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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, 30 October 2020

CHARITY SHOP FIND

I'm rather pleased with this latest find in a charity shop. Its an earthenware model of an early industrial building. At a loss to understand why it was made, perhaps to hold an internal light? Its well crafted, and looks perfect with 28mm figures. Originally buff-coloured, I gave it a prime, and painted it in more realistic colours. I've also covered the original foliage with more authentic tree scatter material. Not bad for £4. 

MGB






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  1. The Good Soldier Svjek30 October 2020 at 13:19

    Great find ! and it's painted up well .

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    1. MGB30 October 2020 at 14:57

      Cheers Tony, it has a very 18th century look to it, and all for so little.
      Michael

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  2. James Fisher30 October 2020 at 17:28

    Can but quote you Michael, "...looks perfect with 28mm figures". A great find indeed!
    Regards, James

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    1. MGB31 October 2020 at 01:41

      Its is a nice decoration on the table James, for sure.
      Michael

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  3. tradgardmastare31 October 2020 at 00:48

    Ideal find and you have weathered it well. I sometimes look at the Charity shop Lilliputian Lane buildings but they are too wee for my purposes.

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    1. MGB31 October 2020 at 01:43

      Yes Allan, they crop up a lot down here in the West Country, and an easy solution for those gaming with 10mm figures. But I'm very happy with the two scales I work with.
      Michael

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  4. rross1 November 2020 at 22:12

    This is very nice and could pass as a Borders Pele Tower if it did not have the chimney attached!

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    1. MGB2 November 2020 at 05:18

      Keith, when I first spotted it, I thought it was a Cornish tin mine, but now I think its probably linked to the smelting of metals. It certainly looks right for the 18th century.
      Michael

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  5. Adrian2 November 2020 at 14:01

    Looks fantastic, like it popped out of a Poldark novel.
    CB.

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    1. MGB3 November 2020 at 07:55

      Yes CB, strange you mention Poldark, it does have that Cornish coastal look. A TV company once contacted me to help with some Poldark filming. it did not materialise and, to be honest, my membership wanted to wear our own gear. Rarely impressed with 18th century(ish) theatrical outfits.
      Michael

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  6. Phil8 November 2020 at 09:16

    Looks very nice, no doubt!

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    1. MGB10 November 2020 at 05:59

      Cheers Phil, a lucky visit, and a bit of paint.
      Michael

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  7. Adrian2 January 2021 at 01:01

    Happy new year Michael, good luck and good health to you
    Best regards,
    Captain Brummell.

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    1. MGB2 January 2021 at 09:37

      Thanks C.B., my health appears to be much better than this time last year. For the record, I'm actually posting a lot of content but my hobby interests are almost entirely 54mm. But I do see myself returning to 28mm when I conclude restoring old toy soldiers..... thats the plan. Very best wishes to you and yours for this New Year.
      Michael

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