Well finally started on these plastic Perry AWI figure - which were sitting in bins already primed since last summer. Minwax stained over block painting. As mentioned in an earlier post (from last year), firing and more "active" arm combinations from Perry and Victrix British Napoleonics were used on some of the figures to give them more skirmish poses.
These are from a set each of Continentals and British. They are broken down into units of 6 for smaller skirmish scenarios. They'll be on individual 25mm rounds with movement trays. Not exactly sure of which rules to use, but Black Powder, Muskets and Tomahawks and Rebels and Patriots are options.
I based the Continental units on the ones which participated at the Battle of Hubbarton: Seth Warner's Regiment, Green Mountain Boys, 2nd New Hampshire and 11th Massachusetts Regiments.
The British units are based upon those that participated in the Saratoga Campaign. The grenadiers and lights have Wargames Factory head swaps.
Just a little blog update to let you all know what I've been keeping busy with. Thanks for stopping by and wishing you all the best.
You have been keeping yourself busy, for sure. What are you gaming plans for Enfilade?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan. I have 2 La Haye Sainte Black Powder games (Friday and Saturday afternoons), and 1 Marston Moor Pike and Shotte game (Saturday night). I added the Marston Moor game after submitting the two Black Powder games as Saturday night was light on games. Best regards, Dean
DeleteThe figures are looking good. You'll have to get Kevin to show you the ropes on Rebels and Patriots.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dave. Yes, I know you guys play R&P a lot, so that us definitely an option for rules. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLooking good Dean - Sharpe Practice would also be a good option but then, possibly Rebel and Patriots uses similar mechanisms to replicate small scale actions in the black powder era?
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. Just the name makes Rebels and Patriots an obvious choice. Lol. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThe uniforms really pop Dean. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThank, Ray! Been wanting to do up some AWI uniforms for awhile. Just small batches here, but may be a start of bigger things. :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteErm, Brits in the Saratoga campaign had cut down uniforms and very distinctive cut down hats/caps.
ReplyDeleteNo Bearskins were worn etc. if you go to the Perry website there is quite a good article on the subject.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon. Yes, the grenadiers likely stored their expensive bearskins for the campaign, but I just had to have them as they look too cool. Lol! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLooking good Dean nice to see the AWI getting some attention. 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! I've hesitated to get into the AWI, as it's so close to the Napoleonic period, but figured two boxes of Perry plastics would be a nice dip into it. :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLooking great at now Dean!
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Thanks so much as always, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteIt turned out great. I wish you to find the rules for these miniatures as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alexey. In fact, one of my gaming buddies has already reached out to join him with Rebels and Patriots. He's played it a lot and has a lot of experience with AWI in general. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThose really are coming along nicely.
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Stu
Thanks a lot for the kind words, Stu. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteYou have been keeping busy :) Only in my dreams can I imagine myself being so productive hobby-wise. This year is turning out to be one of my best in years and even then I only have moderate progresses of one particular kit per week :)
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Nice work on the AWI. I like that you had some kit bashing fun as well. Looking forward to your AAR on these!
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