28mm French Indian war, start of project.

[@darrinstanaway8943]

Great looking figures my friend look forward to seeing more

[@basicminiaturepainting]

They are some nice figures mate

[@philRminiatures]

Lovely project, period.... And figures!

[@calerdonian]

One of my favourite periods, look forward to seeing what you do with these dude!

[@emmetminiatureswargames2424]

Probably my favourite period, love the FIW. Sharp Practice would be a good place to start, large skirmish. Personally don’t like Warlord’s game systems but their supplements are great, Dark & Bloody Ground is excellent. For larger battles Land of The Free is my favourite and it also covers the AWI, 1812 and the Northwest Indian War. As for figures, Northstar ones are lovely, got a few now and looking to get some of their Canadian Militia. Galloping Major figures are excellent but their prices have skyrocketed and put me off buying any more. My other favourites are AW Miniatures. GM and AW are a bit bigger and chunkier but I use them with Northstar. Redoubt also do some nice ones, a fantastic set of fleeing/defending settlers and some excellent scalping figure and hostage sets which would be great for shock or casualty marking.

[@GP_uniquehandlefail]

Northstar figures are great - the bulb on the end is just flash/mould, I had the same initial response when I first got them as well. Galloping major figures also mix in well with them for being nice stocky sculpts, Crusader Miniatures seven years war too if you need more 'regular' units, whereas Warlord Games metals for the same period are a bit slimmer and a little shorter. In separate units on the table not really noticeable at arms length, but close to or mixed in together as a unit they can be a bit stand out. Also get Muskets & Tomahawks II. Doooo iiiiiiit. Both French & Indian War and Napoleonic War rules for it are cracking good fun.

[@Unclecthulu]

Thanks for the comments. I came round to understanding the flash when I saw none of the figures on the website had it.... M+T interests me as it also has retreat from Moscow and I do have a perry force for that (not painted)

[@nordicmaelstrom4714]

The British uniforms of the French and Indian War/Seven Years war are not suitable for the American Revolutionary War. The British army switched to the Warrant uniform in 1768 which is completely different than what you have there. Now the Colonial militia will work really well because the early Continental troops would have worn uniforms/homemade clothes from the French and Indian War. The Native Americans can be used freely throughout the entire Colonial North America period.

[@Unclecthulu]

Thanks for the information, looking at them I see that now. My previous AWI was in 10mm and possibly easier to get away.

[@nordicmaelstrom4714]

@@Unclecthulu Smaller scales are easier to get away with things but 28mm there will be plenty who will call you out on it. The militia can freely be used in both periods as can the Native Americans. Enjoy your project! I am considering the same type of project only in 15mm or 10mm.