Knowing of my coming American Revolutionary War project, our good freind Bob Hopkins gifted me with some appropriate Osprey titles for my birthday earlier this year.
Useful stuff; I already have a copy of Lefferts from decades ago, but it lacks the color illustrations.
More food for (Revolutionary) thought!
This one I ordered myself (along with some other titles), getting to the more practical nitty gritty!
I also received the first instalment of miniatures for the period, courtesy of the Perrys - enough figures for probably all of the cavalry, artillery, and Native American forces I will likely ever need (hah!), plus a few infantry and command for both sides. I am still debating using Brigade Games figures for the bulk of my infantry. I think I have settled on small units for this period, 12 foot, 6 horse, 1 gun with crew per unit, given the small size of forces during this era, and also allowing a wide variety of "uniforms". That (should) also help to keep cost and storage requirements down... famous last words, right?!
I accidentally left this one out of my last post.
This is the "flat pack bridge" from Simon and his Big Red Bat shop.
Assembly was a snap... literally. I'm debating whether to paint the black ends of the pegs grey to make them less conspicuous; as usual, they are much less noticeable firsthand than in the photos!
Some nice reading. Looks like it's systems go!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've pretty much committed to the AWI project being the main focus post Historicon... at least on the painting front!
DeleteVery nice sir. You will get tons of use from the Battles Atlas alone!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve; I expect to!
DeleteGreat stuff, about three times now I have said my collection for my project was complete and keep on adding to it! Looking forward to seeing your one as it unfolds.
ReplyDeleteDoubtless that will occur to some degree here as well. The smaller scope of the actions helps, but then you have the addition of French, Hessians, and others!
DeleteA great looking selection of AWI books there, should keep you busy! From this side if the world, Brigade Games are pretty pricey, but they may be better where you are...there is no doubt they are very nice figures!
ReplyDeleteFor US purchasers, the Infantry ids about on a par with Perry metals. The Artillery and cavalry were notably more expensive, hence their inclusion in the initial purchase from Perry. And then there is the issue of the tariffs... or not, whatever today's version is!
DeleteI'll be looking forward to your progress on this Peter. It will also be interesting to see how effectively you keep a lid on project creep. I know I didn't.
ReplyDeleteThe next purchase should be the bulk of the infantry, which could come at Historicon if I go with Brigade Games for a lot of the infantry. That should be plenty top keep me busy for quite some time! I am liking the decision to go with smaller units! :-)
DeletePeter, congratulations on the new project. I can recommend the Brigade Games figures to use as they are very similar to the Perry's in style and heft.
ReplyDeleteI used their figures for a large chunk of my Napoleonic Spanish army, and was very pleased by them!
DeleteA toast to your new project, a great period for gaming.
ReplyDeleteThanks, indeed it is!
DeleteGood reading material
ReplyDeleteHopefully so!
DeleteGood looking books and bridge and always good to see a new period!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
The bridge came out well; I have a bunch of scatch built ones I need to finish. They are intended especially for our big Snappy Nappy campaign games.
Deleteexcited to see the AWI stuff painted up....living around this area where we are, that all feels very present! there's a small old cemetery walking distance from my house that has AWI veterans as well as some French & Indian war vets buried there!
ReplyDeleteIt will take a while. :-)
DeleteThe battles of Ridgefield, Bennington, White Plains, and Saratoga were all fought in our general area.
General Israel Putnam was from my hometown of Greenwich, CT. He famously escaped capture by the British by riding down the steep slope of what is now know as Put's Hill in his nightshirt. The British were cautious enough not to try to match his feat. That hill is directly behind Greenwich High School - and I sure wouldn't try riding ahorse down it!
The event is also commemorated on the seal of the town - albeit with the General wearing rather more formal clothes! The town of Putnam, in Northeastern CT is named after him. Then there is Putnam Park in Reding, CT, the site of the 1778 -1799 winter encampment, "Connecticut's Valley Forge". Most years there is at least one re-enactor's event there. Clearly I will be needing a figure to represent Put! :-)