Pvt Snuffy | 18 Dec 2018 7:03 p.m. PST |
What would the British and American Soldiers have worn during the winter battles, such as Trenton & Princeton in 1776, and Whitemarsh / Edgehill in Dec 1777? If I recall, there actually weren't enough great coats for an entire regiment, they would change them off for guard duty. So would the Soldiers just look like they always did, but wearing their full coats, hats, etc? Also, does anyone make figures for these winter battles wearing more clothing to stay warm? Thanks! |
79thPA | 18 Dec 2018 7:22 p.m. PST |
A lot of American troops didn't even have shoes, let alone overcoats. Eureka makes 25mm Ragged Continentals (or something like that). Winston should be along to comment on them shortly. Peter Pig might make something similar in 15mm, but you'd have to check. |
DisasterWargamer | 18 Dec 2018 7:23 p.m. PST |
In 15mm – Have some Lancashire Valley Forge Americans |
Old Contemptibles | 18 Dec 2018 10:08 p.m. PST |
I second Eureka 25mm Ragged Continentals with the caveat that the bayonets are the most fragile ones I ever seen. You might want to be a few extra for replacement bayonets. But aside from that the are very nice figures. I have five or six regiments of them. But I couldn't replace my entire American OB with them. Same goes with the flags, but it still turned out well. Nobody complained. We did Trenton, 2nd Trenton and Princeton. Here are the photos. See if you pick out the Eureka figures. link |
Winston Smith | 19 Dec 2018 12:03 a.m. PST |
There are a few 25/28mm "Ragged" Continental ranges. The first one out was the 25mm Dixon "Valley Forge" set of figures. There's about three poses with head variations. Nice. Typical Dixon. Next, there are the Eureka Ragged Continental range. Dear Lord, but I feel sorry for those guys at Trenton! I feel cold just looking at them. Don't forget Glover's Marbleheaders! Kings Mountain has Continental troops that are not quite as ragged, but they are "on campaign" looking. Best of all, they have separate heads, so you can vary hats. Tricorne, slouch hat, etc. Back when I was suggesting the above Eureka ranges, I also put in a request for FIW and AWI troops in the Indian blanket winter coat, or capote. Too bad nothing ever came of this. |
Red Jacket | 19 Dec 2018 8:22 a.m. PST |
Rallynow, your table is beautiful! |
axabrax | 19 Dec 2018 10:28 a.m. PST |
It would be wonderful to see someone do a dedicated winter range for both FIW Battles on Snowshoes and AWI soldiers in winter gear. I've seen a few tentative forays with the FIW stuff but never anything full blown for either. |
Pvt Snuffy | 19 Dec 2018 12:20 p.m. PST |
@axabrax – unfortunately, most sculptors and manufacturers seem to think we need more of the same. Eureka might do it on their 500 commissioning tab, but I don't know who else. @Rallynow – nice layout! What did you use for the white "snow" powder that is on the buildings and bases? I hope it came off easily. |
epturner | 19 Dec 2018 12:40 p.m. PST |
Edgehill? What battle are you asking about. Never heard it called that before. Eureka make ragged Continentals. Honestly, I think there's a real myth here between 18th century terminology and 21st century terminology. When an 18th century person says that he is "naked for want of proper cloathing" that doesn't mean they didn't have clothing. I'll defer to Historygamer, but just use your normal Continental figures. The regimental coat was for both summer and winter wear.
Eric
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Winston Smith | 19 Dec 2018 1:40 p.m. PST |
I agree with epturner about "naked". It did not mean "nude". |
Old Contemptibles | 19 Dec 2018 7:31 p.m. PST |
Pvt Snuffy, Mostly Woodland Scenic snow mixed with a little baking soda. I used Department 56 Fresh Fallen Snow for the rivers and to add some sparkle. It was very easy to remove the snow from the buildings and figure bases. Tapping the bases on the table got most of it. I used a can of compressed air to get rid of the rest. No problem. |