Saxon troops set off to Poland

The start of the long march to Poland.

Fortunately, the alliance with Prussia allows for a shorter journey. 

These incidental photo-shoots add backstory and visual interest to the campaign. In conjunction the recent pen and inks from A.S. and those from Bob Marrion add further visual impact to the 'Campaign Papers'.

Over the weekend I hope to take further photos of the march.

John

 

My Best Vignette ?

Based on a Adolph Menzel plate. Wonderful artwork.

I had 30 cast (one officer being damaged), I retained seven and giving the rest away. Charles S. Grant, Graham Cummings, David Jarvis, John Dougan, Phil Olley, Mark Allen and Jim Purky were some of the recipients.

My last officer figure albeit not complete was the master. So this weekend I made the necessary repairs and included a Saxon grenadier officer carrying a dispatch. This three-piece unfortunately brings to an end this most versatile vignette. 

I wish I had cast more!

John

The Polish Pulks

The painted Pulks arrived some weeks ago. Wonderfully painted by DJ.

These will be the eyes of Poland during the early stages of the campaign.

John

Land Peasants

I realised I needed more civilians .... suitable for the eastern theatre. 

Since finishing the game in the last post I converted six figures and quickly painted. The plan is to make more over the months to come.

John

More Photos of the Troops on the Table

Whilst I work on a mini-project I thought I would share more photos of this weekends campaign game.

A good friend in Germany recently sent me 10 pen and inks to accompany my campaign papers. They are head/shoulder characters which will grace the battle reports.

John

Carts and Wagons painted

Painted the three mentioned in the last post plus I changed an existing wagon by adding a horse.

My method of painting carts and wagons is very simple. Oils and dry brushing, not the greatest technique but it does at least give a weathered look. Horses....Oils.

John