Week 20 of backlog and here is the beginning of a small force of Prussians. These limbers were painted up for our Leipzig refight last year as Horse Artillery Limbers, hence the white cross belts, and are Perry figures. My Prussian force will not be large as several friends have Prussian forces already, but useful to have a few extras available given how persistently they were involved in the 1813-15 period!
The Prussian artillery and limber colour I went with is Vallejo Prussian Blue highlighted/drybrushed with a mix of that colour and Vallejo Pastel Blue. Meanwhile the coats of the drivers are Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue highlighted with Vallejo Prussian Blue. This seems to give the right sort of colour and contrast between the two, though I'm actually happier with how this has turned out in photos as compared to real life! The Prussian army as a whole is probably the most dull looking of the period, in greys and dark blues with rare exceptions, though the facing colours, and lighter blue of the artillery and Dragoons at least provides a bit more colour! The 1806 Prussians were much prettier looking, though present in far fewer and more one sided actions, and thus not as good for wargaming.
As with all my limbers the ropes are made from the Gale Force 9, 3 strand rope.
The teams come with six horses, but I've left the front pair separate.
