Blood & Plunder

Enterprising settlers from the Netherlands make up just over half of the Dutch colonial militia. These citizens of the Republic fight shoulder to shoulder with the other national groups that augment their ranks, using traditional European tactics.

Many soldiers, especially in early years, in the American and West Indian colonies are often mercenaries hired to protect the interest of trade companies. Others, such as those of the Portuguese Tercios are sent by their sovereign to protect their...

Many sailing crews are made up of diverse groups of people. Sailors from every coastal corner of Europe can be found aboard everything from merchantmen, to naval warships.

Many colonies established early in the century brought over men armed with pikes. These are primarily to defend against attack from other European forces who could employ cavalry against them.

Most peripheral European powers have little to no cavalry. The Portuguese, however, make significant use of them and employ them to great effect in their protection of their Brazil colony.

This starter set includes 18 models and allows you to build any Spanish, English, French, Dutch, Scottish, or Portuguese Militia or Military Force as well as support for Danish and Swedish Militias. 8 European Soldiers 4 Cannon Crew 4 Militia Cavalry 1...

Artillery can be found almost anywhere Europeans create settlements in the Americas. The crews for these guns often consist of seamen serving ashore or militiamen trained in gunnery.

Sloops are small swift vessels which sail well to windward and can venture close to shore. These fore and aft rigged ships were preferred among smugglers and coastal raiders. Contents(*This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly...

These light warships were made for combat and Commonly used by the Guarda Costas and pirate hunters. Light Frigates are robust vessels which are designed to mimic their larger counter parts while keeping up with the smaller ships they pursued...

The Spanish Galleon is a massive ship and formidable foe with a hull constructed specifically for warfare and ferrying treasure hoards. Contents(*This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.) 1 17×7” Plastic...

The canoa has been called “Neptune’s Seahorse” and is a small, swift vessel used for short trips and trade. The most common boat in North America, it is often used for coastal trips and raids by Native Americans and Buccaneers alike.

These warships were made for coastal protection, commerce raiding, and often pirate hunting. The 6th rate is a robust vessel that is designed to be fast, shallow draft, and heavily armed. Pirates were very rarely able to stand up to the might of a 6th...