Another continuation for my Tangiers project makes an appearance in the Nautical Bonus round.
Here are the crew of HMS Dragon, who along with the crews from the Ruby, Garland and Guernsey, were ordered ashore by Admiral Herbert......
"Admiral Herbert landed about 500 of the Seamen , he having orders to attend with the fleet during the war, composed of so many companies with a company of Grenadiers, with the compleat number of Officers to each company, of the sea-officer, and volunteers he made choice of Captain George Barthell who formally had been a captain in my Lord Dumbarton's Regiment, to command that battalion of Seamen."
From the Diary of Sir James Halkett Tangier 1680.
The Battalion fought in many skirmishes and in one major battle, so I thought it rude not to include them in the English army.
Nobody makes Sailors for 1680, so I've used Wargames Foundry Pirates, I chose packs that were all musket armed, while Captain Barthell is another old Foundry figure, now sold through their other arm The Casting Room.
These fine looking fellows were entered into the Nautical bonus round, I'm up against some very stiff competition, if you'd like to vote for my or any of the other excellent entries click this link!
Nobody makes Sailors for 1680? You should lodge a complaint!
ReplyDeleteFind job on the figures.
Too damned right I should!!!
DeleteNice job Ray!
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul.
DeleteNice looking group Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil.
DeleteNice entry Ray. That's one mischievous looking crew.
ReplyDeleteHopefully they are Rodney?
DeleteCracking work Ray!
ReplyDeleteta very mooch Fran!
DeleteVery nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jay.
DeleteGood to see you posting a less controversial offering - surely you can't get in trouble for this one.
ReplyDeleteYou never know Sir M....you never know???
DeleteScurvy dogs every last one of them! Nicely done they look like they could fight on either side!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure they did fight for both sides Russ.
DeleteThey look great, Ray. Nice choice for the Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean.....more coming soon!!!
DeleteA fine bunch of scallywags.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!!
DeleteSplendid. And very versatile. you could even use these for "En Garde!" if you wanted a pirate theme. All very Errol Flynn as well as tangiers.
ReplyDeleteThat could well be a plan there young chap!
DeleteFantasic minis Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteNice group of pirate
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Sir!
DeleteExcellent job mate. Bit out of your depth painting these 28s?
ReplyDeleteTell me about it!!!
DeleteExcellent work Ray
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil!
DeleteFantastic work Ray!
ReplyDeleteCheers Rodger!
DeleteLove 'em, Ray!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Ray. They sure look like they mean business!
ReplyDeleteThese are a great looking bunch. and quite a chang from your usual 15mm fare.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Ray!
ReplyDeleteThey look good, Rayolla.
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