Monday, July 29, 2019

North Star 1866 Prussian 12pdr and Crew

Very nicely detailed and cleanly sculpted figures from North Star's 1866 Austro-Prussian War range.
These will provide fire support for the Prussians and Bavarians in Bolt Action games.
I'm not sure if this type of cannon was used in the Franco-Prussian War, but it'll have to do for now.
The plywood base is from Hobby Lobby; a nice fit for the cannon and crew.
I was thinking of painting them up as Saxons with green coats, but didn't want to waste the nicely sculpted Prussian eagle on the helmet as the Saxons had a sunburst crest.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you like this latest piece for the Franco-Prussian War Bolt Action project. Plan to start on the Prussian or French Hussars next. Until then, best wishes and happy painting and good gaming!
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  1. Dmitry SvidloJuly 29, 2019 at 9:54 PM

    They are looking great, Dean! Congrats on supplement for your BA force.

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 6:02 AM

      Thank you very much for the kind words, Dmitry. Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. Matt CrumpJuly 29, 2019 at 11:59 PM

    Lovely looking unit Dean

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 6:02 AM

      Thanks, Matt. These are really nice figures. Best regards, Dean

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  3. Michael AwdryJuly 30, 2019 at 12:04 AM

    Such a lovely piece Dean, well done Sir.

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 6:03 AM

      Thank you very much, Michael! Warm regards, Dean

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  4. Дмитрий ФоминJuly 30, 2019 at 1:39 AM

    Gunners look very dynamic. Excellent color.

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 6:05 AM

      Thanks, Dmitry! Just one gun here; nothing like the battalion of guns and crew you recently painted! Kind regards, Dean

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  5. caveadsum1471July 30, 2019 at 2:08 AM

    Lovely looking gunners and gun!
    Best Iain

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  6. Jonathan FreitagJuly 30, 2019 at 3:17 AM

    Beautiful gun and crew, Dean!

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 6:07 AM

      Thank you kindly, Jonathan. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. GonsalvoJuly 30, 2019 at 4:32 AM

    Looks great with the steel barrel, too!

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 6:08 AM

      Thanks, Peter. Yes, I wanted to ensure they were mistaken for those bronze ones the French still used. :) Best regards, Dean

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  8. Ray RousellJuly 30, 2019 at 5:46 AM

    Looks brilliant!

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  9. JasonJuly 30, 2019 at 4:48 PM

    Great to see some extra Fire Power painted up for your Prussians, Dean. Very nice they look too!
    Best wishes,
    Jason

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    1. DeanMJuly 30, 2019 at 5:20 PM

      Thank you very much, Jason. Appreciate the visit and kind words. From what little I've read up on the FPW, it sounds like the Prussians used artillery in close support of the infantry to help balance the effects of the superior Chassepot rifle and also the Mitrailleuse volley gun. Kind regards, Dean

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  10. Michal DwarfCryptJuly 30, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    Fantastic work Dean!

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    1. DeanMJuly 31, 2019 at 6:11 AM

      Thank you very much, Michal! Best regards, Dean

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  11. CyrusJuly 30, 2019 at 9:19 PM

    Superb artillery and crew Dean!

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    1. DeanMJuly 31, 2019 at 6:11 AM

      Thank you kindly, Mike. Warm regards, Dean

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  12. KlingulaJuly 31, 2019 at 1:38 AM

    A wonderful vignette! Very enliven the game table 8)

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    1. DeanMJuly 31, 2019 at 6:14 AM

      Thank you very much, Denis! Kind regards, Dean

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  13. Mike VellaJuly 31, 2019 at 5:44 AM

    Absolutely lovely Dean!

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    1. DeanMJuly 31, 2019 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you, Mike. Appreciate the visit and kind comment. Best, Dean

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  14. Ed MAugust 1, 2019 at 5:50 AM

    Lovely rendering of these Prussian gunners--and all of the other Northstar 19thC figs (I just stumbled across your posts on those).

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    1. DeanMAugust 1, 2019 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks, Ed. These are fine figures along with rest of the range. Kind regards, Dean

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  15. Paul Scrivens-SmithAugust 1, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    Lovely work Dean

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  16. FourEyedMonsterAugust 2, 2019 at 6:42 AM

    Very nicely done indeed :)

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    1. DeanMAugust 3, 2019 at 8:36 AM

      Thank you very much for the kind comment. Best, Dean

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  17. Simon Quinton August 2, 2019 at 7:53 AM

    Nicely done artillery piece.

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    1. DeanMAugust 3, 2019 at 8:35 AM

      Thank you kindly, Simon. Warm regards, Dean

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  18. The Angry LurkerAugust 2, 2019 at 10:31 AM

    Beautiful Dean!

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  19. Greg BAugust 3, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    Great job Dean!

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    1. DeanMAugust 5, 2019 at 9:11 PM

      Thank you very much, Greg! Best wishes, Dean

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  20. Moiterei_1984August 5, 2019 at 10:12 AM

    Looks absolutely ace!

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