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Title: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 13, 2022, 11:14:42 AM: I abandoned my SYW project some years ago. Now I find my SYW mojo has returned. I have pretty much all the figures I need mainly from Blue Moon and Old Glory. I also have two fine sets of rules. Then there are excellent flags available from David at Not by appointment blog. All good to go.

You can see my progress so far by clicking the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: FierceKitty on September 13, 2022, 11:33:09 AM: A flag with the grenadiers? :o
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 13, 2022, 12:07:24 PM: Yes I know, the horror. Flags were functional, handy even in a composite battalion.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on September 13, 2022, 03:51:20 PM: Nice! Yeah, I suddenly got back into the period about two years ago, after a gap of 25 years!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 13, 2022, 05:22:26 PM: Thanks, I had a good browse through your blog before I re embarked. I'm glad I didn't sell anything off during the hiatus.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: jambo1 on September 13, 2022, 05:26:23 PM: My favourite period, so many lovely uniforms and various armies, glad you have rediscovered it!! :)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 13, 2022, 05:47:25 PM: Thanks Jambo. I'm very much enjoying it.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on September 13, 2022, 11:36:27 PM: Quote from: OB on September 13, 2022, 05:22:26 PM
Thanks, I had a good browse through your blog before I re embarked. I'm glad I didn't sell anything off during the hiatus.
I'm glad you didn't contract sleeping sickness while reading my blog... :D
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 14, 2022, 10:09:04 AM: Not at all, I've often read it.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: SJWi on September 14, 2022, 12:04:18 PM: OB, I recently dusted off and re-flagged my 15mm SYW Prussians. What are your "fine sets of rules"? I've tried Osprey's "Honours of War" which I would describe as "OK-ish"....hence any other recommendations welcome.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 14, 2022, 12:10:07 PM: There must be something in the air SJWi. I have Honours of War and Field of Battle3 between the two very different approaches I think I'll be entertained.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 21, 2022, 11:43:52 AM: My first Prussian brigade is now complete, 3 battalions. Le Noble Jagers you can see below. I intend 2 units of Prussian light infantry. I’ve also got a Hungarian battalion done.

If it is of interest here is the link to my blog.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 27, 2022, 09:11:45 AM: I’ve made some progress with the Austrian and Prussian cavalry. Mainly hussars.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on September 28, 2022, 10:28:05 PM: Oh very nice. I'm so glad you didn't do the Prussian 3rd Hussars... I'm having nightmares and flash-backs after painting those recently... >:(
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 28, 2022, 10:55:22 PM: Thanks Mark, I've two more to do but not the 3rd. I got my second brigade of Prussian infantry done so that's the heavy lifting over. For the Prussians anyhow.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: CapnJim on September 28, 2022, 11:32:12 PM: Lovely troops so far. Well done!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 29, 2022, 12:37:29 AM: Thanks very much Jim.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 30, 2022, 04:00:03 PM: I thought these pics might be of interest to those considering buying Grenz infantry. The unit is a mixture from Old Glory and Lancashire Games. They mix well enough to my eye.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on September 30, 2022, 04:32:04 PM: Very nice! Funnily enough, I've got the same mix in my collection (painted by 'Osmoses' of this parish).
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on September 30, 2022, 04:52:53 PM: Thanks Mark. I just realised I'm painting Prussian Hussars no.2. Very tricky indeed.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 03, 2022, 09:34:27 AM: Another milestone reached in my SYW Project. The second Prussian infantry brigade is done. There will be a third too. The figures are mainly Blue Moon with a smattering of Eureka and Lancashire. The flags are by Not by Appointment- I use them whenever I can.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: CapnJim on October 04, 2022, 04:24:08 PM: More very nice figs! Love your work so far...
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 04, 2022, 09:02:48 PM: Thanks very much Jim. I'm getting them done at a fair lick now.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Sweign on October 05, 2022, 03:59:49 AM: King of the Battlefield Eighteenth Century Wargames Rules have been out there for nigh on 20 years!
They give good games as one on ones or as huge multiplayer all day bashes.
Simple to learn and great fun.

I would love to post some pics, but how?
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: jambo1 on October 05, 2022, 05:13:59 AM: Nice work OB, they look the part, your collection is taking shape big style! :)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 05, 2022, 10:59:03 AM: Cheers Jambo, I've just finished the Blau Regiment and another unit of hussars. I'm well into it now.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 05, 2022, 11:00:15 AM: Quote from: Sweign on October 05, 2022, 03:59:49 AM
King of the Battlefield Eighteenth Century Wargames Rules have been out there for nigh on 20 years!
They give good games as one on ones or as huge multiplayer all day bashes.
Simple to learn and great fun.

I would love to post some pics, but how?

Just click reply, then attachments, then browse, select your pic and you are good to go.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Sweign on October 05, 2022, 11:58:20 AM: Here are a couple of games of King of the Battlefield.

One is taken at home using some of the vast number of units we have amassed over the years. Not a historic match up but more a "yours versus mine" all day engagement.

The other is a normal Bank Holiday Monday affair at the club. We encourage newbies as well as old sweats to bring and play.

Have fun.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Sweign on October 05, 2022, 12:00:14 PM: Thanks, OB.
It works.

Huzzah!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 05, 2022, 01:28:49 PM: No problem. That's a great looking game.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: vtsaogames on October 07, 2022, 03:15:45 PM: Indeed! :o
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 10, 2022, 11:20:54 AM: Some pics of the von Zieten and von Puttkamer hussars are now on my blog. The second squadron of von Puttkamer’s and the first for the von Zieten.

Figures from Blue Moon and Old Glory 15/18mm.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 17, 2022, 10:55:35 AM: My first Austrian infantry Brigade is done. I took the opportunity to do the Würzburg contingent because David from Not by Appointment does the flags. That apart the Würzburg lads were good troops.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on October 17, 2022, 11:58:16 AM: Very nice! Yeah, I need to crack on and do my Blue Wurzburgers. I did the Mainz 'Lamberg' Regt recently though, which was another good Imperial auxiliary regiment, with a very similar uniform.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 17, 2022, 01:59:06 PM: Cheers Mark. I'm onto the second Austrian infantry brigade now. Then it's back to the dragoons for both sides.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: CapnJim on October 18, 2022, 07:13:51 PM: More good-looking figures!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 18, 2022, 11:00:52 PM: Thanks Jim.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: FierceKitty on October 20, 2022, 04:43:01 AM: Of course, if Prussian hussars have a flag, it needs to be a captured French one.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 20, 2022, 06:05:01 PM: Indeed so, and yet I transgressed again.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 24, 2022, 09:58:53 AM: My second Austrian infantry brigade is now done. Two German and on Hungarian battalions. For the Germans I went for regiments Botta and Baden-Durlach and Forgach for the Hungarians.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: CapnJim on October 24, 2022, 04:27:22 PM: Those guys look good. Well done, lad!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 24, 2022, 04:29:49 PM: Thanks Jim.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: jambo1 on October 24, 2022, 05:19:02 PM: Very nice work, the Hungarians always add a bit of colour to the Austrian army. Your project is moving along very nicely. :)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on October 24, 2022, 05:25:22 PM: Superb once again! Your productivity is astounding! :o
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: DintheDin on October 24, 2022, 06:17:17 PM: Cheers for your comeback! You are making a great collection! Eager to see them on table!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 24, 2022, 08:45:02 PM: Quote from: Jemima Fawr on October 24, 2022, 05:25:22 PM
Superb once again! Your productivity is astounding! :o

Cheers Mark, I'm determined to complete the project this time.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on October 24, 2022, 08:46:15 PM: Quote from: DintheDin on October 24, 2022, 06:17:17 PM
Cheers for your comeback! You are making a great collection! Eager to see them on table!

Thanks Din, me too. I think it should happen before Christmas.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on November 01, 2022, 11:48:46 AM: My latest SYW progress is now on my blog. Artillery, Prinz von Preußen Cuirassiers and von Trümbach’s skirmishing.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: DintheDin on November 03, 2022, 05:01:48 PM: Nice additions to your collection!
We are walking on the same path...
I mostly prefer to collect Blue Moon (very good sculpts) and Old Glory (they have a lot of character)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on November 03, 2022, 06:53:37 PM: Thanks Din. Yes, were are doing the same thing. My Old Glory French have started to arrive the Blue Moon stuff is still on its way.

I very much like the OG cavalry in Bearskin caps.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: FifteensAway on November 04, 2022, 01:38:59 PM: Quite a collection building up.

Curious comments on your blog about the issues with figures, finding bits of venting or flow channels (not sure about the terms you used, never heard before) after painting, enough to wilt your enthusiasm at the time. A careful cleaning and filing beforehand usually does the trick and then another inspection after priming usually finds everything. Once in a great while I might find a piece here or there that got missed but that is usually a result of assembly line painting a lot of figures. My most recent project had a few bits - painting 194 15 mm Wildebeest (which I broke down into 3 x 48 animals and 1 x 50 animals, the last batch having the rest of the main herd of 180 and some live animal trade and six dead animals). [Source of wildebeests were Irregular and Stone Mountain Miniatures African cattle and Pendraken 10 mm actual wildebeest for younger animals - stand-ins, mostly]

Only rarely anymore do I find figures that have much 'flash' of any sort on them since most companies now use centrifugal casting. I like figures that only need to have a file waved over them and they are clean! Okay, most figures need a little cleaning/filing on the bottom of the base.

Back to your collection, I am a bit jealous as this is the one period that still tempts me but I just must stop - far too many figures to paint, enough to haunt a dozen gamers guilty conscience's. Finish my German East Africa and, now, my only non-historical (I count Stone Age as pre-history, not fantasy) Star Wars cinematic adventure (not really sci-fi in my book) and I MUST be done. The gray hair demands it! ;)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on November 04, 2022, 02:22:36 PM: Swarf, is micro thin sharp strands of metal, less than a mill in width. like micro wire and hard to see. Very difficult to get out if they stick you and snap, painful too. I picked up the term from a machine shop and don't know if it is in common usage.

Anyhow, it seems to have been limited to the original batch. The rest are as you say.

Just to add to your temptation Lancashire have a 20% off Sale coming up. I have some of their SYW stuff and it is fine, could do with some NCO's but fine. The new French are good with big horses, I'd like them to have a variant trooper rather than single pose. I intend getting some more and doing a review.

Yes, the grey hair cannot be denied.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on November 08, 2022, 03:59:48 PM: More SYW progress on my blog. Austrians this time. Artillery, Cavalry, and a single infantry battalion. The latter includes figures from Blue Moon, Eureka, Lancashire and Old Glory figures.

If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: DintheDin on November 09, 2022, 08:08:20 AM: Excellent additions, they look great! Cheers!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on November 09, 2022, 09:46:17 AM: Thanks, only the dragoons left to do and a few commanders. More Grenzers too.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on November 17, 2022, 08:29:10 AM: More SYW 18mm stuff on my blog.

As you will see I got distracted and painted up a couple of French battalions from Lancashire Games too.
If it is of interest here is the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on January 22, 2023, 10:45:21 AM: I made a bit of a push on finishing off my SYW Prussian Army. This took the form of a brigade of Dragoons. You can see it below.
There are individual pic’s of von Normann’s,von Blanckensee and Count zu Waldburg’s Dragoons on my blog.

If you would like a look here is the link:

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on January 27, 2023, 10:40:35 AM: More progress made on my SYW project.

My Austrian Dragoon Brigade is now done. It comprises the Erherzog Joseph, Jung- Modena and Saint Ignon regiments. I say regiments, squadrons in reality.

If it is of interest there is a project update and some pics on my blog.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on January 27, 2023, 08:22:11 PM: Superb, once again!

Well done on including limbers. My collection sadly doesn't include a single limber. I wish I'd done some as I went along, but it's too late now and the cost of equipping my armies with the flippin' things would be astronomical!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on January 27, 2023, 08:38:27 PM: Thanks Mark.

I got my limbers via an ebay bargain. Otherwise the cost would have been ruinous. No idea who made mine.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: DintheDin on January 29, 2023, 08:16:47 AM: Excellent additions to your collection!
I would like to find some more limbers, too!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on January 29, 2023, 02:50:28 PM: Thanks Din. Look out on ebay I guess.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: CapnJim on January 29, 2023, 06:02:15 PM: Great-looking figures here. Sorry I haven't posted about them sooner. Well done!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on January 29, 2023, 08:56:46 PM: Very much appreciated Jim.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on February 03, 2023, 11:37:24 AM: I’ve finished two composite battalions of Prussian Grenadiers for my Seven Years War Project. They are drawn from the following Musketeer Regiments- Anhalt- Dessau, Braunschweig, Von Kanitz and Braunschwei-Bevern.

The figures are mainly Blue Moon with a dash of Eureka.

If it is of interest there are some pics on my blog.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: DintheDin on February 03, 2023, 05:48:39 PM: Nice paintjob there! Blue Moon Prussian grenadiers are excellent sculpts! Cheers!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: Jemima Fawr on February 03, 2023, 07:05:35 PM: Nice. And an excellent choice of units. My motto is always "When in doubt, pot the pink."
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: CapnJim on February 03, 2023, 08:21:05 PM: Well, those Grenadier fellas certainly have a distinctive appearance. Great-looking, too!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on February 04, 2023, 12:56:27 PM: Thanks Gents!
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: jambo1 on February 04, 2023, 02:34:53 PM: I have enjoyed trawling through this thread, your collection is taking shape very nicely, lovely work!! :)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on February 04, 2023, 02:36:18 PM: Thanks very much Jambo. I've just under coated the final Prussian artillery battery.
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on February 10, 2023, 11:49:44 PM: Well that's the SYW Prussians done. The last artillery battery, Generals and Brigadiers completed today.

The Army comprises of 4 units of hussars, 3 of Dragoons, 3 of Cuirassiers, nine battalions of line infantry, two of grenadiers infantry and three batteries of artillery. Oh, and two units of light troops.

The Austrians are nearly there. A unit of Dragoons should do it.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: FifteensAway on February 12, 2023, 04:11:24 PM: Well, sir, how dare you?! Your Prussian army is done and you haven't provided us a photo of the full army on parade! That is just wrong. Frederick would have your head for such an oversight! You must fix this sir, you must.

;)
Title: Re: A return to the Seven Years War
Post by: OB on February 12, 2023, 07:24:19 PM: A point well made! I'll line them up shortly and take pic or two.