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, November 17, 2023

F&IW British Army Assembled

Went ahead and formed up the British so I could do an inventory of them. The units are based (loosely) on the ones that participated in the Siege of Louisbourg - specifically the ones that made the initial landing with Wolfe. These would be the grenadiers, light infantry, 78th Highlanders, and rangers. Figures are a mixture of Foundry, Galloping Major, Redoubt, Front Rank, AW Miniatures, and Warlord Games.

Most of them are in 12-figure units - the standard size for Rebels and Patriots. Of course they could be used for any other rules if needed. There are 5 units of grenadiers - including one from the 78th Highlanders; 4 units of line ("Hat Men") - these are from other commands which linked up with Wolfe's during the landing; a unit of Highlanders; several units of light infantry and rangers - these can be in either units of 6 or 12-figures.

The flags are from Warlord Games and Perry Napoleonic sets. Some of them had Egypt and Peninsula honors which were painted over. EDIT: As pointed out by Neil, the flags shouldn't have the diagonal crosses for the period. I should be able to paint over the small stripes in the cantons, but will probably need to print out a new King's Colors.

EDIT 2: Painted over the diagonal red crosses, including the King's Colors - not perfect, but good enough for the gaming table.

The white flag could be for the 17th or 47th Foot - both had white facings; the blue flag and King's Colours are for the 1st Foot (Royal Scots); the green flag for the 45th Foot; and the yellow/buff flag could be for the 15th, 22nd, 28th, 40th, or 48th Foot - all of these being present at Louisbourg.

Thanks again for checking out the blog, and wishing you the best. Plan to head up to Boeing Field tomorrow to attend the NHMGS Museum of Flight game day. It's great that one of the NHMGS members, Kevin Smyth ("A Gamer's Tales" blog) has been coordinating with the museum for many years and gets our folks in for free. It's a sort of hobby day the museum sponsors once a year - along with us the local Scale Modeller's Society and RC airplane club are also featured. We have table set up for the public to learn about the hobby and NHMGS in general.