15mm Hussite Houfnice

This is a great little mini sold by Alternative Armies, it's my only multi-based mini for my Hussite forces at the moment but it has a lot of character and was blast to paint. I found it very interesting that cannons and gunpowder were so prevalent among the Hussite armies during the Hussite Wars, it was one of the things that made me want to collect miniatures to use in the setting.

I'm sure this artillery piece will see
off the crusaders.

I debated how to set the crew on
the base for this one.

In the end I decided that two off to
one side while the firer lit the
cannon made the most sense.

I also like how armored the crew
are, makes me think of a medieval
attempt at safety gear.

I have a number of gunpowder units yet to go with my Hussite forces, I even a little handgunner vignette that I'm really excited to get painted up. I'm also planning a scenario around this little beauty that should be quite fun (unless you're a crusading knight), but I have to finish a few more minis before It will see the tabletop.

Still thirsty,
Chris