Having laid in a sizable supply of primed and Ready-to-Paint figures in preparation for hunkering down in winter quarters, I pick up the brushes and get back to work. The completion of undercoating activities appears to cross the finish line only days ahead of a wintertime atmospheric river of moisture headed into the Pacific Northwest. Did I lay in enough supplies to make it through winter? Perhaps not but there are always opportunities to step outside to lay a coat of spray primer down on a handful of figures if the stockpile runs low or my interests change.
Anyway, marching out from the workbench today are 48 figures comprising the 96th Infantry Regiment. These 48 figures are spread across three, 16-figure battalions. Today's release brings the fledgling FPW Prussian army up to six infantry regiments. This is probably enough to begin thinking about bringing this small force to the table. Figures are 15mm Lancashire Games.
With the game table seeing Reconquista armies battling it out at Zallaqah (I still have one BatRep from a week ago to write), it may be little surprise that more figures for this period have been pressed into the painting queue. More Christian horse and foot are working their way through the production line. Hopefully, some of these units will find their way to the photo box and eventually here.
| photo courtesy wargamesinthedungeon |
Nice work Jon, those Lancashire Games figures really are very nice. I have never heard of the Battle of the Clouds but the table set up looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks! As I have mentioned many times before, I really like the Lancashire infantry for these mid-19th Century wars. I had not heard of this AWI action either. Evidently, it was only a skirmish. When I first saw the title, I figured Matt might be presenting the ACW Battle of Lookout Mountain.
DeleteI should be cleaning up and priming figures myself, but have found the mojo lacking.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you're keeping busy!
Neil
Always busy and always something to do. Now, get on with cleaning and priming before the snow flies.
DeleteIt does seem like a long time since your last AWI game with Matt. Put me down as another who has never heard of the Battle of the Clouds.
ReplyDeleteAnother fine group of Prussians. I was thinking that you must have enough to deploy a force by now. Enough for a good game.
I just looked back into the archives. Our last game was way back in May. Matt has been traveling a lot and battling illness from time to time. Good to be back at the table with him.
DeleteYes, enough Prussians for a small game now.
"only six regiments" you are too modest. 300 figures at this rate. Well done, also.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteFantastic result Jonathan and 48 figures is nothing to sneeze at.
ReplyDeleteSix regiments will give the French something to worry about.
Thanks a lot, Ben! Six regiments are enough for a division and a half.
DeleteMore lovely Prussians from Lancashire Games, very impressive they look too! Look forward to seeing Matt and your battle, interesting one to game, not well known but has a lot of potential to be a good game, always good to see some Hessians on an AWI table too!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Donnie! This tabletop battle was much more interesting than the historical action. Matt designed another fine scenario with Hessians too!
DeleteQuite a range in this post, Medievals to the American Rev to the FPW--just goes to show that the "lore" of historical gaming provides almost endless avenues.
ReplyDeleteWarfare provides an almost endless list of interesting conflicts. I seem to game many of them!
DeleteGreat looking Prussians, Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
DeleteNice work on those 3 battalions Jon:). I've got some stuff to prime too, but haven't been able to step outside during a brief window of opportunity yet. I might wait until an order arrives so I can do a big batch in one hit, which is much more economical on the spraying front.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve! Don’t hold off too long on your winter prep.
DeleteI'm not sure I'd describe eighteen battalions of 16 figures as modest! I think that is about as many Prussians as I have in 6mm. They look very grand and will no doubt give the French a run for their money.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martin! When I am in command of them, I hope they do more than simply give the French a run for the money.
DeleteLovely looking Prussians, Jonathan. They'll look suitably menacing on the table.
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve!
DeleteNice work on the Prussians, hopefully see them on the table soon
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have yet to ponder a battle for these fellas so it might be a while.
DeleteExcellent brushwork once again Jon, I'm sure they'll be hitting the tabletop soon. I've not heard of the Clouds battle either???? You learn something new everyday, what a great hobby this is!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Matt’s game was really interesting in that it felt two games in one once the heavens opened up.
DeleteNice Prussians Jon…….and didn’t it just rain in those clouds !
ReplyDeleteWhen it rained, it poured! Good fun! Thank you.
DeleteNice unit Jon. Enjoy the game with Matt.
ReplyDeleteThanks! A game with Matt is always a joy.
DeleteTell that to George's French WW2 infantry !
DeleteGood one!
DeleteExcellent looking Prussians, it's always worrying when you play Matt in the AWI, you never seem to lose!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks! Well, I will only say that the game was very close.
DeleteA fine looking Prussian regiment Jonathan! An AWI game is always something to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christopher! Matt and I have been fighting our way through the AWI for years now.
DeleteGreat stuff. Hopefully we’ll be able to read a report soon on your game with Matt.
ReplyDeleteChris
I bet Matt will have an account of this action along with photos very soon.
DeleteSplendid troops there Jonathan you are turning those Prussians out with Teutonic efficiency.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Teutonic efficiency; I would expect nothing less!
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