Hi

I'm about to start on the Benito 54mm of the British grenadier, 49th of foot, North America 1777.
My question is where can I find reference material for this period in regards to uniforms. Also was the any regulations in regards to facial hair whether soldiers could grow beards as I wish,if I can to depict the model as a soldier with either heavy stubble or wearing a beard I don't want to put a pic up on the site once finished only for someone to say nice figure but beards not allowed for that period of history.

Thanks

Griff

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I'm not expecting a master piece on my first figure but will enjoy painting it any way. I did have plans to paint a Hoplite but the bronze armour put me off as don't think I will have the skill at this time.
Look after yourself!

Griff

Hi Griff
Welcome to this wonderful hobby of our. I hope you enjoy painting your first figure. The hobby to me is largely a solitary affair but as Steve says on this site their are some wonderful painters who will always share tip/ information etc.
Remember we are not all world class painters and I include myself in this bracket but just enjoy what you do.

Where do you live if you have access to a local club it is great to meet like minded people who will encourage you also in just over four weeks it is Euro Militaire model show in Folkestone which is always a treat.

Good luck with the figure.

Peter.

Hi Pete

Thanks for the encouragement !

Griff

Hiya Griff
A good scource of American wars grenadiers are the paintings of Don Troianni on his website is a gallery for each period.
They should inspire you and here's a couple of examples

I'll post his website for you in a few mins. Hope it's a help
Best wishes
Paul

Hi Griff

you might find this helpful;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Arm...ndependence/dp/1848846908/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z

I have a copy on my Kindle, well worth £3.

Hi griff here's a link to Don Troiani art works of the anerican revokution
http://www.historicalartprints.com/viewgal.php?gal_id=7
Paul

Welcome aboard Griff and good luck mate!
Gary

Hi

Again thanks for the advice!
Jon thanks for the recommendation, now down loaded onto my iPad !
Paul thanks, superb site now added to my bookmarks!
Gary thanks for the welcome!

I'll second Babelfish. Facial hair was not worn by the British army at this time, which followed civilian fashion, generally. In the 18th century, in Britain and on the Continent, facial hair was out of fashion, with notable exceptions. Fashions changed as the century came to a close and revolution broke out in France, changes that were seen as a deliberate break with the fashions of the previous generation.

It's a sticking point for me, facial hair, and drinking vessels. It bothers me to see a figure that is otherwise well-researched, and then to have those kinds of details wrong.

As far as references go, Osprey is good, but I'll recommend also Carl Franklin's "British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution", for its extent and for wonderful schematic layout for the illustrations. Though the title specifies our Revolution, the book starts with the late 17th century in most cases and then carries forward through the Seven Years War/French and Indian War, to the Revolution.

I look forward to seeing your figure!

Prost!
Brad

Thanks Brad!