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25 Mar 2021 11:52 p.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill

Changed title from "What is a“Timpani Chariot of the Artillery Regiment”" to "What is a “Timpani Chariot of the Artillery Regiment”"

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18CTEXAN	25 Mar 2021 6:16 p.m. PST
What exactly is a"Timpanis Chariot of the Artillery Regiment" > It appears to be a decoration and not truly a "weapon" of war. If is a "decoration" with what Russian unit would it be assigned and was there more than one? Thanks
Morning Scout	25 Mar 2021 6:40 p.m. PST
An ornate kettle drum carriage often flying the regiment's banner. Have seen it associated with the 1st Artillery Regiment. Used for parades and such.
18CTEXAN	25 Mar 2021 9:32 p.m. PST
"Morning Scout" thank you very much! I saw one displayed behind a Russian battery. But was not sure as to its purpose! Thanks again!
Stoppage	26 Mar 2021 3:16 a.m. PST
Cool – drawn by four greys, marching at head of artillery train with trumpeter accompaniment: Alamy – Kettle drum chariot – St Petersburg According to this article (Paywalled): Jstor – The Great Kettledrums of the Artillery – Henry George Farmer The Swedes (17thC), Prussians, and British (1689) had these. The latter ones being museumed in 1759 following the break-up of the artillery train into brigades/batteries: Apparently Handel would borrow them for his concerts.
clibinarium	26 Mar 2021 4:01 a.m. PST
link I knew I had seen it modelled somewhere before; altefritz (unsurprisingly!)
Stoppage	26 Mar 2021 5:23 a.m. PST
Great recall! Also this (From Altefritz blog): Wars of Louis XIV – Reader help needed Leads to this #WAG12 on page 15: BattleGames – Minifigs catalogue If you don't have one of these in your artillery train then: -1 If your opponent has one in their artillery train then: -2
79thPA	26 Mar 2021 7:19 a.m. PST
What was its purpose? Did it actually go into the field?
18CTEXAN	26 Mar 2021 8:36 a.m. PST
THANKS Everyone! Great Info….now if I can get it in 6MM! LOL!
Der Alte Fritz	26 Mar 2021 11:35 a.m. PST
Kettle drum wagons were not used in the field, but rather, for parades only. The Russian version allegedly includes barrels from Prussian cannons that they captured at Kunersdorf.
79thPA	27 Mar 2021 8:29 a.m. PST
Thanks. It looks like a "parade ground only" piece to me.

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