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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Eric the Shed on August 22, 2012, 06:37:56 PM
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Finally got started on my French Indian War Project....
200 plus figures have arrived from Redoubt, Perry and Gallopping Major. The painting has started with a few British Line Infantry....
A few photos to wet the appetite and more on the blog..http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/
Would welsome suggestions on rulesets - have purchased Muskets & Tomahawks
Thank you Eric
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Nice figures Eric, quite a collection you're building.
Have a look at Sharp Practice, it has an F&I supplement I think. A great set of rules( once you get your head around the mechanics. It designed for large scale skirmishes with the emphasis on scenario driven games with heroes etc.
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This Very Ground is a great set of rules. James has my copy, mention it to him :)
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Fine looking figures you have there.
A great period to game.
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Your off to a great start. Look forward to seeing your collection develop.
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A good start
You can't go far wrong with TVG or M&T
A great period to game
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Eric;
If you are looking for rules, I will be releasing my next miniature rule set: Buckskins and Rangers - Skirmish Rules for Gaming the French Indian War in a few weeks. Have a look here:
http://www.battlefieldgamedesigns.com/
Scroll to the bottom and then open up the Continue Reading section.
Regards,
Hitman
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great start!
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Well I was finally persuaded to run a raid scenario this weekend...great fun was had by all. The M&T rule set really captures the flavour of the Mohicans...also big thanks to Perry, Redoubt & Galloping Major for some great figures.
I just need to finish the pile of lead I seem to have gathered, finish the terrain...and think about the next project
A few more photos and batrep report on the blog
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/
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Nice thread 8)
Looks like a lively game :)
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Very nice looking game 8) 8)
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It must be said that Eric puts on a good spread. He has a huge table that he manages to cover with terrain and figures for many, many different settings and it's all his own work (and maybe some help from his offspring).
Proper LAF stuff :)
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Thanks Paul
You will be pleased to know that the log cabins are all finished, I built a roof for the blockhouse and started the French Line. Photos soon.
See you Monday
Eric
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I needed to source some log cabins pretty damn quick. For those of you in the know the new Musket & Tomahawk rules & scenarios call for buildings (ie settlers dwellings) to be the focus of activity.
Fortunately the wargaming community came up trumps and some searches later I found these Pegasus hobbies buildings. A few days later the models arrived and were subsequently built – minus the roofs – I hated the current version and wanted something more organic – hence the towelling thatch.
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Loads of pictures on the blog walking you through the transition and if you are looking for 28mm cabins these really rock ! ...oh and they are a great price.
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/
Eric
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Just finished the French Line
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and they will be out to play tomorrow on this table...
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alls set and waiting for players
Eric
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk
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awesome work love the period
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Gorgeous layout.
:o :o
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Love your work - except the thatch. Not so common in North America though maybe used somewhat during this era. But small matter given the overall quality of what you lay on.
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Latest Battle report added on the blog - fought last night with ardour, courage and dice
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Please drop by and have a look
Eric
www.shedwars.blogspot.com