1. Why Baccus is Magnified for the Seven Years' War
When you decide to embark on historical wargaming in the 6mm scale, there is really only one name for the Age of Musket and Glory: **Baccus 6mm**. Their range is not just extensive; it is perfectly engineered for the grand vision of linear warfare on the tabletop.
The central philosophy of 6mm wargaming—and the core of **Muskets and Magnification**—is achieving the **Mass Effect**. We don't want skirmishing units; we want entire brigades and divisions represented by solid blocks of troops. Baccus figures are sculpted precisely to deliver this.
2. Durability and Detail: The Sculpting Style
Baccus figures are sculpted with a robustness that is essential for gaming pieces that will be moved in dense formations. Unlike some smaller scales, they are not fragile. This **"chunky"** quality means they are durable for transport and tabletop handling, and crucially, they are incredibly easy to paint using simple techniques.
Look closely, and the period detail is all there: the correct posture for marching and firing, the distinctive **mitre caps** of the Grenadiers, and the different cut of coats between the armies. When you look at a full regiment block under the magnifying glass, the detail is clear. When you step back, they seamlessly blend into a cohesive, imposing fighting force.
3. Building Historical Armies (SYW Range)
The Baccus SYW range is fantastically deep, allowing you to field historically accurate armies from every major belligerent. Whether you are building Frederick's **Prussians** (with their famous marching gait) or Field Marshal Browne's **Austrians** (complete with Grenz infantry), the range covers all the necessities.
Key Offerings:
- **Line Infantry:** The bread and butter of the war, available in marching and advancing poses.
- **Light Troops:** Crucial for the historical flavour of battles like Lobositz. Baccus provides excellent **Grenzer** (Austrian skirmishers) and various Hussar regiments.
- **Cavalry:** Excellent strips of charging Cuirassiers and Hussars, perfect for representing the powerful, sweeping cavalry actions that defined the war.
- **Artillery:** Complete gun and crew packs that look suitably beefy on the tabletop.
4. Baccus 6mm SYW Catalogue Snapshot
For those looking to start an army, here is a snapshot of the primary troop types and their composition/cost (prices are UK RRP at the time of posting).
| Army | Core Infantry Pack (96 Figures) | Core Cavalry Pack (45 Figures) | Artillery (4 Guns) | Full Army Pack (Units) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian | Line Infantry (SPR01) - £9.70 | Kurassiers (SPR04) - £11.20 | SPR07 - £4.80 | SYWPRU (20 Total) - £46.60 |
| Austrian | German Line (SAU01) - £9.70 | Kurassiers (SAU06) - £11.20 | SAU10 - £4.80 | SYWAUS (20 Total) - £46.60 |
| Russian | Line Infantry (SRU01) - £9.70 | Cuirassiers (SRU05) - £11.20 | SRU10 - £4.80 | SYWRUS (20 Total) - £46.60 |
| French | French Line (SFR01) - £9.70 | French Horse (SFR05) - £11.20 | SFR09 - £4.80 | SYWFRE (20 Total) - £46.60 |
Note the **SYW Army Packs** offer tremendous value, providing enough figures for 8 Infantry, 12 Cavalry, and 2 Artillery units—the perfect starting point for any large-scale engagement!
5. Quick Painting and Easy Basing
Perhaps the greatest advantage Baccus offers is the efficiency of their strips. Figures come molded in strips of four, allowing you to paint dozens of figures at once with a technique that favors speed over precision.
For our project, we are basing the figures on **60mm x 30mm** bases, fitting three Baccus infantry strips per base. This makes the job of turning hundreds of figures into army-ready units far quicker than any larger scale, letting us get to the tabletop faster.
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