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Post by vodnik on Jun 18, 2016 8:05:14 GMT
...most of my ACW miniatures are from Peter Pig:  ...hope to finish basing during this sommer... |
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 3:17:39 GMT
Looking good! I love the destroyed elements. Any theater in particular you're looking to game? By the way, you are one of the few painters that does not have a red shirt artilleryman  This came up as being exaggerated on TMP...and I am guilty. |
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Post by Cromwell on Jun 22, 2016 6:31:55 GMT
Very nice! I have no ACW in my collection at the moment but it is something I would consider as I find the period interesting.
No red shirts I promise!
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 22, 2016 15:16:31 GMT
Ha! They are fine, but just a little out of historical fact from what I hear I mean, I have 2 stands with red shirts! Confederates are much more fun to paint because of color variety, so I can get our of hand. Those peter pig figures do look nice. Since I am in the US I use the Old Glory 15s and Blue Moon lines. They are excellent. Look into the period for sure cromwell. C&C, which we all know DBx represents, is critical and that is why I think DBA is great for the role. |
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Post by vodnik on Jun 23, 2016 8:15:24 GMT
...next is the cavalry & the Louisiana Tigers... in a week or so...
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Post by dvdrvbal on Jun 24, 2016 4:19:55 GMT
You can get "Peter Pig" in the USA from Brookhurst hobbies.
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Post by vodnik on Jun 24, 2016 8:24:34 GMT
...there are useful figures from OG15 too:  |
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Jun 25, 2016 5:37:50 GMT
I love the animation of OG figures
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Post by vodnik on Jun 25, 2016 8:15:50 GMT
...this are a few OG15 poses painted & based by Zakpainter:  |
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Post by vodnik on Jul 14, 2016 10:18:12 GMT
...latest update; the cavalry & the Tiger couaves:  |
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Post by Cromwell on Aug 4, 2016 21:16:16 GMT
Seeing Vodnik's cavalry prompts me to ask a question.
I thought that ACW cavalry operated rather like Dragoons, a type of mounted infantry. Are their any instances of cavalry charges?
Or did the repeating weapons and Gatling guns put pay to that?
Please don't think I am criticising the animation of the figures, but they did raise a question in my enfeeble brain!
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Post by vodnik on Aug 5, 2016 6:54:38 GMT
...the answer is not so simple. Horses are large targets easy to hit. As commander you have to save the cavalry from being shot to peaces. That troop is like a joker for a surprice. But you need a proper timing as this joker is quite wulnerable...
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Post by Cromwell on Aug 5, 2016 7:27:39 GMT
Thanks Vodnik! That makes alot of sense. Must be a challenge using cavalry effectively in the ACW period
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Post by crazycaptain560 on Aug 5, 2016 8:12:18 GMT
Seeing Vodnik's cavalry prompts me to ask a question. I thought that ACW cavalry operated rather like Dragoons, a type of mounted infantry. Are their any instances of cavalry charges? Or did the repeating weapons and Gatling guns put pay to that? Please don't think I am criticising the animation of the figures, but they did raise a question in my enfeeble brain! You are indeed correct! They did primarily operate as dragoons with a large role in reconnaissance. There are a few, but the Battle of Brandy Station is the most epic cavalry engagement of the war. I can't quite recall, but I do believe Stuart pulled off a rather surprising charge (seemingly by accident) at the battle of First Bull Run. Regardless, they were so rare due to the engagement ranges. An infantry Regiment could easily place 3-5 volleys (accurately due to rifling) before they would ever be charged to the front and the formations were looser weakening cavalry impact effectiveness. Artillery was a big blocker as well as their wide variety of ammunition (particularly for the north) allowed them to harass enemy at both long and short ranges. According to Wikipedia, At brandy station the 6th Pennsylvania attempted to charge an artillery position and suffered the most casualties of any unit in the battle.  \ Rough times to be a cavalrymen! I would love a pose of a guy with a saber up in the air and a bottle of whisky in his other hand My 2 cents |
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Post by davidconstable on Aug 5, 2016 15:09:51 GMT
Not my subject, but I suspect a book or two could be written on cavalry in the ACW.
At First Bull Run JEB Stuart made a devastating charge with a very few cavalry (circa 120 ish).
The first day at Gettysburg the cavalry dismounted and fought on foot, very successfully.
From memory on the third day of Gettysburg the Confederate cavalry tried to get into the Union rear, and failed.
This gives quite a difference in numbers and tactics.
David Constable
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This came up as being exaggerated on TMP...and I am guilty. 
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