Tuesday, September 9, 2025

American Howitzer and British 3 Pounder "Butterfly" Artillery

 


Like usual it's been awhile since my last post which is mostly down to laziness as I've finished a few units since the last one, but also my productivity has been down largely due to not much gaming, but more of that on another post.



First up is an American Howitzer. I don't really know why I did it as they don't feature in many scenario's. I suppose just because I liked the look of it and the crew and the off chance I'll need one.



It was fun to do as I got a chance to experiment with white a little bit. Another thing is I decided to stay with a dark red brown for the wood of my artillery like my first one for my Americans. I plan on a few more artillery pieces for them, but probably shouldn't need too many.


Next up is a 3pounder "Butterfly" gun to go with the 6 pounder I already have. I will probably need a few more British Guns then American so more will be one the way at some point.



I really do like the uniforms of the British artillery crews in particular the southern dress as they do look rather spiffy and professional. The wood they used was also a nice grey just really adds to the effect. Another bonus is they are easy to paint in comparison to some of the other uniforms the British wore!



Well that's it for now, but I'll probably post another unit this week since I still have some vacation left.

Thanks for Viewing!

Miniature Company-Perry Miniatures

20 comments :

  1. Great looking figures and painting! also flocking of your bases look awesome too!

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  2. Excellent brushwork Chris, love the white shirts of the first gun.

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  3. Two super looking guns and crews, both are very well done but the butterfly gun is nice to see, lovely!

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  4. They do look good. It's not a wargame period that really grabs me but these could change my mind a little. It's always good to see variety in the artillery park - unless of course you're in charge of supplying the ammunition.
    Stephen

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    1. Thank you kindly Stephan. One cannot be interested in everything or we wouldn't get anything done!

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  5. Two very fine additions to your AWI forces Christopher.

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