worm fences ptII

A couple of photos of the worm fences done so far. First up some that I have made using modelling matchsticks, due to their thickness it doesn't take as many to make a section. On the downside, I don't think they look as good as those using the toothpicks, but I'll still make some more.


Next up a photo of all the fencing done so far.


I've just order a farm house with barn and some metal fencing from hovels to add to the scenery. The extra fencing will add some more variety.

worm fences

Been busy constructing some more worm fences. Did another 4ft using wooden toothpicks. I have also done 2ft using modelling matchsticks, mainly because I had a bag of couple of thousand of the things just waiting to be used. I was going to get them all undercoated a nice chocolate brown but just like the Ryder cup the weather is against me and I cannot get into the garden to use the spray. I'll post some pictures of the final models when I get a chance.

On the painting front, things have slowed slightly (decorating the bedroom, I have managed to paint the Corp Commander stand for Sickles to complete Union III Corps. There is also 1 further confederate brigade done for Rodes' Division. I have also purchased two units of painted confederates from a colleague at the club, who had them gathering dust on the shelf. I don't need them for CSA II Corps and so have used them to Start Anderson's Division from III Corps.

On the purchasing front, I received an order from Warrior miniatures, this gives me all the cavalry required for Buford's Division, enough infantry to do Caldwell's Division form the union II Corps and some accompanying officers.

On the painting table is the last brigade from Rodes' division and Ewell's Corp stand.

Hamptons Brigade ptII

I finally managed to finished the dismounted cavalry for Hampton's Brigade. Its the one pain with the cavalry brigades in that you need to have a foot version. The figures are all Peter Pig. The unit has 5 stands and 1 horse holder stand.

Worm fences

Just a couple of photos of some home made worm fences. These have been made using wooden toothpicks, they were then spray undercoated chocolate brown and then dry brushed with GW bleached bone to give a more worn look. The second photo has a few infantry stands position to give a scale comparison. All 3 sections were made from 1 box of toothpicks.

O'Neal's Brigade

This is the 3rd brigade from Rodes' division. It is made up of 8 stands. This is the first Confederate unit that I have used Warrior miniatures, they have turned out alright and fit right in with the rest of II corps.

The brigade is made up of the following regiments

- 3rd Alabama
- 5th Alabama
- 6th Alabama
- 12th Alabama
- 26th Alabama

Humphreys Division

A quick photos of the completed division of 3 brigades.


I've also managed to finish the artillery for III corps, these are warrior miniatures castings. All that is left to do is the Corp command stand to represent Sickles.

Carr's Brigade

This is the last union brigade for Humphrey's Division. The figures are all warrior miniatures, apart from the command who are peter Pig castings. I must admit I like these warrior miniatures, they don't have the detail of the Peter Pig figures but they paint up well and match in.

This brigade is made up of the following regiments

- 1st Massachusetts
- 11th Massachusetts
- 16th Massachusetts
- 12th New Hampshire
- 11th New Jersey
- 26th Pennsylvania