Author Topic: Two waggons for the baggage train (Read 7457 times)

Admiral Benbow · « **on:** August 04, 2011, 09:23:22 PM »

Although I really should work on my Vauban Fort (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=25214.0) to finish that thing, we needed some waggons for our next large upcoming game. I had two very nice waggon kits in my lead pile I wanted to build for some time now, so the opportunity was there. The two waggons should be as period-neutral as possible, so no driver figures at all. They are shown here at the Swashbuckling board, but can be used for several historic periods, from the late medieval through Renaissance and Thirty Years War up to napoleonics and even 19th century conflicts. Those things didn't change much through the centuries:

I used (smaller) Foundry horses for the large waggon to give the impression of one of those huge baggage carts often seen in contemporary pictures and drawings. The other one has horses from Front Rank miniatures. The only thing I added to the large cart is the front seat I had in my spares. The marauding troops had plundered a church and mounted this church bench to their vehicle. Very useful to hack it down for fire logs later in those hard times ...

If you would be interested in the waggon models, they were mastered by Elmar Fischer (LAF member Elladan) and are available through Stronghold Terrain http://www.stronghold-terrain.de/shop/index.php?cat=c3_Zubehoer---Dorf.html. Very nicely detailed and well constructed kits - highly recommended.

Now some detail shots - I know you like them!

Calimero · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:33:55 PM »

Very nice work... now go back to that magnificent Vauban fortress of yours

Mindenbrush · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:59:56 PM »

Excellent work

Have added the site to my favourites for when I need carts

Andym · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:53:44 PM »

Fantastic!

jscottbowman · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:45:44 AM »

excellent work!

Hitman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:22:38 AM »

Absolutely fantastic...I really like the extra details such as the rope on the hitches and tie downs on the baggage. Could they be used for Roman baggage as well??

Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman

mikedemana · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:33:33 AM »

Ditto on the rope. Any suggestions for material and technique?
Mike

Sinewgrab · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:46:34 AM »

Wow, Admiral. Just...wow.

mweaver · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2011, 06:35:21 AM »

Agreed - very inspiring. The ropes holding the supplies in place are an excellent touch.

Marine0846 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2011, 06:50:23 AM »

Admiral, all that you do is topnotched. All you touch turns out so great. You have a great talent, thanks for sharing.

Ninja · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2011, 07:22:21 AM »

I would love to see a comparison with some well know models to get a feel for size! I will also beg for you to show us the ropes....on how you made them

Galloping Major · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2011, 08:19:06 AM »

Very nice indeed

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2011, 09:17:36 AM »

Inspiring, as usual!

Captain Blood · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2011, 09:38:20 AM »

Great work, Michael

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2011, 09:48:31 AM »

10% Inspiration +90% Perspiration = 100% Admiration.

Marvellous pieces. I really want to start a small Bruegelburg project with a "Flesh and Blood" theme when I get back to Germany, and those wagons just moved up quite high on the list.

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