Napoleonic British

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

IF you were incredibly LUCKY! 

[Westmarcher]

Basically the same as a modern fireworks rocket with stick longer than the cylinder, Phil. It was self contained so all you needed was a trough like launcher (like a length of roof guttering) - it could also be place on the ground and launched from there. I don't think they were fitted with percussion caps - it was like a howitzer shell* insofar as it had a fuse so it usually blew up in mid-air (showering shrapnel all around) or on the ground (if it landed 'safely') when the fuse ran out or on impact (if it burst open because it was full of powder which does not go well with a naked flame). I wasn't aware of tubular launchers for Napoleonic rocket artillery (but what do I know?) but sounds like a good idea, especially for the naval version. Very erratic. Could go anywhere - including doubling back! So, as Lemmey says, "if you were incredibly lucky!"

A link with some further info -

http://waterloo200.org/200-object/congreve-rocket/  



* actually, the more I think about it, I don't even think it was that sophisticated (unfortunately, can't look into it further - must dash - have an appointment to keep! Help, someone else?

[kev1964]

Thank's for the comments chaps, here are a few cav, should get the final few including the generals done tomorrow.

kev

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Stunning

[Leman]

I am now crying in my beer.

[Szymon]

Love it !!!!

[Leon026]

I wish I could paint that well

[Ithoriel]

I'd settle for painting half that well!

[jambo1]

Cavalry look absolutely stunning.

[kev1964]

The blues and greys plus commanders, next lot up will be the French.

kev

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Amazing

[Techno]

Are those beautiful.....Or what ?

Cheers - Phil

[mollinary]

Are those beautiful.....Or what ?

Cheers - Phil

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I suppose someone had to sculpt them before they could be painted? 

[Leon]

These really are fantastic Kev, I can't wait to get them here and up onto the website.

[bradpitre]

I love your style of painting Kev, and I am in awe every new presentation of your work, a model for me !!! ........ maybe one day !!!

eric