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Title: FiW Redcoats
Post by: James Morris on 29 May 2020, 09:32:20 PM

Finished the redcoats for the French and Indian War and got them into the loft for a photo session.  Despite not really being a uniform kind of painter, I enjoyed doing these.Really fine and characterful sculpts from Galloping Major (some of these are helpfully available in 8 figure packs - useful as that’s a standard unit size for Sharp Practice and Muskets and Tomahawks- although I bought a 25-figure unit pack with a few extras).  Along with 7 Mohawks to act as scouts, that’s enough figures to get me started. 

What I am really lacking are pine and spruce trees!

Title: Re: FiW Redcoats
Post by: traveller on 29 May 2020, 09:56:15 PM

They look great! I will follow this ! :-*

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Post by: Ragnar on 29 May 2020, 10:05:23 PM

Very nice.

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Post by: Hitman on 30 May 2020, 01:38:38 AM

Absolutely fantastic!! The figures, terrain and scenic photography are top notch!! Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)

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Post by: FifteensAway on 30 May 2020, 03:39:53 AM

Fine looking figures.  A very good start - now just keep on going!

As to pine and spruce trees, always good to have lots of trees in variety but you can represent quite a bit of northeast America with just deciduous trees so don't feel obligated.  Now, if you want to go south, then the pine barrens do need those pine trees.

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Post by: juergen c. olk on 30 May 2020, 08:07:16 AM

wonderful paint jobs.

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Post by: OB on 30 May 2020, 10:49:42 AM

They do look good.

I have a couple of boxes of trees now all because of the F&IW.  They come in handy for other games too.

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Post by: schoey on 30 May 2020, 04:42:06 PM

These are very nice indeed, lovely paint job and setting.

Title: Re: FiW Redcoats
Post by: James Morris on 31 May 2020, 08:44:53 AM

Thank you for the kind comments.  I will endeavour to play a game and get some pics of that too.

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Post by: has.been on 31 May 2020, 06:15:58 PM

Lovely stuff.

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Post by: folnjir on 02 June 2020, 07:02:03 AM

Fantastic, both the painting and the photography

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Post by: mikedemana on 02 June 2020, 03:29:31 PM

They look great - nice job! If that fellow with the axe is Magua, I don't think it is going to end well for those redcoats...  lol

Mike Demana

Title: Re: FiW Redcoats
Post by: Hu Rhu on 02 June 2020, 04:23:02 PM

Fantastic painting and scene setting for those figures.  :-* :-* :-*

I think you have perfectly captured the scene from 'The Last Mohican' when the Garrison is allowed to leave the fort or perhaps the relief force that is ambushed.  Can't wait to see what you paint for the Huron.

Title: Re: FiW Redcoats
Post by: James Morris on 04 June 2020, 09:42:00 PM

Quote from: Hu Rhu on 02 June 2020, 04:23:02 PM

Fantastic painting and scene setting for those figures.  :-* :-* :-*

I think you have perfectly captured the scene from 'The Last Mohican' when the Garrison is allowed to leave the fort or perhaps the relief force that is ambushed.  Can't wait to see what you paint for the Huron.

Thanks, that scene was definitely what inspired my photos!  I already painted a Huron war party - they are here
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=124013.0 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=124013.0)

Title: Re: FiW Redcoats
Post by: Clawed_Greengrass on 07 June 2020, 01:57:14 AM

Really nice. The British officer looks fantastic!   :-*