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Offline Axebreaker

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The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« on: August 18, 2014, 03:11:48 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.





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

Thanks for viewing! :)

Christopher
« Last Edit: August 18, 2014, 03:41:02 PM by Axebreaker »

Offline ACW Gamer

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2014, 03:59:33 PM »
I love them!! What size bases are you using? I am slowly building an 1861 project.

Offline Axebreaker

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2014, 04:10:10 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

Offline Phil Robinson

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2014, 05:36:51 PM »
That's a cracking looking unit, well done that man.

Offline Mr Pommeroy

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2014, 08:04:34 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.

Offline Melnibonean

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2014, 11:58:26 PM »
Lovely brush work.
That's big unit that will look great on the table.
Below is a link to my blog. It's the place where I write uninteresting things about little toy soldiers. I do this because I refuse to grow up and behave like an adult.

http://this28mmlife.blogspot.com.au/

Offline Marine0846

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2014, 01:20:17 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.
Semper Fi, Mac

Offline Captain Blood

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2014, 06:02:22 AM »
Excellent Christopher.

Offline Axebreaker

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2014, 09:41:01 AM »
Thank you everyone for your kind words of support! :)

Christopher

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2014, 03:02:54 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.

Offline Axebreaker

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2014, 09:08:38 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

Offline Arthur

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2014, 01:29:43 PM »
Top job, Christopher  :)

Offline Bluebottle

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2014, 12:40:03 AM »
Very nicely done. I found a GGGrandfather born in 1861 that they named 'Elmer Ellsworth' and the name carried down to my grandfather.

Offline olyreed

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2014, 07:42:11 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

Offline Lowtardog

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Re: The 11th New York "Fire Zouaves" or Ellsworth Zouaves
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2014, 08:24:11 AM »
They look great 8)

 

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