Sunday, April 17, 2022

Warlord Games/Wargames Factory AWI Hessians

Another group of Warlord Games/ Wargames Factory AWI plastics. This time a few Hessians from a couple of sprues off of ebay. I had ordered the infantry sprue, but was sent the command sprue by mistake. The seller kindly let me keep the command sprue and sent the infantry sprue too. With the two sprues I was able to build a small 12-man force of Hessians in skirmish order. 

The pink facings represent the Hesse-Hanau Regiment Erbprinz prior to them changing to crimson facings in 1780. They are mix of Fusiliers and Grenadiers as I like the look of both mitre caps.
The figures are on 25mm round Litko bases and grouped on 6-figure movement trays.
These sculpts appear (to me anyway) a bit nicer than the earlier Colonial Militia figures. Maybe it's because Grenadiers are supposed to be taller? The headgear are very nicely sculpted - you can even make out the Hesse lion coat of arms.
Not sure when these will join the other AWI figures in battle, but I have a copy of Rebels and Patriots as well as the first edition of Muskets and Tomahawks. Black Powder is also an option.
A box of Wargames Atlantic WW2 Italian Infantry arrived the other day - it was sent after a long delay while awaiting an order of WW1/2 French Infantry. They said they'd send the French once their back in stock. I also have the Perry and TAG figures for Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign too. As for gaming, I am hosting another playtest for the Black Powder La Haye Sainte game next Saturday at a gameday event. It's been scaled down from the previous playtest and will only include foot troops - sticking with the scenario of the actual fighting in and around the farmhouse. Until next time, wishing you all the best.
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  1. KevinApril 17, 2022 at 8:21 PM

    I love the Hessians, so much so I painted some up in 40mm, my idea was to do AWI in this scale. It petered out but I painted Hessians;) These look amazing as ever Dean!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMApril 17, 2022 at 8:29 PM

      Yes, I think their "mercenary" status, abd battle record, are appealing. Not only that, but metal plated mitres and green uniformed Jaegers are too cool. Hopefully you'll resurrect your 40mm project. Kindest regards, Dean

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    2. Jonathan FreitagApril 17, 2022 at 9:13 PM

      Excellent work on the Germans, Dean! Are your La Haye Sainte play tests in preparation for Enfilade?

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    3. DeanMApril 17, 2022 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks, Jonathan. Yes, the La Haye Sainte game is a refresher/play test for the con. Best regards, Dean

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  2. Michal DwarfCryptApril 17, 2022 at 10:31 PM

    Awesome work on Hessians Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 18, 2022 at 6:46 AM

      Thanks for your kind words again, Michal. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. Ray RousellApril 17, 2022 at 11:26 PM

    The figures look great as always Dean.

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    1. DeanMApril 18, 2022 at 6:47 AM

      Thank you very much, Ray. Kindest regards, Dean

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  4. rrossApril 18, 2022 at 4:25 AM

    Very nice Hessians Dean...Erbpronz is one of the regiments in my collection too...can't go wrong with pink facings!

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    1. DeanMApril 18, 2022 at 6:49 AM

      Thanks, Keith. Yes, they still look so SYW-ish with the long coats and pigtails, not to mention the mitres. Warm regards, Dean

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  5. CyrusApril 18, 2022 at 5:25 PM

    Great Hessians Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 19, 2022 at 6:18 AM

      Thank you so much, Mike! Kind regards, Dean

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  6. pancerniApril 18, 2022 at 8:21 PM

    Nice work on the Hessians, I always had a soft spot for the mitre caps. I agree with Keith, pink facings are the bomb.

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    1. DeanMApril 19, 2022 at 6:20 AM

      Thanks, Joe. Yes, the mitres are quite the iconic headgear of the period. Those British ones are cool too - with the colorful plates. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Matt CrumpApril 19, 2022 at 12:35 AM

    Nice work Dean, I’m not keen on those sculpts , much prefer the Perry figures, but they look good painted up 👍

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    1. DeanMApril 19, 2022 at 6:17 AM

      Thanks, Matt! Yes, if I get any Jaegers they'll likely be from Perry. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. RichardApril 19, 2022 at 1:53 AM

    Good looking figures and nice job on them Dean. Nice of the seller to let you keep the sprues sent in error.

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    1. DeanMApril 19, 2022 at 6:18 AM

      Thank you very much, Richard! Yes, I think it might've been a loss if he had to pay for the return shipping of the initial figs. :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. Simon Quinton April 20, 2022 at 12:19 AM

    Lovely looking sculpts and paint work Dean

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    1. DeanMApril 20, 2022 at 8:01 PM

      Thanks for the kind words, Simon. Warm regards, Dean

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  10. caveadsum1471April 20, 2022 at 12:36 AM

    Splendid looking Hessians!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMApril 20, 2022 at 8:02 PM

      Thanks a lot, Iain. Kindest regards, Dean

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  11. fireymonkeyboyApril 23, 2022 at 4:04 AM

    Wvery time I get to thinking I have too many project, I like to come and look at your blog ;) Hessians look solid, and I'll look forward to the Egypt project - always interesting.

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    1. fireymonkeyboyApril 23, 2022 at 4:04 AM

      *Every. I write this sandwiched between children ;)

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    2. DeanMApril 24, 2022 at 7:26 AM

      Thanks, Markus! I finger jam errors too! Kindest regards, Dean

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  12. FourEyedMonsterApril 24, 2022 at 1:52 AM

    You have brought out an incredible amount of details in these 25mm minis. Superbly done!

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    1. DeanMApril 24, 2022 at 7:25 AM

      Thank you very much, Kuan! Kindest regards, Dean

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