AWI - And Then There Were Twelve (1 Viewer)
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Have fun at the show Mike. If I still lived in Madison I would be all over it.
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Well after waiting on their arrival all day, and patiently I might add . . . . NOT :tongue::rolleyes2:, the seven new British Grenadier recruits arrived at my door early this evening. I think I must have been the last delivery for the day! Anyway, these are every bit as great looking as the first five. Here's a photo of all twelve 5th Foot Grenadiers together. From L-R they are: AWI027, AWI026, AWI031, AWI033, AWI037, AWI039, AWI030, AWI032, AWI030, AWI034, AWI031, and AWI028 (also used is W. Britain #DSIP10 "Chosen Ground" display base w/backdrop made by Hudson & Allen for W. Britain). I will try to post more photos tomorrow . . .
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Great looking photos Mike.
WOW! They do have the WOW factor.
Excellent British Grenadiers!
Some of the best on the market, possibly thee best!
I live on the grounds where in 1778, G. Washington's soldiers had a big battle with the Brits at Monmouth, New Jersey, hence the title; The Battle Of Monmouth.
Very historical area regarding the American Revolution.
Alex and I are getting involved with the American Revolutionary War Historical society and plan to work with them closely in the near future to create historical Amer. Rev. scenes.
Great job Matt.
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Mark, I agree, some Indians and frontiersmen would be nice, but I think that there are a lot of uniformed regiments to get to first. Hopefully, we will see something in the next couple months. Matt stated a while back in a newsletter that he hoped each range would have another release before the end of the year.
Once Matt wraps up Bunker Hill, I think the Battle of Saratoga would be a good place to focus on next. As you say, Matt does battles in depth, and Saratoga offers a huge variety for different releases. I'm thinking of British and Hessians regiments, Indians, and Royal Artillery for the Crown forces. The Continentals could be represented by a numer of New England regiments, along with Morgan's riflemen. A lot of options there to include a mix of early uniforms, hunting shirts, and civilian dress. Maybe that is just my personal dream, but I think it has potential!
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Re: AWI - And Now There Are 43
Well I just placed an order for fourteen 5th Foot Grenadiers. Should be here by mid next week. When they arrive I will have a 43-man grenadier company which is approximately a full strength British company for the AWI. It will consist of 36 enlisted, two sgt, 3 officers, and 2 drummers. I plan to arrange my company two different ways; a 20-man front, two ranks deep, with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks, or a 14-man front, three ranks deep (the third rank will only have 12 men in it), with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks. Platoon wise, I will be able to create two 20-man platoons, each with 18 enlisted, an officer and a sgt.
This completes my 5th Foot collection . . . now onto the next FL AWI release.
Mike
Well I just placed an order for fourteen 5th Foot Grenadiers. Should be here by mid next week. When they arrive I will have a 43-man grenadier company which is approximately a full strength British company for the AWI. It will consist of 36 enlisted, two sgt, 3 officers, and 2 drummers. I plan to arrange my company two different ways; a 20-man front, two ranks deep, with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks, or a 14-man front, three ranks deep (the third rank will only have 12 men in it), with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks. Platoon wise, I will be able to create two 20-man platoons, each with 18 enlisted, an officer and a sgt.
This completes my 5th Foot collection . . . now onto the next FL AWI release.
Mike
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Re: AWI - And Now There Are 43
Ooooh Mike...that's gonna look really nice...George is gonna get that new Cadillac after all...^&grin
Well I just placed an order for fourteen 5th Foot Grenadiers. Should be here by mid next week. When they arrive I will have a 43-man grenadier company which is approximately a full strength British company for the AWI. It will consist of 36 enlisted, two sgt, 3 officers, and 2 drummers. I plan to arrange my company two different ways; a 20-man front, two ranks deep, with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks, or a 14-man front, three ranks deep (the third rank will only have 12 men in it), with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks. Platoon wise, I will be able to create two 20-man platoons, each with 18 enlisted, an officer and a sgt.
This completes my 5th Foot collection . . . now onto the next FL AWI release.
Ooooh Mike...that's gonna look really nice...George is gonna get that new Cadillac after all...^&grin
6th Wisconsin
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Re: AWI - And Now There Are 43
Mike,
That is going to be tremendous to see. I bet you will be excited to get that package!
Well I just placed an order for fourteen 5th Foot Grenadiers. Should be here by mid next week. When they arrive I will have a 43-man grenadier company which is approximately a full strength British company for the AWI. It will consist of 36 enlisted, two sgt, 3 officers, and 2 drummers. I plan to arrange my company two different ways; a 20-man front, two ranks deep, with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks, or a 14-man front, three ranks deep (the third rank will only have 12 men in it), with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks. Platoon wise, I will be able to create two 20-man platoons, each with 18 enlisted, an officer and a sgt.
This completes my 5th Foot collection . . . now onto the next FL AWI release.
Mike,
That is going to be tremendous to see. I bet you will be excited to get that package!
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Re: AWI - And Now There Are 43
Mike your going to have a awesome FL AWI collection. Cant wait to see!
Well I just placed an order for fourteen 5th Foot Grenadiers. Should be here by mid next week. When they arrive I will have a 43-man grenadier company which is approximately a full strength British company for the AWI. It will consist of 36 enlisted, two sgt, 3 officers, and 2 drummers. I plan to arrange my company two different ways; a 20-man front, two ranks deep, with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks, or a 14-man front, three ranks deep (the third rank will only have 12 men in it), with a junior officer and two drummers behind the ranks. Platoon wise, I will be able to create two 20-man platoons, each with 18 enlisted, an officer and a sgt.
This completes my 5th Foot collection . . . now onto the next FL AWI release.
Mike your going to have a awesome FL AWI collection. Cant wait to see!