American War of Independence Project: Loyalist Militia

 Finished a 12 man strong Loyalist Militia unit for Sharpe's Practice. Not a lot of information is avalible for the kind of flags they carried.  Loyalist militia units in the American Revolutionary War (AWI) did carry flags (or "colours"), often incorporating British symbols like the Union Jack, but they varied greatly from Patriot flags, sometimes simpler, sometimes featuring Loyalist emblems or unit designations, with examples like regimental colours for British regulars often distinct from militia banners. 

So here I just went generic with the flags. Showing that this paticular militia unit was better orginized so would have one.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

American War of Independence Project: Queens Ranger's Grenadiers, Lights, British Lights, and a cool Wagon

 Been a busy bee and I have finished 20 more troops, and a wagon. That leaves me only 18 figures left of the order I made four weeks ago. When I finish those I will have painted 96 troops! This amazes me! 

First up will be British Light troops.

Queens Ranger's Grenadiers.

Queens Ranger's Light troops.

...and last is the cool wagon!

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

American War of Independence Project: British 63rd Regimet

 I've happily finished another unit for my Crown forces for Sharpe's Pratice rules. This is the 63rd Foot. I regret not having gone with the cockade hats. These Perry metal figures are nice, but I'm having a doubt about all this feather stuff. I know the soldiers when on campaign and especially in the hotter regions in the south would take the pins out of the cocked hats so to protect themselves from the sun and elements. 

Also painting the lapels and turnbacks would provide more color, which I like. Well que sera sera as the saying goes. I will trudge on to the next unit in the que.

Oh and my flag order got lost in the mail and had to be resent, so still no flags for any of these boys.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

American War of Independence Project: Queen's Rangers Foot center companies

A couple of weeks ago I posted the Queen's Rangers Hussar's, and Dragon's. This is a unique unit in that it ended up by the end of the war having Infantry, Cavarly, and an artillery piece or two that it captured. I'm posting the center companies I completed this week. Unfortunately my flags have still not showed up so I decided to post pictures anyways. For this unit I have some Grenadiers, and light troops to paint.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

American War of Independence Project: British Generals

 Painted up two British Generals today for my Sharpe's Practice collection. Tomorrow I will tackle the Queen's Ranger's foot troops I have, and then I will only have two units of British regulars to paint. Then I will have to buy some more dudes to flush out what I think I need.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

American War of Independence Project: British Light Troops

 For the ruleset Sharpe's Pratice, skirmishers are grouped by six's, so here is my next unit. I based these off of the 63rd Regiment that fought down in the southern campaign, and while I know they had green facings, I have no idea what headgear they actually wore. Based on a painting I went with this particular head gear. I had a choice of three different head styles. These Perry miniature light troops come with that option.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

American War of Independence Project

 A friend of mine has a passion for the AWI and for quite a while now has talked about it but not moved forward with it. So about a month ago I gave him a gentle push off the cliff of indecision and told him I would help and paint one side. He chose the Patriots, which was fine with me because I think I'll have an easier time painting the British (or so I thought). 

So after a discussion about what scale and what ruleset we'd like to start with we landed on 28mm and the ruleset to start with in Sharpe's Practice. I wanted nothing to do with plastic, I just wanted metals so I could get straight on with painting them. We decided Perry Miniatures had the best line and choice for the period. 

Last week our order arrived and I got stuck in right away. Bayonet charge style! We are going to start with the Southern campaign as this provides us with lots and lots of small skirmish type battles that are suited for Sharpe's Practice. 

I've painted up this week 16 Cavalry of the Queen's Rangers Hussars and Dragons. Here are a few photos.

... the Hussars

.... and the Dragoons

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

King Williams War in Ireland: Viscount Kenmare's Regiment

 Using the excellent book from The League of Augsburg "For Ireland and King James!" I picked a regiment out that caught my eye. Viscount Kenmare's Regiment also known as The Caps. As per the book they may have been Fuzileers and supposedly all the men wore Grenadier caps. As to what they actually wore who knows, but it was a nice change of pace from painting floppy hats and added a bit of color to my growing force of little tin men. 

Unfortunately Warfare Miniatures only make models with the whole fancy grenadier kit, but that's okay I made it work. The book illustrations are superb and hopefully my attempt at painting the models will bring them some justice. I also lament not having a steady enough hand to paint the fancy lettering on the caps, so it was just plain yellow. 

In the end though I was happy with them.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

 

King Williams War in Ireland: Artillery

Cannons aren't exciting to paint, but everyone needs one! Added a couple to my growing floppy hat war collection.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

 

King Williams War in Ireland: Troop of Hugh Sutherland's Regiment and another Senior Commander

 The project I started back in early July is complete! I have finished a troop of horse from Hugh Sutherland's Regiment and another Senior commander base. 

So the scenario I used for the template of what to paint can now be played. Now my goal is to double what I have, and add some artillery pieces. 

Here are a few photos of my latest project work.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

King Williams War in Ireland: King James II Life Guard 2nd Troop

 At the end of August I suffered burnout and stopped my Williamite War in Ireland project. This past week I picked up the brush again and carried on. I'll have one more troop to paint and then I'll add some more infantry and a few pieces of artillery.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

King Williams War in Ireland: Soon to be King William himself!

Finished another commander model, William of Orange or a proxy for another General. 

One more to go and then 12 cavalry!

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

King Williams War in Ireland: Another Brigade commander done

 The project continues, and I still have steam. One more brigade commander done, two overall commanders and twelve cavalry to go! Then I will be off the leash to paint whatever I want to add to the period. So far this is a good start, and I have not lost interest nor regret putting in the time to do so.

Here are a few snaps of a general yet to be named.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin