Fredericksburg update IV

With the big game this weekend I have finally finished all of the extra figures I need for the game. Though I do have 1 Artillery piece currently being based. First up is the union brigade I needed with its bases all finished. I'll be adding one of my spare command stands for the game.

Union brigade

I also completed all of the Artillery for Jackson's II Corps. The models were all from Warrior. I went with grey gun carriages on a whim. I know the confederates were nor as uniform as the union, also helps me to identify corps and divisional guns during a game.

Rebel artillery

All in all, I'm a happy chap that I've managed to complete 12 guns and 59 infantry stands in little over 2 weeks. Now just the game to look forward to.

Fredericksburg update III

Further progress has now been made on the troops I need for next week. I've also decided that I would try and complete the Artillery for Jackson's II Corps, just a further 8 models. So another order was made to Warrior for the 8 guns and crew that I need. I already have 4 of these on the painting table.

First up is the completed Confederate infantry, which worked out at 19 bases or 57 figures.

1st Brigade

2nd Brigade

I have also finished the Union brigade of 9 stands and the Artillery piece that I needed. These still need the bases finished, so should be complete by tomorrow.

Union Brigade

Overall not bad for just over a weeks work. Well got to get back to the Artillery.  Still got 4 models to build, though the others and all the crew are undercoated.

Fredericksburg update II

Just a quick post on the progress made so far. With getting the figures earlier than I expected I have managed to complete all of the infantry I need for the confederates as well as 2 pieces of artillery. They all still require basing, that should e done over the next couple of days.

Rebs awaiting basing

Next up I need to prep the 8 bases of figures for the union troops and then I have all of the minimum troops I will require. I have even put in another order with Warrior for some extra command stands and artillery. I'll paint the command stands for the above infantry if I have time. Just so the bases match even though I already have spare stands, The artillery though would be nice to get done as I need a further 8 pieces to represent the Corps artillery for the Rebs. Should keep me bust for the next 2 weeks

Fredericksburg update

Those nice chaps at Warrior miniatures really excelled themselves this time. As per my last post I put in an order on Saturday. The figures arrived on Tuesday. Cannot beat that for service.

Order arrives

With the figures now here I've already made a start. Both confederate brigades have been prepped, one of which I've already painted and just need basing. Now got to keep going on the others.

Battle of Fredericksburg

I have the good fortune of being invited up to Micks for a re fight of the Battle of Fredericksburg. It was fought December 11 - 15 1862 between Lee's Army of Virginia and the union forces of the Army of the Potomac under Burnside. However Mick has asked a couple of us to supply some of the troops as this is a rather larger battle. I have been asked to provide rebels for Jackson II corps and union troops for Reynolds I Corps and Smiths VI Corps. So it was on to sorting through my collection to see what I had. The brigades for this battle are much larger than those for Gettysburg, but I didn't think that would be a problem. Imagine my shock when I realised I am short of figures. I need figures for 2 rebel brigades or 19 stands and 1 union brigade of 9 stands. I need to make an order and quick as I have limited time to paint them up. My figures of choice would normally be Peter Pig, however for delivery time you cannot beat warrior miniatures, so order made, confirmation received they will be dispatched by Tuesday. Hopefully the figures should arrive by the weekend which gives me 2 weeks to get them done....sorted I think

AWI 3rd Virginia Continentals

I'm making more progress on my AWI project. This time I've completed the 3rd Virginia Continental regiment. I picked these as I liked the idea of pale blue coats and dark blue turnbacks. Not sure if I got the pale blue right but I'm happy with them. The figures are a mix of Perry plastics and Some spare Foundry figures I picked up from EBAY. The flag is from Maverick Models.

To add a little fire power to try and hold up the British assaults I have added a second Artillery piece. This time a 3lb gun from Perry's.

Next time I will need to concentrate on adding some more militia and riflemen to the force. I have been looking at the Warlord Plastic boxed set, but want to see them in the flesh before i make a purchase. Luckily Tom has picked up a set so hopefully I can check them out on Thursday.

AWI artillery

Just remembered I hadn't posted about this. I eventually got around to painting up an Artillery piece for my American forces. I chose the 6lb piece from Perry's as it features in the majority of the scenarios from the rulebook.

6lb Artillery 

6lb Artillery 

I chose buff for the turnbuckles on the crew instead of the more common red. However I will revert to red when I get around to painting up the 3lb piece I've ordered.