American Revolution: Continental Flags

Made a trip to Fraunces Tavern today, where Washington bid farewell to his officers. They have a flag room with replicas of various flags. Here are the regimental ones.

A few days before he bid the officers farewell, there was a dinner in his honor with the officers present. They made 31 toasts. 79 bottles of Madeira and 30 of port were emptied. Some 14 shillings of wine glasses were broken. Fraunces Tavern Musuem is worth the visit. And afterwards, one can head downstairs to the tavern proper for a meal and a pint. 

New Crimean War 15mm Russians - Minifigs

Bought some Minifigs Crimean War Russian infantry on eBay. Painted and based them while waiting for my next order from Old Glory 15s (Rank & File) to show up. That order has more infantry, artillery, dragoons and Cossacks. Some All of those infantry will have spiked helmets. The flags are by Maverick. Some of the infantry below are in advancing pose, most in muskets at trail, both very similar.

I have a Turkish army that has not seen action yet. In the past we have played the 1854 Caucasus battle of Kurudere without either of the actual combatants. Once these are complete we can try again with actual Turks and Russians. I made an error with the initial Turkish deployment last time. Rules used: Bloody Big Battles. I also hope to run the more usual ones like the Alma, Balaklava etc. Right now my plan is to use Napoleonic British and FPW French. Perhaps the bug will bite me and I'll paint up actual figures from that period. Though my shelves groan, both with figures and books. 

Here are some pictures of my First pack of painted Rank & File Russian Infantry in Helmets, marching.

This side is where they look thinnest.

Rear View.

Minifigs in hat on right for comparison.

And some partialy painted figures so you can see how thick the bases are.