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[Wardy64]

Eagle Figures look nice but don't know how they match? Most of my collections are 15mm so I kept it simple, don't really want other scale scenery etc, I have some OG Colonials which I like so its a one stop shop really.

The only smaller scale stuff I have now are a lot of H&R 6mm moderns which have sat on a shelf for years, maybe time to e bay them!

D&B

[Colonel Kilgore]

Martin's next project? 

Simon

[Leman (Andy)]

I have used mostly 10mm, mainly Pendraken, with a good number of Red Eagle and a small number of Irregular for variety. This is one of my two asset boards set up for German troops. I use casualty discs on an mdf base.

[Leman (Andy)]

15mm should work really well, especially as Square Bashing was originally designed for 15mm, but also because Walter Schnaffs v.3 now has max square occupancy of 2 with a +1 option. WWI early French will also work really well for the republican phase of the war, when most regiments de marche no longer wore epaulettes. The 1914 zouaves are pretty much identical to 1870, plus you could use dismounted WWI 1914 figures for both sides in 1870, especially as the French dragoons were already starting to use helmet covers. You could also give some of them a kepi head, as these became more poular with the cavalry after September 1870.

[Wardy64]

I have only just started to touch the surface, but looks a good period to game. Need to source a book or three especially on uniforms, then match some paints. I have Military Uniforms of the 20th century which looks useful and cheap. Martins EW French fits the bill, as you say.

D&B

[Noggin]

The Frei Korps Campaign series on the FPW are good for painting guides if you can find them as are the three volumes from the Outpost series

[Wardy64]

Thanks will have a hunt.

D&B

[Colonel Kilgore]

There's a nice-looking 2-volume set here:

https://www.naval-military-press.com/product/franco-prussian-war-1870-71-uniforms-and-equipment-of-the-german-and-french-armies/

For a mere £350 

But move quickly, as there are only 2 left in stock...

Simon

[Noggin]

 🤣🤣 you can get them for a lot less than that!

[Noggin]

The FreiKorps 15 Campaign booklets are available from QRF I believe the outpost guides are available from outpost wargames services.

[Leman (Andy)]

This is excellent for the French. Although in French it is in fact mostly illustrations. Cover and some sample pages to give you an idea. It also includes about 20 odd pages on dozens of Franc Tireurs uniforms. Available on Amazon.

[Leman (Andy)]

For the Germans the two Osprey Men at Arms books are really good - 416 German Armies 1870-71 (1) Prussia
422 German Armies 1870-71 (2) Prussia's Allies. Both books by Michael Solka

[martin goddard]

Those are great books Andy. Anything by Histiore  Collections looks the same as these too

martin

[Wardy64]

Thanks Andy, I have brought the Osprey Prussian books, and the French one looks like it may be a pressie off Mrs W.

Help appreciated

D&B

[Camulogene]

Martin's next project? 

Simon

That would be a godsend... I have already about 1000 painted 15mm FPW figures, but I am ready to paint 1000 more !   

Pierre