My Foray into the American War of Independance (or The Revolution)

[SgtShepard]

Mods:  Not sure if this is the right forum for a thread on my progress/battles in the AWI.  If not, please move it to the proper form.

That being said.

Yesterday I purchased the Live Free or Die rule set and scenario book from Little Wars TV.  As soon as I am done with my 6mm ACW project I plan on purchasing enough 10mm continentals for 6 Regiments.  I plan on starting with Poor's Brigade at Freeman's farm for my first units. 

Conventional wisdom would say to purchase opposing forces at the same time, but I want the regiments to have varied figures, so I need to purchase multiple poses for the regiments.  I usually buy in smaller batches so I can complete painting one before starting another.  While it will take me longer to get anything on the table for battle, I will be able to keep up with the painting this way. 

Once I get those painted the second purchase will be enough British to complete Hamilton's Brigade for Freeman's farm.  Then the American Militia to complete Poor's brigade, etc.

I will use this thread to show my progress as I go.

Thanks for looking and offering your encouragement.

Sgt Shepard

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Look forward to the progress
Duke Speedy - A Moderator

[Steve J]

I certainly am looking forward to see how this project develops etc !

[T13A]

Hi Sgt,

Good choice

but I want the regiments to have varied figures, so I need to purchase multiple poses for the regiments.

Maybe worth bearing in mind that all of the Pendraken AWI packs that I have, have varied poses (excluding any command figures), one of the differences between the AWI and SYW ranges. I think the 'Marching' and the 'Firing' packs have at least 3 different poses and I think the skirmisher/Light Infantry packs may have as many as 6 different poses.

Hope that helps.

Cheers Paul

[SgtShepard]

Thank You T13A.  I'll definitely look at them again just to make sure before I order anything.

[Glorfindel]

Very much looking forward to seeing more on this.   I've just finished a British AWI army for the same ruleset and  the figures were a joy to paint.  It was meant to be a small collection but must have been regularly watered...

I understand that cavalry played a very small role in the AWI but had to get some British Light Dragoons and Legion cav.   The figures are too nice to ignore !

Phil