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Wider Wargaming => Genre/Period Discussion => Firelocks to Maxims (1680 - 1900) => Topic started by: Petefloro on 12 October 2014, 04:03:13 PM

Title: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Petefloro on 12 October 2014, 04:03:13 PM
Hello there
As far as I can see, there aren't any British horse artillery limbers available so what would be the best substitute from the 19th century list? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. cheers  :)
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Fenton on 12 October 2014, 08:06:54 PM
Sadly I cant help with your query  but I am sure there are people here who can, but welcome to the forum hope you enjoy yourself
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Dave Fielder on 12 October 2014, 08:32:02 PM
I would go with Napoleonic, there were many huge advances in artillery other than the guns being rifled. At 10mm you'll get away with it.
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Leon on 12 October 2014, 11:51:31 PM
Hi Petefloro, welcome to the Forum!

8)
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 13 October 2014, 07:08:33 AM
Hi

IanS
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 October 2014, 07:19:49 AM
Hello there  :D
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Hertsblue on 13 October 2014, 09:38:35 AM
Hi Petefloro. Welcome to the forum.

What pictures are available on the net seem to show a standard box limber with a seat across the width for two or three gunners. Pretty well any Napoleonic or ACW limber would do the trick, I suspect. Your problem is more the horse-riders. They seem to have worn a very tall busby and a tight, frogged hussar jacket (very like the uniform worn today by the King's Troop.

(http://cdn-0.britishbattles.com/crimean-war/inkerman/royal-artillery.jpg)

(http://www.shorpy.com/files/images/CaptainDamesRoyalArtillery-1855crop2.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Maenoferren on 13 October 2014, 09:42:21 AM
What about ACW or maybe the egyptian 4 horse limber from the colonial range?
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 October 2014, 10:07:20 AM
French Guard limber from 1870?  :-\
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Leman on 13 October 2014, 10:42:42 AM
FPW 39 - French Guard limber is the nearest fit - a paint job and nothing else I would think.
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Petefloro on 13 October 2014, 08:13:31 PM
Thanks for all the suggestions every one. Very helpful.
I'm starting my next wargames project soon which will be the Crimean War in 10mm and I'm looking around to see what's available.
Title: Re: 10mm Crimean British Horse Artillery Limbers
Post by: Techno on 14 October 2014, 07:07:49 AM
A belated welcome from me, as well, Peterfloro.
Cheers - Phil