Here's another entry of mine for the AHPC #11.
The dark steaming jungle lies directly to port, the sunlight dances off the clear, shimmering, and bright aqua surf. The young LT wonders if this beach landing be contested or will it be a cake walk as his commander boasted? As the oarsmen struggle against the heat and humidity the French Naval Landing artillerists are cursing their wool uniforms. They soon, like the Legionnaires already inland, will discard the unwanted and inappropriate items and exchange them for locally made lighter fabrics. The excessive humidity deteriorates the European theatre gear rather quickly.
For this beach landing challenge I have chosen a French Naval Landing gun crew from Askari Minis. They are in the 1890's -1910's Naval Uniforms and are kitted out for a landing party in support of French Marines, Sailors, and Legionnaires fighting the infamous Black Flag Pirates of Tonkin. (I have Black Flag gunners on the painting table now!)
The small artillery piece is a French Mountain Gun, also from Askari Minis. However, this model is about 20 years old, Al has since made an even better retooled version of this gun that I will surely have to get. Askari Minis new retooled gun link.
Chamber 20 pts, (4) 28mm figs x 5 pts = 20, (1) 28mm gun x 10 pts (it's a small gun, possibly only worth 5 pts?) - Total for this chamber: 50 Pts
What fine-looking Tars. As for the scoring, a crew-served-weapon is a crew-served-weapon ang gets 10 points if it's 28mm!
Tamsin
Nice! Soooo tiny, the mountain guns … I have a couple of North Star 7pdrs that my Mahdists captured from the Hicks Pasha expedition … most likely.
ReplyDeleteNice! Soooo tiny, the mountain guns … I have a couple of North Star 7pdrs that my Mahdists captured from the Hicks Pasha expedition … most likely.
ReplyDeleteJJ, thank you sir! I’m sure they were captured from the failed Hicks Pasha column, indeed.
ReplyDeleteYour scenery is coming along very nicely! I can’t wait to see what you do with the armored train.
You’re welcome.
ReplyDeleteThe armed train is going to be an interesting modelling project. I am waiting on Company B’s line of locomotives and rolling stock. They are remastering the range and adding a civilian loco. I plan to start work on the 40pdr though.
Sounds great! I will check in on your progress. Please ping me when you have a new post.
ReplyDeleteA crackin entry, the figures look pretty cool Sgt!
ReplyDeleteRay, thanks buddy! I’m amazed at your production and quality. I want in of one of your games some day.
ReplyDeleteSgt., I live! Playing in 45+ USTA National Clay Courts in Fort L April 9th -14th, have buildings for you!
ReplyDeleteYour number literally lost in clouds with new phone. Text me. 772 332 9918.
Smokey
Smokey, great to hear from you buddy! I was concerned as you went dark. I’ll come watch you play if at all possible. And I’ve got Dervish / Ansar flags for you. I’ll text you.
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