Pontifical Dragoons, circa 1867

Started by streetgang, 14 April 2012, 03:29:23 AM

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Not sure if I am posting these pictures correctly, but I painted up some 19th century cavalry as Pontifical Dragoons. The figures were a kind gift from Pendraken forum member Cameronian. They are the first step in my Risorgimento project. The pictures can also be viewed at this link:
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Very nice.

Can you tell us more about this unit / this conflict?
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Very neatly done, particularly the standard. They're the Austrian cuirassier figures I assume?  =D>
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Not sure what figures they are, Cameronian sent me a pack of cavalry in helmet. These figures looked close enough in uniform to pass as the Pontifical Dragoons (although most appear to be without carbine). The Pontifical dragoons were part of the Pope's army during the Risorgimento. The Papal forces fought in many skirmishes as the Garibaldini and Piedmontese soldiers encroached onto the lands of the Pope...I plan to collect armies for the one major battle, Mentana...where a Franco-Papal army drove Garibaldi's army from the outskirts of Rome.
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Bellissimo lavoro.
Le basi sono per un regolamento particolare ?

Good Job.
Are the bases for a particular rules ?
(I'm sorry for bad english)

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streetgang

They are based on 30mmx25mm rectangles. Infantry will be on 30x15mm bases. I plan to collect the armies of the battle of Mentana (1867). I plan to use the rules in Neil Thomas' new book on wargaming 19th century Europe. In these rules, base size doesn't matter and most units are comprised of 4 bases. Because the Pontifical Dragoons were a small unit (2 squadrons), I will play them as a 2 base unit but I decided to make a third just for fun. Thank you all for the kind words. A special thank you to Cameronian for his generosity and assistance.
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Quote from: andreasystem on 14 April 2012, 05:20:29 PM
Bellissimo lavoro.
Le basi sono per un regolamento particolare ?

Good Job.
Are the bases for a particular rules ?
(I'm sorry for bad english)

Andrea
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It's amazing what's available that can be successfully painted up as something else. Excellent paint job.
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Quote from: Dour Puritan on 02 May 2012, 06:55:39 PM
It's amazing what's available that can be successfully painted up as something else.

Exactly DP.  ;)
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