F&IW things to come

[fergal]

I have to agree with you Lance, the reason I'm painting GM figures is because you created a difference between the Huron and the Mohawks.  I like that, keep it coming.

So as long as you are asking for a wish list, how about some Marines?  The list is long on Anglos.   

Can't wait to see how you represent the Abenakis when it comes time!!

[Galloping Major]

So as long as you are asking for a wish list, how about some Marines?  The list is long on Anglos.   

You're right of course, I need to get some more French elements done, I made my first dollies for Compagnies Franches etc some while back, but got so caught up with settlers and provincials (with bits of Brits  ) that they've taken something of a back seat. I will progress them forward alongside other stuff I've got under way in my leap-frog style of sculpting, once the first batch of Provincials are ready 

Can't wait to see how you represent the Abenakis when it comes time!!

Abenakis  you've caught me out there  . Alongside various other types I've started work on, I've finished one of these only so far, and started up a few others, ready to come back to when theit time falls due. Haven't shown anything yet, as I don't want you to get tired of waiting


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[Galloping Major]

Look forward to blowing my cash with the Major soon in that uncharted territory 

Thanks, that's good to hear - and a very apt description  I'll try to make a lot more come clear in the coming months by showing more work in progress etc 


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[fergal]

Lance, I remember you saying something about Abenakis early last year. 

Tell you what, cover them in anything like you've covered the other two nations you've covered already and I'll name my first son Lance Galloping Gregory!  (I am of course cheating as I have three daughters and it's impossible to add any more sprogs to the litter these days)

[Galloping Major]

Fergal, you tease 

I've been putting more stuff up on the blog page of the website in the past couple of days, here are a couple of pics re progression on the Provincials:




check out the blog page for more info - comments appreciated (hopefully  )

I've also made mention of the new Osprey Raid book "Tomahawk and Musket – French and Indian Raids in the Ohio Valley 1758" by Rene Chartrand, which we'll be selling as soon as they arrive with us, same as buying from Osprey, but with us you get a brand new Soldiers Free chap. 


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[Aaron]

Nice work on the provincials, Lance. I love the sergeant! As far as halberds go I personalylly doubt they were much carried if issued at all. That said, my unit of Pennsylvania provincials feature a sergeant with halberd...just because. To cover the bases maybe make a sergeant with open hand and choice of weapon?

[H.M.Stanley]

The Provincials look well Lance.

I'd be interested in the new Osprey book

James

[Galloping Major]

Thanks chaps - interesting thought there Aaron 
Haven't done open handed figures so far, but may well do that.
 


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[H.M.Stanley]

TBH Lance i'd have preferred to have seen the Provincials in longer coats from the off, and not seen the leggings. Not that it'll stop me buying these.

The Sargeant with a musket is probably more accurate but hey we're gamers; one with a Polearm will always be welcome.

Personally i'd like to see a wounded figure in the command packs. They make excellent "disruption" markers etc and can always be the first figure removed from the game if people don't like them.

Just a thought

[GordonKhartoum]

TBH Lance i'd have preferred to have seen the Provincials in longer coats from the off, and not seen the leggings. Not that it'll stop me buying these.

The Sargeant with a musket is probably more accurate but hey we're gamers; one with a Polearm will always be welcome.

Personally i'd like to see a wounded figure in the command packs. They make excellent "disruption" markers etc and can always be the first figure removed from the game if people don't like them.

Just a thought

I agree with H.M. Provincials in long coats would be my preferred option. Casualties are also good, especially in skirmish games.

[Galloping Major]

I agree with H.M. Provincials in long coats would be my preferred option. Casualties are also good, especially in skirmish games.

Chaps,

I went for the short coats first as the more reference I gathered, the more units seemed to be wearing them - you'll see what I mean when I get the painting guide together.

Some units are usually depicted in long coats, some in either depending on the source you're using. Some are shown without gaiters, it's true, and even have a colour of stockings mentioned in deserter descriptions etc, however by my way of thinking, although they may not have much choice of wardrobe, deserters are more than likely to have ditched gaiters etc. On campaign (and in most references) the provincials would for the most part be wearing gaiters or at least Indian style leggings. Having said that, New Yorkers are often depicted without any kind of leggings. 

I'll make some in long coats (turned back) later, and maybe even a few without gaiters. 

Casualties will appear, but not with the first batch, that would only hold things up more

Cheers,
Lance

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[Aaron]

I think you are right on coat length and gaiters/leggings. Short coats are more efficient and, more importantly from the parsimonious provincial assemblies' point of view, less expensive! I don't think there were many to be found after the initial year or two of the war.

As for gaiters and/or leggings, the first time you try to walk off a trail in rural PA you'll realize why they were worn. Between briers, ticks, and other hazards simple stockings just don't cut it!

[Marine0846]

Really like the look of the Provincials.
Go with the short coats, if they sell well, then others could be made and cast.
I have a large number of most types of troops in the war,
but have few Provincials in uniforms. Looks like I will be ordering some. Can't wait.

[H.M.Stanley]

Chaps,

I went for the short coats first as the more reference I gathered, the more units seemed to be wearing them - you'll see what I mean when I get the painting guide together.

Some units are usually depicted in long coats, some in either depending on the source you're using. Some are shown without gaiters, it's true, and even have a colour of stockings mentioned in deserter descriptions etc, however by my way of thinking, although they may not have much choice of wardrobe, deserters are more than likely to have ditched gaiters etc. On campaign (and in most references) the provincials would for the most part be wearing gaiters or at least Indian style leggings. Having said that, New Yorkers are often depicted without any kind of leggings. 

I'll make some in long coats (turned back) later, and maybe even a few without gaiters. 

Casualties will appear, but not with the first batch, that would only hold things up more

Cheers,
Lance

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See, what do i know 

Thanks for the explanation Lance. Of course, longer coats and un-gaitered makes them more useful for other theatres of war 

James

[flags_of_war]

Add some scalping vignettes (Indians on troops and maybe Ranger on Indian ) to your list . Also some women with rifles to protect the home from the Savages and Frogs while cooking the dinner.