With the AWI collection seeing some battle time (at least in the virtual world) I need to expand the forces. As we are currently using Rebels & Patriots which places a good emphasis on skirmishers I wanted to give us a few more options. I decided to use the remaining ‘Hunting shirt’ figures from my perry boxes rather than order anymore at this stage, I might add a few more metal figures to give variety in the future.
They were painted to work as two small groups these from Delaware
And a non defined group
Then when they are all together. They are on coins to add stability as individual plastic figures, there are a couple of very small conversions eg the guy with the horn at the back, one with a sword etc..
As you can see it would be fairly easy to paint another 8 or so including a command for me to turn them out as a full unit on some movement trays which I might order up.
Next up some camels and then hopefully a game this weekend, and we are planning a small AWI campaign, no need to ever get bored. Take care all 👍
Very dishy Delawares there Matt, look forward to seeing them in action.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil....i luv the pun probably in action in a weeks or so
DeleteCool, I'm doing you trick and introducing a newbie this weekend to the joy of gaming and that special treat of zoom gaming
ReplyDeleteCheers ....good luck with the game got your rules and will try and codify my thoughts soon
DeleteA lovely looking set of units and I always think the hunting shirts as being so evocative of the AWI.
ReplyDeleteThank Steve they are rather cool well actually probably quite hot, i do think a pack of Perry skirmishers will break the unit up, my only criticism of the plastics is they are a bit limited in poses. I’ll just have to order a pack.
DeleteReally nice work on these and look forward to seeing them turn up in an AAR on future AWI games - virtual or FtF!
ReplyDeleteThank you sir, they are earmarked for a mini campaign in the next few weeks
DeleteNice job Matt, it is a nice pace to paint in groups of 8 or so. Looking forward to seeing camels, one of my favourite visuals on the game table.
ReplyDeleteThanks and agreed doing just twelve figures was surprisingly quick. I have ordered some movement trays for them and will look at another six to bulk it up into a formed light infantry unit.
DeleteYour skirmishers look great! Experiencing the effectiveness of British skirmishers firsthand, it is good to see the Americans fielding some for themselves.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan they are marching to the sound of the guns as we speak !
DeleteCool looking skirmishers
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil
DeleteNice additions, but a shame they are plaaaastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks David beggars cant be choosers and all that i think i might be unkind them up into a light infantry unit with a pack of their metal counterparts soon.
DeleteGreat work Matt!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal simple work really........hope you are getting some sleep
DeleteSplendid toys Matt...
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thanks Aly the rebels need somebody to protect that big gun
DeleteLovely looking skirmishers!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Looking great! I think the hunting shirts are the right look for AWI skirmishes. Especially if there is an option for rifles. 😀
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