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Offline kingsmt

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My AWI Collection
« on: July 23, 2022, 07:56:33 AM »
I have begun cataloging and taking photographs of my AWI Collection.

The storage boxes are from U-Line and were packed in a great hurry when I moved several years ago.

You can see from the picture, that I lined the box with magnetic sheeting.
That's how I store all my minis.

In another pic, you can see that I print Avery labels of the Regiments name and attach them to the undersides of the bases.

The first Regiment up is the Albany Militia.
More to come.

Offline kingsmt

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2022, 08:05:46 AM »
Still on Box Number One.
Inside are the 2 ND, 3 RD and 4 TH NY.
We complete the NY state of mind by adding in the Albany Militia.

I probably should have mentioned in the opening post the there are about 25 of these boxes.
And then once we run out of boxes, we can delve into the cabinets.

The cabinets are for another time. I just want to get through theses boxes first.

Offline kingsmt

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2022, 08:07:36 AM »
3 rd NY, 4 TH NY and Albany Militia

Offline fusilierdan

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2022, 01:17:50 AM »
Looks good. Cataloging the collection seems like a daunting task. Looking forward to see how it goes. Best of luck 

Offline Norm

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2022, 05:13:53 AM »
Lovely collection, protecting the figures from movement by lining the box with steel paper and magnetising bases before a house move has likely saved you a ton of heartache …… the voice of experience says :-(
 

Offline CapnJim

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2022, 04:53:24 PM »
Now, that's a collection.  Your minis look great so far!
"Remember - Incoming Fire Has the Right-of-Way"

Offline FifteensAway

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2022, 11:52:26 PM »
Well on your way to the 250th anniversary!  I have SO much work ahead of me.  Good thing I like painting.

Offline kingsmt

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2022, 09:11:03 AM »
Moving onto Box Number Two.

Included are the 18 th Continentals, Hartley's Additional Regiment and an un-named as yet, Blue faced Red Unit.

Offline kingsmt

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2022, 09:14:30 AM »
FifteensAway.....250 TH Anniversary??

I started seriously collecting toy soldiers around the BiCentennial.

Way to make a guy feel olde!!!

Offline FifteensAway

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2022, 01:10:59 PM »
You are quite welcome!  lol

It is easy, just always keep in mind there is exactly One alternative to getting older.  Thus, I don't complain about getting old - and I ain't no spring chicken.  May we both continue to get older for a long, long time to come.

More cool stuff.

Offline kingsmt

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2022, 06:32:48 AM »
Box Number 3 makes it's debut.
Included are the lovely 8 th Mass in their light blue coats.

Patterson's Brigade, the 2 ND and 3 RD Mass make up this box.

Offline CapnJim

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2022, 12:43:57 AM »
Alrighty then.  More good stuff!

Offline kingsmt

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2022, 07:23:56 AM »
Box Number 4 has been photographed and the Regiments added to the Listing.

Here you can see NY Light Infantry, the Second Rhode Island and another un-named Blue coats faced Red Unit.
All from Box # 4.

Offline FifteensAway

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2022, 05:23:38 PM »
25 boxes, roughly four units per box so far, and averaging close to 30 figures per unit, some 24, some 36 so far, that means you might have 3,000 figures painted for the AWI!  That is impressive.  And who knows what awaits when you get those cabinets you mentioned.

Do you have a blog?  Might recommend as a way to catalog your collection that would be more readily accessible for purposes of insurance or, ack, disposition one day.  Also, a blog can 'host' your photos for posting here.  Just a thought.

Enjoying seeing your collection - and just might be using it as reference as I work on my own 15 mm collection.

Offline Golgotha

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Re: My AWI Collection
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2022, 05:32:14 PM »
An impressive collection be good to see them all on a table - keep up the great work.

 

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