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92nd Illinois |
The other half of this brigade uses the mounted figures. You get 36 Mounted Infantrymen plus some mounted commanders and standard bearers. As with the dismounted infantrymen, I found the standard bearers slightly diminuative, so I decided to just drill and pin some standards to some of the existing mounted infantrymen. This also allowed me to do two flags per regiment, which helps to highlight their status as mounted infantry rather than cavalry.
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98th Illnois |
The addition of a command figure for each regiment freed up one trooper, so I decided to pair them with my leftover GHQ mules to create some defacto horseholder stands.
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Cracklerline minis with GHQ Mules |
The brigade pack also came with two different cannon crews.
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18th Indiana Battery |
One crew appears to be prolonging the gun and the other is in the process of firing. The carriage is comparable in size to the GHQ ones I already have though without the same level of crisp detail. I opted to replace the barrels provided with some of the myriad of barrels I had left over from my numerous GHQ batteries. This makes them fit in a little better with the group.
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Crackerline Guns with GHQ Barrels |
The crewmen are comparable to my GHQ minis, although a little thicker overall.
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GHQ (L) Crackerline (R) |
That completes all of the firepower for the unit, I just need to settle on a proper stand and supporting figs for COL Wilder himself.
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Brigade mass |
A great looking little mobile force. Good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It is an interesting diversion. My 10mm 'conversion' project has had more rapid success than I anticipated.
DeleteVery impressive - not only the brushwork, but their capabilities
ReplyDeleteThanks. I agree I like the unique feel to this unit.
DeleteThank you for the mounted horse holders!!
ReplyDeleteTechnically mule holders, but yeah I am liking the ability to tailor this unit a little better. I took advantage of the GHQ summer sale to get some more cavalry to convert over to horse holders as well.
DeleteNifty looking brigade! Have you tried any of the Old Glory 10s, yet?
ReplyDeleteI have not gotten to Old Glory yet. I have some Pendragon figs waiting for their turn once I finish all of the remaining GHQ figs.
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