LAND OF THE FREE

I mentioned in a previous post about a new set of rules being released - "Land of the Free" published by Osprey. They were written by Joe Krone who had commissioned Hart of War to paint some 15mm French/Indian War figures to illustrate the book. Joe has kindly sent me some pictures of a playtest of the rules he had organised, so I thought it would be nice to post some of the pics here as not all of them appear in the book. The rules cover the wars in North America - the country's struggle for independence - from the French Indian Wars to the 1812 war with Britain. They also cover everything in between such as the wars with the Indians.
The pictures here cover a French/Indian Wars battle. Thanks to Joe Krone for supplying the pictures. The figures are now in the collection of Kevin Krause.
The more observant will notice that the French are using British guns and the British gun crews are using those of the French - not Hart of War's fault, the guns were not glued to the bases so I think Joe mixed them up when setting the game up!

9TH REGIMENT OF FOOT BRITISH AWI

The 9th Regiment of Foot during the American War of Independence. Figures are by Wargames Foundry. The regiment still has its Grenadier and Light Companies, and a supporting gun for good measure so they are not taking any chances!

The 9th Regiment alongside the 42nd Royal Highlanders (featured in previous post). I think the flags may be the wrong way round but to be honest I can never remember which way round they go - there must be a rhyme or something that can help me to remember this...its a good job I don't glue the flags in before sending to the customer. This avoids any damage in transit. If I did glue them in I would make sure they were the right way round!

Two senior commanders making sure the chaps advance in the right direction and die in a blaze of glory!

28MM AWI 42ND HIGHLANDERS

The 42nd Royal Highland Regiment - as they would have appeared in the American War of Independence rather than the 1768 regulations. Apparently there was a shortage of plaid etc, and the C-in-C of the Regiment opted for more suitable clothing for the rigours of campaigning in America... which is great because they are much easier to paint today! Surprisingly they didn't like the Claymores they were issued with and preferred to use the bayonet!
Figures are 28mm Perry Miniatures and in the collection of Martin Scott of Herts Volunteers Wargames Club.

28MM 1ST CORPS SUCCESSOR CATAPHRACTS

I was really pleased to receive some 1st Corps 28mm figures from a regular client to paint up. I really like 1st Corps - good figures and not over priced either. At some point I intend to get a collection of them for myself - some of their Romans or Greeks perhaps.

 There were two units of ten figures to paint  for David Marks - and they had to fit in with his existing collection - a massive one of Successors (see the Raphia game post for example). So one of the units has a 'black' theme and the other 'red'. David decided that the cavalry arm, namely the cataphracts, needed bolstering with extra figures so these guys came crashing through the post for me to do!
Needless to say they were a joy to paint.