"Help with Elite Miniatures French Cannons" Topic

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Simon Boulton	13 May 2008 1:44 a.m. PST
Guys, A strange query but I got hold of some Elite miniatures French cannons second hand, very nice models. Only thing is I'm not sure if there 8 pounders or 12 pounders. If anyones got any of these could they tell me how long the barrel is? Many thanks, Simon
Chortle	13 May 2008 3:48 a.m. PST
The 8pdr barrel is 44mm long (from end to end including the nobble but not including what appears to be flash). Neil reinforcementsbypost.com
Doc Ord	13 May 2008 8:44 a.m. PST
The Elites are very fine guns but big compared to other lines.
Der Alte Fritz	13 May 2008 9:05 a.m. PST
Connoisseur guns look similar but are a tad smaller (both are very nice), but Elite's guns are the best sculpts, IMHO. Highly recommended! (as Hal used to say).
Khevenhuller	13 May 2008 10:27 a.m. PST
I agree, Fritz. Elite guns are good, accurate sculpts but do not mix type for type in the same army. My Elite 4lb dwarfs my Front Rank 6lb for the french… K
Simon Boulton	13 May 2008 11:31 a.m. PST
Many thanks for the replies, the barrels on mine are about 36mm so guess they are 6 pounders! I like the fact they've actually got the N symbol cast on. Cheers, Simon
Chortle	14 May 2008 3:08 a.m. PST
Those are diddy Simon. My 6pdr horse guns are 40mm+. Are you sure those guns are Elite?
Simon Boulton	14 May 2008 4:01 a.m. PST
I reckon they could be Connoisseur then, still nice models. Cheers, Simon

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