Some of you commented on the large Siege Mortars seen in my Siege of Badajoz playtest of Eric's Vauban's Wars Siege rules last month. These were a last minute afterthought when I realized that I had nothing to represent them. I then recalled that I had bought these interesting but somewhat odd items 30+ years ago, and they had been moldering around in my basement ever since then.
This style model works even better; I would probably use the "Field Guns" for the attacjker, and the others for the defenders.
As for the Fortress, I have greatly improved the looks of the Fortress Walls, Bastions and Ravelins from last week's game (more on that in another post) , and I am working on a solution to represent the Covered Way beyond those. I also need some simple models for 3" Gun Positions, which shouldn't be too hard to come up with; Maybe similar to the solution for the Covered Way. Stay tuned...
Siege Mortar #1. I would estimate these would fit properly with about 54 mm figures.. but they make an impressive show with the 28's!
Siege Mortar #2. All of these had to be cleaned of 3 decades of cobwebs and debris!
A line of field Guns, one severely effected by very authentic verdigris!
One of the unusual things about these guns is that they can all shoot, and each via a different kind of mechanism! That was one of the reason that I bought them years ago, thinking to perhaps use them in a Charlie Sweet style wargame with shooting cannons.
A pair of two different Renaissance era guns. All of these models also have a pencil sharpener hidden in the carriage!
This ship's gun would make a proper fortress gun for sure; unfortunately, I only bought one of them!
The Ancient era is represented by this Onanger.
A couple of shots of guns placed in the fortifications...
Just about the right barrel height to shoot over the walls!
As for the Fortress, I have greatly improved the looks of the Fortress Walls, Bastions and Ravelins from last week's game (more on that in another post) , and I am working on a solution to represent the Covered Way beyond those. I also need some simple models for 3" Gun Positions, which shouldn't be too hard to come up with; Maybe similar to the solution for the Covered Way. Stay tuned...
Absolutely superb examples of miniature engineering finery. ...and they sharpen pencils too...
ReplyDeleteLOL! TYhankls! :-)
DeletePeter, you have a very eclectic assortment of guns from all walks of life. Pencil sharpeners? What better weapon to have when your attack has been blunted!
ReplyDeleteI got at least one of each model they had. Touche with the pun! They could be just the thing to "get the lead out"! :-)
DeleteLove those cannon that can actually shoot! Classic.
ReplyDeleteJust need suitable ammo!
DeleteLive them, although normally I’m too polite to notice the size of another mans cannon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter!
DeletePerhaps it's not the size of the piece, but instead how far it can shoot? :-)
Quite the siege train. Send me what you need for a 3 inch emplacement, I may have a plan for that somewhere.
ReplyDeleteGood to have use for them now! :-)
DeleteI just saw on TMP that TYhings from the Basement is havinga 20% off sale; on their site they Have 4 Gabion sections for $1 each, but no dimension specified. I have written for details before ordering. I would think they are about 2-3" long. In that case they would work fine, and I will probably order a bunch (US shipping only, yay!)
https://achesoncreations.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=488&virtuemart_category_id=40
They also have piles of crates and barrels, and other similar useful Items for $1 each.
Nice collection of sharp artillery,I have a similar collection of key ring cannons!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks; it's good to be on the cutting edge of technology! :-)
DeleteVery nice, and it looks as though you could even stir your coffee with the onager.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lawrence; No need for coffee stirrers in our home, though! :-)
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