Leigh Cole
Private
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2016
- Location
- Monroe, MI
First, I apologize if this question has been asked before. I am rather new here...anyways, I have recently gain interest in the Artillery branch and am painting up some 28MM cannons and crews. These will be Confederates in the Atlanta campaign.
I have learned the light OD and black for Union cannons. Two makes of barrels are brass, two iron and painted black. I chose 12lb Napoleons so I am going brass. I am aware the copper lid on the caisson was replaced later in the south by a tarred lid. Like a rubberized black, I assume?
But I have seen references stating captured US cannon were preferred for their workmanship. However, CSA made cannons had different colors, including some with red spoked wheels? Is this correct and am I tracking on my knowledge so far? I just develped this passion for the cannon cocker branch! I am trying to come up to speed. Thank you in advance for you help and knowledge.
I have learned the light OD and black for Union cannons. Two makes of barrels are brass, two iron and painted black. I chose 12lb Napoleons so I am going brass. I am aware the copper lid on the caisson was replaced later in the south by a tarred lid. Like a rubberized black, I assume?
But I have seen references stating captured US cannon were preferred for their workmanship. However, CSA made cannons had different colors, including some with red spoked wheels? Is this correct and am I tracking on my knowledge so far? I just develped this passion for the cannon cocker branch! I am trying to come up to speed. Thank you in advance for you help and knowledge.