Back in 2024 I hinted that I would be adding a third ACW project to cover my all time favourite ruleset (sorry Ray), Fire & Fury. The plan was to use 15mm figures and I had built up the beginnings of a nice little collection.
However my eyesight started to drop off and even after treatment (and new glasses), 15mm and smaller is no longer an option.
A couple of weeks ago I decided to try again, but this time in 20mm (favourite historical period, rule set and figure scale all in one!).
The bases for basic infantry are 40 x 20mm metal bases which will make storage/transportation so much easier.
These are Maine Infantry made up of six bases, with those lovely 15mm GMB flags.
Next up I am returning to First Bull Run with another Union infantry section.
Nicely turned out Matt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil!
DeleteExcellent - and the very same scale and make I'm using.. :o) https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgosyxX6jVTh1c-bOmfExdpnneO1CDVYaQ_Ik4hS3ZqTM3cV36xxdWoStkL9I0WWp-HYYogC2hvKFD1qP4Q0FY1npCkiZ43bb-UQfq5IKhz7mcALpcpWMHj8LQZxPghxdNkK0du/w640-h412/20210218_175720_resized.jpg
ReplyDeleteYes I have kept on eye on your ACW collection for years now. Newline are very...."moreish" aren't they?
DeleteLovely work, done a fine job, great looking miniatures too, I like Newline, lots of great ranges.
ReplyDeleteToo many great ranges for my wallets good!
DeleteVery nice. I too like Newline but still have a fondness for my old Airfix figures.
ReplyDeleteIt was a very close run thing between the two I can assure you!
DeleteGrooooaaaan! Still the troops look rather splendid!
ReplyDeleteSorrrreeeee!
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DeleteGreat looking figures Matt. Your shading of both dark and light blue set them off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
p.s. I'm with Ray about Fire and Fury. He and I are in the 5?(2)% who are not enamoured by them!
You guys are not alone.. tried the Regimental ones and had to give up in the end... 🙂
DeleteJames, I think it is a little higher than that. Definitely a "Marmite" set of rules.
DeleteSteve, never tried the Regimental level set - although I do own a copy.
DeleteIn fact, looking back I have not played the rules in over ten years!
These look very nice but I see you are not using the traditional square bases - will you still be removing whole bases in play? As you know I have recently dabbled in F&F and think the original version of the rules is by far the best!
ReplyDeleteI have only ever used the original set although I do have the revised Brigade variant and the Regimental set. Will be interesting how they measure up.
DeleteThe figures are 3 to a base on 40x20mm metal bases. The rules state 1" x 3/4" bases for 15mm so this is me trying to have a reasonable base and still (hopefully) keeping the measurements the same as 15mm games. Fingers crossed.
A lovely looking unit Matt…
ReplyDeleteThe Newline miniatures work a treat… Although I must admit that I find the idea of using Airfix very tempting in deed ( As long as you can get good castings).
All the best. Aly
This really is not helping my butterfly DNA staying under control!
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