Author Topic: The Deluge Confinement Project for 1655-60 Poles and Cossacks (Read 6891 times)

Rogerc · « **on:** April 03, 2020, 12:52:36 PM »

So I have decided my confinement project will be the Deluge perod in the Polish-Lithuanina Commonwealth 1655-60. I already have a few figures collected for the later period so a head start. Thoughts and pictureson the blog.

https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-deluge-new-project-for-poles-and.html

winged hussars by Roger Castle, on Flickr

foot cossack by Roger Castle, on Flickr

Erik · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2020, 01:28:19 PM »

Wow. Impressive painting.

I have a Polish force in 15 mm for By Fire and Sword, but I must admit they look awesome in 28 mm.

Cheers

Erik

Rogerc · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:14:55 PM »

It was the By Fire and Sword adverts that got me thinking Erik, initial plan is to try scaling the rules up for 28mm. I did briefly consider 15mm as the figures for this range are fantastic but as I already had 14 units in 28mm it made more sense to expand what I have.

Hu Rhu · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:21:47 PM »

This looks like a great project. It's an area where I have always been interested but never dipped my toe into the water, so to speak. I shall be following this with interest.

Captain Blood · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2020, 02:51:31 PM »

Handsome paintwork Roger

Thaddeu · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2020, 03:12:59 PM »

I'll be watching this one, looks neat so far! I briefly considered scaling up BFaS to 28mm for my own collection, before concluding that the rule set is too detailed for my brain. Still appreciate those books as a reference though!

Marine0846 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2020, 06:06:24 PM »

Love your figures.
As for Polish dragoons, how about French dragoons from WSS.
They have fur hats, don't know about the boots.

PS Just checked Ebor Miniatures.
His French have a side bag off the hats.
No good for Poles.

M.P. · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2020, 10:12:34 PM »

Another option for polish dragoons are those for Anno Domini game, unfortunately they are dismounted.

Rogerc · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2020, 09:51:35 AM »

Thanks for the comments guys, it certainly helps me keep my enthusiasm.

I havent really read the rules properly so I dont yet know if they are going to be a good fit for me, however as they fit with my current basing nothing lost if they end up being too complicated. Everythign I have so far or initially plan to get can also still be used in my Great Northern War collection so again nothing lost here. I can always try other rule sets if these do not play as we hope.

Marine0846 I have a bunch of Ebor Dragoons for the later period, all the troopers come without heads so great for the head swaps and I ahve already done a unit of Polish Dragoons for 1706. However the big difference for the ater period is they have cartridge boxes (plus the longer coats and wide cuffs I suppose) the cartridge box is too bulky to carve off. I am tempted by the Bohemiam Dragoons sculpted by Paul Hicks for Horcata miniatures.

The Anno Domini figures are lovely but the bases are not ideal for multi basing and at over £5 eachwould make this a super expensive unit.

On balance I think converting English Civil War/ Thirty Yeasr War Dragoons is my best bet.

fastolfrus · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2020, 03:43:37 PM »

Quote from: Thaddeu on April 03, 2020, 03:12:59 PM

I'll be watching this one, looks neat so far! I briefly considered scaling up BFaS to 28mm for my own collection, before concluding that the rule set is too detailed for my brain. Still appreciate those books as a reference though!

Actually the rules are not too bad, much of the rule book covers special rules that only apply to certain troops - if you don't have foot that can countermarch or fire salvos you don't need to learn those rules. I normally play using Tartars so don't get any foot at all.

Once you get the hang of the basics it quickly slots into place. If you're ever in Scarborough (after the curfew lists) I'm happy to show you the rules at our local club.

Rogerc · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2020, 08:28:11 PM »

Awesoem, I may take you up on that thank you.

Rogerc · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2020, 12:33:18 PM »

A further update on this project loaded to the blog

https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ypytx04SH0/XoXNZkW_TMI/AAAAAAAAKEM/zV_JL3N_OW0cl6W2up7iX2sEYC0QwVTwQCNcBGAsYHQ/s700/IMG_20200402_114823.jpg

Hu Rhu · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2020, 04:00:01 PM »

Nice additions to the force. Incidentally how large are your units - Cavalry and Infantry?

Rogerc · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2020, 11:21:55 PM »

Pretty small units. All on 3 bases. Foot around 16-18 figures horse usually 8 with three each on the outside base and 2 or 3 on the centre one.

Rogerc · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2020, 12:49:33 PM »

First couple of extra figures finished now and on the blog (along with some other stuff)

Details here https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/04/workbench-odds-and-sods.html

Here is one of them.

pancerni banner by Roger Castle, on Flickr

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