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RAISING MINIATURE ARMIES FOR THE LATE 18TH CENTURY

I am very keen to keep my wargame rules as simple as possible, yet capture the character of the 1790s. Morale dominates the games as the opposing sides are very different. Most of the French troops are 'levee' battalions, which I have chosen to base in column as their ability to change formation on a battlefield must have been limited, nor do I believe their volley fire had any great value. Of better quality, able to change formation, will be white-coated regular and blue-coated volunteer battalions, aided by a fair number of skirmishers. The British, Austrian, Dutch and German armies are often outnumbered, but they maintain the discipline and order of typical 18th century armed forces. Interestingly, French revolutionary cavalry have little in common with their later Napoleonic counterparts, the former are few in number, often poorly mounted, and no match for those in the service of the Allies. All figures are 28mm in scale, using a 1=25 ratio.

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Friday, 17 March 2017

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS c.1794

My Georgian town could use some more locally recruited volunteers, in case of invasion. Here is my second company. These are my own castings in bearskin-crested top-hats, and have been given distinctive orange facings. Will later issue a company colour.
MGB


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  1. Independentwargamesgroup17 March 2017 at 06:38

    These are very good sculpted figures, well done.

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    1. MGB17 March 2017 at 14:24

      Thanks Robbie, some makes now produce similar but when I started my British 1790s there was nothing available.
      Michael

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  2. tidders17 March 2017 at 07:55

    Nicely sculpted figures, make up a neat little unit

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    1. MGB17 March 2017 at 14:26

      Thank you Allan, having these part-time defenders will add to late 18th century scenarios.
      Michael

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  3. MGB17 March 2017 at 14:28

    Thank you Phil, appreciate the morale boosts. And they do look colourful.
    Michael

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  4. Captain Brummel24 March 2017 at 11:06

    Superbly done. Self casted volunteers rallying to the cause. Another lovely edition to a delightful collection.

    Regards
    CB

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    1. MGB25 March 2017 at 07:41

      Thanks CB. By the way, have just ordered some Dixon French Revolution to add to my Batave Battalion, it will serve as my skirmish-game unit, individual firing etc.
      Michael

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  5. Chris Gregg24 March 2017 at 13:22

    Just to add my compliments Michael, making your own figures is very difficult and yours look great.

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    1. MGB25 March 2017 at 07:38

      Hi Chris, thanks for the comment, occasionally visit your blog!
      Michael

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  6. Colin Ashton24 March 2017 at 23:55

    Lovely sculpts.

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    1. MGB25 March 2017 at 07:37

      Thank you Sir, not on a par with commercial castings, but I'm happy with them.
      Michael

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