"The World Turned Upside Down – HM 17th Foot" Topic
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| carojon | 10 Jan 2026 2:20 a.m. PST |
The 17th Foot had a busy war during the American War of Independence, being among the first drafts of troops to reinforce the garrison at Boston in December 1775, and being part of 4th Brigade in General Howe's main army that captured New York and marched into New Jersey.
The regiment was famous for its hard fought action at Princeton in January 1777, proclaimed the Heroes of Prince Town on British recruitment posters in the aftermath. The regiment would recover to participate in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth, only to be captured in 1779 at the Battle of Stony Point, when the garrison was overwhelmed and after its exchange, to join Cornwallis in Yorktown where it would be surrendered yet again.
If you would like to know more then just follow the link to JJ's link JJ |
 ColCampbell  | 10 Jan 2026 9:10 a.m. PST |
Very nicely done figures! Jim |
| carojon | 10 Jan 2026 10:49 a.m. PST |
Hi Jim,
Thank you, much appreciated. JJ |
| lucky1oldman | 12 Jan 2026 10:46 a.m. PST |
Great report as always! I was wondering how you achieved the faded look of their red coats? They look fantastic! Looks like they have served you well & often on your battlefields. Cheers,
Peter |
| carojon | 13 Jan 2026 12:57 a.m. PST |
Hi Peter,
Thank you.
I paint in triads of colours with a base middle and top coat highlight shade. British private soldiers redcoats differed from officers and sergeants coats, being made from cheaper wool, and faded more noticeably over time. So to capture the look I paint my private soldiers with a base of black red, followed by scarlet, followed by orange red. Officers and NCO's would have a similar base but I then use vermillion and then scarlet as the middle and highlight tones. These were colours I used for my Peninsular War collection and seem to capture the look of my AWI British in a similar way. I hope that helps. JJ |
| lucky1oldman | 13 Jan 2026 6:44 a.m. PST |
Ah, the layering technique – that makes sense.
Thanks for the information. I can't wait to see your upcoming Canadians as i'm curious what headgear you have chosen for them. Cheers. |
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