Spanish Napoleonic Artillery Limber and Gun

[Bill Slavin]

I blame MABO, who pointed me in the direction of the 52nd Blackwatch Miniatures site a few months ago, luring me in with this beautiful model of a mule-pulled Spanish limber. It ended up with me ordering a stack of miniatures from them, which I am slowly making my way through.
I have more information about the civilian-operated Spanish artillery trains here on my blog if you are interested, along with a few more pictures.
https://tinywarsplayedindoors.blogspot.com/2022/04/spanish-artillery-limber-and-gun-i-was.html

[C M Dodson]

Very nice indeed Bill.

There is a definite feel of the period once again and the oxen are a real delight.

Massimo is a master sculptor of prodigious output and you have done his work proud.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Peter]

I like this a lot! Not the usual limber but something completely different! And very good painted!

[Bessiere]

These look fantastic Bill. Your figures always look period appropriate, more worn than painted. Your use of colors is very subtle and the painting exquisite as always. I would like to see the oxen and cannon crew up close - are those HaT French if I may ask? I agree it is very cool to see such a unique set. You add the feel of Spain to your Spanish armies, that's for sure.

[Bill Slavin]

I would like to see the oxen and cannon crew up close - are those HaT French if I may ask? I agree it is very cool to see such a unique set. You add the feel of Spain to your Spanish armies, that's for sure.

Thanks, all, for the kind words. A sculpt like this just about paints itself, it's so beautifully done.

Bessiere, the Spanish cannon crew are HaT 1806 Prussian artillery Set 8230, which are a very good match for Spanish although the guns are a bit large for most use. This is the only picture I have of them - a bit closer.



As for the oxen, they are part of the Portuguese ox carts I scratch built a while ago. I have more pics here if you are interested.

https://tinywarsplayedindoors.blogspot.com/2018/11/portuguese-ox-carts.html

[Bluefalchion]

I blame MABO, who pointed me in the direction of the 52nd Blackwatch Miniatures site a few months ago, luring me in with this beautiful model of a mule-pulled Spanish limber.

One of my favorite Oscar Wilde quotes:

"I can resist anything but temptation."

That MABO can be a tempter indeed, but your weakness of will has been to our benefit in seeing these beautifully painted limbers.

[Patrick71]

Wow, Bill.

That mule-pulled limber is fabulously painted! I have that set too, and if I ever get to painting it, it will be very difficult to come close to your achievement. As Bessiere said: your choice of colours is very good and I like the global look/feel of it.
thanks for sharing.

[Bill Slavin]

Thanks, Patrick. I look forward to seeing your painted model. We are on similar tracks these days - I, too, have my 31me Legere to share at some point!

[Rich W]

Brilliant again Bill. And they look fab amongst the tall grass and Spanish buildings.

[huib]

Very nice painting, Bill!

[Santi Pérez]

Wonderful Spanish artillery units, Bill, both the regular one (Royal Artillery Corps) and the irregular.

The last one remind me the Stanley Kramer 1957 movie "The pride and the passion", starred by Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Sofia Loren, filmed in actual settings in Ávila, Spain, with numerous Spanish extras, including future Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, one of the fathers of the democratic transition of my country.

Santi.

[Graeme]

What a great set of figures, fully deserving of the wonderful paint job you have done on them here.

And yes, they look fabulous in your Peninsula layout, so realistic looking. If you're woken in the night by a rumbling noise, That's not thunder.

[Bill Slavin]

The last one remind me the Stanley Kramer 1957 movie "The pride and the passion", starred by Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Sofia Loren, filmed in actual settings in Ávila, Spain, with numerous Spanish extras, including future Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, one of the fathers of the democratic transition of my country.
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Okay, I saw the trailer, Santi, and now I have to see the movie. Why did I not know this movie existed? It sounds a bit like The Gun by C.S. Forester.

[Bill Slavin]

The last one remind me the Stanley Kramer 1957 movie "The pride and the passion", starred by Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Sofia Loren, filmed in actual settings in Ávila, Spain, with numerous Spanish extras, including future Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, one of the fathers of the democratic transition of my country.
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Okay, I saw the trailer, Santi, and now I have to see the movie. Why did I not know this movie existed? It sounds a bit like The Gun by C.S. Forester.

[MABO]

I blame MABO, who pointed me in the direction of the 52nd Blackwatch Miniatures site a few months ago, luring me in with this beautiful model of a mule-pulled Spanish limber. It ended up with me ordering a stack of miniatures from them, which I am slowly making my way through.

I am guilty, but I was sure you are going to make something great out of it. So the final result is really cool again. Also the use of the Prussian artillery as a Spanish one is a good choice I think. Keep on painting!

[C M Dodson]

Hi Bill.

The film was loosely based on Mr Forester’s book.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Minuteman]

Great work on this Spanish artillery. The colours and basing looks just right, and the mule-drawn gun with Spanish civilian/irregular attendants is full of character.

[Coen]

Love these! Just a slight variation on the usual limber models. I think these figs have a very 'ordinary life' kind of atmosphere around them, if you get my meaning.