TOPIC: Bavarian Napoleonic Limbers |
Standard User Posts: 75 jon1066 18th Jun 2020 01:08:08 Anyone got any ideas for Bavarian Limbers for an 1809 campaign? The only references I can find show the riders in helmets and I can't see any alternatives with helmets except British Horse Artillery. |
Dear Jon When assembling my Bavarian Artillery, I had exactly the same question. After much discussion with Peter, I chose Russian Limber crews (NRU29), as they had tall helmets with a crest. I was really pleased with the result. I would recommend this solution. I also considered British Horse Artillery, as they have a Tarleton Helmet, but they lack the height of the Russian Horse Artillery hats. I am hoping to put my Bavarian troops up on my blog (Colin the Wargamer), in the next week (or at least that is plan "A"), so I can let you know here and you can look at photo of the painted result. I trust that this has helped. Best wishes Colin
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Standard User Posts: 44 rbatch 1st Aug 2020 11:41:35 I went with the British in Tarltons as I wasn't aware of the Russian Horse artillery option. Oh well..... |
Standard User Posts: 75 jon1066 4th Aug 2020 12:18:50 Thanks Colin. Didn't spot them on my perusal of the Russians. Much appreciated. |
Dear Jon1066 and other Bavarian fans. I have added a page to my blog to showcase my Bavarian troops. Link here https://colinthewargamer.blogspot.com/p/gallery-napoleonic-bavaria-1809-bbb-army.html Despite help from a more experienced forum contributor (thanks Whirlwind!) I have yet to master inserting photos. Sorry! I hope this helps for anyone contemplating buying, or expanding, their Bavarian army(s). Cheers! Colin |