Wednesday, 20 November 2024

2mm ECW Royalist Cornish Regiments


Now that I'm in the final stretch with the Aeroclub Bristol Scout, I've organised the remaining bases of the Cornish Royalist army into something more specific. I've been itching to get on with this project, as I want to complete the Royalist forces for the solo OHW campaign before the holidays in about four weeks time.

These include three stands with large pike and shot blocks to represent the larger regiments of Sir Bevil Grenville, Lord Mohun and Colonel William Godolphin. A base with three smaller pike and shot stands is also included to represent the smaller, under strength regiment of Colonel John Trevanion. 

To complete the infantry there's a final base of four smaller size pike and shot stands to represent a regiment of the Cornish Trained Bands, although I'm thinking of changing that to something that looks a bit more pike heavy. The cavalry base is Colonel John Digby's Horse, for which I've used figures in helmets for a change. 

I've also glued up a base of artillery, which is a bit of overkill as there were limited use of ordnance in the 1642-43 campaign, but I thought 'why not?'. I could add a couple more infantry bases but, together with the ones I've already painted, this will give me ten bases in total, so more than enough for a One Hour Wargame battle.

3 comments:

  1. Intrigued, two blocks at the front, one behind to make the brigade, would it be better the other way found to show as a the Dutch system, or is ther a reason for choosing two at the front ?

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  2. It's just for aesthetic reasons...I tried various layouts and this looked 'right' (I'm no expert)

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