Saturday, June 17, 2017

Bavarian Reinforcements Arrive on the 202nd Anniversary of the Battle of Quatre Bras

These 23 Bavarian infantry reinforcements arrived yesterday (in attack column) sporting uniforms and weapons.  They were a kind gift to help jumpstart the Hinton Hunt army from Wellington Man of Hinton Spieler fame, and are much appreciated.  Perhaps we will get a bit about their history from Wellington Man himself in a comment below. 

Here the Bavarians are, after being ordered into line.  I have been thinking about what material to use for bases.  There is a substance called "plasticard" in the UK that does not seem to be available in the US.  I have located styrene sheets (though no 2mm thickness) which may be similar material (does anyone know)?  I could cut cardboard matting as well (this would be authentically 70's-ish, and is what I did back then).  I have also been thinking of using Litko laser-cut plywood bases (a 21st century solution to the "basing problem."  What do you recommend (leave me a comment)?

Here the Bavarians are, looking fierce as they move back to attack column and march directly at the reader [please take a morale test to withstand the charge].  It looks like I have a modified soldier next to the officer, who will need to requisition a flag pole and Bavarian flag.  I may need to locate a drummer for the unit as well (or if not, at least another soldier).





8 comments:

  1. Very nice. Plasticard 2mm is the same as Evergreen 0.08" - see this link. Some of the shops in the UK actually stock Evergreen but it is relatively expensive I assume because of duty and shipping.

    https://evergreenscalemodels.com/collections/plain-opaque-white-polystrene-sheets

    If you are stuck, SHQ 20mm Napoleonic figures are a very good match for HH.

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    1. Thank you for the link. I will have to take a look at SHQ.

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  2. Nice addition, well done Wellington Man!

    Can't speak to plasticard, I only used it for a short time in the mid 70's. I can however highly recommend Litko.

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    1. I may go with Litko, especially since you highly recommend it.

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    2. The SHQs are a tad smaller and thicker built, but not too noticeable on the tabletop. I have used them for Spanish gunners as they stand separate.
      My suggestion for Bavarian drummers is to use a John Cunningham Austrian gunner with a head swop for a Bavarian raupenhelme. It will look just right!

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    3. Sorry, Cunningham Austrian DRUMMER and replace the head.mThat Austrian drummer is SOO useful!
      R

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    4. That make more sense. I was trying to figure out where to get a 20mm Bavarian drum to attach to the Austrian gunner.

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    5. Do you have any photos of SHQ figures to share?

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