Well I think its time to return to more pleasurable pastimes. Painting time has been in short supply for the last few weeks, but I have managed to find time to complete a couple of units.First are some dismounted Union cavalry, I based these in open order, and then discovered that in Picketts Charge one can actually have the option of them being used as infantry in closer order. Not to worry,I like the open order.
The second unit I have finished are my Maryland Regiment, the Band of Brothers. I painted these up simply because I liked the state flag. That seems to be the extent of my ACW historical research. Colourful regimental history or uniforms. These figures are a mix of figures, but in the main Foundry. I am gearing up for my first ACW 28mm game next week, but have discovered that I have more Rebel units than Union. I'm not too certain how that happened to be honest, I suppose I do favour the Confederates, so I need to focus on the Union to get things right.
I will be attending the Border Reiver Wargames show in Gateshead on Saturday, which is a decent show. I need to offload some wargames ephemera without falling for the temptation to buy new stuff from the other wargamers trying to offload their unwanted things. Last year I managed to come back with more than I went with.
I haven't been completely idle as regards wargaming and have been reading a decent account of Fredericksburg and my favourite battle, Antietam. The common denominator being the poor showing by General Burnside. Hindsight is a terrible thing, but Burnside consistently performed badly at both battles. I am not certain how to accurately reflect the consistent poor showing of Burnside whilst allowing the Union a fair chance of success. Perhaps I should simply throw for his figure given my propensity for poor dice throwing.
What was it napoleon said about 'is he a lucky general?'
Nice figures & some excellent work there Robbie.
ReplyDeleteMorning Paul,
DeleteHope you are recuperating well.Thanks for your kinds words.
I really like what you have done wit the cavalry basing, that fencing looks a superb addition.
ReplyDeleteI can hear the commander barking out orders, "D-fence, D-fence!"
DeleteNorm, Because I am using 50 mm square bases I think there is too much space around skirmishers. Plastic fencing seems logical somehow. I think its from watching Gone with the Wind too many times.
DeleteGood works on your ACW project. I await your first action.
ReplyDeleteHaving Burnside as a distant relative, I tend to sympathize for old Ambrose. A man who clearly knew his limitations for command.
Jonathan, You win the prize for the worst pun. Re Burnside, its easy for wargamers to criticise Generals, as I have said hindsight is a wonderful thing.
DeleteWell, winning for the "worst" is better than no win at all, right?
DeleteDefinitely.
DeleteSuperb, love the bases with the fences, and your beautiful units, great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil,
DeleteFor your information,given I am coming to the end of painting my ACW figures, I inadvertently purchased some new plastic landsnects, just to see what they were like? Plus I have started dabbling with some 18th century French.
Oh good, I look forward to more posts on your renaissance blog, I like that ,inadvertently, that's a good one that is, as opposed to planned in March! As you said then we would both be buying some and you were right!
DeleteBest Iain
I look forward to more Renaissance work too!
DeleteNice looking figures as always :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin, oh by the way did Mark Allen tempt you with his SYW prussians the other week? As usual they were very good.
DeleteLovely looking figures and basing, you do like a bit of fencing to eke out a base and it's worked well here!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Iain,
DeleteI made the mistake of using 50mm bases, right from the start of the project. As you noticed I have to keep shoving fences on the bases to pad them out.
Great work Robbie👍
ReplyDeleteThanks Willie, I hope you are keeping Jarvis in plenty of work.
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