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Post by Darryl Smith on Jul 16, 2004 14:27:53 GMT -5
Hi!
I want to start by saying I am not a reenactor or much of an expert when it comes to the Black Hawk War. I am an historical miniatures gamer who has an interest in recreating some of the battles and skirmishes of the war on tabletop. Therefore my posts will be directed with that in mind.
That said, I believe that on the old site there was some artwork (line drawings) of Illinois militia. Where can one view those online again? It will help determine what miniature figures I need.
I look forward to learning more about this conflict.
Thank you!
Darryl Smith
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Post by Robert Braun on Jul 16, 2004 15:51:47 GMT -5
Hi! I want to start by saying I am not a reenactor or much of an expert when it comes to the Black Hawk War. I am an historical miniatures gamer who has an interest in recreating some of the battles and skirmishes of the war on tabletop. Therefore my posts will be directed with that in mind. That said, I believe that on the old site there was some artwork (line drawings) of Illinois militia. Where can one view those online again? It will help determine what miniature figures I need. I look forward to learning more about this conflict. Thank you! Darryl Smith Hello, Darryl! I can offer you several sources.... First, the original artist of the line drawings you cited is the Administrator of this discussion board, Mike Thorson. Second, go to the Old Lead Region Historical Society's website www.geocities.com/old_lead/ and click on the "Black Hawk War Militia" link on the home page. Also check out several of the research articles, which you can also access from the home page. I hope this information is of some help to you. Bob. |
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Post by Darryl Smith on Jul 17, 2004 7:11:29 GMT -5
Bob,
Thank you very much for the reply and the information. I will be sure to check it out.
Looking forward to learning more,
Darryl
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Post by Mike Thorson on Jul 17, 2004 8:07:56 GMT -5
Here are some drawings I did for the Wisconsin Heights Battlefield  |
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Post by Mike Thorson on Jul 17, 2004 8:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by Darryl Smith on Jul 17, 2004 9:20:16 GMT -5
Mike,
Thank you, those are indeed the ones I am talking about! Most excellent work, sir! Your artwork will help me greatly in finding suitable figures for this war (I game in 25mm). As I progress in this new project, I'll post occasionally about how I am going about this.
thank you again!
Darryul
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Post by Cliff Krainik on Jul 18, 2004 22:49:38 GMT -5
Hi Darryl,
Welcome to the Black Hawk War Message Board.
For another group of Black Hawk War militia images, please see my posting under the FORUM NAME - Illinois Militia - "Illinois Militia, Black Hawk War, 1832"
Good luck with your research.
Cliff Krainik
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Post by Darryl Smith on Jul 19, 2004 8:17:07 GMT -5
Hi Darryl, Welcome to the Black Hawk War Message Board. For another group of Black Hawk War militia images, please see my posting under the FORUM NAME - Illinois Militia - "Illinois Militia, Black Hawk War, 1832" Good luck with your research. Cliff Krainik Cliff, Thank you very much. I will be sure to look at the forum! Darryl |
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