tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post5426668829664044423..comments2024-03-28T14:16:30.007-04:00Comments on Blunders on the Danube: Kingdom of Italy pt 2: Cavalry, ArtilleryGonsalvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-27215323993357653352020-09-08T22:06:04.261-04:002020-09-08T22:06:04.261-04:00I've actually had it partially written for sev...I've actually had it partially written for several years. I suppose you could say the post on the Guardia di Onore was sort of a 3rd post. The third part would essentially deal with the Royal GuardGonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-16496172803290096082020-09-08T22:04:25.174-04:002020-09-08T22:04:25.174-04:00Glad you found it helpful, Paul!Glad you found it helpful, Paul!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-39759680177004537792020-09-08T06:54:47.414-04:002020-09-08T06:54:47.414-04:00When are you going to do the third part?When are you going to do the third part?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972258743781738310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-87364315737302141082016-11-25T18:05:34.828-05:002016-11-25T18:05:34.828-05:00These are lovely Peter, was searching for Italian ...These are lovely Peter, was searching for Italian artillery and found your page. Must have missed them 1sr time round.Paulalbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482911273863430204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-57343441378437333502013-05-18T10:41:05.276-04:002013-05-18T10:41:05.276-04:00Glad it's helpful... now get painting! :-)Glad it's helpful... now get painting! :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-13219704772076630122013-05-17T19:26:33.311-04:002013-05-17T19:26:33.311-04:00Late to the game, but thanks for another great gui...Late to the game, but thanks for another great guide. Just what I needed to inspire me to finish my 6mm Italians....Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-6729409755400222352013-05-14T21:08:36.508-04:002013-05-14T21:08:36.508-04:00I will consider a Carabinier or Line Lancer (w/o l...I will consider a Carabinier or Line Lancer (w/o lance) conversion for the future; could be a case for plastic there. Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-84054454181558131262013-05-14T13:29:35.494-04:002013-05-14T13:29:35.494-04:00If I'm not wrong, mine were Minifigs...If I'm not wrong, mine were Minifigs...<br />Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-237028264064050472013-05-05T12:49:51.774-04:002013-05-05T12:49:51.774-04:00I have the Grenadiers of the Royal Guards, but not...I have the Grenadiers of the Royal Guards, but not the Gardes of Honnor, which would be fun in their helmets, green coats, and facings colored by city, if that';s what you mean, Phil. Not sure which figures to use for them - might need a conversion there!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-29706283511562573232013-05-05T03:01:24.383-04:002013-05-05T03:01:24.383-04:00I've won all my battles for 1 or 2 years ... t...I've won all my battles for 1 or 2 years ... then the Russians players have found the flaw, many guns against the Italian bravery ... very hard to resist despite the French ally! But it is really a beautiful and funny army to play. The bodyguards are few but very nice too, don't know if you got them...<br />All the best,<br />Phil.<br />Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-30669386942149464432013-05-04T08:58:23.225-04:002013-05-04T08:58:23.225-04:00Thanks, Phil. Kingdom of Italy is an interesting c...Thanks, Phil. Kingdom of Italy is an interesting choice for a first Napoleonic army; how did that come about?Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-4581020557906647292013-05-04T03:19:41.443-04:002013-05-04T03:19:41.443-04:00Very nice looking troops...Italian Nap' army w...Very nice looking troops...Italian Nap' army was my first one, and it's always a pleasure to look at such wonderful figures...<br />Phil.<br />Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-6230444602104852522013-05-02T13:40:35.822-04:002013-05-02T13:40:35.822-04:00Absolutely! The Italians saw a lot of action 1805...Absolutely! The Italians saw a lot of action 1805 under Massena in N. taly, 1807 in Poland, 1809 under Eugene, 1812 (especially Maloyaorslavets), 1813 in Germany, 1814 in defense of the Kingdom again.... not to mention Spain. <br /><br />Just the thing to do with "left over" French figures!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-86653251563164408362013-05-02T13:36:59.650-04:002013-05-02T13:36:59.650-04:00Glad you enjoyed them, Rafa!Glad you enjoyed them, Rafa!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-58683736037779711832013-05-02T13:36:00.157-04:002013-05-02T13:36:00.157-04:00Thanks. I think the Minifgs hold up quite well aft...Thanks. I think the Minifgs hold up quite well after all these years, even though they are more simply (but cleanly) sculpted.Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-57130806910437816932013-05-02T13:34:49.397-04:002013-05-02T13:34:49.397-04:00Thanks, I like the braid too. Was fairly common fo...Thanks, I like the braid too. Was fairly common for French units in the earlier years of the empire as well. It started to disappear when things were going baaaa-dlyGonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-88095461527819875682013-05-02T13:33:44.980-04:002013-05-02T13:33:44.980-04:00They are rather unique that way!They are rather unique that way!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-25920067845973400992013-05-02T11:23:53.976-04:002013-05-02T11:23:53.976-04:00Another good post. I should do a small Italian com...Another good post. I should do a small Italian command for Dennewitz.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959234679802481723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-89369132382894057932013-05-02T11:08:28.640-04:002013-05-02T11:08:28.640-04:00I love the shakos of the artillerymen!
RafaI love the shakos of the artillerymen!<br />RafaRafael Pardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482026140017463557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-60656212137633020312013-05-02T09:22:48.559-04:002013-05-02T09:22:48.559-04:00Great info as always and good to see Minifigs on s...Great info as always and good to see Minifigs on show Sgt Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805201299484374889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-50337763590406897382013-05-02T08:16:39.745-04:002013-05-02T08:16:39.745-04:00Nice stuff Peter. I particularly like the way the ...Nice stuff Peter. I particularly like the way the 'braiding' on the chasseurs came up. Nice sheep too...!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-2341924445567988032013-05-02T00:59:47.289-04:002013-05-02T00:59:47.289-04:00Some great looking units. I like the 4th Chasseurs...Some great looking units. I like the 4th Chasseurs a Cheval in their violet!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-27920390096474855342013-05-02T00:16:20.946-04:002013-05-02T00:16:20.946-04:00I agree on both counts; one of my French Dragoon r...I agree on both counts; one of my French Dragoon regiments already has pink facings, and they look very good!<br /><br />http://blundersonthedanube.blogspot.com/2011/03/french-dragoons.html<br /><br />PeterGonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-58671965677085310542013-05-02T00:04:33.688-04:002013-05-02T00:04:33.688-04:00Very striking figures and units. By the way, pink...Very striking figures and units. By the way, pink goes very well with dark green, I find. Most of my Napoleonics are Minifigs - still my favorite figures.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-83555881220501863612013-05-01T23:51:21.242-04:002013-05-01T23:51:21.242-04:00Yep, good old Minifigs from the late 1970's. ...Yep, good old Minifigs from the late 1970's. I have probably gotten more use out of my Italians than any other minor state.Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.com