Thursday, December 12, 2019

SYW Dragoon Regiment # 6

Having recently mustered a trio of Prussian guns out from the painting desk and with Kunsersdorf in mind, the brush remained engaged in the 18mm SYW project.  In a similar manner to the Prussian artillery before, these dozen horsemen represent the last of the Prussian dragoons remaining in The Lead Pile.  Although there is a fair number of packs of Old Glory and Lancashire Games' SYW infantry in inventory, the ranks of the Eureka figures are beginning to show strains of depletion.  Luckily, I have a gift card or two and Eureka is offering a December sale.  I need to start making a list and checking it twice.
As almost all of the cavalry for this project, the dragoons are from Eureka Miniatures.  They trot off the painting desk as two squadrons of the 6th Dragoon Regiment.  At latest count, 21 squadrons of dragoons can be fielded for battle.  With the manner in which we game Honours of War in which two such stands comprise a four squadron regiment, ten regiments of dragoons can see service in any given battle.  Ten regiments of dragoons are probably sufficient for most battle requirements. 
Thoughts of preparing for Kunersdorf continue.  The battlefield has been laid out and an OB drafted.  The battlefield, itself, is in draft form as well.  While I made what I consider reasonable terrain and space assumptions, time will tell once troops are deployed if the space and distances remain reasonable.  I plan to take a few battlefield photos this weekend and see where I stand.  In the meantime, the painting desk remains busy.

28 comments:

  1. Great looking unit of Prussian dragons,I can't imagine time when you don't say"the painting desk remains busy "!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Iain! Yeah, there always seems to be something on the workbench in progress. I keep something in work so that when I have 30 minutes I can pop down to the game room and paint a bit before hurrying off for my next task.

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  2. Lovely looking unit and it reminds me I really should paint my musician horses a different colour.

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    1. Glad you like them, Steve! When I remember, I try to give the musician a horse of a different color so that it stands out.

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  3. A fine looking rendition of a fine unit.

    Interesting tidbit (that's my thing this month), DR 6 was nicknamed "Porzellan Dragoons" either because of their white distinctions or because part of the price of acquiring them in 1716 from Saxony may have been paid in kind with porcelain.

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    1. Thanks, Ed!

      I read similar stories of the Porzellan Dragoons. My references suggest the same two alternatives: One, valuable porcelain from the castles of Charlottenburg and Oranienburg were given in lieu of monetary payment. The other, as remarked by Frederick due to their white and blue colors.

      Interesting tidbits, for sure!

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  4. Very nice, powder blue always looks striking and ten regiments of dragoons is a very respectable force for any gamer to have in their army.

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    1. Thank you, Norm! The blue is a striking color, for sure.

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  5. Still can't get over your hobby output Jon, pretty impressive.

    Dragoons look great as always. light blue stands out on the tabletop for sure.

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    1. Regarding output, I say frequently that painting a little, often is the key for me.

      The medium blue of the Prussian dragoon coat is eye-catching on the table.

      Thanks for your comments!

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  6. Great looking cav, Jonathan. Your quality and output is impressive and inspiring!

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    1. Dean, your kind comments are always very much appreciated!

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  7. A very handsome regiment indeed, Jon. TEN regiments of Dragoons - egads! Were that many in the whole Prussian Army?! :-)
    I had to check, of course - there were 12 in the 7 YW.

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    1. Thank you, Peter! I still have a couple more to field!

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  8. Very nice to see such clean, disciplined dragoons. However I prefer the early uniform. I'm awaiting your Kunersdorf-game with high inspectations.

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    1. Thanks, Andre! When you mention the "early" uniform, are you referring to the WAS period or even earlier?

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  9. Great stuff Jonathan. Have you introduced any house rules to HoW?

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    1. Thanks, George!

      We play HoW with RAW (Rules As Written) with Keith's published clarifications and amendments.
      I also use a literal interpretation of the Target Priorities rule. This interpretation helps reduce some of the lethality of artillery.

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  10. I like the way the officers have white horses.
    I’m sure that won’t make them a target for sharp shooters. 😀

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    1. These were more civilized times, Stew. Bad form to pick off an officer!

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  11. Great looking unit Jonathan. Looking forward to Kunersdorf.

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    1. Thanks, Mike! A second box of earthworks arrived in today's post. Maybe I can work on them this weekend?

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  12. Awesome unit, splendid painting and impressive mass effect!

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