September 20 is the 170th anniversary of the Battle of the Alma, the first major battle of the Crimean War. While I have a good sized collection for the war in 1/72, I have been gradually collecting figures in 54mm as well. Today I pulled out my British and Russians to make an inventory. I think I will give the About Bonaparte rules a go as my figures break down into units of eight figures and the tactics of both sides had not changed from the Napoleonic wars. I also have French Zouaves for the French side of the battle. Ideally, I need to paint up a few more units of Dorset Miniatures Russians that I bought several years ago.
Loking good Nick. I don't know details of the battle. But the Crimean war is a bit bizar. GB and France with an expedition so far away, long supply lines. But it helped to stop the Russian ambition towards the Ottoman empire. Nothing is new. Did you use metal figures from Steadfast /RP World figures? Quite an investment! My first thought was you had converted WWI Pickelhaube Germans as Russians.
ReplyDeleteWhen Using About Bonaparte, you should keep in mind the Brittish and French used rifled weapons and were better trained in weapons handling compared to the Russians. (Russian infantry -1D, Allied Dx 1,5 (minimum +1D). Extending also their range. Also artilery was improved (longer range - use of exploding shells).
Dirk, I started collecting them about 10 years ago when prices on eBay were reasonable. I wish there were plastic alternatives, aside from AIP. I recently converted some Britains Deetail ACW riflemen into Crimean War Rifle Brigade with metal heads from Dorset. Irregular MIniatures also makes separate British and Russian heads.
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