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Wednesday 28 September 2016

Back in the Kitchen with some heavy metal Peninsular big bangers...

I found some time today to photograph these additions to the Allied artillery park which now boasts four batteries. The two British  & Spanish are painted by Peter Morbey of Elite Miniatures, the Portuguese battery is painted by Tony Laughton. All miniatures except the mounted officer are by Elite, the odd one out is Front Rank.

Pics & captions with a surprise few pics at the end...


The Allied combined artillery for my growing Peninsular collection.  

A closer look at the British foot battery.

The British horse battery.

Portuguese battery.

The lone Spanish battery.

Close up of some of the model guns and crews.

and more close ups.

Royal Horse Artillery.

FIRE! Amigos!

Spanish howitzer crew with super keen officer!

This Portuguese officer is keepng cool rather more than his Spanish ally above...

More FIRE Amigos!

This RHA battery really needs a limber, all in good time!

I may have a fetish for Elite Miniatures artillery & crews.

The Portuguese boys from behind! 
Some aerial views...

Portuguese foot battery.

British foot battery.

RHA battery.

The Spanish battery is a firm favourite I think.

The whole ensemble from behind!
And now for something a little different!

These two are the batteries for my Maurice Imagi-nations army which is creeping along in the margins. The models are Elite Miniatures 7YW French guns & crews. Paint job is by Tony Laughton who conspired with me on the uniform details. These are precisely how I had hoped - many thanks Tony. Massive guns from Elite as usual, right up my street. 










What next?

Battle reports will hopefully resume fairly soon, it's been tricky with the campaign games because of the fear of giving too much away too soon to the players, a thin excuse but true.

Celebrated turning 49 recently, one hefty parcel included two 32 strong regiments of French Old Guard Cavalry, you'll have to wait and see which two. We plan to rush these through painting.
Also Tony Laughton has finally completed 40 Old Guard Grenadiers for me, possibly his best work yet. Just need basing. Chasseurs a Pied up next.

Hope this post scratches an itch, best wishes, Jeremy.


20 comments:

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    1. Hi Chasseur! Thanks for commenting, I just nee to crack on with the rest now, be good,
      Jeremy

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  2. Beautiful indeed. You passed on your fetish for Elite guns and gunners to me! The figures are superb, as are the guns.

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    1. Too true!
      I always need to see a sample or picture before buying Elite as there are some duffers in the range and lots aren't pictured online yet.
      Take care,
      Jeremy

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  3. Awesome! Fantastic painted figures and excellent work on flocking of bases too!...

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    1. Many thanks Phil, I can't take one iota of credit for these, even the basing was shared with Chris.
      I'll pass on your appreciation though.
      Best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  4. These are fantastic and getting them painted by the great man Peter Moreby is an absolute treat. He has a great style for his own figures and you are most fortunate to have such an array of wonderful figures mate. Very envious.

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    1. Thanks Carlo, I am indeed fortunate to be able to do this kind of thing for myself every now & then. Cheers for commenting.
      Jeremy

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  5. Good to have you back Sir, missed the reports from Marauder HQ

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    1. Sorry about that, there is much to report on the campaign so will crack on with it when I can.
      Thanks for popping back,
      Jeremy

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    1. Many thanks Roger, I'll pass the comments onto the various painters & basers!
      Best wishes,
      Jeremy

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  7. Great looking artillery units, the Spanish battery is my favourite although the Portuguese officer is very fine.
    Best Iain

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  8. Hi caveadsum1471, great to hear from you & thanks for the kind comments.
    I suspect the Spanish are my faves too, interesting to see if they can perform though...?
    Best wishes,
    Jeremy

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  9. Great stuff, and the artillery pieces look especially superb. I can't wait to see an AAR of these guys in action.

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    1. Me too, might be a while though as we're tharshing out some big 1809 Danube Campaign games, more of which later...
      Jeremy

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  10. That's some cracking looking artillery! Very nicely done

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    1. Welcome back Russ!
      Many thanks for taking the time to comment.
      Be good, Jeremy

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  11. How come I never knew this blog existed? Great figs - I love the Elite miniatures guns and gunners.

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    1. That I can't answer Brian!
      I do however know your name from somewhere...
      Welcome on board, enjoy,
      Jeremy

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