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by Greystreak
Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: Napoleonic General Board
Topic: 1813 prussian landwehr Uniform Question
Replies: 7
Views: 7508

Hmm. Bit 'cheeky', eh?

Fear not, von Peter is quite correct. :D
by Greystreak
Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: What are you working on?
Topic: Now that I've got my dogs....
Replies: 8
Views: 7011

So now we know . . . it was Jim "Who Let the Dogs Out"!

Nice work all around, especially on the pooches! (I see from these shots that you suffer from my ailment, where the close up photos always reveal those bits of flock and hairy grass on the oddest parts of the models? :lol: )
by Greystreak
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: 1854-1880
Topic: Crimea, Russian Uniform Facings?
Replies: 3
Views: 6160

In terms of on-line resources, Mark Conrad's translations of Viskovatov should be helpful ( http://marksrussianmilitaryhistory.info/ ) Scroll down to the following sections: Viskovatov Vol. 19 Part A - Organization of the Russian Army 1825-1855. Viskovatov Vol. 19 Part B - Grenadiers, Marines, and I...
by Greystreak
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Historicon 2010
Replies: 73
Views: 45922

As the man says in the film:

"Emergency, emergency. Everybody to get from street."
by Greystreak
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: The wrath of Miniature Wargames
Replies: 52
Views: 41025

And don't forget the Canuck 'expats' abroad! :lol:
by Greystreak
Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: 1854-1880
Topic: shoulda gone to the right Pete
Replies: 6
Views: 7542

Sunday, 10 May 1863:

"It is the Lord's day. My wish is fulfilled. I have always desired to die on Sunday . . . Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees."

General Stonewall Jackson, on his deathbed.
by Greystreak
Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:06 am
Forum: What are you working on?
Topic: Russians
Replies: 24
Views: 18114

A 12-gun Russian battery of 6-pounders in 1812, following Major General A.I. Kutaisov's General Rules for Artillery in a Field Battle, would have a frontage of approximately 190 yards, with 15 yards between gun axles as the recommended minimum interval.
by Greystreak
Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: What are you working on?
Topic: Spanish Village
Replies: 13
Views: 9895

Superbly done, Clarence! :shock: Really fine 'weathering' effort on beautifully sculpted buildings! :D
by Greystreak
Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: What are you working on?
Topic: Russians
Replies: 24
Views: 18114

Very nice looking mini-brigade there, Mr. O'Brien! :D I like the 'mix' of figures you've used in the various units, and the fact that the gun crew figures seem to be a mix of Foundry and Sash & Sabre (? Front Rank ?), that look fine together. Any particular reason the Grenadier battalion is not carr...
by Greystreak
Wed May 12, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: The League of Gentlemen Wargamers
Topic: THE 'JUNE' ONE
Replies: 93
Views: 88536

They never left Russia: they were either state-owned serfs, or serfs owned by the nobility. Nor did they ever really serve more than 'rear area security' in 1812-13, freeing up regular troops and trained militia for other duties. The English-speaking wargamer's fantasy of legions of pike-armed opelc...
by Greystreak
Tue May 04, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Miniatures transportation and storage
Replies: 17
Views: 13137

I'm with Peter in selecting Really Useful Boxes for holding my units, though I use the 11L size (which fits 6 x 32-figure Russian infantry battalions, plus 16 skirmisher stands, with 'clearance' for the two flagstaffs per battalion). My bases are Litko magnetic, so I use an appropriately sized 2mm s...
by Greystreak
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted to say hello!
Replies: 8
Views: 7275

Welcome, Joe, and small world, ain't it? I spent most of my childhood in St.Catharines, back when the Junior 'A' Blackhawks were still a going concern. :shock:
by Greystreak
Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: New Recruit!
Replies: 8
Views: 8372

It is indeed an excellent idea, combining frugality with aesthetics! :lol:
by Greystreak
Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: P56 CORRECTION -CAVALRY MOVEMENT TABLE
Replies: 5
Views: 5538

Easy, Dave. :shock:

Surely the correction above is for normal, non-Charge wheeling rates. 8)
by Greystreak
Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE
Topic: Shooting at chargers
Replies: 7
Views: 7422

Obviously the square telepathically knows that the enemy cavalry are not charging them, so choose to reserve their fire. :lol: