10mm Pendraken ACW basing. And a little quick tip.

Hi all.
I managed to make a start on the 10mm ACW minis from Pendraken. I will post some close up photos but first I wanted to show you all my new basing technique. I started doing this with my British Napoleonics.
Once I have decided on a base size(25mm x 20mm) I then make the mixture up.
This consists of ready made polyfilla and PVA glue. Mixt with equal measures. I then use Vallejo dark brown and squeeze in a few drops. I then use an old school glue applicator to mix up the mixture. You may need to add more drops of paint to get a darker colour but as the mixture is white I suppose you could add any colour? Desert? Fantasy purple land? Whatever takes your fancy.

Step 1

Step 2 the mixture

Step 3 base ready, 25mm x 20mm

Step 4 a small amount applied to the base. You may need to add more if the miniature bases are thicker. Pendraken miniatures have a very thin base.

Step 5 add the miniatures in the desired way and lightly press them down in to the mixture. I have failed to paint the miniature bases before adding to the base on this occasion. I recommend you paint the miniatures base before adding to make this easier. 

The amount you need to mix is up to you, the polyfilla will start to set in a short while so best to mix up small amounts at a time. I hope this has given you some ideas. More photos to follow of the finished bases.

10mm Pendraken ACW for Fire and Fury

Hi all. It's been a while I'm afraid as I have been busy at work.
Mrs H kindly got me some Pendraken ACW armies packs for a new project. I ordered them at the beginning of the week and they arrived very shortly after. I called Leon to see how long it would take and he could clearly hear I was another desperate Wargamer that needed another project to add to his pile of lead. He sorted my order out very quickly and a heavy padded envelope arrived the same week.
I purchased both army packs and some additional packs like zouaves, dismounted cavalry and more guns. The miniatures are very good and a pleasure to paint. The detail is clear and very little flash. Well done Pendraken.

As you an see it was a fairly large order and I can't wait to get started. I will keep you posted. Many thanks.

15mm Old Glory British Napoleonic Battalions.

Hi All
7 battalions done. I need flags and flock to finish them off. Overall quite happy. I might still touch up with some highlighting before the varnish. So here goes.

I have based them on 40mm X 30mm MDF bases to protect the bayonets. The 3 base battalions are 24 figures. I have done 2 battalions with 32 minis on four bases, maybe Foot Guard?

This is the first battalion. I based them with PVA glue and polyfilla. I added some vellajo dark brown in to the mix. It would have been very hard to paint between all those little legs. Sorry the picture a little dark, I might replace them.

This is the second battalion. I had a go at the South Essex at the front. I used some old glory rifles for Sharpe and Harper. I hope you like them. Thanks for looking.

ACW Pendraken project

Hi All
I have finally made a decision and purchased enough Pendraken figures for my planned ACW project. I decided to use 10mm Pendraken due to cost and 6mm just being too small to paint and enjoy it.
After discussing the project and scale with my good friend Rusty and seeing the fantastic game at Heston and Ealing wargaming club I was hooked.
Here's a pic of the minis all bagged up.

I would also like to add how helpful and quick Pendraken were, I asked them if they could possible deliver in a ridiculous short time and they did. Very good customer service and I will happily purchase from them again. Sorry Baccus I'm off.

Reinforcements

Reinforcements for my Napoleonic Brits

Flank companies and some heavy dragoons. The mix in well with the old glory. I will add some comparisons soon.

15mm British Kings German Legion Old Glory

Another battalion completed. This time I done 30 with blue facings. I think they look better in 5 stands? Overall really pleased with them and it only took 1 day and an afternoon.

Lighting is quite poor. Photo has been taken late with my iPad.

A single stand to give a bit more detail. I think I need to highlight the metal and the faces. The wash has not done a lot for the faces. Overall quite happy. They look good on mass.

so far

15mm Napoleonic Battalion Old Glory & Blue Moon

1st Battalion is completed. I know I could have done more to them but with another 10 battalions to paint and then the French, I decided to stop. They didn't take to long to be honest. And I really enjoyed painting them. I do feel its a little small? Maybe 1 more base? Old glory minis, 30X30 bases, 6 minis to a base. I might add 4 skirmishers that sit on the end?