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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Axebreaker on 18 August 2014, 04:11:48 PM

Title: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Axebreaker on 18 August 2014, 04:11:48 PM

My latest unit for ACW is The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves which have been on my to do list for some time. They are based for Regimental Fire and Fury.

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/ACW%2028mm/2014-08-18003_zps3aae6633.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/ACW%2028mm/2014-08-18003_zps3aae6633.jpg.html)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/ACW%2028mm/2014-08-18009_zps3a5edce3.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/ACW%2028mm/2014-08-18009_zps3a5edce3.jpg.html)

Lots more pics and info on my blog:
http://christopher-bunkerhill.blogspot.de/

Thanks for viewing! :)

Christopher

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: ACW Gamer on 18 August 2014, 04:59:33 PM

I love them!! What size bases are you using? I am slowly building an 1861 project.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Axebreaker on 18 August 2014, 05:10:10 PM

Thank you! :) The figures are 28mm with 2 to a base on 40mm wide x 20mm depth as RF&F requires a very high base count. So far using 15mm scale for the board and measurements has worked out a real treat.

Christopher

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Phil Robinson on 18 August 2014, 06:36:51 PM

That's a cracking looking unit, well done that man.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Mr Pommeroy on 18 August 2014, 09:04:34 PM

Wonderful! My congratulations on such a splendid job, sir! The 11th NY has been on my list for quite a while as well. These pictures make them move up on the list considerably.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Melnibonean on 19 August 2014, 12:58:26 AM

Lovely brush work.
That's big unit that will look great on the table.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Marine0846 on 19 August 2014, 02:20:17 AM

A really fine looking unit.
I love the look of 28mm units for the Civil War.
I also enjoyed looking over your blog.
Lots of cool stuff.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Captain Blood on 19 August 2014, 07:02:22 AM

Excellent Christopher.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Axebreaker on 19 August 2014, 10:41:01 AM

Thank you everyone for your kind words of support! :)

Christopher

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: ACW Gamer on 20 August 2014, 04:02:54 AM

So, in RFF, would this unit usually fight too ranks deep? I am familiar with Brigade Fire and Fury, but not it's off spring.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Axebreaker on 20 August 2014, 10:08:38 AM

Quote from: ACW Gamer on 20 August 2014, 04:02:54 AM

So, in RFF, would this unit usually fight too ranks deep? I am familiar with Brigade Fire and Fury, but not it's off spring.

Yes, two ranks is the standard formation because you can fire from both ranks and receive a combat bonus, but you can also extend into single line when needed to cover more ground and makes you a little harder to hit in some situations.

Note: Mine are shown 3 ranks deep, but that's simply to fit everyone in the picture.

Christopher

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Arthur on 20 August 2014, 02:29:43 PM

Top job, Christopher  :)

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Bluebottle on 22 August 2014, 01:40:03 AM

Very nicely done. I found a GGGrandfather born in 1861 that they named 'Elmer Ellsworth' and the name carried down to my grandfather.

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: olyreed on 22 August 2014, 08:42:11 AM

Very nice work. I believe Footsore Miniatures have got some 1861 stuff coming out soon and I am looking forward to getting my hands on them

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Lowtardog on 22 August 2014, 09:24:11 AM

They look great 8)

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Axebreaker on 22 August 2014, 10:25:43 AM

Thank you gentlemen! :)

@Bluebottle

Oh, that's very interesting.

@Olyreed

I know and I'll be a buyer as I love bill's work and the fact I'm from Minnesota and his first unit is the first Minnesota has me pretty excited!

Christopher 

Title: Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
Post by: Galloping Major on 22 August 2014, 04:22:20 PM

Very nicely done  8)




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