Historex Friedland Gun team

[Planebuilder62]

Hi there

Here are some pictures of the small group of figures that were shown in the WIP section 2 years ago. There figures were grouped closely together on a small specially made base to draw the eye to the cannon muzzle where the action is happening after reading Shep Paine’s book about making diaramas.

 

To animate the figures some surgery was required to the arms, legs and heads and some spare part torso’s were used. The cannon woodwork was apinted using Humbrol Authentic French Artilery Green and the barrel with Alclad brass and bronze. The figures were painted using the Vallajo acrylic Napoleonic set.

 

 

 

 

And here are some close ups. At the muzzle we can see the the new shot being carried forward to the gunner positioned to take the shot ready for loading, while the third gunner is ready with the ramrod.

 

 

 

 

 

At the breech end of the cannon one gunner has his thumb over the vent hole to prevent unburnt powder from igniting. On the opposite side is the gunner with the match keeping out of the way until the loading is complete. Also present is another gunner with the primer tube to be inserted once the shot is rammed home. A drummer is present to help keep time and 2 Voltigeurs stand by to re-position the cannon after firing.

 

 

 

I was fortunate enough to collect a Commended award at the 2019 SMW at Telford for this.

 

Regards Toby

[Stef N.]

Very nice indeed. Unusual base but it works well, giving a good sense of perspective and drama. Top work.👏👍

[Vince1159]

Lovely,those close ups are fantastic for showin the detail.....

[Big Dave S]

A tidy little dio. And a nice, original base.

[Mjoo]

Great idea to use a triangular base! Keeps the composition tight & directs the viewer's gaze to the action at the muzzle of the gun. 

[Bertie McBoatface]

A French Artillery Pizza! Unusual, memorable, and it works well with the subject matter. I like the figures too.