Friday, 7 January 2022

On the Workbench: Pony Wars Dismounted US Cavalry

The first batch of figures have been completed this year which consists of all I need of the dismounted US Cavalry for the Pony Wars project.

This is the entire pack supplied by Baccus and consists of 80 dismounted cavalry in 4 troops of 20 each and 20 horse holders with 60 horses.

The dismounted cavalry are based in a mix of pairs and plenty of singles to allow for casualty removal, a breakdown into sections of 5 figures each, and ease of placement within terrain features.


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15 comments:

  1. Stuart S7 January 2022 at 20:27

    Very nice, just about to wade through my second pack in Indian's these are just the inspiration I need.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  2. Dave7 January 2022 at 21:17

    Nice, can't wait to see them in action.

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    1. Jon Bleasdale8 January 2022 at 08:57

      Many thanks Dave - yep looking forward to getting them into action.

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  3. pancerni7 January 2022 at 21:59

    Very smart. Amazing detail on the brushwork.

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  4. Sean8 January 2022 at 09:33

    As ever, inspirational stuff Jon! Pony Wars is a big project, but you've made a great start. Are you intending on building all of the terrain too?

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    1. Jon Bleasdale8 January 2022 at 10:41

      Many thanks Sean. Yes regarding the terrain although I will be using as much of my existing stuff as possible.

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  5. Steve J.8 January 2022 at 09:33

    Great work their Jon and hope to see them in action soon, subject to the house move of course.

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    1. Jon Bleasdale8 January 2022 at 10:42

      Many thanks Steve. Unfortunately it probably will be after the house move before I can get these on the tabletop. A good deal of figure painting and terrain to be completed.

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  6. Rob9 January 2022 at 12:03

    I think the dismounted cavalry look great - but I also think Baccus should've produced horse holders in slouch hats as without neckerchiefs and wearing kepis they look noticeably different.

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    1. Jon Bleasdale9 January 2022 at 13:31

      I agree Rob. Don't know why they did this but guessing they merely imported the horse holders for the ACW range.

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    2. Dave23 January 2022 at 11:48

      Great painting !

      Perhaps the US cavalry had designated horse holders in each troop and were identified by wearing a kepi rather than slouch ;-)

      As Rob sayd they look out of place. Its one of the things that has put me off buying the figures/Rules, the other is that it would be nice to have more variation in the mounted/dismounted indiams.

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    3. Jon Bleasdale23 January 2022 at 12:10

      Many thanks for your comments and observations Dave.

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  7. John10 January 2022 at 08:11

    Fantastic looking figures!

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