Tuesday, 8 March 2022
French Regiments in New France: Berry
This Regiment sent 2 battalions to fight. As such I have given them the most figures
French Regiments in New France: Royal-Roussillon
One of the few French Regiments sent over with blue cuffs.
French Regiments in New France: Bearn
When it comes to painting French infantry for New France, it can be pretty easy. Most regiments had White coats faced Red, the catch is to see the colour of the waistcoat.
Regiment du Bearn officially had its uniform colours changed due to supply but I'm going to keep them as painted, my unit which needs paint will be done with the Canadien uniform.
This battalion had taken part in operations at Frontenac 1755, then Niagra in 1756 where it then took part in the attack on Oswego, and Fort Bull and a raid on Fort William-Henry.
It was at Carillon in 1758 defeating the Anglo-american army
By 1759, it was back in Quebec for the siege.
Most of the battalion were able to retreat to Montreal and returned in the spring of 1760 for the battle of St Foix
French Regiments in North America: La Reine
Regiment La Reine was 24th in line of seniority in the French order. It was the Queens Regiment which meant the uniform of the drummers was opposite of those of the test of the army. The Queens Regiment drummers wore red coats faced Blue rather than the Blue coats faced Red.
Another confusing aspect of the uniform that La Reine had was the difference between the European uniform and that worn in New France. This was due to supply shortages.
While in Europe, the Regiment had white coats faced Red with blue waistcoat.
In New France however they had white coats faced Red with red waistcoat.
The original metal pole has long gone, so a piece of pasta which I will paint shall be the new one. I've also sealed the paper flag with scotch tape to protect it.
The battalion was not actually in Quebec during the siege as they had been sent to Fort Carillon which they blew up before falling back to fortifiy Ile-aux-Noix South of Montreal.
They would play a part of Levis force at St. Foix in 1760
The troops need a paint touch up
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Friday, 25 February 2022
Sea shaties while i work at a Naval base
With Spotify, I can listen to some appropriate music while I'm at work.
RAFM gun crew for the Royal Navy
As with the current situation goings-on I believe that I will concentrate on some black powder games for a bit.
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Main table is going to be the Black Powder Battlefield for 2022
I'm going to set up the main table for Black powder games, and see how many tactical game I can get in.
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Battle of Grand Pre February 13, 1747, second refight.
I might have fought this battle back in Japan, but I'll be looking into running it again once the weather gets better.
Friday, 14 January 2022
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