Toysoldiers - King&Country - British Army in the "American War of Independence"

Manufacturer:   King&Country

Scale:   60mm (1:30)

Hi, 

As you all know in 2026 there will be the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the AmericanWar of Independence. So I thought it was time to set my British Army from the ranges of King&Country into scene.

I was lucky to find the mounted officer last week on eBay and got it for 22,50€. The seller told that the horse´s tail was broken. But when the figure arrived yesterday I recognized that the miniature not only had a broken tail, but also must have fallen down some time. The base was also damaged, the figure was crooked and at some areas the paint was chipped off.

So I had to bend the figure straight, to repaint some areas and to glue the tail at its place.
Remembering the price of the figure this little invest of repairs was worth it. Included to the collection the damages won’t be seen.

Merry Christmas to everyone and a happy new year with a lot of time and fun with our hobby.

Cheers

Mike

Toysoldiers - New recruits for my AWI-collection concerning FirstLegion miniatures

Manufacturer:   FirstLegion Miniatures

Scale:   60mm (1:30)

Hi,

last weekend I have won some auctions on eBay concerning figures from the AWI-ranges of FirstLegion Miniatures.

FirstLegion is not the cheapest manufacturer of toysoldiers as they are very highly detailed and also painted on a very high standard compared to other manufacturers. I got these figures on eBay on a very good price compared to the original prices.

They just arrived today and made today´s quitting time a very good one. :)

Cheers

Mike

The complete delivery of today.

The single figures with their boxes and their codes.

These new three guys are the start of the range of the British 5th Regiment of Foot within my collection.

This new guy ...

... reinforces my so far British 22nd Regiment of Foot.

The last two new figures ...

... are the new recruits ...

... of my favorite British 38th Regiment of Foot.

My AWI British forces of FirstLegion so far. In the background you can see some figures from the AWI ranges of King&Country.

Toysoldier Collection - AWI British 22nd Regiment of Foot

Manufacturer:    FirstLegion

Scale:   60mm (1:30)

Hi again,

just another short post about some more figures that joined my collection of toysoldiers.

A found on ebay for quite a good price. Four figures from FirstLegion from their range dealing with the British 22nd Regiment of Foot.

The last two pictures are an extract from the homepage of FirstLegion showing the complete range of this regiment and also its history.

Cheers

Mike

The picture on the website of FirstLegion showing all figures of that range.

A short text about the Regiment´s history during the AWI.

King&Country - Newest addition to my collection

Manufacturer:   King&Country

Scale:   60mm (1:30)

Hi,

here are my latest additions to my collection of toysoldiers concerning the American War of Independence.

I got them from the dissolution of a collection. Unfortunately not a bargain, but a good and fair price compared to the same items posted on ebay.

Sorry for the bad photos. The lighting was not perfect.

But I hope you like the stuff.

Cheers

Mike

FirstLegion - AWI - British Light Infantry

Manufacturer:   FirstLegion

Scale:   1:30 (60mm)

Hi,

the ten o´clock postman is just a good guy and brought some new recruits for my AWI-collection of toysoldiers in 60mm (1:30).

FirstLegion is not the cheapest manufacturer of toysoldiers but I got them for quite a good price on eBay.

Cheers

Mike

FirstLegion mixed with figures of other manufacturers - King&Country and JohnJenkinsDesign (the mounted officer is JJD).

A look at the opponents - a mixture of Britains, JJD, FirstLegjon (the one lying on ground) and King&Country (the Hessians behind the fence).

American War of Independence: British Army - Royal Artillery with 6pdr

American War of Independence:

British Army - Royal Artillery with 6pdr

Figures: Wargames Foundry

Though I wanted to finish other projects first (Freibatallion Loudon for the SYW)

I now ended the work on the following unit.

But I also have to say, that the mentioned Freibatallion is almost done.

I just wanted to see other uniforms.

I hope you´ll enjoy the photographs. Feel free to give me advices. I won´t be able to change the final result but this won´t be the last unit of artillery I will paint. Three other units are just waiting for that.

A first close up.

Another close up.

The 6pdr ready for action !

Fire!!!

(Maybe you can see the little cannonball in the middle)

Cheers

Mike

American War of Independence: British Army - 5th Rgt of Foot

American War of Independence:

British Army - 5th Regiment of Foot

Figures: Wargames Foundry

Flags: GMB Design

I finally finished my first unit for my planned British Army for the American war of Independence.

So I realized just one of the three projects I mentioned to finish in my last post of my blog.

Puuh, so there are still two projects left and I suppose that the date set for realizing all of this three projects will be failed.

This is the 5th regiment of foot.

This Regiment was also called "Royal Northumberland Fusiliers". Its nickname was "the shiners" because this regiment gave a smart appearance at an inspection in Ireland in 1769.

I hope the figures will do so aswell.

Unfortunately these photographs are not as good as they should be and I have to apologize for not having studied the art of photography. But I hope that you will be able to see some detail.

The photos have been taken in my painting room which is placed within the cellar of our house. Here I am able to relax from daily work.

The next photos show some close-ups from the single parts of the unit.

The command group.....

... the privates ...

... a sergeant giving orders ...

... and finally two pictures of my marker for losses.

I´m looking forward to create such markers for all of my units. In my opinion this gives a better look to wargames than e.g. simple coloured stones.

The very interesting story of this regiment can also be found on:    

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Northumberland_Fusiliers

Cheers,
Mike