REBELS AND REDCOATS-War in the colonies

Since picking up the Blackpowder second edition I have a larger battlefield to put together for the Bunker Hill battle. I have enough of a redoubt but need a bigger hill to put it on and some surrounding fields.

I decided to take a break from the mass of infantry that is required for the AWI being an infantrymans war not much in the way of cavalry was used due to the terrain. The British sent just two units of Dragoons and they dont pop up in many wargaming scenarios. But they do stand out on the tabletop and it made a nice change to paint these after all the infantry I’ve done.

After changing my Bunker Hill scenario to the one in the Blackpowder rulebook I’ve had to expand my hill. I made this out of upholstery foam for another game and got my pieces together.  I had to carve out some new pieces to complete the shape. On the scenario map the redoubt is in the middle of the hill. My redoubt is now too small and I need to expand it as well but first I need to paint up and flock the entire hill.

I decided to get back to work on creating my battle field for BunkerHill. I broke out the upholstery foam and began picking to finalise the shape and size of Breeds Hill and gave it a quick paint. I got to work on my tree collection and have attempted to improve them with a bit of filler and the odd rock on the base. Next step painting and flocking.

Still working on gathering my forces for Bunker Hill I have finally completed my movement trays for all the forces involved but need to get myself one final redcoat unit. I have given each unit a piece of identifying text explaining who they are and what Brigade they belong to. This will help ID them from the rear by the controlling players.

I have some old tree’s so I thought I’d give them a face lift by working on the base of each wood. I stuck a few stones on from the garden and textured the bases with filler before painting and flocking making them look more interesting than the simple flat flock they originally had.

I have four buildings now to represent the edges of Charles Town. When i put these two kits together I completely forgot to take any images of my progress. I might need to do a bit of work on gardens for the larger house.

I’ve never made fields before but I’m pleased with the results. It was a simple job of painting a carpet tile brown and gluing down some sprinkled oregano and rows of flock and clump foliage. All I need now is a scare crow.