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Title: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on June 17, 2024, 11:01:38 AM
Yesterday, I managed to push some models around the board. It feels like it's been a long time coming.

I played a 250-point game of Muskets and Tomahawks (1st Edition). I forgot how simple and fun the rule set is. We opted for a simple scenario of rescuing the British General's Daughter (or, in the French case, capturing her for ransom). I played the Canadian Milices aided by their Huron allies, and my opponent played the British Rangers and their Mohican allies.
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The unnamed General's daughter calmly relaxes next to the ruined cottages of some settlers who were run out of the area. Clearly, with her attire, she is some sort of time traveller.

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After getting some very advantageous activation cards the British Rangers make their way straight towards the General's Daughter. It looked as though it was going to be over in a short affair...

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The thread of the nearby Milice didn't deter the Rangers.

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However the second unit of Milice managed to bring their guns to bear on the advancing Rangers, and after some very good rolls on my part routed them.

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Ultimately, some natives provided covering fire for a second group of Rangers to escape with the General's daughter.


I enjoyed the game. It feels like I've been working on terrain and miniatures for months, so getting to push them around the table was great fun! The rules were great; I'm unsure if it's worth updating to M&T Second Edition. Reviewing the rulebook, I forgot a few minor rules, and we forgot about some of the officer's traits. However, it all still worked out.

I misplaced the activation cards, so I had to make some. I think I know where the originals are, so I hope to find them over the next few weeks. I'm also going to play around with some alternative smoke markers- I've read that teddy bear stuffing is better than cotton wool.

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Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 17, 2024, 11:10:05 AM
That’s a lovely set up 8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Malamute on June 17, 2024, 05:32:48 PM
Looks great, I am sure you will get plenty more games in now you have regulars as well. :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: mikedemana on June 17, 2024, 10:32:22 PM
Nice setup! I look forward to seeing more F&IW goodness...

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: NurgleHH on June 18, 2024, 08:38:09 PM
Great to see your table. I think we made a game in London in 2017 or 2018 last time. And you planned a table.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Maxromek on June 19, 2024, 07:49:43 AM
That's a lovely table! Have you played any other games appropriate for the period? I was looking at M&T but with the cards the game is just a bit too pricey to just pick up on a whim.

I have some French coureurs and compagnies franches to paint and then to get some Woodland Natives and some Brits...
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: gamer Mac on June 19, 2024, 09:26:06 AM
Nice work Andy :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Romark on June 19, 2024, 09:39:43 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Axebreaker on June 19, 2024, 11:27:50 AM
Lovely looking game!

Christopher
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Captain Blood on June 21, 2024, 02:29:37 PM
Well done Andy. Nice set up. I do like M&T  8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: oldskoolrebel on June 21, 2024, 04:37:16 PM
Cheers folks!

Looks great, I am sure you will get plenty more games in now you have regulars as well. :-*

Oh definitely! Won't be long before the British drums are echoing through the forest...

Nice setup! I look forward to seeing more F&IW goodness...

Mike Demana

Thanks, Mike; I've just finished some Compagnies Franches de la Marine, which will be making an appearance over the weekend.

Great to see your table. I think we made a game in London in 2017 or 2018 last time. And you planned a table.


Dirk! We did indeed. Finally glad to be at a point that I can enjoy a game. Hopefully there will be more in the future!

That's a lovely table! Have you played any other games appropriate for the period? I was looking at M&T but with the cards the game is just a bit too pricey to just pick up on a whim.

I have some French coureurs and compagnies franches to paint and then to get some Woodland Natives and some Brits...

I get you. I can't comment on the most recent iteration of the game, however first edition is very simple and has been worth every penny. I've heard that Sharpe Practise is another nice option.

Also get those minis painted!

Nice work Andy :-* :-* :-*

Cheers Colin! We should get a game at some point!

Well done Andy. Nice set up. I do like M&T  8)

It's a cracking little system.

Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: mikedemana on June 25, 2024, 04:46:33 PM
I was looking at M&T but with the cards the game is just a bit too pricey to just pick up on a whim.

I have some French coureurs and compagnies franches to paint and then to get some Woodland Natives and some Brits...

Hi Max! Not to threadjack here, but Song of Drums and Tomahawks is a smaller, man-to-man scale game with each player controlling less than a dozen individual figs. Rules are only $15 or less for PDF download. We've been playing them for a decade and they make for a fun game. Lot of game reports on the First Command Wargames website, if you want to check into them beforehand.
http://www.firstcommandwargames.com/song-of-drums-and-tomahawks.html

I now return you to your regularly scheduled Oldskoolrebel thread on F&I War fun...  lol

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Maxromek on June 28, 2024, 09:52:35 AM
Thanks chaps, only one reply to truly not hijack the post :D

As it happens, I do have Song of Drums and Tomahawks, as I recently purchased it alongside Flashing Steel, which I'm going to try with my border reivers.

Oldskoolrebel, did you build the board yourself as well? It looks like made of two halfs, I've been considering making one for myself and yours look good and sturdy.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: SteveBurt on June 28, 2024, 10:12:21 AM
It is a very good game. I think the new edition is even better; the addition of command points gives players more options, and the move to d10 improves the game as well. Plus of course you can use it for Napoleonics. I do miss the multiple actions for regulars on one card from v1, though. That was a nice feature.
Sharp Practice is also good, but it pays a lot slower than M&T.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Elk101 on July 10, 2024, 08:45:00 AM
Cracking set up. Nice to see you getting a game after all that hard work.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Basementboy on July 10, 2024, 08:08:11 PM
Looks fantastic! It's been said already but lovely table :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Barry S on July 19, 2024, 11:13:24 AM
Wonderful looking table. I look forward to more battle reports.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: oldskoolrebel on July 21, 2024, 08:34:36 PM
Hi Max! Not to threadjack here, but Song of Drums and Tomahawks is a smaller, man-to-man scale game with each player controlling less than a dozen individual figs. Rules are only $15 or less for PDF download. We've been playing them for a decade and they make for a fun game. Lot of game reports on the First Command Wargames website, if you want to check into them beforehand.
http://www.firstcommandwargames.com/song-of-drums-and-tomahawks.html

I now return you to your regularly scheduled Oldskoolrebel thread on F&I War fun...  lol

Mike Demana

I've not tried Song of Drums and Tomahawks; it looks interesting, though. The issue is too many rulesets and not enough time.

It is a very good game. I think the new edition is even better; the addition of command points gives players more options, and the move to d10 improves the game as well. Plus of course you can use it for Napoleonics. I do miss the multiple actions for regulars on one card from v1, though. That was a nice feature.
Sharp Practice is also good, but it pays a lot slower than M&T.

Cheers for the information! I've not played too many games of the first edition, so I'll stick with it until it gets boring!

Cracking set up. Nice to see you getting a game after all that hard work.

Cheers Steve, it feels like its been a long time coming.

Looks fantastic! It's been said already but lovely table :-*
Wonderful looking table. I look forward to more battle reports.


Thank you both very much.



I was fortunate to play another game a few weeks ago. Due to player absence, this one is with three folks I play D&D with as an alternative to the D&D campaign.

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We set up on a 6' by 4' board, the British defending the small township of New Newcastle and the French looking to sack the small settlement. Additionally, the Canadian Milice Captain was looking for his English Lover, while the British Ranger Captain is looking to 'rescue' her.

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The 45th regiment of Foot advanced under the watchful eye of Major Eric Shawn, keen to complete the march to the nearby settlement.

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As the British Rangers and native allies advance through the settlement.

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In the distance, the French regulars, led by Major Le Douche, advance.

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The rangers exchange fire with the French Line infantry...

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...as the British regulars exchange fire with the Canadians.

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The game ended with a narrow British Victory, with the township defended. Overall, it was a cracking game.


I've just received some river sections from a commission with Oshiro. They've been cut in acrylic to help minimise warping. I look forward to working on them and getting them on the table shortly.

Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: gamer Mac on July 21, 2024, 11:07:07 PM
Nice looking game Andy  :-*  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: mikedemana on July 22, 2024, 06:04:43 PM
Looks great! I always enjoy reading (and seeing) F&IW battle reports.  :-*

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: CapnJim on July 22, 2024, 06:57:06 PM
Lovely report.  Huzzah for His Majesty's men!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 22, 2024, 07:06:41 PM
Great stuff 8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: oldskoolrebel on July 23, 2024, 02:24:12 PM
Nice looking game Andy  :-*  :-* :-*

Cheers, Colin! We'll need to arrange a game sometime soon.

Looks great! I always enjoy reading (and seeing) F&IW battle reports.  :-*

Mike Demana

I'm always excited to see more F&IW content!

Lovely report.  Huzzah for His Majesty's men!

Boo! Vive Le Roi!  lol

Great stuff 8)

Cheers Jimbo!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: Malamute on July 23, 2024, 02:25:00 PM
Great stuff.

Vive Le Roi!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread
Post by: oldskoolrebel on July 23, 2024, 02:32:08 PM
I managed to finish some Mohicans last night. They should be excellent support for the British—not that I think they need it!

The first are six Mohicans from Galloping Major (at least, I believe so). As usual, they're lovely to paint, quite big, chunky and characterful, which appeals to me.

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The second two are Hawkeye and Uncas from Last of the Mohicans and Conquest/Warlord. They are definitely a little smaller than the Galloping Major models, but I still think they work well.

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I've also bought myself a light box, which works quite well when coupled with my painting lamp. I've got a lot to learn when it comes to miniature photography!




Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Mohicans- Page 2)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 23, 2024, 02:43:53 PM
Steaming along 8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Mohicans- Page 2)
Post by: Malamute on July 23, 2024, 02:51:57 PM
Great stuff. ;D
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Mohicans- Page 2)
Post by: mikedemana on July 23, 2024, 08:28:41 PM
Light box is looking good! I have one I made as well. Don't be afraid to crop those photos and zoom in more, though. They look great...

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Mohicans- Page 2)
Post by: gamer Mac on July 23, 2024, 09:51:48 PM
Very professional looking job :-* :-* :-*
Lighting for photos is a whole other hobby
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Mohicans- Page 2)
Post by: CapnJim on July 25, 2024, 11:14:44 PM
Great job on those Indians.  Well done!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Mohicans- Page 2)
Post by: Basementboy on July 29, 2024, 01:43:01 PM
Love the mohicans- really nice job, especially for a group that I don't see on the table so often :D
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on August 08, 2024, 02:33:12 PM
Cheers for the kind words folks.

Very professional looking job :-* :-* :-*
Lighting for photos is a whole other hobby

Isn't it just? I started reading articles online and feel that I've walked away knowing less!  ;D


Light box is looking good! I have one I made as well. Don't be afraid to crop those photos and zoom in more, though. They look great...

Mike Demana

I'll give that a go.




I finished some of Galloping Major's Settlers Defending pack. I quite enjoyed the simplicity of these sculps, and I was able to paint them quite quickly, which is always nice.

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I've got the other two packs in the range to paint. I'm also going to have a look for some unarmed settlers.

Kind Regards
Andy
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: Romark on August 08, 2024, 02:39:00 PM
Fine additions to the collection Andy 👍
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: Elk101 on August 08, 2024, 02:54:46 PM
Yes, great additions. Well done.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 08, 2024, 03:01:31 PM
Nicely done  :)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: Malamute on August 08, 2024, 03:26:31 PM
Nicely done, but where's the Mindflayer? lol
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: mikedemana on August 08, 2024, 08:48:15 PM
Love them - you did a good job on some very fine minis!

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers- Page 3)
Post by: NurgleHH on August 09, 2024, 09:13:32 AM
Nice to see your project is walking in big steps forward. When will we see the Kanu????
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Compagnies Franches- Page 3)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on October 15, 2024, 11:28:10 AM
It's been a little bit since I've updated you on this project. There are lots of things on the workbench. However, I managed to get some paint on some Compagnies Franches de la Marine from Galloping Major. They're really nice miniatures, very characterful. I decided to go for a bit more of a 'uniform' colour.

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I've got four more of these chaps to paint. However, I think I'll paint some of Galloping Major's Settlers Defending first.

I also received an order from Ironclad Miniatures, which consists of a log blockhouse, some small storehouses, and a gun emplacement that I'll look to get some paint on in the upcoming weeks.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Compagnies de la Marine- Page 3)
Post by: Malamute on October 15, 2024, 11:31:13 AM
More goodness Andy, the collection is growing nicely. :)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Compagnies de la Marine- Page 3)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 15, 2024, 06:56:03 PM
Nice work Andy  8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending Page 3)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on October 28, 2024, 10:57:53 PM
More goodness Andy, the collection is growing nicely. :)

Cheers Nick! The collection is growing and I’m hoping to get some more games in soon.

Nice work Andy  8)

Cheers Richard!

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I’ve managed to slap some paint on some more miniatures, this time Galloping Major Settlers defending, a mix of a couple of Lance’s characters and regular settlers.

I’ve had some issue with these photos, they are quite washed out in comparison to real life.

The rather spiffing chap at the front represents Lord Toff Toffington a reoccurring character in some of our linked scenarios. He’ll be making an appearing in an upcoming game we’re playing over the next couple of weeks.

I’ve got some Anglo-American Provincials on the table next. I’m planning on painting them as Pennsylvanian Provincials.

Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending- Page 3)
Post by: BillK on October 29, 2024, 01:35:02 AM
A lot of nice work.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending- Page 3)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 29, 2024, 07:33:34 AM
Lovely stuff  :)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending- Page 3)
Post by: flags_of_war on November 06, 2024, 08:18:09 AM
Fantastic work
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending- Page 3)
Post by: Malamute on November 06, 2024, 09:14:49 AM
Great stuff Andy, keep em coming. :)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Anglo-American Provincial- Page 4)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on November 10, 2024, 10:21:46 PM
Cheers folks, I appreciate the compliments!

Fantastic work

Cheers, Iain; I've got my eyes on some Borders Wars for the New Year.

 
I was back at the painting desk with some of Galloping Major's Anglo-American Provincials earlier this week. They are lovely models, as always, full of character. I also decided to paint one of the Militia Officers as a Provincial offer. I've based them on Pennsylvania Provincials. I quite liked the striking green and red.

In the narrative Muskets and Tomahawks games that we've been playing, they will represent local colonials raised by a recurring character, Lord Toff Tofflington. I'm sure I'll be adding more to their ranks over time.

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I'll be painting some French artillery next.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending- Page 3)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 10, 2024, 10:36:31 PM
They look grand  :)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Settlers Defending- Page 3)
Post by: Malamute on November 11, 2024, 01:38:39 PM
Liking those Provincials Andy ;D
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on November 12, 2024, 04:48:03 PM
They look grand  :)

Cheers Jimbo!


Liking those Provincials Andy ;D

Perfect victims for your Frenchies?


Last week, I was lucky to play a game for Muskets and Tomahawks. We played another four-player game based around the fictional British township of New Newcastle and the ongoing campaign with the local French.  Unusually fierce storms resulted in New Newcastle being cut off from supply lines, forcing British Peer Lord Toff Toffington to seek shelter in the township. After their previous defeat, the French retreated to lick their wounds. The (somewhat incompetent Major Le Douche receive a communique ordering him to disrupt incoming supplies destined for New Newcastle and to destroy a newly constructed blockhouse. Capitaine Philipe Jabon would once again assist him in his endeavours.

Major Eric Shawn defends the township on the British side while Captain Hans Jobb leads the rangers returning with the supplies. 

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The battlefield is laid out, showing the town's surroundings. A stone bridge and a ford can cross the river.

At the start of the game, I sent my Candian Milice and Natives up to the centre of the board to attempt to hold the stone bridge. Rather fatefully, Major Le Douche sent a unit of the French Line to support. As you can see, Captain Jobb quickly diverted his forces to put pressure on the French Right Flank.

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Allowing the caravans of supplies to move forward

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Unfortunately, my force was stalled by some Mohecians in the woods. Despite needing 6s on a D6, I found that I could hit the natives every round; sadly, I continually fluffed the 3+ roll to convert the hits into kills. The result was that they sat on my flank and harried every movement, which allowed the Rangers to disrupt my forces from reaching the bridge.

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Eventually, after some excellent die rolling from my opponent, my entire force collapsed, and the carts arrived in New Newcastle unmolested.

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Meanwhile, the erstwhile Major Le Douche used the ford to launch an attack against the British township. Alas, the British got the initiative and could manoeuvre their troops into position to repel the French. 

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The firing line of the British, coupled with the fire from the blockhouse, constantly harangued the French advance, and with Major Le Douche having committed his troops elsewhere, couldn't build the momentum to reach the township.
 
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The game ended with a complete French route. With two victories to the British Forces, Major Le Douche has been summoned for a court-martial.

Despite my inability to roll well, I thoroughly enjoyed the game. M&T is an excellent system for multiple players at once.


Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Anglo-American Provincial- Page 4)
Post by: Malamute on November 12, 2024, 05:14:59 PM
Terrific AAR Andy, it looks like a really well thought out scenario. :)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 12, 2024, 06:25:21 PM
Cracking game  8)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: Calvin59 on November 12, 2024, 07:01:35 PM
Your table is superb, and congratulations on the decorations. ;)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on January 07, 2025, 05:04:07 PM
So it's been a wee while since I've updated this thread, but I've still been working on my FIW project, honest Guv. I've not taken proper photos of all the miniatures I've painted recently; I'll do that and upload them over the next few days.

First is some French Artillery. I'm not sure their uniforms are historically accurate; I don't think the Corps Royal de L'Artillerie made it to Canada; instead, I think the Navy provided the artillery support. However, I liked the uniforms, so I decided that I didn't give a jot about historical accuracy  lol

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The miniatures themselves are Casting Room Miniatures, Foundry's cast off. They are 'interesting' sculpts. I'm sure you could say they are full of character.

Of course, some earthworks are essential to protect the crew; I painted up the Ironclad Miniatures small redoubt. It's a pretty fun piece of terrain to paint up.

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Talking of terrain, I asked Oshiro to print me some custom terrain bases for fields. These come in two sizes and fit several 4cm square bases of terrain. I've got enough corn stalks to have two fields of corn and a field with the three sisters (Runner beans, squash, and corn), or one field of corn and two fields of the three sisters.

The idea is that I've got versatile and removable crops to allow troops to be placed. The huge bonus is that the crops are the expensive part of the build- I should be able to build fields with different boundaries depending on the theatre.

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Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: FifteensAway on January 07, 2025, 07:44:36 PM
Been peeking at this thread since it started and all very lovely.  Hadn't looked in for a while and certainly lots of great new additions.  I really like the latest, the crop fields.  I have something similar to paint from the 3D print realm (mine are for 15 mm) but doesn't have the modular removability you've built into your fields which is a great idea. 

On the three sisters, very nice.  Though I think they were all grown intermingled together rather than separate with the corn supporting the climbing beans and shading the pumpkins until they got going - and also started climbing, going to have to go back and check.  Doesn't matter for your model.  Looks great and versatile, can use for a variety of times and locales.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: BillK on January 07, 2025, 09:04:46 PM
Always enjoy browsing this thread.

Really, really like those crops!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: NurgleHH on January 07, 2025, 09:51:19 PM
I love your corn fields, great work. Take a look to the webpage of Black Husar from Berlin, great stuff. Will fit to your stuff: https://blackhussarminiatures.de/ (https://blackhussarminiatures.de/)
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: Captain Blood on January 08, 2025, 11:56:19 AM
Lovely job Andy  :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: Malamute on January 08, 2025, 01:00:33 PM
Cracking work Andy, you have quite the F&IW collection now. It looks fab-u-lous!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: marianas_gamer on January 08, 2025, 05:58:47 PM
I really like your fields!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: mikedemana on January 08, 2025, 07:15:55 PM
Love the fields! Both they and the artillery look great. I think Fifteens is correct on the actual placement of plants. Here was my interpretation of how it may have looked:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEwwjlB8Uu4CV-cOXnbrI2CVz80kHkfK-z3sSgcwnkLoKJqK_d9GuFuhZN8kJKfMx5W2WQ7PRWmOT6Q4v-KPnue5v_kkwIuxpX3SU-fSs_Sb1SDirUp7AgNNC3CygnQwpXMGEwm-olZPklSHyUJ8Z3tX7d6Mr2Mua4S8nxIzAmlAtAehTYuCbsbY-kg4/w640-h378/3Sisters_Finished.jpg)

Here's my blog post about it and what I used to create the pieces:
https://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/2016/02/modeling-3-sisters-native-american-corn.html

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on January 10, 2025, 01:18:30 PM
Been peeking at this thread since it started and all very lovely.  Hadn't looked in for a while and certainly lots of great new additions.  I really like the latest, the crop fields.  I have something similar to paint from the 3D print realm (mine are for 15 mm) but doesn't have the modular removability you've built into your fields which is a great idea. 

On the three sisters, very nice.  Though I think they were all grown intermingled together rather than separate with the corn supporting the climbing beans and shading the pumpkins until they got going - and also started climbing, going to have to go back and check.  Doesn't matter for your model.  Looks great and versatile, can use for a variety of times and locales.

Love the fields! Both they and the artillery look great. I think Fifteens is correct on the actual placement of plants. Here was my interpretation of how it may have looked:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEwwjlB8Uu4CV-cOXnbrI2CVz80kHkfK-z3sSgcwnkLoKJqK_d9GuFuhZN8kJKfMx5W2WQ7PRWmOT6Q4v-KPnue5v_kkwIuxpX3SU-fSs_Sb1SDirUp7AgNNC3CygnQwpXMGEwm-olZPklSHyUJ8Z3tX7d6Mr2Mua4S8nxIzAmlAtAehTYuCbsbY-kg4/w640-h378/3Sisters_Finished.jpg)

Here's my blog post about it and what I used to create the pieces:
https://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/2016/02/modeling-3-sisters-native-american-corn.html

Mike Demana

Thank you both for the kind words and information about how the three sisters were grown. I figured they would probably grow together to take advantage of the symbiotic nature of the relationship. However, if I'm honest, I'm going for utility rather than accuracy. At some point, I'll be creating some dry stone walls (or dry stane in Scotland) for more euro-centric boards. Having the flexibility to choose which crops to use was my main concern.

I love your corn fields, great work. Take a look to the webpage of Black Husar from Berlin, great stuff. Will fit to your stuff: https://blackhussarminiatures.de/ (https://blackhussarminiatures.de/)

Cheers Dirk, I'll give them a look! Hope you're doing well.

Lovely job Andy  :-*

Cheers Richard; I'm sure these will provide more cover for advancing troops from rifles  ;D

Always enjoy browsing this thread.

Really, really like those crops!

Thank you kindly!


Cracking work Andy, you have quite the F&IW collection now. It looks fab-u-lous!

It's dwarfed by your collection.

I really like your fields!

Much appreciated! Overall they were fun to make; although drilling the holes for the crops was a bit thankless!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (Vive Le Roi- Page 5)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on January 10, 2025, 01:37:46 PM
Late last year, I finished some more miniatures, which I didn't get the chance to photograph properly.

First up is a trio of settlers/fieldhands from Foundry Miniatures. Despite the crudeness of the sculpts (particularly the women's dresses), I like them. They fit very well with the Galloping Major miniatures that I have.

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Next up are some French, including a currently unnamed officer, who will be relinquishing Major Le Douche of his command and assuming command of the French Forces in the region.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/64/2367-100125105907-64685220.jpeg)(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/64/2367-100125105907-646862012.jpeg)

Meat is back on the menu, well at least lamb. This trio of sheep are from Warlord Games; just quick paint job so I could get them on the table. Really useful miniatures which I'm sure will have a use in various genres.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/64/2367-100125105814-646821026.jpeg)

He's a Galloping Major sculpt from Lance's range of French Regulars. I look forward to getting my hands on some more of the sculpts later in the year.

He's arrived with some reinforcements in the form of Compagnie de la Marine. Again, these are lovely sculpts from Galloping Major. I think there is one more pack of Compagnie in vestes, which I'll probably pick up at some point.

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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/64/2367-100125105907-64688529.jpeg)

I'm not quite sure what's next for this project. I have some British artillery and more settlers/civilians to paint. However, I'm also working on a small Devilry Afoot project set in North America in the 18th Century, and I'm also returning to a fantasy project this year.


Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: Malamute on January 10, 2025, 01:43:25 PM
More goodness Andy :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (AAR- Page 4)
Post by: mikedemana on January 10, 2025, 04:33:29 PM
Love them! Always good to have nice looking civilians and livestock.

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on February 17, 2025, 06:13:18 PM
On Sunday, I played Muskets and Tomahawks. My fields got their first outing,, along with some snake fencing I commissioned from Oshiro. Unfortunately, the game resulted in a French defeat (I was playing the French). However, it successfully introduced two new people to the game.

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Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: BillK on February 17, 2025, 07:01:18 PM
Great looking game.

Congratulations on recruiting two new gamers.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: Elk101 on February 17, 2025, 07:24:11 PM
Great looking table, you should be rightly pleased with it.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: marianas_gamer on February 17, 2025, 07:39:44 PM
Excellent looking table!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: Silent Invader on February 17, 2025, 08:59:16 PM
 Very nice!
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: Malamute on February 18, 2025, 08:53:14 AM
Great looking game, the whole set up is superb :-*
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: FifteensAway on February 18, 2025, 11:52:42 AM
Gorgeous game.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: NurgleHH on February 24, 2025, 10:25:14 AM
I think it was a pleasure to make a game on this board. Looks like a professionell made it (except the snake fences from young padawan James  ;) lol ).
So, when will you build the fort for the rematch of the movie???
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: oldskoolrebel on February 25, 2025, 10:45:27 AM
Thank you everyone for the kind words! I'm enjoying making my way through the project. Although it's been made completely clear with the continual losses that the French need reinforcements!

I think it was a pleasure to make a game on this board. Looks like a professionell made it (except the snake fences from young padawan James  ;) lol ).
So, when will you build the fort for the rematch of the movie???

Haha, cheers, Dirk; I've got quite limited space, so as much as I'd love a fort, I'd need to think about the best way of storing it.
Title: Re: Oldskoolrebel's French Indian War Thread (les français-page 5)
Post by: NurgleHH on February 25, 2025, 05:34:33 PM
Haha, cheers, Dirk; I've got quite limited space, so as much as I'd love a fort, I'd need to think about the best way of storing it.
Years ago I aw a small one. It was great and fulfill all the dreams and wishes.