QuoteNice work on the AWI figures - and good choice to go with skirmish sized games. It's my approach with the Peninsular Naps, though I've gone with Rebels and Patriots as rules, so we have both flipped rules from their normal theatres!

Will be interested in how you get on - too me there seem to be too many different bases in use - not sure if this will matter during a game, and is probably for more of a stand-out thing in a photo.

I suspect I'll do the same with the Peninsula as well, and maybe some South American stuff, and Garibaldi in Italy.


I may try R&P but I own a copy of Lion Rampant and never felt that enthusiastic about it. I have skimmed through R&P and watched a few videos on it so know it has evolved the rules somewhat, so it may well be I like them better. 

The different bases represent the different roles of troops. I've built up a fairly large group under the rules to give a few options.

Those on the square bases are line infantry, they're magnetised and have a single base they're fixed to so move as a single entity but still allow figure removal. There are 8 to a unit.

The round bases are skirmishers, the different sizes/figure counts just allowing for figure removal, 3 bases to a unit in 3-2-1 formation. 

The hex bases then are for leaders of different qualities, the rules are all built around the role of the leader so there are differences between a level 1 leader and a level 3 leader. 

All in all should let me tell at a glance the unit type and whether it acts as line infantry, skirmishers or leaders.

QuoteI suspect I'll do the same with the Peninsula as well, and maybe some South American stuff, and Garibaldi in Italy.

Also Indian mutiny, Boshin War, various Irish rebellions and civil war, Great War (though I'll likely do some bigger actions for that too) and no doubt a few others that don't quite tickle the big battle urge but have some interesting skirmish actions. Might even look at ancient skirmish and put those 28mm Romans and Celts I bought before discovering the true scale to work...or just do it in 10mm anyway.

Have a few days off work at the moment. On top of all the real life stuff that I've been having to do during the days I've been able to take some hobby time too. After doing some clearing up yesterday of my hobby area, tonight I've been working on setting up a game to get those AWI troops on the table. While setting up the table I felt that it would be immeasurably improved by some wildlife and so painted up some moo moos:



I've also worked on some tokens needed for the game:



And was able to prime the base of the house and put together the detachable roof:


All being well I'll get to play the game tomorrow afternoon or evening and test out the rules! The house won't be ready but I've a nice enough table set up.

 

Cool cows! 🐮

Lovely.
IMHO our model battlefields are greatly improved by the presence of cows, sheep or squirrels etc.  (well maybe not next to a grand artillery battery).  Should there not be a rule writers standard to use them (and casualty markers) instead of inflicting on us yet another set or markers, cards or counters to represent unit orders or status?   
 

Been know to add a crocodile !

All artillery should have a squirrel as a matter of course

Quote from: mmcv on 30 March 2022, 02:10:44 PMAll artillery should have a squirrel as a matter of course

Better than woodworm!

Some Greeks tonight, hoplites:



And peltasts:



Also finished off my house for the Americans to fight over:

    

Very nice, Matthew !

Impressive sir.

I'm liking those hoplites. I've managed to avoid ancients so far - but these are tempting. 

QuoteI'm liking those hoplites. I've managed to avoid ancients so far - but these are tempting.

Do it! They paint up nicely.


Thanks all. Decided to dip into my ECW project again over the past few days.

Sir Thomas Howard's (small) Regiment of horse:


And Prince Rupert's regiment of horse:


I have a few more units in various stages of doneness that should make an appearance soon!