The Redcoats are coming... (2 Viewers)

[Cornwallis]

Here's a few piccies of my ever growing collection of the American Revolution Series, although still a lot of figures to buy yet!











Would appreciate any suggestions for improving the authenticity of the scenery and formations (are sargeants and officers in right positions etc).
Also due to the restrictions of my board size the opposing troops are obviously in very close proximity to each other therefore would it make more sense to substitute the front left hand rank where I currently have x1 BR039 (advancing with bayonet) to the figure BR049 in the charging pose to make it look more like a bayonet charge as it is such close quarters?

 

[aujj65]

I think you have quite a few figures already - close order formations look impressive.........very nice display!

Jeff

 

[Obee]

You have a brilliant set up there.... Well Done !!!!

In as far as positioning of the troops.....

In the advance....

Officers were in the front to guide the soldiers, while sergenats were in the rear to keep the troops in line, and closed up, and to make sure that they didn't 'high tail and run' when the bullets got too thick.

In firing....

Officers would be on one side, so they didn't get shot, and sergenats were again at the back to fill gaps, pass on the ammo and keep control of the firing line.

The colours would have the 2 ensigns and the drummers together in the centre of the goup, like you have, as a maker for the advance, but also would have a sergeant or 2 as protection for the colours.

I hope that helps, as you only have to move the drummers, segeants and officers to make a great diorama even better!

John

 

[Bellerophon]

Hi Cornwallis.


What a great display, i love your vegetable field. I would love to own such a fantastic display!.
You don't need any tips from us!!!. You`ve made my day.

Charge bayonets.


Best wishes Mark.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Excellent, compact "tells the whole story" display. Scenery looks good - it's a cleared fam field so I wouldn't add any - don't want to clutter up a good scenario.

2 soldiers in a bayonet charge against a fence line seems like too few - the officer would likely send a squad or none at all - so I would add more charging troops. Well, that was easy spending your money.

Terry

 

[Richard Tree]

Cornwallis

Stunning an great dio. Like the way you used the soil to make it looks like they stand on their own. You do not need any further advice as far as i can see.

Like the backgroundphoto's. Made it yourself?

Richard

 

[Sgt. 403]

Cornwallis,

Great dio. The troops moving through the farm with the crops was a great idea.

 

[JPB]

Excellent, love it a lot

JPB

 

[Doughboy]

Highly impressive.

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Excellent job. I can't add anything else to what has been suggested already. It appears that the consensus is you don't need much help on this one. Keep up the great work.

Mark

 

[wds0855]

That is fantastic!
Is that on a table or display shelf?
I also love the backdrop and earth field, did you do all that yourself?
Is that building by Britians?

Walt

 

[Leadmen]

Very impressive display and figures. You did a great piece of work on this diorama. Thanks for the pictures. Leadmen

 

[HAWKEYE]

hi cornwallis, great dio and great news. in conversation with andy at dinner last week he said that there will be more awi in the spring. i hope that perks you up

 

[whdamon]

Excellent photos of a fine display....giving me ideas for our Museum Display that is in the planning stages for next year.
WHDAMON

 

[OldCelt]

Excellent Cornwallis. I see you back there mounted up and in charge.
Kind of reminds me of the first line at the battle of Guilford Court House.
Keep up the good work.
O.C.

 

[old tank]

Great diorama. Great groundwork and scenery all you need a few more colonials. My favorite lines of collecting AMERICAN REV. AND F.I.WARS

 

[Cornwallis]

Thanks for the positive comments, it always nice to have your collection appreciated by fellow collectors!

In answer to some of the questions asked, here goes:

To wds0855 - I have the display on a table, but the display base itself is an old office notice board, I did put together the backdrop after a google session to find the right look and the earth is from my garden during the summer when it was baked very dry and I just broke it into smaller pieces.
The building I had commissioned awhile back but I believe the forthcoming W.Britains cabin is virtually identical.

To Phantom Warrior I am intending to do a lot more 'charging' redcoats, as you can see both of my front ranks are far from complete, I just wondered if it would look more realistic at such close proximity to the enemy troops to use multiples of the advancing with bayonet figure or the charging one, I think I am probably edging towards the charging figure although I prefer the one advancing with bayonet.

To Obee I really value your knowledge on the historical accuracy of the correct organisation of the formation, thanks for that. I was using the attached picture as a guideline and the kind input of Ken Osen and Kings Man. This shows drummers at the end of the ranks and in the centre, I was going to buy some more drummers for the centre of my rank. Does that work historically?

Cheers

Tom

 

[Obee]

Tom,

thanks for your kind comments, and for the image, that certianly shows the situation.

I've been checking some of my resources, and find the following.

In the advance position....each company had:

The front rank had an officer on the side (right or left) to lead
Second rank has a sergenat on the side (right of left) to keep in line

Behind the ranks were officers and sergeants (to maintain order)
Behind them were drummers (to keep the step and convey orders)

In the centre of the companys were the standards with ensigns carrying them and sergeants to defend the colours and a central group of drummers.

I think with the number of troops you have on the battlefield you need 2 more drummers and two more officers to have an accurate diorama depicting an advancing detacment of British Infantry.

I hope that helps,

John

 

[The Military Workshop]

A great diorama.

 

[jazzeum]

Wow, that's an awesome job. Congrats on a job well done.