Algernon - Over The Italian Front and More

Algernon

I spent some time on the scenarios for the Italian front. I think I have them the way I want them. Three separate sscenarios for historical actions all around the Italian bombing effort on February 18, 1916. The Italians are attempting to bomb a factory in what is now modern Croatia. Researching these proved a challenge as there is contradictory information on-line and the books I have are sparse with information. Overall, it shows my need to get more miniatures. I still need at least two more Caproni Ca.1/3s and another pair of Fokker A.IIIs. Before I do that, I want to paint my pair of Hansa-Brandenburg C.Is and the two Italian Bombers that I have. I also have two Neiuport 10s and a Neiuport 11 to paint. These are now back out on the painting table.

Sharp Practice

I also have my AWI back out on the painting table. While i look for a better movement tray and Basing set up, I decided that I will also finish off some troops. I am starting on my British forces first. Namely finishing a complete force of British Legion troops. I have 1 group of 8 British Legion cavaly that is painted and based. I do not have a movement tray done for these. I also own a large number of infantry/dismounted dragoons. This is four groups of 8 men. I have glued these to painting sticks so far. I also have two leaders and a trumpeter. But the force still lacked a mounted leader and the force lacked some figures. Last week, I bought the Peter Pig Standards and Buglers pack, the British Mounted Generals and the Dragoon Horse Holders. This will give me the mounted officer that I need. And it will give horse holders for when the cavalry dismounts. That should arrive next week sometime.

That still left the force light on cavalry when the cavalry was the main feature of that unit. With the War in the Americas sale from Old Glory 15s, I made a purchase of a pack of British Legion Cavalry today. Based on the description, this should give me another 8 figure cavalry group. While having a 3rd cavalry group would meet with the rule of 3s from Rich, I will make due with this. Once painted (my guess is 2030 or there about), I will have 3 groups of 8 infantry with two big men and two groups of cavalry with one big man and a single group of skirmishers. Also some horseholders, a musician and a standard bearer. That works well.

But the sale had me look to model Colonel Samuel Elbert's Georgia Continentals from the Battle of Briar Creek, March 3, 1779. From what I have found, these men wore hunting shirts. Old Glroy 15s had a pack with command. If I am right, this will give me two groups of 8 men and some big men. This will be perfect. I already have plenty of militia. Elbert's Continentals and McIntosh's Georgia Militia held on long after the surrounding North Carolina Militia had fled the field. Those that were not killed were captured.

Once I have these painted, I will be looking into getting some Highlanders to represent the 71st Rgt of Foot. That is a future item at this point. I do want some other Regulars for the British to serve as the 60th Regiment of Foot. I want to round off my existing miniatures first. Also on the future buy list, are some Contientals for the Southern Campaign. Specifically the Maryland Line troops.

I also am taking a look at my old Camden campaign that I wrote for the first edition of Sharp Practice and redoing it for SP2. As well as my Augusta campaign. Both would be fun to revisit. Anyway, good to stay busy.