Wednesday, 16 October 2019

RM Rocket Battery Command

Having sourced a rocket wagon from Hinds, the venerable Hinchliffe model, I've been able to finish off a small command vignette for the 32lb Royal Marine Rocket Battery. I must say here that the service from Ian at Hinds was first class: good communication and very brisk delivery.  The figures in the vignette are a Foundry Royal Artillery officer and a spare Eagle Miniatures RA officer with a Trent Miniatures head. I think it makes a useful looking base to supplement the two rocket frames and crew ~


While I'm on the War of 1812-15 theme I'm still struggling on with my latest addition, a New York Militia regiment. So far I've completed three bases of figures and have a further base of four underway. I still hope to finish these by the end of the weekend but I'm finding them hard work. Perhaps my hand and eyes issues are taking their toll? Still, onward, while I can!
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22 comments:

  1. warpaintjj17 October 2019 at 04:25

    I hope these two are brandishing brandy bottles not something useful like a telescope?
    Cute vignette!
    best wishes,
    Jeremy

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  2. Phil Robinson17 October 2019 at 04:55

    Delivered via rocket on a score of six, I wager.

    Nicely finished Mr. B

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    1. David18 October 2019 at 00:38

      Thanks Phil, but on a 6?

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    2. Phil Robinson18 October 2019 at 12:02

      Yup, a direct hit, 1 - 5 it could have ended up in Nova Scotia, woosh!

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    3. David19 October 2019 at 01:35

      Nova Scotia, as close as that?

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  3. Steve J.17 October 2019 at 06:28

    A lovely vignette:)

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  4. Phil17 October 2019 at 09:26

    Wonderful vignette, nice job David!

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  5. Matt Crump17 October 2019 at 09:53

    Nice work on the officers, looks like he is carrying a bottle of beer 😀 I too am struggling with a half finished unit so I have jumped to the Saxon cavalry, motivation is everything.

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    1. David18 October 2019 at 00:40

      Thanks Matt! On the last base of 4 NY Militia now!

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  6. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)17 October 2019 at 10:59

    Super little vignette David!

    Christopher

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  7. Jonathan White17 October 2019 at 14:42

    I like that!

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    1. David18 October 2019 at 00:41

      Pleased by that, especially as you gave me the Foundry figure!

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  8. George Anderson19 October 2019 at 00:58

    Shades of Captain Nolan there with the black bottle, lovely little piece.

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    1. David19 October 2019 at 01:36

      Thanks George, though much as it looks bottle like it's a telescope on the model.

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  9. Aly Morrison20 October 2019 at 23:52

    Very nice David...
    As they are Royal Marines, if it was booze it would be rum...

    How about a picture of the full battery and command.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. David21 October 2019 at 09:54

      Thank you Aly, much appreciated. I will make sure they get a photo next time they are deployed in our game.

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  10. caveadsum147122 October 2019 at 05:34

    Lovely command stand, nice cart and I agree I had excellent service from Hinds when I ordered carts etc from them.
    Best Iain

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    1. David22 October 2019 at 22:29

      Thanks Iain, your encouragement is always appreciated.

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