Once again, I've been delinquent about posting --but I haven't been that way about my painting and reading of Civil War books! The latest book that I read was actually one that I read several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed: Robert K. Krick's masterful study,
Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain. It remains one of my favorite books. I'm now reading about the Seven Days Battles in a book written by Brian Burton entitled,
Extraordinary Circumstances.
I also finally gave into temptation and purchased the Perry Miniatures' ACW Battle in a Box. I'm sure glad that I did because it'll supply me with plastic miniatures for the next couple years, at least! The only temptation now will be their magnificent metal figures---I already have my eye on a few!
The last time I posted, I promised some pictures of the 1st North Carolina State Troops of Warren's brigade. I've read somewhere that the N.C. state government did a superb job of outfitting their troops (and were loathe to give uniforms to soldiers of other states!), so I painted this regiment predominantly grey with few butternut colors to give them a uniform appearance. I also gave some of the troops the dark blue blanket rolls that the state issued to its troops (I believe starting in 1863?). The two North Carolina regiments in Warren's brigade still carried silk flags that were issued in 1862. The flag is from GMB designs. Here's some pics of the newest addition to the division!
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| Better angle to see the dark blue N.C. state blanket rolls |
Finally, here are some pictures of some Confederate officers. There are both from Perry Miniatures and are mounted on round bases. In my next post, I'll have some pictures of the Federal regiments that I've been working on for the past couple months.
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| Colonel Edward T. Warren |
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| Brig. Gen. Elisha F. Paxton |
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| The two officers confering |
