On the Road Again

One year to the day and things are moving again. After being obsessed with ancient galleys the focus if back on muskets pikes and pistols.
I have finshed casting ..just about...with the final production of 18 battalions of 15 foot figures and 18 regiments of  6 horse. Along with 4 field guns and 10 regimental guns. Several pewter tankards and various 'tin' ornaments and old figures have sunk into the melting pot.

Painting begins...........

Having toyed around with rules the basic system has devolved on units mounted on a single tray or base  but casualties and fighting powers till related to individual figures.

 Ground scale is somewhere around 1mm to the pace and about 50 men represented by 1 figure.

CASTING UNDER WAY

First casting went ok after some initial frustration.
Essential to vent the moulds with small gates.

 Filled after a few tries. Most success after the mould is warmed up - hot to the touch.

 Bayonets or hands missing sometimes but most complete after gates cut.

First time success ! and a beautiful figure. One regiment, one squadron and a cannon cast.