On deciding that I want my batteries to look a bit more substantial, I ordered another Gatling gun. I took the opportunity to obtain a couple of the American Civil War artillery limbers too.
As expected the wheels are too large, but the chassis and other parts look as if they will provide a good basis for the model. Importantly, the track is about right. I have a spare set of wheels from a Gardner that is destined for an armed train or gun boat.
Initially I plan to make one deployed limber, which should look like quite enough with the two gun battery. If it works out I’ll make a second limber being hauled by Jack Tars. I’ll order a second Gardner for the wheels. As I mentioned I’ll need two Gardners – one for an armed train and the other for a gunboat.
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| Two Perry Miniatures’ ACW limber frames with the wheels from the cannibalised Gardner for comparison. |
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