So here's the video on how I paint CSA Infantry! Its another long video but I hope you find it useful! Any questions just pop them in the comments. Music by Kevin Macleod
These figs look great. I have enough stands, both north and south, to play Gettysburg, but alas, I have no one to play against. LOL Again, well painted.
Sounds like you have a great collection. I think my plan is to try host some demo games at my local games club when I’ve built up my collection some more. I may be able to convince my gaming mates to play but ACW isn’t really their thing
Great walk though of your painting method. Got the battle in the box in my basket ready to click buy and this is has definitely made the idea of painitn it up seem a lot less draughting. 😁👍
It never stopped lol I also completed a union cavalry dismounted and mounted cavalry brigade last year and added more guns and command. Have had a few excellent games in club, Inc Burford holding off the Rebs at Gettysburg
Wonderful job as always matt, I only have one very small suggestion if you'll permit me. For the canteen covers I personally find that Army Painter Air's Wolf Grey is the perfect shade of blue, and if you look at a historical cover you'll see what I mean. You do whatever though man, they look amazing either way, and if you do decide to try that color then consider it my thanks for finally solving my issue of what blue to paint the cuffs! Cheers!
Hey josh thanks for the advice and I’ll give it a go on my next regiment :) I must admit that some of the colours I choose are more down to what I have then what’s historically accurate but I’m tweaking my painting method as I go :)
looks good, the knapsack you spoke of earlier is called a haversack. confederate forces wouldnt really carry them in black or tarred it would be few and far between. usually they were canvas sometimes even a more homey fabric. in terms of the blue on the neck and cuffs the csa did follow the normal blue infantry . yellow cav and red artillery but you wouldnt see the butternut with them outside of some plates of "full regulation" from the period officer who could get the longer grey frock coats you would see it but the normal rank and file they government clothed on the cheap. about to start an army myself but idk if i want to go union on confederate and what time period to set it in.. when is yours from i dont think you mentioned it.
Yeah I agree with the black napsacks how ever it was common to loot from the Union on the battle field so some could easily pick them up there and the idea was to add some verity to the collection same with the blue cuffs :) so I guess I would say my collection is mid to late war
Nicely painted units. For my bases I use ready mixed tile grout in brown. I put it as you have, a quick spray with water in a kitchen cleaner sprayer and then scatter the flock onto the bases. Good stuff Matt, so now hows the 3D printing going.
8:32 Correction: Those are called Haversacks, knapsacks are the backpacks that soldiers used which was common on both sides of the war, from Kiblers to Issac and Campells, to Double Bags and Hardpacks both armies actually used them very frequently and many confederates would actually wear knapsacks as QM reports indicate Besides the lack of knapsacks in these models, Id like to say that Brown shoes should generally be avoided due to the fact pretty much all depots produced Black shoes, and brown russet shoes were associated with Slavery thus not used as much by Confederate forces The blue trimming would be appropriate for some early war regiments, and most notably the Army of Tennesee, but it should be avoided for Army of Northern Virginia units as no government or really even any state produced jackets had that blue trimming. There is black trimming on early war uniforms but its a lot harder to paint. There is also red trimming seen up until the end of the war At the end of the War the Army of Northern Virginia was wearing primarily blue jacket, with some instances of red trimming and some couple cases of blue trimming on Non Richmond Depot Jackets, but it should be mostly avoided These models lack shoulder straps which were seen on pretty much all ANV forces 1862-64 which is sad
@@KingMATTtheSuperior If you want some very period correct looking reenactors, Id check out the Liberty Rifles, going to their photos section you can see how properly dressed soldiers from both sides looked like. Im actually going to Gettysburg for the NPS sponsored 8th Florida event hosted by the Liberty Rifles, considering that the National Park Service sponsors them Id consider them reliable (plus they have loads of research on their site) Great paint job btw
The late war “blue” jackets were dark blue grey kersey, imported in huge quantities from England. Check out the amateur historian Frederick Adolphus for more.
one thing you can try on the flags to give them a more realistic look is try a very thin coat of a brown shade not enough to soak the paper but just stain it. im gonna do some test runs myself
Thanks that’s a great idea. I think “weathering” is something I need to consider across the whole model. I’ve been looking at weathering powders which I’m hoping to test run on another project.
I'm a bit fed up with those Always ragged rebels choices of painting style. I red in most recent History Books that confederates ( except in some cases of hard campain) had uniforms really close to the 1862 régulation and even in the end during the siege of Petersburg had brand New uniforms bought from English Tate tayloring. So i paint this way now. It was part of union Propaganda too to show half starved, ill equiped rebels to show to the population that confederacy was weak.....
I’ve noticed it really depended on where the units were being supplied from to what quality gear they had as some units could be easily equipped with matching uniforms even during the later years.
Ah yes I did remove the sword out of the scabbard after I realised this thanks though! Some things just get past my inspections when building miniatures haha
It’s such a Good box set and I would always recommend people to buy it if they’re starting out with ACW. And nice what bolt action army are you collecting?
I am collecting, Germans, Americans, Soviet, Japanese, British Army's just for a Start, Also bought, Island Assault, and Band of Brothers, witch are both Starter sets.
These figs look great. I have enough stands, both north and south, to play Gettysburg, but alas, I have no one to play against. LOL Again, well painted.
Sounds like you have a great collection. I think my plan is to try host some demo games at my local games club when I’ve built up my collection some more. I may be able to convince my gaming mates to play but ACW isn’t really their thing
Great walk though of your painting method. Got the battle in the box in my basket ready to click buy and this is has definitely made the idea of painitn it up seem a lot less draughting. 😁👍
Thanks miller! The battle in a box is such great value and a great way to start an army
@KingMATTtheSuperior haha yep and tonadd to it I watched Glory again lastnight so it's been purchased and should be delivered in the week 🤣
Great film! Enjoy that box set mate
Thanks for sharing Matt 👍 I always enjoy ACW and how they are painted up with different results. Enjoyed following your process
Thanks Allan!
My Lockdown project was 28mm ACW finished off with 18 regiments each side with between 4 and 8 bases a Reg, I use Pickets Charge rules
Ah nice collection! I’m yet to use my collection for a game really but I plan on using pickets charge
It never stopped lol I also completed a union cavalry dismounted and mounted cavalry brigade last year and added more guns and command. Have had a few excellent games in club, Inc Burford holding off the Rebs at Gettysburg
They are very very good rules, we have played everything for ACW in 15 and 28 but Pickets Charge is my go to now.
Love it, glad I found your channel, would love to get into this hobby.
Thanks viper! Well give it a go :) it’s all about patience and practice when it comes to painting.
Wonderful job as always matt, I only have one very small suggestion if you'll permit me. For the canteen covers I personally find that Army Painter Air's Wolf Grey is the perfect shade of blue, and if you look at a historical cover you'll see what I mean. You do whatever though man, they look amazing either way, and if you do decide to try that color then consider it my thanks for finally solving my issue of what blue to paint the cuffs! Cheers!
Hey josh thanks for the advice and I’ll give it a go on my next regiment :) I must admit that some of the colours I choose are more down to what I have then what’s historically accurate but I’m tweaking my painting method as I go :)
Thanks for all the content. Extremely helpful! You are awesome, have a great rest of your weekend 👍
Thank you :) glad people are finding this useful! Have a good weekend also 👍
looks good, the knapsack you spoke of earlier is called a haversack. confederate forces wouldnt really carry them in black or tarred it would be few and far between. usually they were canvas sometimes even a more homey fabric. in terms of the blue on the neck and cuffs the csa did follow the normal blue infantry . yellow cav and red artillery but you wouldnt see the butternut with them outside of some plates of "full regulation" from the period officer who could get the longer grey frock coats you would see it but the normal rank and file they government clothed on the cheap. about to start an army myself but idk if i want to go union on confederate and what time period to set it in.. when is yours from i dont think you mentioned it.
Yeah I agree with the black napsacks how ever it was common to loot from the Union on the battle field so some could easily pick them up there and the idea was to add some verity to the collection same with the blue cuffs :) so I guess I would say my collection is mid to late war
Great work my friend they look amazing!
Thanks!
Great paint work - makes me wanna pull out a box of rebels and start painting........
Thank you :)
They look great…👍🏼
Thank you!
Stunning work on the bases
Thank you :)
And I’m jealous of the bases. Love the work and the round corners. Do you paint on sprues or assemble and paint?
@@rcspaintserviceandgaming thank you I assembly then paint
Nicely painted units. For my bases I use ready mixed tile grout in brown. I put it as you have, a quick spray with water in a kitchen cleaner sprayer and then scatter the flock onto the bases.
Good stuff Matt, so now hows the 3D printing going.
Thanks Leslie! Well I’m currently printing the iron brigade and will paint them Up before I continue with the Rebs
Turned out real nice
Thank you
@@KingMATTtheSuperior I haven't seen many of your vids but have you done zouave soldiers yet?
@NA-nc5dg hey so I’ve done one regiment for the CSA with a small group of Zouave’s for hamptons legion. And I’ve done 4/5 union Zouave Regiments
@@KingMATTtheSuperior sick, subbed.
Thanks mate! Been looking at getting into these minis but had no idea how to paint in terms of colouror where to start!
Ah thanks! Hope this helps.
Very helpful. Thank you
I’m glad you found it useful 👍
8:32
Correction: Those are called Haversacks, knapsacks are the backpacks that soldiers used which was common on both sides of the war, from Kiblers to Issac and Campells, to Double Bags and Hardpacks both armies actually used them very frequently and many confederates would actually wear knapsacks as QM reports indicate
Besides the lack of knapsacks in these models, Id like to say that Brown shoes should generally be avoided due to the fact pretty much all depots produced Black shoes, and brown russet shoes were associated with Slavery thus not used as much by Confederate forces
The blue trimming would be appropriate for some early war regiments, and most notably the Army of Tennesee, but it should be avoided for Army of Northern Virginia units as no government or really even any state produced jackets had that blue trimming. There is black trimming on early war uniforms but its a lot harder to paint. There is also red trimming seen up until the end of the war
At the end of the War the Army of Northern Virginia was wearing primarily blue jacket, with some instances of red trimming and some couple cases of blue trimming on Non Richmond Depot Jackets, but it should be mostly avoided
These models lack shoulder straps which were seen on pretty much all ANV forces 1862-64 which is sad
Thanks Tyrian 👍
@@KingMATTtheSuperior If you want some very period correct looking reenactors, Id check out the Liberty Rifles, going to their photos section you can see how properly dressed soldiers from both sides looked like. Im actually going to Gettysburg for the NPS sponsored 8th Florida event hosted by the Liberty Rifles, considering that the National Park Service sponsors them Id consider them reliable (plus they have loads of research on their site)
Great paint job btw
Ah great stuff thanks!
The late war “blue” jackets were dark blue grey kersey, imported in huge quantities from England. Check out the amateur historian Frederick Adolphus for more.
Thank you!
one thing you can try on the flags to give them a more realistic look is try a very thin coat of a brown shade not enough to soak the paper but just stain it. im gonna do some test runs myself
Thanks that’s a great idea. I think “weathering” is something I need to consider across the whole model. I’ve been looking at weathering powders which I’m hoping to test run on another project.
What citadel paints do you use for the butternut?
I believe I use Karak stone for the butternut with a Agrax wash. I’ve used XV88 for a darker tone
I'm a bit fed up with those Always ragged rebels choices of painting style. I red in most recent History Books that confederates ( except in some cases of hard campain) had uniforms really close to the 1862 régulation and even in the end during the siege of Petersburg had brand New uniforms bought from English Tate tayloring. So i paint this way now. It was part of union Propaganda too to show half starved, ill equiped rebels to show to the population that confederacy was weak.....
I’ve noticed it really depended on where the units were being supplied from to what quality gear they had as some units could be easily equipped with matching uniforms even during the later years.
were did you get the small wooden bases from, they look like Tea Coasters.
I bought the bases off eBay :) just 2mm thick MDF
10:26 - The officer pointing with his sword also holds a sword in his left hand……. But otherwise great paint job.
Ah yes I did remove the sword out of the scabbard after I realised this thanks though! Some things just get past my inspections when building miniatures haha
That's not a sword it's a Scabbard for the sword
@@hibabe5038 both officers has swords in the scabbard, which Matt removed later on the one with the sword in his right hand.
You should have the paints you use listed in your videos
Thanks for the request and I’ll make sure it’s Something I do in my future painting videos 👍
What brand and size are these figures?
These are Perry miniatures and the are 28mm scale
were did you get the PDF file for the Flags from.
The flag pdf came free from Studio Historia. You can probably find it on their Facebook page
Thankyou for the help, I am painting A.C.W Battle in a box by Perry Miniatures, love the way they look, I am also doing Bolt Action miniatures too.
It’s such a Good box set and I would always recommend people to buy it if they’re starting out with ACW. And nice what bolt action army are you collecting?
I am collecting, Germans, Americans, Soviet, Japanese, British Army's just for a Start, Also bought, Island Assault, and Band of Brothers, witch are both Starter sets.