For years now I've felt like Don Quixote! I'd been chasing 28mm Windmills for years. Well you can only imagine my surprise when I found not only one, but three. Now I can accurately portray not only Valmy, but Ligny as well!
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Thatched roof |
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Flemish |
I assumed that they were all the same with interchangeable roofs and ladders, but upon contacting "Grand Manner" I was informed that each is individually crafted for the specific locale mentioned. There are two for the European theatre (Shingled and thatched, and one Flemish).
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Valmy rebuild |
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Blücher's Headquarters at Bussy Windmill |
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Napoleon's headquarters was set up at the Naveau Windmill, Fleurus |
Awesome stuff!
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