Galloping Major's Redcoats

[RC_Robert]

What's the history of the style of bayonet drill these minis use?  Does that shoulder high attack style have a name ?  I know early style of bayonet fighting was based on using pikes, but I don't know any details.

[Dr DeAth]

Will these fit with Foundry SYW Brits? I have half Foundry and half Crusader right now but I'm not thrilled with the size of the Crusader figures TBO.
Thanks,Pete

Found this pic, looks like a good match to me.

[Galloping Major]

What's the history of the style of bayonet drill these minis use?  Does that shoulder high attack style have a name ?  I know early style of bayonet fighting was based on using pikes, but I don't know any details.

That's right, direct develpment from pike drill, on the left: "Charge Your Bayonet" on the right, the follow up on contact with the enemy is "Push Your Bayonet". This was THE bayonet fighting technique of the period, only replaced by the later more familiar one with the changes of drill and uniform of the mid 1760s, although there is a mention of a battalion being ordered to hold the musket by the neck with the right hand at Quebec in 1759. It looks strange to those unfamiliar with it, but is surprisingly effective, especially in line - which was what it was designed for, and extends the reach considerably. I hope that helps?

Cheers,
Lance

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[Galloping Major]

Well spotted Dr De'Ath, thanks, I've not seen that picture before 

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[Remgain]

Cuba, Marco, a place I would like to visit before it becomes too "Westernised" 

Lance,

this is the main reason I decided for Cuba!
When I'll be back I'll keep an eye to your kickstarter.

Ciao!
Marco

[ffrum]

I will be very interested in this project to have these figures available.
Please let us know the details!
Thank you for your efforts to feed our interest.

[fitterpete]

Whelp that picture tears it.
The Crusader figures are packed away to be sold at Historicon this weekend.I'll be using the proceeds to fund my kickstarter pledge.Now you HAVE to do it.
I guess I'll have to get some militia and provincials too.I told myself I was done painting tricornes .
Pete

[Galloping Major]

Thanks again gents 

Remgain - have a great holiday 

ffrum - as soon as I get the last details finalised I'll put a link on here 

Fitterpete - 

[Galloping Major]

Getting very excited about these. Are you going to do a colour party/standard bearers within the command packs?

I am sure you will reveal all in good time, but I can't wait

Here you go, my first pair of ensigns (sorry the pictures come out a bit big) - I've been stocking the Flags of War colours for the period for a long time now without anyone to carry them  
I must think of a way to incorporate a choice of flags alongside the KS for those who want them.  


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[Ramirez Noname]

They're great ...

RMZ

[folnjir]

Love the ensigns.

What other poses do you have planned for the rank and file?

[Hu Rhu]

Oh Goody.  Count me in.

[Malamute]

Lovely Lance, I can't wait to see these in the lead

[Galloping Major]

60th Foot kneeling firing 



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[Dr DeAth]

Stop teasing us with piccies of exquisite figures and launch the kickstarter!