Austrian Reinforcements - artillery
The next game will see the Austrians on the defensive, so I painted up a cannon and crew. Artillery can be a bit over-powerful in SP2 as they can't really "miss" as such. So we have been tinkering with the rules to reduce the number of "kills" that can be applied to groups that are standing either side of the target unless canister is being used.
This is a Perry 6lb cannon plus crew, supplemented by a couple of Front Rank extras to round them off. Whilst Front Rank are a bit chunkier than Perry, I really like their style - great to paint and very characterful faces. Slightly different cockades on display ...
For SP2 games the cannon and crew are led by an NCO, Sergeant Zitspoppen (Level I/II). He's an irascible fellow with a bushy mustache and a big stick.
The cannon fires off into the distance. Only Scheittekatte is standing that way, so I wonder if this is a message for him? Further below, a group shot of the team. Front Rank in the centre, flanked by Perry.
Very nice! I am quite fond of the Austrian artillery uniform, and especially the yellow ochre carriages. We will side step the debate as to the color of the barrels...
ReplyDeleteThanks again! Yes, the old barrel debate. Well, black is easier ...
ReplyDeletebut I have a germ of a theory that they painted them black for parades or before campaign (to look good). I suspect the paint would have flaked off after a few rounds and/or the hardships of a campaign?