One More Batch of Semi Flats

       Over the last couple of months, I have been buying different lots of semi flats from the same seller. The seller was in the UK. While the prices being asked were reasonable, the postage was outrageous. In the end, the figures to me were worth the cost. There were several smaller lots that I decided against buying. However, in the end the seller combined all the lots into one and had them priced low. This lot actually had two other people bidding on it. I put a low bid in, expecting to be outbid. However, I won the lot and was pleased with the purchase.  

    I have started thinking about how to use all these figures for an Imag-nation campaign.

     

A pile of damaged figures. One piece that I want to repair is the camel, on the right side of the photo.

Some oddball figures. The limber team is one piece. The figure firing seems to be a Napoleonic figure.

More mixed figures in battle poses.

Some more British Guards. I really wanted the flag bearers; the mounted officer was a plus.

26 more marching figures in pickelhelms.

Some more interesting figures. What looks like some British soldiers with flat caps, and Austrian Jagers.

 

Yet more surprises. Sailors with 2 officers with fore and aft caps. I am thinking of using them for generals.

Some more Russians, with drummers and flag bearers.

More Zouaves(?). I am thinking of using them as Turks.

These figures are slightly smaller than the rest.

Another big surprise: Italian Bersaglieri!

The figures after sorting.

Semi Flats Wargame

 As mentioned before, I haven't done much with wargaming. However, the last month I did get two quick games in. One was a "No Brain Wargame", the other was a game with some of my new semi flats using Horse & Musket 2.0.

Both armies start with the same forces; 4 infantry and 2 cavalry.

As the two sides close, the blue army opens fire, killing 5 red soldiers and forcing two more to retreat. It seems like the game is going to be a quick one.

The red army brings forward their cavalry to try to turn the tide.

The red cavalry pushes back the blue infantry.

The tide seems to be changing in red's favor.

The red cavalry divides into smaller units with the hope of breaking the blue infantry once and for all.  The blue cavalry charges forward to rescue the infantry.

 

The red cavalry, blown from their charge, is quickly broken and the red army flees the field.

Russian Army Semi Flats

 I have finally managed to download photos of my new Russian Army semi flats, along with some pictures of a wargame using some of the new semi flats. The wargame will be a separate posting.

Although when I purchased them, they were listed as Gurkas, they are in fact Russians of the 1880s

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There were over 50 figures in this lot.

Future Plans

     My last post mentioned about holding up on my Tin Army of the Potomac painting. The cause for the change of plans was I had ordered a large lot of semi flat Russian infantry. As I started to paint the figures for the TAotP, several posts brought up the fact that it was the anniversary of the battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade.  This encouraged me watch the 1968 version of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and reread "The Reason Why". About this time the dealer that I had bought my last couple of lots of semi flats sent me an offer of the lot of marching Russian semi flats. It was a good deal, so I bought the lot, and received them recently. 

   I was hoping to post some photos of them, but once again glitches in my computers and cameras isn't letting me download the photos.  Hopefully I can resolve the problem soon; they are nice figures that I want to show off.

On Second Thought.....

 I was examining some of the semi flat cavalry, trying to decide on how to paint them. Most of them have little paint left; still there was something about them that has me second guessing about painting them, along with the newest infantry. For now, I will continue to paint those that have already been based for painting.

 My goal for now is to play some games using them as is.

More Semi Flat Figures

           I have recently received more semi flat figures. They were bought with the orginial intention of repainting them for "the Tin Army of the Potomac". Now looking at them I am having second thoughts. The new figures have me thinking of different possibilities besides the ACW. Also, I am thinking of unit size; to go with my orginial 4 man units or make 6 man units? I guess with my current activity with the hobby, there is no rush.

The lot orginially bought for repainting to "Tin Army of the Potomac"

Close up of the new figures. One reason I wanted them was that the helmet was taller than the normal German pickelhelm.  The possibilies are endless with these helmets.

Some Zouaves