Potential project, input valued

[lentulus]

Since I have finally assembled by 1:144 BKA-1125



I am looking for a worthy task for my Soviet Naval infantry.  

My current thinking is to combine one of the resin gun mounts like http://www.pendraken.co.uk/PS19-p5311/  with the 6" naval gun from the Boer War gun wagon  

Actually, I think that is what this gun is, from my home town: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewan_osullivan/2391720005/

I'll put it on the Romania coast - or Odessa.  The marines that manned the batteries wore Adrian helmets so I will use French WWI gun crews to man it; a company of defenders I can form from the Spanish Civil War International Brigade figures in Adrian helmet and maybe some WWI East Africa sailors.  Should make a good "hold the line" scenario while re-enforcements rush to defend the battery.  

Which is the reason for my seemingly disconnected  questions about landing craft and fortress guns.

Any thoughts on how I might improve on this scheme?

EDIT: Pics resized.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Hi Lentulus

For defenders you could look at WW1 Italians in short jacket and Adrian Helmet. Here is a pic painted by the talented CorvetteK225 (although he says these are older paint jobs, the new must look outstanding!!) :-



Also the FPW French Sailors could also be used with the pompom removed if you're not keen on the Russian naval riflemen.

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan

[lentulus]

Excellent idea for the defenders, very close to the actual uniform (at 10mm)

[wargamesbob]

Sorry I can't offer any info. But I'd just like to say that's a really fine diorama of the gun battery.

[nikharwood]

Sorry I can't offer any info. But I'd just like to say that's a really fine diorama of the gun battery.

Ditto 

[lentulus]