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Title: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: DavetheLost on 30 June 2012, 12:48:46 AM

I am thinking of doing the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion in 10mm and also converting my AWI from 15mm to 10mm. My AWI forces are in need of serious reworking anyway so the time may be right to switch scales.

What I am wondering is how noticeable are the differences between AWI British Infantry and SYW infantry in 10mm?

Which would be the better choice for this project? A mix of both? Build two British armies because they just won't look right otherwise?

Mostly thinking about tricorns hats, not the rest...

Also which codes would be best for Government Highlanders during the '45?

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: Nav on 30 June 2012, 02:41:49 AM

just simply use 10mm syw the awi wouldnt really look right, the syw figures wear the correct uniforms such as mitre caps and coats and the gaiters.

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: Malbork on 09 July 2012, 01:30:49 PM

Just wondering what could be used for Jacobites?

A '45 campaign has been on my back boiler for years but never really found the figures for it (apart from 28s IIRC)

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: republic of tolworth on 09 July 2012, 02:46:06 PM

I made my own Jacobites out of AWI Scots troops. Green stuff and patience :'(

I just like the style of Clibs' sculpts so I use them. The 'authentisty police' are banned from my house :D

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: clibinarium on 09 July 2012, 03:29:45 PM

The boss has got a range has he not?

http://www.pendraken.co.uk/18th-Century-c13/Jacobite-Scots-sc57/

I recall seeing some spectacularly painted by Andrew Taylor, but can't find the pic right now.

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: Malbork on 10 July 2012, 07:22:40 AM

Thanks for the pointer Clib.

Funny that I never thought of looking there.... >:(

Looks like a pre-price increase order is slowly building in my mind

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: Dave Fielder on 19 July 2012, 08:23:45 PM

I'm still keen to see how 15mm can be shruken down to 10mm ...

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: mollinary on 19 July 2012, 08:52:56 PM

Dave,

I have found the easiest way is to either decapitate the figures, or cut them off just above the ankles. I find the latter, carefully based, gives a more pleasing effect overall! ???

Mollinary

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: Hertsblue on 20 July 2012, 08:49:10 AM

Quote from: mollinary on 19 July 2012, 08:52:56 PM
Dave,

I have found the easiest way is to either decapitate the figures, or cut them off just above the ankles. I find the latter, carefully based, gives a more pleasing effect overall! ???

Mollinary

;D =O ;D

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: Dave Fielder on 20 July 2012, 08:59:58 AM

Also need to make sure the sand used on the bases is the correct scale ...

Title: Re: 18th Century British. Mix and Match? AWI vs Jacobites?
Post by: seano1815 on 19 August 2012, 09:37:12 PM

Our very own Pendraken do some beautiful jacobite figures, my first painted highland clan unit is on my blog page shows most of the infantry range, just staring the British ...in-between ACW.. ECW... RUSSIAN naps..and now carthage the new rannge...bought a pack at Claymore couldn't resist them...I SEE LEAD PEOPLE ;D ;D

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