Monongahela Series 15th Anniversary (1 Viewer)

[RISORGIMENTO]

2022 is the 15th anniversary of the appearance of John Jenkins Designs' Monongahela Series, a long time has passed since then and a lot of progress has been made in the production of TS.
As for 2017 which saw the release of BM2017, a couple of British Grenadiers of the 44th British Regiment, I would like to see for the current year a new release of a set in memory of that memorable and unforgettable series that imposed the F/I Wars period, and that terrific maker, to the attention of the international TS collecting world.
I would be delighted to see today a reinterpretation of the stunning BM06 set, the Wounded Grenadiers of the 44[SUP]th[/SUP], or any other set at the artist's discretion of course.
Thanks John for your attention, always with friendship,
Carlo

 

[Combat]

I can distinctly remember seeing the first JJ Monongahela sets at the Gettysburg Antique Center and being blown away. I was fortunate to get in early as most were limited to 250 as I recall and went quickly once the word got out. There were a small but very enthusiastic group of collectors at first. John gifted me one of the original master sets for BM-01. That has prized place in my collection! Also recall the mysterious QR-01. I think there were only about 135 or so produced.

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

I can distinctly remember seeing the first JJ Monongahela sets at the Gettysburg Antique Center and being blown away. I was fortunate to get in early as most were limited to 250 as I recall and went quickly once the word got out. There were a small but very enthusiastic group of collectors at first. John gifted me one of the original master sets for BM-01. That has prized place in my collection! Also recall the mysterious QR-01. I think there were only about 135 or so produced.

You say right, the first limited sets went like hot cakes and me too I was struck by their charm, luckily I have all the sets released and some even double and triple. The QR01 Wolfe Rangers set is another small treasure expected to be produced in two hundred and fifty copies and then reduced to a small number for the lucky ones, a little raw but fascinating. It seems that this set was designed by John but manufactured by Frontline for him. They were released 2005 and retired 2006.
cheers

 

[mikemiller1955]

Carlo...

chasing those sets was quite a project for me...
while I finally found and purchased them both...
the BM-06 was pretty damaged...and at that time I knew little about repairing figure...

sent a pic of the damage to John...
John told me to mail them to him and he would fix them properly...

I did and he did...expertly repaired...and no charge...

as always...his generosity to his collectors was and still is...top of the line...

I have long since moved on from the FIW...
but those sets bring back good memories...

 

[Combat]

Yes, John is a great guy. I was collecting the #1 sets back when they were individually numbered via the insert cards. John once accidentally sent a #1 to some place in Europe and when he realized it, he somehow got it back and sent it me. I think I ended up with a complete #1 set of battle on snowshoes.

 

[marco55]

My first set was FM-05 and that was all I was going to get but I traded a bunch of model kits and a Conte viking ship for over 30 sets of the Monongahela range and ended up with the whole range minus 1 set.I also had the whole Snowshoes range. Hard to believe it's been 15 years.
Mark

 

[Grey Heron]

A beautiful series and one I would collect if it wasn't for the Jacobite Rebellion.

Kind regards,
GH

 

[tryfon]

Great series, had them all, but sold, there are just too many periods to be able to have all

need a mansion otherwise

all the best

 

[Cluck Amok]

John's Monongahela series started me down this gaming path. . . the project that just grows and grows Thanks for providing the thread to show a little love to the F&IW again, Carlo! For a look at my most recent game with lots more photos : https://cluckamok.blogspot.com/2022/08/battles-brews-game.html

Bests!

 

[Grey Heron]

John's Monongahela series started me down this gaming path. . . the project that just grows and grows Thanks for providing the thread to show a little love to the F&IW again, Carlo! For a look at my most recent game with lots more photos :

Bests!

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Thanks for sharing your photos and link. I'm looking to do the same with the Jacobite Rebellion using house rules. You mention in the blog about top heavy with the miniatures. Can I ask please, what base material do you use and how do you go about irregular bases on the miniatures when it comes to using rules?

Thank you.

Cheers,
GH

 

[jason foote]

Beautiful figures

 

[Cluck Amok]

Thanks for sharing your photos and link. I'm looking to do the same with the Jacobite Rebellion using house rules. You mention in the blog about top heavy with the miniatures. Can I ask please, what base material do you use and how do you go about irregular bases on the miniatures when it comes to using rules?

Thank you.

Cheers,
GH

Hi GH,

I've admittedly taken an extreme approach re basing. The bases I use are 40mm squares, 1/8" thick with a beveled edge (bevel just decorative) and importantly, a magnetic film layer on the bottom that allows me to store and travel with the figures in metal lined boxes. Renaissance Ink made the bases but are no longer in business. I glue the figure to the base. To "hide" the "irregular" shape of the actual base of the figure I contour the edges using wood putty and then cover with paper maché and paint dark brown to blend color-wise with my terrain and add bits of foliage and "leaves" for added effect.

My first thought was just to glue the figure to the base and let the color of the wood do the "visual blending" (see photos) but I got called out on another forum for leaving the bases "unfinished." I was annoyed at the time but the added effort really does look better. I also varnish the figures to protect them as they get handled during games. There may be lots of reasons not to go this route, but. . .

Bests,
Chris

 

[Grey Heron]

Hi GH,

I've admittedly taken an extreme approach re basing. The bases I use are 40mm squares, 1/8" thick with a beveled edge (bevel just decorative) and importantly, a magnetic film layer on the bottom that allows me to store and travel with the figures in metal lined boxes. Renaissance Ink made the bases but are no longer in business. I glue the figure to the base. To "hide" the "irregular" shape of the actual base of the figure I contour the edges using wood putty and then cover with paper maché and paint dark brown to blend color-wise with my terrain and add bits of foliage and "leaves" for added effect.

My first thought was just to glue the figure to the base and let the color of the wood do the "visual blending" (see photos) but I got called out on another forum for leaving the bases "unfinished." I was annoyed at the time but the added effort really does look better. I also varnish the figures to protect them as they get handled during games. There may be lots of reasons not to go this route, but. . .

Bests,
Chris

Thanks Chris for your reply. I think I will go with cloth mat and providing them with another matt varnish. Glue the cavalry riders to their horses for stability.

Appreciate your thought.
Cheers,
GH