WAB Corner

This site was created late in 2008, just a few years after first becoming involved in wargaming. As you can tell by the name, WAB was my introduction to this community. I appreciate the following and comments this blog receives, and give all thanks and credit to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It may seem odd that this blog appears to focus on the folly of mankind's continuous warfare, but I believe I can still enjoy this hobby so long as I put Him first in all I do. Maranatha!

Friday, October 13, 2023

Foundry SYW (F&IW) British Infantry "Hat Men"

These are the last of the Foundry figures from the recent order. They are pretty much the same as the British Grenadiers - with tricornes instead of mitres. Also, the Grenadiers have an extra ammo pouch on the front of their waist belt, while these don't. Again, units of 12-figures - mainly for Rebels and Patriots.

The ones with blue facings are the 1st Foot "Royal Scots", and the ones with buff/yellow facings could be one of many other units with these colors. The 1st Foot were the only ones besides the 60th Foot "Royal Americans" that wore blue facings in North America during the F&IW. The 60th's facings didn't have lacing though.

As with the earlier Grenadiers, only the blue facings were given highlights.

I have a few AW figures left to paint up, and will start on them after I host an afternoon WW1 Bolt Action game at a game day tomorrow at the Chehalis Veterans Memorial Museum. My buddy who's running the event asked if I could host a game in the afternoon period as there weren't many games scheduled. Hopefully it'll go off okay as I haven't play tested it nor played Bolt Action in a long time. No big worries though as I know most of everyone who'll be attending the event and most have played Bolt Action at least once or twice before. Until next time, wishing you all the best.