Saturday 30 March 2019
Friday 29 March 2019
Robert Rogers journals Kindle edition
If you want to buff up on Ranger lore then this might do it
. 'The thrilling true account of a famous woodsman, scout & guerilla leader during the formative years of the American Nation' In the evocative pages of Rogers own journal we are taken through a landscape of dark untrodden forest where danger from hostile Indians and the French Army threaten every step. Famous exploits of guerilla warfare are graphically told, including battles and ambushes on America's lakes, the devastating 'Fight on Snowshoes' and the raid against the Abanakee's village at St, Francis, recounted across time by Rogers himself.
. 'The thrilling true account of a famous woodsman, scout & guerilla leader during the formative years of the American Nation' In the evocative pages of Rogers own journal we are taken through a landscape of dark untrodden forest where danger from hostile Indians and the French Army threaten every step. Famous exploits of guerilla warfare are graphically told, including battles and ambushes on America's lakes, the devastating 'Fight on Snowshoes' and the raid against the Abanakee's village at St, Francis, recounted across time by Rogers himself.
Thursday 28 March 2019
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814)
Today is the anniversary of this battle from 1814. Gary Zaboly mentioned this book on his Facebook page - I have not read it but it looks worth tracking down.
Friday 22 March 2019
Tuesday 19 March 2019
Armies in Plastic - French and Indian Wars - an appreciation
Have you ever made a pact with yourself - 'if anyone produces X in Y scale I am buying them'? I was like that for plastic 1/32 French and Indian war. I would have bought them anyway as I supported the concept. But are they any good?
https://armiesinplastic.com/french-indian-war.html
There is basically four sets. Rogers Rangers and two sets of Northeastern Woodland Indians. These are based on John Jenkins designs' originals. There is also French regulars. These are not so good but acceptable and they kind of look the part. French were adapted and developed from original figures produced by Frontline Figures.
Of these 4 sets the Woodland Indians are the most useful. 18 Action Figures - 6 poses in each set. Can equally be used with American Revolution, Pontiac, or frontier settler type scenarios. Well sculpted in believable poses they seem historically accurate from what I know and what more could one ask for? No bow armed warriors sadly but other than that top marks. Obviously these could be used on either side as loyal Mohawk or perfidious Hurons.
The Rangers are the last ones I bought and very good they are too. I don't know much about Rangers but they look good - not Northwest Passage Rangers but proper ones with scots bonnets.
https://armiesinplastic.com/french-indian-war.html
There is basically four sets. Rogers Rangers and two sets of Northeastern Woodland Indians. These are based on John Jenkins designs' originals. There is also French regulars. These are not so good but acceptable and they kind of look the part. French were adapted and developed from original figures produced by Frontline Figures.
Of these 4 sets the Woodland Indians are the most useful. 18 Action Figures - 6 poses in each set. Can equally be used with American Revolution, Pontiac, or frontier settler type scenarios. Well sculpted in believable poses they seem historically accurate from what I know and what more could one ask for? No bow armed warriors sadly but other than that top marks. Obviously these could be used on either side as loyal Mohawk or perfidious Hurons.
The Rangers are the last ones I bought and very good they are too. I don't know much about Rangers but they look good - not Northwest Passage Rangers but proper ones with scots bonnets.
Friday 15 March 2019
Thursday 14 March 2019
CTS Blockhouse
Looking around for useful bits and I discovered this - about 5 years too late. Seems to have been discontinued. CTS webpage. Still do the Mohawks though.
CLASSIC TOY SOLDIERS French-Indian War CTS116A Mohawk Indians 12 brown plastic toy soldiers in 10 poses (1:32 scale). |
Wednesday 13 March 2019
Recruits wanted for Queen Anne's War group
Facebook page
Queen Anne's War (1702–1713) was the second in a series of French and Indian Wars fought in England's Thirteen American Colonies; in Europe, it is viewed as the North American theater of the War of the Spanish Succession.
Monday 11 March 2019
Bullet Proof Fine Scale Art & Miniature Models
This company looks interesting - worth investigating
Now available: Set of three French Compagnies de la Marine (Sergent, Porte Drapeau, Tambour)
Scales: 1/72 - 28mm - 54mm
Requests: bulletproofminiatures@gmai l.com Facebook page here
Now available: Set of three French Compagnies de la Marine (Sergent, Porte Drapeau, Tambour)
Scales: 1/72 - 28mm - 54mm
Requests: bulletproofminiatures@gmai
Saturday 9 March 2019
French gorget (hausse-col) from the Seven Years War from The Eastern Door
For many years there had been a call to reproduce a correct pre-1767 pattern French gorget. After some consideration, research, and development, they are now a reality. These will be produced exclusively in gilt brass just like the originals and available by individual order.
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