More ACW Bits and Pieces

 

My second Coloured Infantry regiment.  A mixture of Mini Figs, MJ, Peter Pig and QRF.  Their flag proclaims Black emancipation- many such, unsurprisingly, did.

 

A second battalion for the Iron Brigade.  Figures are the usual mix.

 

A final unit for the Iron Brigade bringing them up to three battalions. All Minifigs for this one.

Limbers one for each side.  Confederates above.

Finally, some Coloured Folk, maybe slaves, maybe newly freed people following the Union Army.  Mainly they wear plain Osnaburg cloth with the odd splash of other stuff. That seems to have been the way of it.  These figures may find their way into a couple of Muskets and Tomahawks games too.  All from QRF.

Anything ACW left to do?  Two more regiments one for each side, a few Brigadiers ditto. another 22 limbers and some Confederate Horse holders.  Or so I tell myself.

ACW 15mm Bits and Pieces 2

 

I continue to work on various ACW bits and pieces.  Above, the 3rd Louisiana Infantry.  Frock coats seem to have been popular in Louisiana.  Blue too.  This caused problems with friendly fire now and then.  These lads can keep the Tigers company.  The command figures are MJ figures and the rest from QRF.  A good fit size wise.  I have had the flag since Pontius was a pilot.  No idea who made it.

The 1st Texas above.  These lads are mostly in their original uniform barring slouch hats are replacing their kepis.

 

A Peter Pig Confederate Brigadier. 

The Washington Artillery next. More Confederate Blue.   The guns are from QRF and the gunners from  Peter Pig.  Nicely compatible.  QRF's own gunners are charming but unfeasibly small.

The Union Cavalry horse holders are nearly all done. Two bases to do. You can see two units below with troopers dismounted for action. Fast moving troops and armed with breach loaders.  Note the Peter Pig mounted Brigadier.  Horse and men from Battle Honours.

One of the things about ACW gaming is that regiments often look the same.  It can make it tricky to keep track of who is who.  Even the flags don't help that much.  The odd unit has a distinctive one, most don't.

When regiments have different abilities that can pose a problem.  Like using the wrong size combat, defence or morale dice. It can be written off as the vagaries of war but I find that unsatisfying.  

My solution is shown below.  At a glance who's who is revealed along with their combat stats and Commander abilities.  I'm doing one for the Federals too.

I have a few more units to do. Iron Brigade, Coloured Infantry and maybe another Union Irish outfit.   Not that I need them.  It's more I have the figures and enjoy painting them.  More horse holders and limbers as well. I could do with another Union battery too.

Do we ever stop adding stuff?  Not often.

ACW 15mm Bits and Pieces 1

 

I have been finishing up on my ACW Project.   

 

Nothing big but all useful stuff to have.  I’ve added to the command bases. 

You can see both Confederate and Union here.   

 

The figures are a mixture of Battle Honours, QRF and Peter Pig.

I may add some individual Brigadiers.

The first of the horse holder bases page top.  These figures are from Battle Honours as was. I have enough for another 3 bases. I’ll likely add another 4 from Peter Pig.

The first of my Coloured infantry units using Peter Pig, QRF and MJ figures.  I intend a second unit.

Next, I have more limbers to do, some slaves or freed slaves and more horse holders.  Also, the final base of the Louisiana Tigers.

 

Speaking of final bases I finally got these fellows finished.  The New York Fire Zouaves above.

You will note I've added Battle Command by Brent Oman to the tags.  I have a copy and I am looking forward to trying the rules out.

ACW Confederate Infantry Brigades 15mm

 

I had started out with the intention of having 3 infantry brigades.  Now, it seems I’ll have 5 in total. 

Mainly QRF with some Peter Pig and Minifigs command.

This one is defending.

All are very good figures.  The brigades are more or less generic and will also,hopefully, pass as the Army of North Virginia.

 

Louisiana Tiger Zouaves from QRF.  I've had these ones since the Outrage at Forde's Theatre or then abouts.

I've been pretty selective in my choice of QRF figures that said I'm very pleased with the ones I chose.  I've also been very impressed with the Minifigs that have come my way via ebay.  

Single pose (ish) for sure but they will mix nicely.  Here's another.  

 

 The final regiment of my current effort.

Here are the Commanders.

That is my ACW Project done for the moment.  Rescued from neglect and oblivion.  

I can now play some ACW games-at last.  Mission accomplished, for the moment.