Thursday, 14 March 2019

HaT Prussians as Hessians

In 1/32 scale the most popular 18th century period is the American Revolution. So naturally Seven years war figures get co-opted to become Hessians. They do the job very well. These are from the collection of Scott Lesch.

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).

American frontier militia reviewed

Over on Stad's Stuff is the new 1812 militia figures

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@gmail.com   Facebook page here

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.
At the Eastern Door Facebook
At the Eastern door webpage

Across the Ocean, Into Battle: German Soldiers, Families, and Communities in the American Revolution

  Historian Friederike Baer focuses our attention on the varied experiences of the German auxiliaries in the American Revolution. Between 17...