Except for the figure on the rock (Magua from Warlord Games), all figures came from the boxed metal set (19 in total) from Warlord Games.
As readers of the blog know, I've been painting 6 figures at a time of my Native Warband to:
a. Individually painted figures (non-production line) take longer.
b. To give me a "creative" break between groups.
I had a great time painting these figures for the French and Indian War as I have never painted Native Americans (except for one US deputy marshal in the Wild West) and I had a great time looking at primary source illustrations, reading eyewitness accounts, and looking at what contemporary artists have done.
The last six, primarily based on descriptions of the Battle of Bushy Run.
For the entire War Band of 18 figures (categorized as Large for Rebels and Patriots if I use all 18) I went with the 3, 2, 1 alternative basing for the game which really gives an "irregular" look to the unit. In addition, I was able to add some extra details to the larger bases to make mini vignettes.
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"2"
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Okay it is self-indulgent time as I post various pictures of the completed War Band:
This is a wild looking bunch but handsomely painted. What sources did you use as guides for the war paint?
ReplyDeleteJonathan,
DeleteFirst of all, thanks for the comments on the warband. While painting it I found it more challenging than even painting highlanders so I really took my time.
Some of the primary sources I used were Colonel Henry Bouquet's report on the Battle of Bushy Run, the primary sources guide at the online digital library at the University of Alabama (https://guides.lib.ua.edu/c.php?g=932201&p=6719081), Christopher Newport College Library (near Jamestown) online guide (https://cnu.libguides.com/c.php?g=23203&p=136523), the Brown University Library (https://libguides.brown.edu/HIST1970A/primary) to name a few. It pays off to have your oldest son as a history buff and research librarian at the college level in the New England area of the United States. For modern artist I primarily used Don Troioni and many Pintrest Boards with numerous artists. Here is one of the Pintrest boards: https://www.pinterest.com/lacdey/french-and-indian-war/.
Regards,
Neil
fantastic
ReplyDeleteThanks. It was a long, labor of love.
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Great looking troops Neil. Love all the colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray. Almost ready to play our first game of Rebels and Patriots. I need to do one more unit of French marines and some Canadian militia.
DeleteNeil
An amazing assembly. I saw more than a few chaps dressed this way when I was a FIW re-enactor. (You're welcome to the meme, BTW. I think we all have a guilty conscience where unfinished projects are concerned).
ReplyDeleteA J,
ReplyDeleteThanks. I looked at quite a few re-enactor photos also when planning the unit. Love the meme and thanks again!
Neil
Spectacular native warriors, Neil!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean. How’s the snow?
DeleteThose came out very impressive, Neil!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm very happy with the way they look.
DeleteNeil