JJD new Battle of Saratoga Series (1 Viewer)

[nysoldiers]

John is in NY and will be heading down to the MFCA show in Philadelphia this weekend.
He is introducing his new Battle of Saratoga Series and the troops will be
displayed at the Minutemen booth.
I have seen the figures and they are fantastic!
American Militia and Morgan's Rifles and the first of several personality figures....Benedict Arnold on Horseback.
Two Hessian Regiments and Jaegers along with the Breymann Redoubt barricades.
Over 60 sculpts including officers, drummers, flag bearers and wounded.
More Regiments and personality figures will be coming in the near future.
If you are a AWI collector or just an American history buff this series is not to be missed.

 

[Dragoon]

I'm not a AWI collector, but I will be with this new series. Sounds like John is investing a lot his attention to this period.
Can not wait to see some photos from the show this weekend. - Thanks for posting this heads up on what to expect.

 

[BHogan]

John is in NY and will be heading down to the MFCA show in Philadelphia this weekend.
He is introducing his new Battle of Saratoga Series and the troops will be
displayed at the Minutemen booth.
I have seen the figures and they are fantastic!
American Militia and Morgan's Rifles and the first of several personality figures....Benedict Arnold on Horseback.
Two Hessian Regiments and Jaegers along with the Breymann Redoubt barricades.
Over 60 sculpts including officers, drummers, flag bearers and wounded.
More Regiments and personality figures will be coming in the near future.
If you are a AWI collector or just an American history buff this series is not to be missed.

Sounds terrific. Did you take any pictures of them that you could share?

Brendan

 

[graycap]

On Treefrog Treasures's Facebook page there are some interesting pics of the team setting up their stand for this weekend's MFCA show in Philadelphia.

 

[Larry Allen]

Afternoon folks,
I was at the MFCA working George's booth (Minutemen) and stood beside John and the most incredible display of new TS AWI products I've seen in a long time.

Not only was there 20-25 painted, ready to go sets, John also brought another 30 or more prototypes and potential scenery. He was showing Morgan's Riflemen, the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, the 2nd new York Regiment and the 1st Canadian Regiment. He also had finished painted metal of the Hessian Von Specht Regiment and the Von Rhetz Regiment. AND .... there were prototypes of Hessaina Jaegers.

AND ... AND ... a MOUNTED Figure of Benedict Arnold (Before he became a traitor) leading the charge into the German Redoubt.

Along with the standing loading / shooting, kneeling loading shooting there were flag bearers, drummers, wounded, causalities and A LOT MORE.

There were a lot of folks taking shots of the setup so hopefully you will get to see the items I mentioned.

Start saving your change boys and girls ... this is going to be a winner!!!!

When John was not answering all sorts of questions from us collectors, he was doing research on the Battle of Saratoga; buying books, talking to AWI reenactors and discussing the finer points of period uniforms, correct stances and articulation, the battle facts, the terrain and a lot more.

No secrets revealed, but this series is going to be very,very, special and extensive. (RIGHT MARK!!!) ^&grin

--- LaRRy

 

[BHogan]

Afternoon folks,
I was at the MFCA working George's booth (Minutemen) and stood beside John and the most incredible display of new TS AWI products I've seen in a long time.

Not only was there 20-25 painted, ready to go sets, John also brought another 30 or more prototypes and potential scenery. He was showing Morgan's Riflemen, the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, the 2nd new York Regiment and the 1st Canadian Regiment. He also had finished painted metal of the Hessian Von Specht Regiment and the Von Rhetz Regiment. AND .... there were prototypes of Hessaina Jaegers.

AND ... AND ... a MOUNTED Figure of Benedict Arnold (Before he became a traitor) leading the charge into the German Redoubt.

Along with the standing loading / shooting, kneeling loading shooting there were flag bearers, drummers, wounded, causalities and A LOT MORE.

There were a lot of folks taking shots of the setup so hopefully you will get to see the items I mentioned.

Start saving your change boys and girls ... this is going to be a winner!!!!

When John was not answering all sorts of questions from us collectors, he was doing research on the Battle of Saratoga; buying books, talking to AWI reenactors and discussing the finer points of period uniforms, correct stances and articulation, the battle facts, the terrain and a lot more.

No secrets revealed, but this series is going to be very,very, special and extensive. (RIGHT MARK!!!) ^&grin

--- LaRRy

Surely, you mean that he rediscovered his allegiance to the Crown? ^&grin:salute::{sm4} Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to where this series will go as there are so many possibilities i.e. American militiamen, British troops, Loyalist militia, Native Americans.

Brendan

 

[Larry Allen]

Surely, you mean that he rediscovered his allegiance to the Crown? ^&grin:salute::{sm4} Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to where this series will go as there are so many possibilities i.e. American militiamen, British troops, Loyalist militia, Native Americans.

Brendan

Okay, Brendan .... I suppose ... :rolleyes2:.. from your point of view .. BUT ... he did chose the LOSING SIDE! ^&grin

 

[Larry Allen]

Surely, you mean that he rediscovered his allegiance to the Crown? ^&grin:salute::{sm4} Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to where this series will go as there are so many possibilities i.e. American militiamen, British troops, Loyalist militia, Native Americans.

Brendan

Okay, Brendan .... I suppose ... :rolleyes2:.. from your point of view, no matter how foggy it may be ... BUT REMEMBER ... he did choose the LOSING SIDE! ^&grin

--- LaRRy

 

[theBaron]

While we use the term "Hessian" to refer generically to German troops in the service of the British, we should note that the grenadiers in this case are Brunswick troops, not from Hessen-Cassel.

The figures are excellent! They are sculpted with such fine detail, that they surpass anything I have seen from the kit makers like Andrea, Pegaso, etc. This will be a series that fans of John's work, or of the Revolutionary War, will not want to miss.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Larry Allen]

While we use the term "Hessian" to refer generically to German troops in the service of the British, we should note that the grenadiers in this case are Brunswick troops, not from Hessen-Cassel.

The figures are excellent! They are sculpted with such fine detail, that they surpass anything I have seen from the kit makers like Andrea, Pegaso, etc. This will be a series that fans of John's work, or of the Revolutionary War, will not want to miss.

Prost!
Brad

THANKS Brad ... point well taken. I find myself guilty of over simplifying the combatants and grouping the faction as "Indians", "Hessian", Americans and such.

--- LaRRy

 

[theBaron]

Not to worry, Larry! I had to clarify it for myself at first, too. When I got to look at the display, it was a detail I remembered all of a sudden-"It was Brunswick regiments at Breymann's Redoubt." I wasn't sure of the American units, either, till I read Rich's post with its description.

Prost!
Brad

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

THANKS Brad ... point well taken. I find myself guilty of over simplifying the combatants and grouping the faction as "Indians", "Hessian", Americans and such.

--- LaRRy

Larry and Brad, there were Artillery there, hoping yes?
Carlo

 

[theBaron]

Larry and Brad, there were Artillery there, hoping yes?
Carlo

No, not yet.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Combat]

The poses and variety of uniforms look fantastic for this series. As always, John's work is top of the line. I also look forward to learning more about the battle. Had a chance to visit Saratoga many years ago but don't remember a lot of details. One of the many positive things about this hobby is that it can spur your interest in the underlying historical subject. On the slightly downside, I do recollect the early days when John's focus was on one or two lines and the ranks quickly filled. Over the years a number of lines have got off to promising starts and have been neglected for a long time. Like Ticonderoga, Leuthen, Jacobites. There seem to be quite a few lines just in the process of getting started like Aztecs, WWII, Bushy Run etc. Something will have to be put on the back burner to make room for a significant new line. But I guess that is a good problem to have in some ways. Too many good choices.

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

No, not yet.

Prost!
Brad

thanks Brad, sorry I meant 'there' at Saratoga during the battle...on both sides?
grazie

 

[theBaron]

thanks Brad, sorry I meant 'there' at Saratoga during the battle...on both sides?
grazie

Ah, OK, understood. Yes, both sides used artillery. In the American artillery park were some pieces newly provided by the French, too.

We refer to the "Battle of Saratoga", but there were actually two, fought on September 19th (aka the Battle of Freeman's Farm) and on October 7th, 1777 (the Battle of Bemis Heights). And those were the culmination of the British plan to split the New England colonies from the rest, along the Hudson valley. General Burgoyne was to lead an army down the river from Lake Champlain, linking up with a force that was supposed to advance east from Lake Ontario across New York along the Mohawk River, and a third force was to strike north along the Hudson from New York city. The advance from Lake Ontario was stopped at Fort Stanwix, and the advance up the river wasn't organized till too late (due to a misunderstanding, Howe went south to Philadelphia). Burgoyne wound up attacking strong American defenses in the two battles, taking heavy losses and surrendering his army on October 17th.

It was a turning point. The British were finally disabused of their notion that the Continentals couldn't fight a professional army on the European model. And the French were also convinced that we could win, and they saw an advantage against their traditional enemy, Great Britain.

It's an excellent choice for the start of a new series in John's catalog.

Prost!
Brad