Sunday, 21 August 2022

Finishing off

 I’ve been trying to finish off my AWI militia and riflemen.These are the ones I got as part of an order with Ronnie from Fife & Drum in America. Not too much is left to do prior to basing. The mdf bases were  glued to felt yesterday afternoon and lay under a pile of heavy books to adhere them together. Hopefully over the coming days I will get some time to complete these.

The bases need cut out with scissors and then the figures attached with super glue. The round bases are for the riflemen and the squares for the militia. The small round base is for the force commander.


I quite like the idea of returning to the K.F.C for the games. This was a small American county - Karl Frederick County populated by Tradgardland settlers and name after the duke of whence they came. The inspiration was the battle of Oriskany and Nicolas Herkimer.

The militia and riflemen will defend against a force of Hessians and Native Americans.

Rules to be used are by Jim Purky and here is a link to a useful tutorial on them-


http://altefritz.blogspot.com/2017/08/fife-drum-awi-rules-tutorial.html






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16 comments:

  1. Mark Man Of TIN21 August 2022 at 08:09

    Some very fine and versatile figures, perfect for Close Wars and other Backwoods / Swamp Fox skirmishes ...

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    1. Anonymous24 August 2022 at 06:27

      Thanks, will try close wars perhaps but they are based in sixes ( Hessians) so not ideal.

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  2. rross21 August 2022 at 09:29

    They are very nice figures and looks like you have done a nice job on the paintwork - look forward to seeing them fully based!

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    1. Anonymous24 August 2022 at 06:28

      Thanks,me too!
      Alan Tradgardland & for the top reply too

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  3. ronniec21 August 2022 at 10:13

    The figures have turned out beautifully, Alan, and I really love the back story for your games.
    Ronnie

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    1. Anonymous24 August 2022 at 06:29

      I’m pleased with them too. The back story is fun I think.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Donnie McGibbon21 August 2022 at 12:58

    Nice work on those F&D militia, they look the part, good back story too.

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  5. Anonymous21 August 2022 at 19:12

    Looking forward to seeing these lads finished.
    Chris/Nundanket

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  6. Old Nick22 August 2022 at 00:14

    Great looking figures. Looking forward to seeing them when done.

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    1. Anonymous24 August 2022 at 06:30

      Nearly there!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  7. Mark Man Of TIN23 August 2022 at 06:55

    In keeping with KFC Karl Frederick County, I trust that you have a Scandinavian figure called Finn GerLukin-Gud.

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    1. Anonymous24 August 2022 at 06:31

      Who knows , watch this space…😊
      Alan Tradgardland

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  8. Mardigan23 August 2022 at 23:44

    I loved the games in the KFC! As an American, I can confirm they were truly great and culturally informed. Ha!

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  9. Anonymous24 August 2022 at 06:32

    I like a bit of fun In games, we can take ourselves and our games too seriously at times!
    Alan Tradgardland

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