15mm FIW for Sharp practice 2

[swiftnick]

In a surprise move I decided to start a small FIW project. I had already built a force of French and Indian allies using the wonderful Blue moon figures. But after no sign of any interest at the club I gave them away.
After a quick read of sharp practice 2 I thought I would try again. The guy I gave the French to was keen so have gone for the British.
This time I went for Essex 15mm figures as I just liked the look of them.


I must say it was great service from them. I ordered the figs on Friday. Got an Email telling me that they were posted on Saturday and they arrived Tuesday morning.

[swiftnick]

First wee unit painted.

[Belisarius]

Excellent I,ll keep an eye on this thread as I,m keen on the FIW, have you tried the rules yet ?

[swiftnick]

No I haven't tried them yet. We failed miserably with the first edition so hoping we do better with these. I have watched the videos etc so hopefully have a reasonable idea..

[swiftnick]

I painted another two units last time home and just got the bases finished last night.






One of the figures at the back is actually a French figure. For some reason there was a French man in one of the packs. He is now painted a Brit but just looks a bit different.

[swiftnick]

Essex didn't let me down though.

[FifteensAway]

Nice to see another in FIW in 15 mm.  Curious choice to go with sabot basing in 15 mm; don't see that often (well, I haven't).  I went with 3 abreast for regular linear types and 3 scattered for more irregular types like CdB, Rangers, and natives.

Keep it up and let us know how it all goes - and don't let them go this time.  If the rules you try don't work there are many out there to replace them.

[swiftnick]

Almost done!
Just have to do some detailing on the Flags and also need to buy some more vegetation.

A close up of one of the command groups including the impossible to paint nicely drummer.



The whole force including an extra mounted command.



I will need him as have already bought and started another force.

[Barry S]

Nice!

I have been meaning to pick up a copy of the rules. I will be interested to see how you find them.

I also like the look of Essex Miniatures and their service is great.