Before I take off for four days RnR with my dear wife (it is she who really needs the RnR after the recent decline and passing of her mum), I was determined to get the first few AWI American infantry done - and here they are!
I will have a unit taking up a frontage of 180mm - this works well because our original basing was 6 x 30mm wide by 40mm deep bases, and more recently, Mark has moved to 3 x 60mm wide by 40mm deep, so I decided to follow his lead, and the bonus is, unit to unit, they have the same frontage as our old system!
Obviously, given its the first stand out of the blocks, it had to be the command one:
Thats it for tonight - short and sweet - I will be checking on comments via my phone from Australia - so hoping to see lots over the next 3-4 days!
A very compelling base, this is going to look a lovely army - you are a speed demon! Wargaming tradition is that typically between arrival of new figures and their first painting, 2 years should pass 🙂
ReplyDeleteI have to admit it Norm, I am a Phillistine.... tradition, be damned!
DeleteA nice start to the collection. Looking forward to seeing more after your break
ReplyDeleteThanks Scotty, hopefully, I should be able to crank out a battalion a week, or maybe even three every fortnight....
DeleteThey look great Keith, and I think that sized base works very well for the AWI.
ReplyDeleteCheers Lawrence...and who knows, you might even see some Perry's join the collection!
DeleteI like them a lot, the whole shebang, great figures, really well painted and very nicely based.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words of support, Donnie! I am very happy with how they have come out.
DeleteThey didn't take you long? Luvvly work though!
ReplyDeleteI like to strike while the iron is hot Ray!
DeleteOutstanding l
ReplyDeleteGreat praise from the expert on the Revolutionary War Mark!
DeleteExcellent work, Keith! This unit is off to a smart start.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon.
DeleteBeautiful work sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michal 😊
DeleteA nice looking command stand Keith…
ReplyDeleteAnd of course it’s answered the question I put in the previous posts comments 😁…
All the best. Aly
And the question I have just answered Aly 😀
DeleteExcellent looking Continentals! They've come up really well for wargames Factory figures!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Yes, they are pretty nice figures Iain.
DeleteA fabulous start to the new project and I do hope the R 'n' R has the restorative effect that the wife needs. Best wishes to you both.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael, so far, the restorative effect has included a hell of a lot of walking! She is going to need another holiday to get over this holiday, at this rate!
DeleteVery nice work and a splendid look group.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Peter!
DeleteSuperb Keith. A lovely start to what promises to be a very handsome collection.
ReplyDeleteI am quite hopeful they will turn out well Richard.
DeleteGreat looking figures Keith.
ReplyDeleteAs an aside, I wonder where the EU got inspiration for their flag from. hmmm 😁
Thanks Ben, and true that....I guess every time they admit another dodgy pseudo democracy from the ex WARPAC nations, they add an extra 🌟 🤩
DeleteVery nicely done Keith and so quickly after you received them! Enjoy your R'n'R and hope it proves a much needed tonic for your wife.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly taken her mind off her mum, Steve, now all she can think about are the blisters on her feet 😀 😉
DeleteImpressive start out the gate. The first units should be colorful enough to keep you on track? Good luck on your trip, spousal support for the passing of a parent is important.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe...I am sure I will be able to keep on track!
Deleteman, that was fast. paint brush must of been a blur...
ReplyDeletenice job though, I like the color scheme. 😁
Thanks Stew...it was more that I had basically the whole weekend at my painting desk....one of the benefits of grown up children!
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