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

On the Paint Desk

It is well over a decade ago that I commissioned fourteen various handmade/converted carts and wagons.

I painted most of them as seen in the first photograph.

Anyway, this morning I have made a start on three more. However, one of them which is all wood, plastic and brass rod is such an incredible handmade model I cannot spoil with paint.

John

More Photos.

To save time I have placed the figures on the table for the campaign game to be played in 8 days time.

John

 

The Troops Involved

First three photos..... Saxon/Polish

Last three photos...... Cossacks

John

Start of the Campaign

A very good friend of mine is visiting in 10 days. I thought he would like to game the opening scenario of the campaign.

I have set up the tabletop to represent Brahin a small town/village on the Polish border, close to Russia.  I have written the backstory which I am sure would not interest readers.

Troops to be involved ..... for my games, 1 figure = 30. 

The figures will be placed on the table next week.

Saxon/Polish force:

1st Batt. Saxon regt. Prince Xaver     720 men (24 figs)

1 Sq. Graf Bruhl Chevaulegers          180 (6)

Polish Pulks                                        180 (6)

Lithuanian Tatars                                540 (18)

1 field gun

1 batt. gun

Total                                                   1620 excl. artillerymen/staff

Russian force:

Pandours                                              540 (18)

Mounted Irregular Cossacks                600 (20)

Foot Cossacks                                      900 (30)

1 light gun

Total                                                     2040 excl. gunners/commanders

John