Grenz Guns and Gunners for 1799
With the ochre paint still close by after recently painting two Austrian guns and a German Pak 40, adding another pair of Austrian guns for the 1799 project seemed appropriate. That is what I did! The guns and crew are AB's from the French Revolution War range of Austrians. Well sculpted range and great fun to paint. Unfortunately, these two guns exhaust The Lead Pile of Austrian artillery for the earlier Napoleonic period. More guns and crew in the earlier uniform will be needed for a 1799 battle unless I want to dip into the vast stockpile of painted Austrian guns and crew painted for the 1809 and later campaigns.
The workbench is busy with an assortment of figures seeing activity. Glancing at the workbench, seven battalions of infantry are approaching the finish line to add to the 1799 project. Two more squadrons of Prussian cuirassiers for the SYW are marching through the production line too. Even after painting six squadrons (36 figures) of Prussian cuirassier in 2018, a small pile still remains in inventory. Why did I order so many cuirassiers? Well, a fellow was selling off a bunch of unpainted Eureka Prussian cuirassier at bargain prices. He made an offer I could not resist! There still might be another 4-5 squadrons worth of Prussian lead in The Lead Pile. Already the Prussian cavalry arm is huge but more remains to muster. Back to work.
Nice guns Jonathan. Its a shame the Austrians regulaised the grenzer which caused them to lose their fierceness and also their wonderful costumes.As for lead piles, if there is an offer you have to go for it because you never know when you might need that extra unit.[well thats how I convinced myself]
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie. The grenz is eye-catching especially with white jacket, blue trousers, and casquet. As you see, we are both of the same ilk and cannot pass up a bargain, just in case.
DeleteLovely looking artillery! Of course you had to take advantage of the one off bargain,havent we all!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Much appreciated, Iain! I am glad I am not alone in having a weakness for cheap figures.
DeleteThey do look good, Jonathan. A fine addition to your already huge collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean! This project has grown significantly in 201; more than expected.
DeleteNice guns Jonathan. mind you, having a PAK as a btn gun would be useful too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. A Pak would have been very useful on the 19th century field of battle!
DeleteVery interesting that Grenz gunners would be in white (as opposed to brown). Switching to your Prussian heavies will give you time to re-grow your early Austrian gunner leadpile (you know you want to...)
ReplyDeleteMany grenz units wore white jackets in addition to the brown. The white coat offers a nice change of pace, I think.
DeleteYes, the Austrian artillery park needs augmentation.
Excellent artillery and crew Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteExcellent work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
DeleteGreat job! Fine looking units!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated!
DeleteNice guns. I like the way that the lead pile gets written in bold. 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stew. Emboldened Lead Pile is to draw attention to the size and voracity of this beast.
DeleteTop notch additions, lovely units!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteNice guns Jonathan. So the gunnery trend ends here...for now.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark! For now, yes; no more guns.
DeleteLovely artillery, Jon, and having the grenz crew makes them special!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter!
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