28mm Schleswig Holstein

[Dave]

Hi All

I've been posting on the lead adventurers forum, so not that big a secret I'm doing a 28mm range of figures for myself for the three year war 1848 to 51 in Schleswig.  its something I've wanted to do for years.  the research is fun so many pit falls, I've had loads of help from Stuart penhall and contacts at Denmarks life guard museum.  I'm starting from 1848 and working my way forward doing both sides. It won't be a quick project, at moment I'm coming to finish the Danes with the SH troops started.

Dave

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Sounds great fun

[jambo1]

I've been following this on LAF and the figures so far look great, interesting project, looking forward to seeing more.

[Norm]

A fascinating project and learning curve.

[Steve J]

A great period to game for sure. I've got the Pendraken figures for this conflict and have played some BBB games for it as well. Fascinating period and hope to see some images of the figures here at some point. I have three books on the uniforms and general history, so if you want any pics etc, let me know, but I imagine you will already have these.

[Dave]

A great period to game for sure. I've got the Pendraken figures for this conflict and have played some BBB games for it as well. Fascinating period and hope to see some images of the figures here at some point. I have three books on the uniforms and general history, so if you want any pics etc, let me know, but I imagine you will already have these.

Thanks for that I've ended up using danish and german sources for the information plus Stuart (who has 30 years of research), I've nearly finished the Danes.  What are the titles of the books?

Dave

[Dave]

A great period to game for sure. I've got the Pendraken figures for this conflict and have played some BBB games for it as well. Fascinating period and hope to see some images of the figures here at some point. I have three books on the uniforms and general history, so if you want any pics etc, let me know, but I imagine you will already have these.

I've painted up two battalions at the moment I'll get Leon to take a picture.

Dave

[jimduncanuk]

Yes, pictures please.

[Steve J]

Hi Dave,
they are:

Partizan Historical 9: The Armies of the First Schleswig-Holstein War 1848-51 by Ralph Weaver.

The Schleswig-Holstein Revolt 1848-50 by Johs. Nielsen (available from the Danish Tojhusmeet from memory).

The First Schleswig-Holstein War 1848-50 by Nick Svensden, published by Helion & Co.

I they are of any use, just PM me.

Steve J.

[Dave]

Hi Dave,
they are:

Partizan Historical 9: The Armies of the First Schleswig-Holstein War 1848-51 by Ralph Weaver.

The Schleswig-Holstein Revolt 1848-50 by Johs. Nielsen (available from the Danish Tojhusmeet from memory).

The First Schleswig-Holstein War 1848-50 by Nick Svensden, published by Helion & Co.

I they are of any use, just PM me.

Steve J.

Hi Steve
thanks for getting back, I have all three.  The best book on the prussian army is by Paul pietsch in 2 volumes 'formations und uniformierungsgeschichte'.

Dave

[Steve J]

Hi Dave,
I thought you'd have them given it's not a widely gamed conflict.
Steve J.

[Dave]

Picture of figures so far.

Dave

[Dave]

another 2

[Dave]

firing line

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Very nice work there sir!