhyJ5ClDoMiBjybGsQL7_5V8NEc5boMYQQzs20Zw8Px2-UhrE4jI3qJ/s320/20220815_150933.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On turn 11 the Prussian assault goes in. The first column fails to break in. The second is however successful and takes Plancenoit.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9M4TCy4B0Q38qNB-9beXRcUdEzyaLECJkJVN1QveNTu94ynBkjW28inTogZqUPhFzBduQ4x7HQjjxPqnXbHyPSWO3huPjicTUKVuaAP32snf5XeAbhd4hjDSJoLzObb_eApC0XyH6Le9VC_h8pG0VJ18XMhLB9QYbEonbBWMpwYCyfi1r9ABlD0-S/s3054/20220815_150958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="3054" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9M4TCy4B0Q38qNB-9beXRcUdEzyaLECJkJVN1QveNTu94ynBkjW28inTogZqUPhFzBduQ4x7HQjjxPqnXbHyPSWO3huPjicTUKVuaAP32snf5XeAbhd4hjDSJoLzObb_eApC0XyH6Le9VC_h8pG0VJ18XMhLB9QYbEonbBWMpwYCyfi1r9ABlD0-S/s320/20220815_150958.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On turn 11 the French Old Guard counter attacks. Both units count as in being in bad going. The French are on a 4 the Prussians regulars a 2. The French roll a 4 the Prussians a 6. The melee is a tie. Both sides take a hit and a the units are locked in a desperate melee. </div><div><br /></div><div>In Turn 12 the Prussians are able to take the Church ( a strongpoint in DBN). However even though the Old Guard are shaken they beat the Prussians regulars and recapture Plancenoit. On the final French turn the Young Guard storm and recapture the church. </div><div><br /></div><div>A french victory but it was close.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCJDsNISQmMATqAaGwAYAX3e4Zs61s81L_9hNA_Mlh-pjyHq8TgjUyKPJRfRoL94vDOUG0EFmsgAF-wAwSIV_XaUq1f4jKwwOGs_lMQ2wGymC-rmMMQUTpD_1USxag-su8kpmU4UQI_-vQq7RXtLqAbstImRnhDqI6YqGFvaUgneKFD1qWkTLKTJi/s4128/20220815_151206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCJDsNISQmMATqAaGwAYAX3e4Zs61s81L_9hNA_Mlh-pjyHq8TgjUyKPJRfRoL94vDOUG0EFmsgAF-wAwSIV_XaUq1f4jKwwOGs_lMQ2wGymC-rmMMQUTpD_1USxag-su8kpmU4UQI_-vQq7RXtLqAbstImRnhDqI6YqGFvaUgneKFD1qWkTLKTJi/s320/20220815_151206.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><p>Another fun game of DBN.</p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-29466848687179910462022-07-24T08:11:00.001-07:002022-07-24T08:11:28.680-07:00DBACW<p>My continuing affair with DBx related games saw me try out the ACW rules this afternoon using some 10mm figures I had knocking around.</p><p>I like these DB games as they allow me to play out a solo game in around an hour. </p><p>The ACW has always been one of my favourite periods to game as I, like many others, am one of the Airfix generation. I have fairly large 28mm armies but limited space at home has meant these have not been used for a while. Although I may use them for DBACW using 60mm instead of 40mm frontage for each element and use a 3ft square table for the standard 12 point game.</p><p>I am thinking of playing a solo ACW campaign using these rules and the old GDW board game a House Divided.</p><p>Here are a few photos of the game set up on a 2ft square gaming mat.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhqX8DdPbCmTiSaK9lwUc69iwmCsNLmFh0md0BNOyGvjrWjSCBpSmdbFUpksNxv5tzpMUuO3mYlk5lj_-Z9xHcARPtD-JMgaUGK-lk5jb3oH5PUlt5NqXebdFp4DCkAGkbIRrKWlTseaE2HZ8hksc2jH3EsMRbSLbclIKGww7EVHYLchrDX3MVBjI/s4128/20220724_144335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhqX8DdPbCmTiSaK9lwUc69iwmCsNLmFh0md0BNOyGvjrWjSCBpSmdbFUpksNxv5tzpMUuO3mYlk5lj_-Z9xHcARPtD-JMgaUGK-lk5jb3oH5PUlt5NqXebdFp4DCkAGkbIRrKWlTseaE2HZ8hksc2jH3EsMRbSLbclIKGww7EVHYLchrDX3MVBjI/s320/20220724_144335.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Played another playtest of DBSYW set in the war of Austrian succession loosely based on the battle of Chotusitz.</span></div><p></p><p>Prussian infantry and Austrian Cavalry were all rated as elite.</p><p>The Austrians have 14 elements set up on the table and the onus is on them to attack before the Prussian reinforcements arrive.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1I3dt8yCcaLiYVXsErMm_oR792p8QzjGvFaQAttvmYAqPcuBmoi7zh_d-Y5cM4TMKTfxsOdYX7VDLW16nYsRPRNh39jRIumnN2a1g7__x6xrdYwjqCHINzWWd4WpwOuUfOfOLwX3AxkLV9vvFBwDK8CsBKOQlObGPT3iPgwh_J2sbdm1DoXSiIUVh/s4128/20220719_160112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1I3dt8yCcaLiYVXsErMm_oR792p8QzjGvFaQAttvmYAqPcuBmoi7zh_d-Y5cM4TMKTfxsOdYX7VDLW16nYsRPRNh39jRIumnN2a1g7__x6xrdYwjqCHINzWWd4WpwOuUfOfOLwX3AxkLV9vvFBwDK8CsBKOQlObGPT3iPgwh_J2sbdm1DoXSiIUVh/s320/20220719_160112.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgYBVFj1huFabG-Ck9IGHuV5xDck-e-5cjVrtARDLYeZxgJeZjLgnZCOZP5pWbjWVTrlNUC8H1gu6UX9zRq7Loy_nYK97E5uj5S6bCtEdksyMPMA-0l6-v4JqR9PLXpCeVjhcRwpE6QqFJfJCtgSmRTPTT4Rja-gt29CIBmMp0WalkjIfQ2s87QNG/s4128/20220719_160144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgYBVFj1huFabG-Ck9IGHuV5xDck-e-5cjVrtARDLYeZxgJeZjLgnZCOZP5pWbjWVTrlNUC8H1gu6UX9zRq7Loy_nYK97E5uj5S6bCtEdksyMPMA-0l6-v4JqR9PLXpCeVjhcRwpE6QqFJfJCtgSmRTPTT4Rja-gt29CIBmMp0WalkjIfQ2s87QNG/s320/20220719_160144.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Prussians only have 6 elements on the table with 7 more to arrive as reinforcements. However they have some high ground and the village of Chotusitz to defend. The Prussian cavalry is exposed with their backs to the pond.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxfdnGZPWu7wlFW0cj8Qqi4rLxmtr5wEI-GEQYQUDBLWMmVwKEUd0kh7VYjrpuoBcuemtTJJstSAoJH06OjQkXXf9FiAShFHq8dypvR3fS6J64nAzTNpx00nWvm-kurxm8g9G90kMLe0GkSC1FJvDCeYRyB0nu3xIjZl4yvcHzBz9AtP_SZxHLhr4/s4128/20220719_160205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxfdnGZPWu7wlFW0cj8Qqi4rLxmtr5wEI-GEQYQUDBLWMmVwKEUd0kh7VYjrpuoBcuemtTJJstSAoJH06OjQkXXf9FiAShFHq8dypvR3fS6J64nAzTNpx00nWvm-kurxm8g9G90kMLe0GkSC1FJvDCeYRyB0nu3xIjZl4yvcHzBz9AtP_SZxHLhr4/s320/20220719_160205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Austrian cavalry launch a ferocious attack on the Prussian cavalry and in the ensuing melees they easily push back and destroy the Prussian cavalry.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cBIpEnIJTX1IqJAJ6scKnU-c4a_Eu_gwo2DGwdX0dj9VfAm-aRljwzj7QTNiDuweuSIPYT2fze2LYHYMN4tr9JYIBN96l_MjDiQPhGB99miXdyCDUVYoElPfWM1cA7C44_cRMeHRudU05sewPhLDUvSKmbPjbiob8kdmtzFJnLbEEoLcIEuPYFVG/s2974/20220719_160335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="2974" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cBIpEnIJTX1IqJAJ6scKnU-c4a_Eu_gwo2DGwdX0dj9VfAm-aRljwzj7QTNiDuweuSIPYT2fze2LYHYMN4tr9JYIBN96l_MjDiQPhGB99miXdyCDUVYoElPfWM1cA7C44_cRMeHRudU05sewPhLDUvSKmbPjbiob8kdmtzFJnLbEEoLcIEuPYFVG/s320/20220719_160335.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Austrian infantry in the centre push forward and are soon trading musketry with the Prussian Infantry.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4RNseBqzV3gOJ2iQuMYdnDsROsL3caLcao2RYa513lQxGo6T0MlEw7seU6BNDmHLbNgOoVvyjVPnbx3jSzragkCmi4rYF2WHWTJOfrsdPbE13y0RQe2V8EK4oXh49JcCwKlstpWHQb8k_ECe8ct73dOVoAwIGZ84aDGfoL02vTQeStgVUAfGAvXw/s4128/20220719_160510.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4RNseBqzV3gOJ2iQuMYdnDsROsL3caLcao2RYa513lQxGo6T0MlEw7seU6BNDmHLbNgOoVvyjVPnbx3jSzragkCmi4rYF2WHWTJOfrsdPbE13y0RQe2V8EK4oXh49JcCwKlstpWHQb8k_ECe8ct73dOVoAwIGZ84aDGfoL02vTQeStgVUAfGAvXw/s320/20220719_160510.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Austrian grenadiers try to take Chotusitz but are beaten back and destroyed. The Prussian reserves have arrived and are now in supporting distance of the Infantry battle. Time is running out for the Austrians.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_woDPZRrm9UWxg7TEzy6sbYOJS2iqi1O7hHPZx0UmlOtAtw4Uc99De8lAdw1eeSTJbemoaEuzjNiBJpXg8V9fa-Rk3iVYD0Wedcr5CzMV363IR4CeujHj8z4iK-9wJwY3HlO7IK3TTm8NmruplG1sG2kkdOMg9NlGCqCdV43aOXZvRh0hZyNoqo8/s4128/20220719_160538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_woDPZRrm9UWxg7TEzy6sbYOJS2iqi1O7hHPZx0UmlOtAtw4Uc99De8lAdw1eeSTJbemoaEuzjNiBJpXg8V9fa-Rk3iVYD0Wedcr5CzMV363IR4CeujHj8z4iK-9wJwY3HlO7IK3TTm8NmruplG1sG2kkdOMg9NlGCqCdV43aOXZvRh0hZyNoqo8/s320/20220719_160538.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Austrian cavalry now launch flank attacks on the Prussian infantry and although they destroy the Prussians guns are thrown back by the Prussian infantry and then destroyed by musketry.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIp6Rl7mrdrumZzK34yqpE8VhwfosR7D77k9wkglwV9FD-W7VsZj7PU4W1vwoDs_KVSYF21I9fLW9huYTaiJIpjc9yeOCllfr7EvT9JzdI0Hi4QVS2gNWOzqk2uO0sawkQawr9ONOvxYp7KUh1cgj_avSSSWCv2m1RBxNpE0cbDAjrJQE_9C5ru_n/s4128/20220719_160549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIp6Rl7mrdrumZzK34yqpE8VhwfosR7D77k9wkglwV9FD-W7VsZj7PU4W1vwoDs_KVSYF21I9fLW9huYTaiJIpjc9yeOCllfr7EvT9JzdI0Hi4QVS2gNWOzqk2uO0sawkQawr9ONOvxYp7KUh1cgj_avSSSWCv2m1RBxNpE0cbDAjrJQE_9C5ru_n/s320/20220719_160549.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPKUNTASTBkICmVRSCMC9VdGiByQciU96Zpe1IFMX_Y-egtA7ZRak7V1vWcQtO1A9Y1vyxLvrfJMTUw11477rMEFxbig8xIpBQ3RmqTZWShoTfagWvgy3KxP6zYV4Ldbon4_-Y71hS_dPTvGzchbQmdyFCE98bNb7YrdGpQGOqrlQ4Rh2bQwtm-28/s4128/20220719_160633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPKUNTASTBkICmVRSCMC9VdGiByQciU96Zpe1IFMX_Y-egtA7ZRak7V1vWcQtO1A9Y1vyxLvrfJMTUw11477rMEFxbig8xIpBQ3RmqTZWShoTfagWvgy3KxP6zYV4Ldbon4_-Y71hS_dPTvGzchbQmdyFCE98bNb7YrdGpQGOqrlQ4Rh2bQwtm-28/s320/20220719_160633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Prussian infantry are getting the upper hand with Austrian infantry struggling against the effective Prussan volleys. The Austrian cavalry are able to throw back the Prussian cavalry and stabilise their right wing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprvb0ARQBD5gT0FDLYRd0neuzT3Ng9vXm-rJoBvXObUtoWGDiMFuRJHRlMJV-6Bi7e5LDPWb9PYEUVJOV5Mh5Nfg2tIaorF_ceA_dyBCqeBnIL9gZ0wx58jQCIR_t6DCCyfHpEpazLGCdMYz-5HbsfN0yx2iHI4imbARt7g4L6TpEcBH9XFxzJkLr/s4128/20220719_160728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprvb0ARQBD5gT0FDLYRd0neuzT3Ng9vXm-rJoBvXObUtoWGDiMFuRJHRlMJV-6Bi7e5LDPWb9PYEUVJOV5Mh5Nfg2tIaorF_ceA_dyBCqeBnIL9gZ0wx58jQCIR_t6DCCyfHpEpazLGCdMYz-5HbsfN0yx2iHI4imbARt7g4L6TpEcBH9XFxzJkLr/s320/20220719_160728.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>With loses mounting the Prussians launch an attack on a shaken Austrian infantry uunit. They have the advantage 6 - 3 (shown by the black and white dice) The Austrian roll a 6 however the Prussians roll a 3 and the melee is drawn. Both sides take a loss which destroys the Austrian infantry unit and takes them to 50% loses overall. The Prussians have lost 5 elements so a historic Prussian victory. But it was close.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHdUbx3DD1ZoNjCpqeOsqVOvMrx10XFXI_M06HT_lCaZl5czaOGC-CUzzRj8BIq6Yue5PRJH7oOP4ox0kmAvmr6lG7YctdZRjxiSzC8I93TWaP5eb47EbIdVAOCuwuOogJLX-hjpAJF3r25QLz2g4Z3TiDrT_hgQDh_XdVeTDzAW0biXr2BiRdj8A/s2917/20220719_160755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2917" data-original-width="2006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHdUbx3DD1ZoNjCpqeOsqVOvMrx10XFXI_M06HT_lCaZl5czaOGC-CUzzRj8BIq6Yue5PRJH7oOP4ox0kmAvmr6lG7YctdZRjxiSzC8I93TWaP5eb47EbIdVAOCuwuOogJLX-hjpAJF3r25QLz2g4Z3TiDrT_hgQDh_XdVeTDzAW0biXr2BiRdj8A/s320/20220719_160755.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-40791566171490019552022-06-09T13:08:00.001-07:002022-06-09T13:08:43.742-07:00DB SYW action<p>This afternoon I set up a quick DB SYW game using my small 6mm collection. The game looks a bit like Lobositz and featured the Prussians attacking the Austrians. 3 Austrian Infantry and 2 Cavalry behind the Morellenbach stream had to roll equal or less than the turn number on a D6 before they could cross the stream. The onus was on the Prussians to strike quickly whilst they have the numerical advantage.</p><p>The Prussians deployed ready to advance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWfow-7T3zH1z7WH3a5mNGZEgFEJwsM6mc-pR9uHMYGPLLO8FqWNMNve1Nr6tatWiyfkPNfmg2dpbK2oeT39ZBmV4DOBSZlqpAYBheWXmr7uRqAG6jXoEvVmrBpb-H_FwM9JQj3DRtcEvsqGhaTDAxMAsDjm88jhHMcbw55tV-ClQTZhE22GmRvav/s3727/20220609_192725.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="3727" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWfow-7T3zH1z7WH3a5mNGZEgFEJwsM6mc-pR9uHMYGPLLO8FqWNMNve1Nr6tatWiyfkPNfmg2dpbK2oeT39ZBmV4DOBSZlqpAYBheWXmr7uRqAG6jXoEvVmrBpb-H_FwM9JQj3DRtcEvsqGhaTDAxMAsDjm88jhHMcbw55tV-ClQTZhE22GmRvav/s320/20220609_192725.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhuh8gxlwh7aXCLcve_khX9st22TizdWKGSEhml5VepUa9wIsM5nfiCkSf_rqL52V5HYnvpE_0CLj-QGY--00pqolRj3csEfPBchAV39alBmdFtY28nG2eWtr43SoMYI3jVLeczIy_nE5BweDv5oPsf53YPZu6fQKad5xDEdmoOlShellPh0W4WWu/s4128/20220609_192907.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhuh8gxlwh7aXCLcve_khX9st22TizdWKGSEhml5VepUa9wIsM5nfiCkSf_rqL52V5HYnvpE_0CLj-QGY--00pqolRj3csEfPBchAV39alBmdFtY28nG2eWtr43SoMYI3jVLeczIy_nE5BweDv5oPsf53YPZu6fQKad5xDEdmoOlShellPh0W4WWu/s320/20220609_192907.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Prussian advance into the valley as they attack the Austrian Grenz on the Losbosch to protect their flanks.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iI-0fD4haXSOlA6tegnZgRU0OkzKrFoVZF_EwI9_87RaOGVmhxVOyc06NoZ-FLCkIaHebyHsqq1zzb0_nY9iVgYbLilVj9Cm8s4OOZieFms7H2CgJ_Ecj0Of8RUAusjtlJ0cCiScGVMruW-q1bEKnP4QTkWAkMdmq7xCZblsu31-aPdTlTl27cV7/s4001/20220609_193135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1739" data-original-width="4001" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0iI-0fD4haXSOlA6tegnZgRU0OkzKrFoVZF_EwI9_87RaOGVmhxVOyc06NoZ-FLCkIaHebyHsqq1zzb0_nY9iVgYbLilVj9Cm8s4OOZieFms7H2CgJ_Ecj0Of8RUAusjtlJ0cCiScGVMruW-q1bEKnP4QTkWAkMdmq7xCZblsu31-aPdTlTl27cV7/s320/20220609_193135.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Austrians roll a 2 on the second turn releasing the forces behind the Morellenbach stream. The Prussians are up against it so launch their cavalry into the attack. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKvcAS_KhcMPoxOsLlbCVVIw1ZhBOCOuVts6niSCgNhv-bwj5dwKJ9jQZDHUQ2DNTvxaxWGr6Rkmvd199sTxwS28_ojU71LzLOuJWSuecwQHbifxbcRLLTmjJ41Fs2XYOsb62DOvozCLdbUF_v5heMmZrprMyppqod6_dC9fc_RIog2ACjQJJQvLO/s3633/20220609_193251.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3633" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKvcAS_KhcMPoxOsLlbCVVIw1ZhBOCOuVts6niSCgNhv-bwj5dwKJ9jQZDHUQ2DNTvxaxWGr6Rkmvd199sTxwS28_ojU71LzLOuJWSuecwQHbifxbcRLLTmjJ41Fs2XYOsb62DOvozCLdbUF_v5heMmZrprMyppqod6_dC9fc_RIog2ACjQJJQvLO/s320/20220609_193251.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Cavalry melee is initially successful however the Prussian Dragoons are driven back and are ultimately destroyed.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaLEcfyg_NZ2O5XdzRBEvAeKpIy2DKFkcfONJJxpR_aGcqqysRyF6O1RShp4CYh8Apq_i9KrT0DWD5zJ-rLWsisJB89zMjbt_0mk6V-bpZPklaOAefjsSff9kPk2sCDOfbPZwPWWhlPbf_raB-Rklo20G4F4dT-7FdVHrbEM72j057sy07BuVkoEA/s4128/20220609_193322.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaLEcfyg_NZ2O5XdzRBEvAeKpIy2DKFkcfONJJxpR_aGcqqysRyF6O1RShp4CYh8Apq_i9KrT0DWD5zJ-rLWsisJB89zMjbt_0mk6V-bpZPklaOAefjsSff9kPk2sCDOfbPZwPWWhlPbf_raB-Rklo20G4F4dT-7FdVHrbEM72j057sy07BuVkoEA/s320/20220609_193322.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Austrian commander supports his Cuirassiers who counter attack and drive off and destroy the Prussians cavalry.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMaI6hRMDQ-B54ST2JPSlg5Ozmko8RCJaLkHHMKZD7TZhwzem_Cp33kRPMMh8HQjy_5fvKQsA1BHlQLnBDcdvOPEwOEbUa-9z9qRJm8nz8vKVjj3oHh3Mmz_xOpVQ6AQjQCThgMRynmUgivscLgoEJyYiSKwd21jXp_RPuGri958NwJv_NWLM7w95/s4128/20220609_193348.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMaI6hRMDQ-B54ST2JPSlg5Ozmko8RCJaLkHHMKZD7TZhwzem_Cp33kRPMMh8HQjy_5fvKQsA1BHlQLnBDcdvOPEwOEbUa-9z9qRJm8nz8vKVjj3oHh3Mmz_xOpVQ6AQjQCThgMRynmUgivscLgoEJyYiSKwd21jXp_RPuGri958NwJv_NWLM7w95/s320/20220609_193348.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As the cavalry battle continues the Prussian Infantry advance and engage the Austrians in front of Lobositz.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkqKZkZf1vZvKZT4onDMmOuHH5h-EnCF5IDYPaelJAES7T4TxXx4Bcapu5y5CojrPOSekFUWa2BvajsCZvhjSttls4YXfH9vv4CklyxkdfIbb-Zo2CYrp-c24zvej7dALBe53RVWTmp_p90uPBMfUfBqboDE750_Pu4_jtJp7Vl01NAYRNqupyYLM/s4128/20220609_193426.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkqKZkZf1vZvKZT4onDMmOuHH5h-EnCF5IDYPaelJAES7T4TxXx4Bcapu5y5CojrPOSekFUWa2BvajsCZvhjSttls4YXfH9vv4CklyxkdfIbb-Zo2CYrp-c24zvej7dALBe53RVWTmp_p90uPBMfUfBqboDE750_Pu4_jtJp7Vl01NAYRNqupyYLM/s320/20220609_193426.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Prussian infantry are a tough nut to crack as they destroy an Infantry and Artillery unit. However Prussian loses are mounting and the victorious Austrian cavalry are now attacking the Prussian Infantry in support of the remaining Austrian Grenadier unit. The Prussians loses are now reach 50% and the game is up.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6XUiD1iefhpD3C6avk0MIxFcroq8E6omUWM7-kz4RFwpnoPSy4ZzCz63eb_Lv9A0DtOkiBiaEYaL2JNmYnCLb27cn2t2-UJjn37_00XBMfZOR2XUkPWbf4ZUFNm_THDm3iIHJBD6cT9LB7VNwCWJiNL90W9An0Z01rdyq7NiOtQRJF2ARylPDKnQ/s4128/20220609_193453.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6XUiD1iefhpD3C6avk0MIxFcroq8E6omUWM7-kz4RFwpnoPSy4ZzCz63eb_Lv9A0DtOkiBiaEYaL2JNmYnCLb27cn2t2-UJjn37_00XBMfZOR2XUkPWbf4ZUFNm_THDm3iIHJBD6cT9LB7VNwCWJiNL90W9An0Z01rdyq7NiOtQRJF2ARylPDKnQ/s320/20220609_193453.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFe4swSM3iy1i7e4Aan__ISzbM7OJKBIcRp3YSKFuDe4rRBTPizIChZj6bSlS7-xCNdAntfFFCmdXIz6T05MiGttEbGNhAWbDHOVb06hpF1lhsY3GgfZ93cSQhNnHhHau5UOZSLcGkjAKh3Ta0lZXKYFyDqe5PWm52rpAZE_Stx9-LSN2KWPVk9WbN/s4128/20220609_193530.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="4128" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFe4swSM3iy1i7e4Aan__ISzbM7OJKBIcRp3YSKFuDe4rRBTPizIChZj6bSlS7-xCNdAntfFFCmdXIz6T05MiGttEbGNhAWbDHOVb06hpF1lhsY3GgfZ93cSQhNnHhHau5UOZSLcGkjAKh3Ta0lZXKYFyDqe5PWm52rpAZE_Stx9-LSN2KWPVk9WbN/s320/20220609_193530.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Fun game done and dusted in an hour.</p></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-19729218600086888552022-06-01T04:32:00.000-07:002022-06-01T04:32:04.774-07:00SYW 6mm Update <p>Since my last post I gave decided to go with slightly smaller 40 by 30mm bases for these 6mm chaps.</p><p>I have now completed enough figures for a small game of DBSYW. All figures are from the Baccus range. </p><p>First up the Austrians.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fhe1YqxGVZ42NWi5XxmaLLgc8_01XVOpQKBYmd0dFLHzKSyjigIMpPVNAFPwRN0KlyG3x-mREcjCdjp5LCvqs9ojRfFuF0Po5xG0x9rB3kCucF-aftjT6yLdlCZhHkmAtmEcZMMyxri6OehHo8j_ALlIcqD_O4vfuxQV2Jz4A0K8HM8oN1tSYX_H/s4122/20220601_122054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1291" data-original-width="4122" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fhe1YqxGVZ42NWi5XxmaLLgc8_01XVOpQKBYmd0dFLHzKSyjigIMpPVNAFPwRN0KlyG3x-mREcjCdjp5LCvqs9ojRfFuF0Po5xG0x9rB3kCucF-aftjT6yLdlCZhHkmAtmEcZMMyxri6OehHo8j_ALlIcqD_O4vfuxQV2Jz4A0K8HM8oN1tSYX_H/s320/20220601_122054.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAguULU7qk7FKMd0MKHBBzumzD2nBfXHsYKvYQd241hMZHbQLvZK4OITX1AATcCitmHywHIf3O5iObxuXbm3oavDGGBHbu4XmwAXS3aA8J1eE0RmMn6qCyl_uQhvi8q5mEKKdXiTAqfJw4H4NNuY02M9K2nwJpvvn005Ae_cfpV7oGYk0xGHpF1vcV/s1948/20220601_122134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="4038" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXTmjOSUgKR2f4VZFBp9RgVjXQeH1yCCHZWAPrquqldSV5dUl5gPxzTzEk6xPj9EmAVkpX5JPyPoM5yj4QKxNgl3uxzjjeUfQMpeFHB9veRAZeWzbGbWiawrHKpPUtNB324ebYoSICsfnrH0c21IDQuYh3pqngtu-lXu5V7Et6Y6FwFgIFXtUkeYm/s320/20220601_122034.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have also got some more unpainted figures and I will be adding extra units over the coming months.</p>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-16469435358154170482022-04-30T08:14:00.001-07:002022-04-30T08:14:52.511-07:00SYW 6mm basingYesterday afternoon was a pleasant and sunny so I sat n the garden doing a spot of rebasing of my 6mm SYW armies.<div><br /></div><div>That morning I had tried out different bases sizes by blue tracking unpainted figures down. I came to the conclusion that I needed larger bases if I wanted an Infantry and Cavalry units to look the part.</div><div><br /></div><div>For Infantry I went for 60 by 30mm with 20 figures in a line with a mounted officer and 4 extra figures with 2 behing and 2 in front of the battalion line. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-AClg4mYG3NsBZZ9vi4Um6TSAy84-adWM652ND7WvDLf2MF_H3nEN1C_9UxQ73u5IIN27x9LY9GezlUBV2O3qd-n77FHbe98AQ4aBtPfmLiKEtaTFThvkULp07wA1vazkdRS_Qo8tuFbHsqh964hq91qPqzkNHzTTcsOruulVQKlDc8s0y-FkvYF/s3514/20220430_151317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1933" data-original-width="3514" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-AClg4mYG3NsBZZ9vi4Um6TSAy84-adWM652ND7WvDLf2MF_H3nEN1C_9UxQ73u5IIN27x9LY9GezlUBV2O3qd-n77FHbe98AQ4aBtPfmLiKEtaTFThvkULp07wA1vazkdRS_Qo8tuFbHsqh964hq91qPqzkNHzTTcsOruulVQKlDc8s0y-FkvYF/s320/20220430_151317.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY93sZrAflWwfcBhv3Kg0qqgj-WyL2AJ-y2Kh5PFU5z4-AR07gShT75teDXIj94bY7VbGRiRs7Wuwty3QH1Am3RTMdGXNpb8KsU4I9wnUShrSqAKrP-OzT3x1QLU_bCz-jGmRAqrXxLxzEAEFYRQVJMWFynw1WVqj2nBfue30nh3mKqhsM6G08LfnM/s3556/20220430_151348.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="3556" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY93sZrAflWwfcBhv3Kg0qqgj-WyL2AJ-y2Kh5PFU5z4-AR07gShT75teDXIj94bY7VbGRiRs7Wuwty3QH1Am3RTMdGXNpb8KsU4I9wnUShrSqAKrP-OzT3x1QLU_bCz-jGmRAqrXxLxzEAEFYRQVJMWFynw1WVqj2nBfue30nh3mKqhsM6G08LfnM/s320/20220430_151348.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>For cavalry I wanted to represent a unit with gaps and space between the squadrons and decided to use as 4 squadrons as the basic configuration. I know Prussian and Austrians both had more squadrons but in the end of the day the solution looks ok.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXkpsIOgGliHui-JjHJKycMIk02sEecr1T2fYHZgDMiZQqbL3ARKI-Hh-NrJItv4FjsRi7Avxf4lIofyjpYMRXw3O_gvhBsoV-pwReth2fEanQhEQJrcV5g4ELEGQUnUJOH_prnSw3cw2bf18YxiGkMUiWpRGQJIf7tF-5MEdDAfwPdlsJLH04DIS/s3396/20220430_151159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1956" data-original-width="3396" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXkpsIOgGliHui-JjHJKycMIk02sEecr1T2fYHZgDMiZQqbL3ARKI-Hh-NrJItv4FjsRi7Avxf4lIofyjpYMRXw3O_gvhBsoV-pwReth2fEanQhEQJrcV5g4ELEGQUnUJOH_prnSw3cw2bf18YxiGkMUiWpRGQJIf7tF-5MEdDAfwPdlsJLH04DIS/s320/20220430_151159.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This Austrian Cuirassier unit has an extra officer added and I will probably to this fir new units as I paint them up.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Mark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.com2