Sunday, December 30, 2012

Royal Artillery, Second Afghan War

Royal Artillery 6-horse team


I needed to give my British troops some more fire-power. I have used the Foundry colonial artillery limber and crew and Empress Miniature's excellent 7lb and 9lb guns and gunners from their Zulu War range.

This set must surely have been inspired by Richard Caton Woodville's famous painting, "Saving the Guns at the Battle of Maiwand".


Gunners riding limber


Gunners aiming 9lb Field Gun


Gunners aiming 9lb Field Gun


7lb field Gun


The officer is from Perry Miniatures Sudan War range.


Mounted officer, Royal Artillery