Author Topic: Uchronia 1868 (Read 27367 times)

The_Beast · « **Reply #45 on:** August 22, 2011, 06:31:08 PM »

According to a Wiki entry, Mitrailleuse signifies any rapid fire, rifle-barreled weapon in French, but a particular volley weapon when used as a term in English. May I assume the specific versus the general?

Also, "They were not infantry support weapons but rather a form of special artillery." Assuming my assumption is correct(

), instead of being discontinued after the Franco-Prussian embarrassment, it was resurrected and tactically, as well as technically, improved in your universe? As I'd heard of the piece, but knew next to nothing, thanks for the excursion!

Doug

fbruntz · « **Reply #46 on:** January 04, 2012, 12:14:11 PM »

Sorry, I did not see your intervention.

In Uchronia 1868, Mitrailleuses have been improved with Martian technology to allow them to support infantry.

I also did want to show that the project was still alive : I've written 4 army lists (Franco-Martian Republic, Draconic Kingdom of Prussia, Zoulou Empire and Kingdom of Great Britain in Exile) and I'm painting two 1500 points armies for Franco-Martians and Prussians in order to test them on May (yes, I'm very slow...

).

And I've painted a 4th Martian Heavy Walker in order to deploy a whole squadron :

fbruntz · « **Reply #47 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:40:05 AM »

"It is stormy, isn't it?"

Last words of a Prussian officer.

Franco-Martian Heavy Walker Ceraunius Tholus

This heavy walker comes from Dystopian Wars.

Red Orc · « **Reply #48 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:59:13 AM »

This is such a beautiful project, done with care and humour and obvious love, that I'm prepared to forgive you for being terribly slow (I am too, but with nothing like as lovely results). Ever time I visit this thread my face looks like this -

- because it's so very very cool. Thanks for continuing to share it with us!

The_Beast · « **Reply #49 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:54:14 PM »

Just an FYI, I missed your response to my response...

Pleased to see your work continue. I'm still not sure how I feel about the Martian 'walkers', but everything else has my toes curling!

Doug

fbruntz · « **Reply #50 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:40:53 AM »

Thanks for your comments.

Next step is to paint my first prussian infantery company. I hope that I'll not be too slow on that work...

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #51 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:12:16 AM »

Wow!

That walker fits in quite well.

Nice find!

aggro84 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 01, 2012, 01:33:54 AM »

Very nice project you have here.

fbruntz · « **Reply #53 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:00:12 PM »

Prussian infantry painted!

Baccus Miniatures range.

Note that I've created a little website for Uchronia 1868 : I'll update it as soon as possible with new texts (in French) and pictures.

fbruntz · « **Reply #54 on:** May 06, 2012, 07:52:56 AM »

One new formation has been deployed in my franco-martian army : republican cavalery!

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #55 on:** May 06, 2012, 10:49:34 AM »

Excellent addition... one must have cavalry.

I have noted you are now into the second year of this project. A man after my own heart...

fbruntz · « **Reply #56 on:** May 06, 2012, 11:16:02 AM »

Quote from: Ray Rivers on May 06, 2012, 10:49:34 AM

I have noted you are now into the second year of this project. A man after my own heart...

In fact the project has born on 2009 (when I bought all that miniatures from Baccus) but you're right this is the second year of the serious start of it. This is loooooooong project...

Haarken · « **Reply #57 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:33:18 PM »

This is an absolutely fantastic project, great to see another 6mm VSF project out there. Really love the use of that Dystopian Wars walker, was thinking about including one in my project for my up and coming French army, just wasn't sure about the scale. Will definitely have to get one now.

fbruntz · « **Reply #58 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:50:16 AM »

Quote from: Haarken on May 07, 2012, 03:33:18 PM

This is an absolutely fantastic project, great to see another 6mm VSF project out there. Really love the use of that Dystopian Wars walker, was thinking about including one in my project for my up and coming French army, just wasn't sure about the scale. Will definitely have to get one now.

Many thanks for your comments.
In fact, the whole Spartan Games range is usefull : Dystopian Wars, of course, but also The Uncharted Seas (Prussian flying dragons for example) and even Firestorm Armada (I've found my franco-martian fliers there

).

twrchtrwyth · « **Reply #59 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:34:57 PM »

Missed this first time round. Excellent project. Did the Irish let the Welsh and Scottish stay in Ireland after they kicked out the 'British'?

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