ALY MORRISON'S "BUTTERFLY" ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF WARGAMES AND TOY SOLDIERS

Tuesday, 7 December 2021

The War of 1812… U.S. Infantry.

Greetings…

Here is the next unit for this project…

U.S. Infantry… Possibly the 21st Regiment…

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:21st_Regiment%2C_United_States_Infantry%2C_War_of_1812

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lundy%27s_Lane

I decided to go for the 1813 uniform… 

A nice simple blue uniform with white piping on the collar… and relatively easy to paint. 



The Tunics are… Citadel… Kantor Blue.
The Trousers and Piping are… Citadel… Pallid Wych Flesh.
The Pack and Snapsack are… Citadel… Hoeth Blue.
The Canteens are… Foundry… Sky Blue Light 21C.
The Muskets are… Citadel… Mournfang Brown.
The Belts are… Citadel… Corax White.
As always everything was given a wash of Aly’s Brown Liquid and then highlighted with the original colours… the Belts were also highlighted with pure White.

A joy to paint… 
I went for white belts as I rather like the contrast with the blue uniforms they could also have been black.
I also like the early version of this uniform which had red collars and cuffs… so there is (always will be) room for expansion with this collection.

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  1. Phil Robinson7 December 2021 at 19:27

    A very fine addition to the collection, if they were in an old figure catalogue I would describe them as US Infantry advancing jauntily.

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 13:01

      Thank you Phil…
      If I’m in command it’s more likely that they will be retreating jauntily 😁…

      All the best. Aly

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  2. Steve J.7 December 2021 at 19:44

    Great work Aly. The red sashes really pop against the simple uniform and the basing works a treat:).

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 13:10

      Thank you Steve…
      I also like the splash of colour… the drummer will also have a red tunic which should also pop nicely… that’s hope it doesn’t make them bullet magnetics…

      All the best. Aly

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  3. David7 December 2021 at 20:05

    A splendid addition to the collection Aly! Your War of 1812-15 project is shaping up nicely.

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 14:41

      Thank you David…
      It’s a rather fun project…

      All the best. Aly

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  4. rross8 December 2021 at 09:30

    Very nice Aly and I like the round bases.

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 23:02

      Thank you Keith…
      I like the round bases as well… it’s nice to differentiate between regular and skirmish collections.

      All the best. Aly

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  5. Jonathan Freitag8 December 2021 at 12:41

    Excellent work, Aly!

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  6. Rodor8 December 2021 at 16:26

    The combination of colors seems fine to us too, with the blue of the uniforms, the sky blue of the backpacks and the white of the trousers, on which the red sashes of some miniatures stand out. Excuse the ignorance: what rank should these last two graduates with red sashes have?

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 23:10

      Thank you…
      The chap with the sword would be a officer… possibly a captain or a lieutenant.
      The chap with the musket would be a sergeant…

      All the best. Aly

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  7. Matt Crump8 December 2021 at 18:42

    Lovely looking unit Aly, the knuckeduster figures are interesting old school sculpts an acquired taste ?

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 23:13

      Thank you Matt…
      I think the young hipsters would refer to them as being a bit Marmite…😁
      I like them…
      But I don’t like Marmite 😂

      All the best. Aly

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    2. Matt Crump9 December 2021 at 08:12

      I think like most figures when nicely painted (all of yours) they look fine in battle and that is after all what they are for. I however love Marmite always have 🙂

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  8. The Jolly Broom Man8 December 2021 at 18:48

    Lovely figures Aly, you have been a busy bee. What rules do you think you'll use with them?

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    1. Aly Morrison8 December 2021 at 23:15

      Thank you JBM…
      I am going for Rebels and Patriots but will probably try a few others as well…

      All the best. Aly

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  9. Mark Strachan10 December 2021 at 22:36

    Lovely work Aly. I really like the work with the lace on the collars…more detail than I can paint these days!

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    1. Aly Morrison10 December 2021 at 23:03

      Thank you Mark…
      Perverse as it may sound to some… I quite enjoy painting lace and the like on miniatures..

      All the best. Aly

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  10. James Fisher11 December 2021 at 10:20

    Your War of 1812 figures seem to be heading off the production at quite some pace, and in fine fettle, Aly, even with your building 'distractions'!
    Regards, James

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    1. Aly Morrison13 December 2021 at 19:33

      Thank you James…
      I’m really enjoying this project…

      All the best. Aly

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  11. Phil11 December 2021 at 19:12

    They look superb, lovely uniform and paint job!

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  12. Moiterei_198412 December 2021 at 18:41

    Very well done on these!

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  13. caveadsum147116 December 2021 at 22:14

    Lovely looking US infantry, I think I prefer them with white belts,very nice!
    Best Iain

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    1. Aly Morrison16 December 2021 at 22:28

      Thank you Iain…
      The white belts certainly make them a lot brighter than the black would have been.
      If I ever do any of Winfield Scott’s grey clad troops I may do black belts for them.

      All the best. Aly

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