evancelt Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) "Thin Blue Line" The first line reloads while the second row takes aim. The third line waits their turn. The men are getting a head start on Movember so they can show up 24th Company in a few weeks. --------- Wanted to reuse the little green clearing from The Duel before breaking it down, so made this. Inspired by Ayrlego's redcoat MOC Edited October 16, 2020 by evancelt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayrlego Posted October 16, 2020 Nice work! I see you incorporated Bregir's suggestion for a ramrod in the off hand of the knelling rank. Personally I think the bars are a little too thick for ramrods. I don't have a realistic solution though... I have tried this piece as modelled by the soldier with the white epaulettes below. But it's probably a little short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slegengr Posted October 16, 2020 @evancelt You are building a nice army. Though I personally tend to be purist, I can see some of the appeal of the custom shakos and the inclusion of bayonets. @Ayrlego In my opinion, probably the best piece that TLG has made for a ramrod is this wand. Due to limitations on size, there may never be a piece made that is more accurate and can be held by a minifigure (but you never know). The taper is not realistic, but it give the illusion of thinness while still having an end large enough for a minifigure to grip. Once I discovered this piece, I have been building up a stock for when I get back to work on ships some day, since I think they will also make good belaying pins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evancelt Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Slegengr said: @evancelt You are building a nice army. Though I personally tend to be purist, I can see some of the appeal of the custom shakos and the inclusion of bayonets. @Ayrlego In my opinion, probably the best piece that TLG has made for a ramrod is this wand. Due to limitations on size, there may never be a piece made that is more accurate and can be held by a minifigure (but you never know). The taper is not realistic, but it give the illusion of thinness while still having an end large enough for a minifigure to grip. Once I discovered this piece, I have been building up a stock for when I get back to work on ships some day, since I think they will also make good belaying pins. Thanks and good tip about the wands! Will check that out. I like to give bluecoats tan hats since it makes it easy to tell them apart from above vs. redcoats (black hats) and greencoats (white hats) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chofus Posted October 20, 2020 Great idea for ramrods. I will use those wands as drumstick too. They are great parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRiddlersMind Posted June 19, 2021 This is awesome, love all the details happening brings it all together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites