Victrix Old Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:50 am
Good day all,
This is my first outing into Napoloenics after 23 years of gaming. And I only have the most basic understanding of the period.
The Victrix Old Guard Grenadiers is where I'm starting, due to the simplicity of painting greatcoats. So I'm looking at painting up the Guard Division for 1814, in battalions of 36 to game with Blackpowder rules.
I have a few questions for the experts if you can assist? Even though these will be eventually gamed with, being a painter first the asthetics are my major consideration.
Does each battalion carry a flag?
Is the eagle a separate standard from the battalion flags?
Do the two guards attached to the eagle bearer differ from normal troops?
What are fanions?
Some banners inserted in muskets are provided, what are the colours and where should they be placed?
Would two drummers per command stand be okay?
Would the mounted colonel be placed in the 1st battalion command stand?
Would the greatcoat colour be consistent through out the guard?
And which Foundry blue triad would be the most suitable for the greatcoats?
Many thanks,
Nick
This is my first outing into Napoloenics after 23 years of gaming. And I only have the most basic understanding of the period.
The Victrix Old Guard Grenadiers is where I'm starting, due to the simplicity of painting greatcoats. So I'm looking at painting up the Guard Division for 1814, in battalions of 36 to game with Blackpowder rules.
I have a few questions for the experts if you can assist? Even though these will be eventually gamed with, being a painter first the asthetics are my major consideration.
Does each battalion carry a flag?
Is the eagle a separate standard from the battalion flags?
Do the two guards attached to the eagle bearer differ from normal troops?
What are fanions?
Some banners inserted in muskets are provided, what are the colours and where should they be placed?
Would two drummers per command stand be okay?
Would the mounted colonel be placed in the 1st battalion command stand?
Would the greatcoat colour be consistent through out the guard?
And which Foundry blue triad would be the most suitable for the greatcoats?
Many thanks,
Nick