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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: marco55 on March 07, 2019, 02:20:50 PM
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New range coming. ;D :)
https://www.1898miniaturas.com/en/2019/01/new-range-spanish-tercios-miniatures-28-mm/?fbclid=IwAR2FEXRpeMHzrN30bCOpN2-O-a8W3MAFZojQDkH59uTssifJzgWHOWlhAQ0
Mark
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Great news! I was not aware of this :o
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Yes I use some for my 17th cen. North American project. :-*
Mark
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Interesting.
If their Spanish are as good as their Spanish-American War figures,
we are in for a treat.
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Brilliant!
(Presuming you’l be distributing these in the UK via Empress?)
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Looking forward to seeing them An excellent start on the sculpt for that pikeman.
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Brilliant!
(Presuming you’l be distributing these in the UK via Empress?)
I've dealt directly with 1898 and never had no problems.We do have someone in the US that carries them now but I can probably order from 1898 and get my order before the stock arrives in the US.Of course I don't have to deal with the VAT as our friends across the pond does.
Mark
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Ah, sorry, understood! I thought you were the manufacturer- mea culpa!
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I wish I was but I'm not but I do have their whole line of Spanish-American War;.
Mark
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That is good news. If they are as good as their Span-Am range these provide be the benchmark. Might be enough to rejuvenate my plans to to the Luso-Dutch wars in Brazil.
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I agree. This is good news. I think there's a real gap in the market for well-sculpted Spanish TYW figures. I do hope that some are in casual poses.
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There are some wip photos on the 1898 Miniatures website. They look really nice.
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Yes I saw them,they are very nice.I plan on getting some arquebusiers and musketeers for my Flint & Feather project.I don't know if any pikemen would be in the new world.
Mark
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A few more pics from the 1898 Miniatures FB page :
(http://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64294107_630197067457219_5521690168546820096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.xx&oh=bc345f89bbc6732d728e6c5e44f3a78c&oe=5DC261B6)
(http://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62340083_630197094123883_3950108463245295616_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.xx&oh=b373e37904ba47af739e79f19ecad97d&oe=5D80B213)
(http://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62354470_630197134123879_141985038915862528_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.xx&oh=94d7a8fbd1aa60c222a47ce807270299&oe=5D847E04)
(http://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62586224_630197147457211_8089977369130958848_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.xx&oh=953f89e61eb8f685ca016397f61fb568&oe=5D7FAD6C)
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Those look good, any timescale on the release
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Those look good, any timescale on the release
'Soon' is all the FB page says. I believe the company was looking at a fall release but I don't think a specific and official date was announced anywhere.
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UK based company?
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Nope, Spanish. But Empress are their UK stockist.
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Cool, thanks buddy
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They originally said late June but didn't commit. They said they want to get them right before releasing them.Excellent company in every way.
Mark
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They originally said late June but didn't commit. They said they want to get them right before releasing them.Excellent company in every way.
Mark
Agree!
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Certainly look good.
Thought about putting a tercio together a while back but got put off by the sheer scale of the formation. Figure ratio was the issue, what to use, 33:1, 50:1? Too small, it loses the sheer impact of the formation, too large, never complete it. As it comprised 10 companies of 300 or 250 later, could do it a company at a time I suppose?
In the end I went for the earlier colunella which at half the size at 10:1 still took 150 figures.
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Super-large formations are not only unnecessary, they are also incorrect for the period. These figures are sculpted with 1630's and 1640's in mind, i.e a period when the Spanish army no longer used the massive Cuadro de Terreno formation.
Pierre Picouët compiled a chart of the evolution of the Spanish infantry squadrons (i.e battalions) between 1600 and 1660, using Pavel Hrncirik and others as his source. His conclusion is that from the outbreak of the TYW onwards, they kept decreasing steadily in size, from an average of 1,300 men per battalion in 1622 at the battle of Fleurus to around 900/1000 in the late 1630's. By the early 1640's, this figure had fallen below the 1,000 mark, Spanish battalions fielding an average of 750 men at Honnecourt and Rocroi in 1642 and 1643 respectively (other sources give an average of 900 men per battalion for Rocroi), and around 550 at Montijo (1644) and Lens (1648).
This is a far cry from the massive 16th century style cuadro de terreno so beloved of wargamers. Picouët and Hrncirik both insist that such juggernauts were a thing of the past by the 1620's, the prolongado de gran frente being the preferred battlefield formation for the period. Spanish battalions/infantry squadrons would thus deploy 10 to 12 deep with musketeer mangas (sleeves) on both sides of the pike block. The mangas could also be detached and used separately, giving the Spaniards a tactical flexibility that most people tend to overlook (the opposition between dynamic, tactically progressive Protestants and reactionary Catholics who stubbornly clung to their outdated military doctrine is an oft-repeated chestnut which is absolutely not supported by primary sources)
So the good news is that you don't need massive Spanish units for the period : depending on the troop scale you are using, 24 to 48 figure squadrons will be perfectly accurate for the TYW.
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.....and how did spanish tactics continue to evolve up to 1660?
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If you can read Spanish, the latest issue of Desperta Ferro, a Spanish military history magazine, has an article on that very subject :
http://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/revistas/numero/los-tercios-vi-1660-1700/?fbclid=IwAR2obomUZ3q_tpWJBxuvDeZuQTCyZebJ1nw5hk6nVMpZ81bytOOitmh9Vcc (http://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/revistas/numero/los-tercios-vi-1660-1700/?fbclid=IwAR2obomUZ3q_tpWJBxuvDeZuQTCyZebJ1nw5hk6nVMpZ81bytOOitmh9Vcc)
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If you can read Spanish, the latest issue of Desperta Ferro, a Spanish military history magazine, has an article on that very subject :
http://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/revistas/numero/los-tercios-vi-1660-1700/?fbclid=IwAR2obomUZ3q_tpWJBxuvDeZuQTCyZebJ1nw5hk6nVMpZ81bytOOitmh9Vcc (http://www.despertaferro-ediciones.com/revistas/numero/los-tercios-vi-1660-1700/?fbclid=IwAR2obomUZ3q_tpWJBxuvDeZuQTCyZebJ1nw5hk6nVMpZ81bytOOitmh9Vcc)
does it have puctures?
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I bought one about Cuba a while back and it's a beautiful magazine but I couldn't read a damn thing! lol
Mark
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does it have puctures?
Only one diagram showing the organisation of a typical Spanish infantry battalion circa 1685.
If you prefer something in English, try the following link :
http://forum.milua.org/archive/TactiqueUk.htm (http://forum.milua.org/archive/TactiqueUk.htm)
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I bought one about Cuba a while back and it's a beautiful magazine but I couldn't read a damn thing! lol
Mark
I never studied Spanish formally but I found the text pretty easy to understand, even without a dictionary at hand. Then again, I'm a French native speaker, Spanish is a romance language and I also studied latin in my youth, which helps to some extent.
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New book.
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Ordered, cheers buddy ;)
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Ordered, cheers buddy ;)
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does it have puctures?
Yes it does, and is one of the best military magazines I have ever read!
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Wish it had a English version.
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.....and how did spanish tactics continue to evolve up to 1660?
Spanish Tercios 1525-1704 (http://tercio1617.0catch.com/home.html)
The Spanish Tercios 1536–1704 (https://ospreypublishing.com/the-spanish-tercios-1536-1704)
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The figures look very good.
But one question: what make them Spanish as they look very universal to me
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Probably flags and banners.Maybe some kind of crest or something on their armor.
Mark
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So what other 28mm ranges are suitable for Spanish in this period?
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My book arrived today, it's full of interesting info :D
(https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=115543.0;attach=101088;image)
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Looking forward to this, I like the bit about them being compatible with warlord games.
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So what other 28mm ranges are suitable for Spanish in this period?
Tercios Miniatures has a range. https://terciosminiatures.com/product-category/spanish-tercios/
Mark
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Having almost read the whole Helion book, I am thinking pretty much any ECW range will fit the bill for 1672 Dutch Wars
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Must be a very good book as you have had it only 2 days. :-*
Mark
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Must be a very good book as you have had it only 2 days. :-*
Mark
In fairness, it is thicker than other titles in this series
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If anyone wants to buy some Tercios Miniatures Spanish, please PM me. I have some I'll never get round to using, and I was going to put them up on eBay when I get round to it.
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Anybody heard anything.It's been very quiet. I want some Moros too.
Mark
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They haven't announced anything because they probably have nothing to announce yet : chance are, the good people at 1898 Miniaturas are still working on the range to get everything sculpted and moulded for a proper release. You'll hear from them when they are ready.
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The last thing they said was maybe in September.
Mark
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Nice looking range! It's definitely tempting, though I'm not sure what I'd game with them.
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I have the Flint & Feather range (17th cen.) pre contact indians but they will soon to be first contact indians as French,English & Dutch figures are soon to be added to the range.These Spanish are going to come up from Florida to see what the hell they are doing there. :o lol
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1898 Miniaturas has said maybe October/November for the first releases.
Mark
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Nice looking figures. I'm sure I'll find a use for a few!
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In their facebook page, they have announced that they will show the greens of the arquebusiers and musketeers too. Now, this is a nice touch. Usually, manufacturers don't bother to differentiate between the two weapons.
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One would hope that they will organise the pike sensibly, by pose. Otherwise you end up with a hodge podge or buying an endless number of packs to get your serried ranks.
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Pics
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Those are some beautifully sculpted figures. I need more 17th century figures "like I need a hole in the head," but that said I am sorely tempted.
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I know what you mean. lol
Mark
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A few more,
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These continue to look stunning. Would definitely want some in my collection. The figures and uniforms look great, but a bit confused by one or two of the poses if they are intended to be carrying a pike.
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I wonder whether the men in boots are intended to be officers / gentlemen.
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I wonder whether the men in boots are intended to be officers / gentlemen.
Not necesarily. Boots were a prestige item; it was used to show status and wealth, in the Spanish units. A common soldier would purchase boots, feathers for his chambergo, sashes, ecc, only to show other soldiers that he was successful and a "hidalgo", i.e. he was noble and didn't need to work for a living -war wasn't considered a job per se-. An hidalgo was something similar to a yeoman or to the Polish petty nobility. Bottom line is that you don't need to assume that a Spanish soldier with boots was an officer or an adventurer gentlemen -although he could be-, only that he was (or pretended to be!) financially successful.
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You got to love a Spanish peacock ;)
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Many thanks Antonio. Interesting. In the German infantry units in my little collection, the ordinary soldiers wear shoes and only the officers wear boots.
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More pics up on FB page. https://www.facebook.com/1898miniaturas/
Mark
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1898 Miniaturas is at Freak Show Madrid with some painted samples of their new Tericos line.
Mark
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These look really nice.
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Cool!!
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Beautifully painted.I wonder if those pikes come with the figures or if you have to buy them separately.
Mark
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Should be coming soon. ;D
Mark
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Looking forward to it
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They have revealed new sculptures. Musketeers, this time.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gz77yPo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7Car0X0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jJ6KJMp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FaRs10i.jpg)
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Looks good 👍
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Superb
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Now they are excellent sculpts!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Now they are excellent sculpts!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Indeed! The chap blowing his match is outstanding! :-*
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And a few more pics!
(https://i.imgur.com/pepsRLA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2g1sI5K.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F2wCqBj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wFgoDEb.jpg)
I must say that these are models full of character, and very well researched. The sculptor, José Hidalgo -who worked back in the day for Beneito Miniatures, specialists in 54s- has counted with the advise of some of the leading Spanish scholars in the Tercios.
I am wary to call a range "definitive", but I strongly suspect that this one could be considered as such once is finished. According to the chaps at 1898 Miniatures, if everything goes according to plan, it is possible we will see the first release around Christmas time.
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These look great. ;D The wait is killing me! :-* lol
Mark
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These are the most animated mini's I've seen in 28mm for the 'period' by a royal mile!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Keep up the brilliant work!
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Will the company have a UK retailer?
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Will the company have a UK retailer?
I believe that Empress Miniatures carries their ranges in the UK
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I believe that Empress Miniatures carries their ranges in the UK
Of course. Part of the 1898 miniatures range.
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Badger carries them in the US.
Mark
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Oh, great news on these minis. I just ordered some Warlord War of Religion Spainish to use in the 30 years wars as a mix of mercenaries, but these will probably be better!
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Oh, great news on these minis. I just ordered some Warlord War of Religion Spainish to use in the 30 years wars as a mix of mercenaries, but these will probably be better!
Perhaps the owners of 1898 Miniatures could do some sort of comparison shot with the 1898 greens and the Warlord stuff? ;) :)
That would be extremely helpful in terms of future transactions.
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According to the 1898 Miniaturas FB page, the first ten packs in the range should be out pretty soon - no date yet though.
Oh, great news on these minis. I just ordered some Warlord War of Religion Spainish to use in the 30 years wars as a mix of mercenaries, but these will probably be better!
The Warlord (ex-Arsenal) figures are lovely Paul Hicks sculpts but they were originally produced with the siege of Malta in mind, so are really suitable for the 1560 to 1590 period - meaning they are way too early for the Thirty Years War. By 1600, the style of clothing they wore - the breeches in particular - had gone out of style and would no longer be seen on the battlefield, even if one allows for the continued use of older fashions for a decade or two after they went out of favour. The 1898 Miniaturas figures, on the other hand, are actually designed for the 1618-1648 era and wear the appropriate type of clothing for the period. Pierre Picouët's recent Helion book on the Spanish army of the TYW is a useful English-language resource if you want to know more about the evolution of Spanish uniforms.
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I am thinking these will make some great spanish miltia units for my 1672 games
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They are hoping to have these out by Christmas.
Mark
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There are some great looking models there. Are the elongated musket barrels just a sculpting/casting thing or are they something else?
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There are some great looking models there. Are the elongated musket barrels just a sculpting/casting thing or are they something else?
Casting.
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Very nice figures, don’t get me wrong but if you look at the quality of the sculpting on the faces and other aspects with their hands, it’s almost as if two different sculptors were at work.
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I am thinking these will make some great spanish miltia units for my 1672 games
Hi mate, for 1672 militia, I'd use, apart from some TYW miniatures like these from 1898 miniatures, some Warlord ECW clubmen, and Warfare Miniatures "Rebels", Imho...
Cheers!
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Cheers Jose, that's helpful to know.
Gareth
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For planning purposes in advance does anyone have any suggestions as to how to represent the Tercios for this era on the tabletop? (Ideally without dozens and dozens of figures per battalion.) Also what rules might be best ?
Curassier
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For planning purposes in advance does anyone have any suggestions as to how to represent the Tercios for this era on the tabletop? (Ideally without dozens and dozens of figures per battalion.) Also what rules might be best ?
Curassier
Ha! I was about to ask the very same question!!
What rules would best represent the battles of the TYW with a leaning towards a large number of miniatures in a 'unit'?
I know about Tercios but I've leaned that it has Impetus size bases which I would rather avoid if possible.
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An ECW set of rules would be my best suggestion, but I don't see how you can get away from large groups of miniatures in a pike block
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An ECW set of rules would be my best suggestion, but I don't see how you can get away from large groups of miniatures in a pike block
That's precisely what I want- large groups of miniatures ;) :)
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In that case, these rule sets would be my recommendation for big battle games:
Pike and Shotte (Warlord Games)
The Kingdom is Ours (Bicorne Miniatures)
To Fight Another Foe (Caliver Books)
Gareth
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In that case, these rule sets would be my recommendation for big battle games:
Pike and Shotte (Warlord Games)
The Kingdom is Ours (Bicorne Miniatures)
To Fight Another Foe (Caliver Books)
Gareth
Gareth,
Do you think This Kingdom is Ours wins over Pike and Shotte?
I imagine it being less generic would have a better period feel? (Having not read the book I have no idea)
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Have you checked Twilight of the Divine Right? It is specifically designed for the TYW period.
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Have you checked Twilight of the Divine Right? It is specifically designed for the TYW period.
Thanks Antonio 8)
Actually, this is the first that I have heard of the rule set. Do you happen to know who the publisher is please?
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Gareth,
Do you think This Kingdom is Ours wins over Pike and Shotte?
I imagine it being less generic would have a better period feel? (Having not read the book I have no idea)
I like the way in which The Kingdom is Ours tracks unit status and handles the pike and shotte formations, its a quick play set but you do need to purchase the unit trackers separately. The trackers then sit at the back of your units, negating the requirement for any paperwork.
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Actually, this is the first that I have heard of the rule set. Do you happen to know who the publisher is please?
Caliver Books sell them buddy
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Caliver Books sell them buddy
i managed to order a copy of This Kingdom is Ours for £6!! Bargain..... :)
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It's worth a pop at that price any day
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It's worth a pop at that price any day
Yeah, I was quite lucky- found one on evilbay. Literally the fist one I clicked on. Free postage in the UK too.
Bet there's a catch lol
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News from 1898 Miniatures facebook page: the range will be available by late November.
@Atheling
It is published by the Pike and Shot Society. It has been developed from their ruleset Twilight of the Sun King. I think there are some AARs here, in LAF.
Best
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Good news about the figures, I fancy a few of them (for a skirmish game. NOT a Tercio!)
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News from 1898 Miniatures facebook page: the range will be available by late November.
@Atheling
It is published by the Pike and Shot Society. It has been developed from their ruleset Twilight of the Sun King.
Ah, specific Pike and Shotte Society members have been very kind to me in my research for Ravenna so the least I can do is buy a copy of their rules! :)
I think there are some AARs here, in LAF.
EDIT: After a quick search the only AAR's I can find are in 15mm which doesn't really give me a flavour of what the battles would look/feel like in 28mm. I take it that the rules cater for 28mm?
Also, maybe it's time I took this question somewhere else as it's getting quite OT.
Thanks :)
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Ah, specific Pike and Shotte Society members have been very kind to me in my research for Ravenna so the least I can do is buy a copy of their rules! :)
EDIT: After a quick search the only AAR's I can find are in 15mm which doesn't really give me a flavour of what the battles would look/feel like in 28mm. I take it that the rules cater for 28mm?
Also, maybe it's time I took this question somewhere else as it's getting quite OT.
Thanks :)
Although most people use them with 15mm, I don't think they are scale specific.
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The models have been released today:
https://www.1898miniaturas.com/shop/es/48-miniaturas-tercios-espanoles-28mm
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And they do look lovely!
-Michael
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Great stuff.
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Wow!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Do you have a date when they will be available via Empress in the UK?
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Not really. I can ask Rafa. But I don't believe it will take too long now
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Gentlemen
First of all, thank you for opening this tread devoted to the Spanish Tercios! Let me introduce myself, I'm Javier Gomez aka El Mercenario, with my brother Rafael the ones behind 1898 Miniaturas. As you know we were busy producing our new range, devoted to the Spanish Tercios 1618-1648, and I have to thank you also for your patience as it took almost a year to have this first batch, that is already available!
Lots of companies produce "generic" Thirty Years War miniatures, but not all the armies had exactly the same looking. After comprehensive research we decided to start this fine detailed and documented range including lots of variety, as the first batch have two different command groups and up to 24 different armoured and unarmoured pikemen and 24 different musketeers and arquebusiers! To be followed by more infantry, cavalry, artillery and personalities. Some pics attached, more at the website. I hope you like them!
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Fantastic figures and really nice painting work!
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Wow! Wow! And Wow! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
What a selection of poses!!!
Will you be doing any pikes levelled?
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Will you be doing any pikes levelled?
Definitely!
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Did the Spanish Army in say Florida have troops with pikes during this time period or were they mostly armed with firearms?
Mark
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Did the Spanish Army in say Florida have troops with pikes during this time period or were they mostly armed with firearms?
Mark
I guess both pikes and firearms but I'll check with the experts o_o
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Besides the regular packs that could be bought as separate, we have a Premium Collection including one of each codes (10 packs, 56 figures) plus pikes, flags and this exclusive miniature, a veteran of countless fights maestre de campo (Tercio commander).
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/HdWUSs.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/jHaUm6.jpg)
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Definitely!
Brilliant :-*
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Thanks. :D
Mark
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These are fantastic
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These look tremendous. Will there be any musketeers and arquebusiers standing - that is, in casual poses rather than firing / loading ?
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These look tremendous. Will there be any musketeers and arquebusiers standing - that is, in casual poses rather than firing / loading ?
I also hope you have casual poses.
Mark
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I also hope you have casual poses.
Mark
This is going to be a very promising range 8) 8) 8)
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Wonderful figures.
Will you be doing opponents too ?
Does anyone have some basic info on how units would be formed ?
Would both types of firearm be used in the same unit ? Or does it depend upon time period.
Again rule suggestions would be helpful for a novice in this period.
Thanks
Jon
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Any idea how these scale up size wise: Perry/Warlord/TAG/Bicorne?
Jim
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Any idea how these scale up size wise: Perry/Warlord/TAG/Bicorne?
Jim
Hi Jim
I'll post a size comparison pic soon.
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Wonderful figures.
Will you be doing opponents too ?
Does anyone have some basic info on how units would be formed ?
Would both types of firearm be used in the same unit ? Or does it depend upon time period.
Again rule suggestions would be helpful for a novice in this period.
Thanks
Jon
Thanks Jon!
Opponents: that's the idea, but would depend on the success of the range. The initial focus was to make Spanish, then will see
Formations: Tercios combined pikemen, musketeers and arquebusiers in the same unit. Pikemen use to form the core and arquebisiers and musketeers formed "mangas" ("sleeves"). Traditionally seems that Spanish Tercios were very rigid formations, but not at all, in fact they were very flexible, with subunits (companies) fighting separate from the main unit, etc. But the usual image is to have pikes in the middle, arquebusiers on one side, musketeers on the other.
Rules: Warlord's Pike and Shot could be a good starting point. Also you have a Spanish ruleset called Tercios, also available in English.
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I'm really excited by the look of these figures and I've placed a small order to see what the figures are like 'in the flesh'. I'll report back when I've seen them. They look marvellous from the photos, but bad experiences in the past with other manufacturers have taught me not to invest too heavily without having first handled the figures. I do hope that the tercio commander becomes available with other deals in the future because I suspect that I'll not be buying the Premium Collection - I really like the look of the commander but musketeers and arquebusiers in action poses just don't fit in with my collection.
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I've just posted an article at the website on organization and tactics of the Spanish Tercios during the Thirty Years War, available in English. A brief approach in case you know little about this infantry corps. If you gentlemen read it, please send me your feedbacks. ¡Muchas gracias!
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I've just posted an article at the website on organization and tactics of the Spanish Tercios during the Thirty Years War, available in English. A brief approach in case you know little about this infantry corps. If you gentlemen read it, please send me your feedbacks. ¡Muchas gracias!
Thanks 8). This is very much appreciated as a distillation of what the Tercio looked like and how it behaved on the battlefield is certainly of help to a relative novice in this period of warfare 8)
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You know mate, I forgot to ask about the cavalry figures that you might have planned???
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Presumably no lancers because my understanding is that, although the Spanish retained the lance longer than other countries, they had abandoned it just before the start of the TYW?
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What is the difference between the musketeer and the arquebusier ?
Mark
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What is the difference between the musketeer and the arquebusier ?
Mark
The caliver of the weapon used. Musketeers used a heavier caliver, while arquebusiers used a lighter gun.
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Thank you.I thought the Arquebus was a older type gun.
Mark.
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Thank you.I thought the Arquebus was a older type gun.
Mark.
Yes, but the name became generic. It was something like what we do with the word "rifle": you can use it for a 1853 Enfield, but also for a M1 Garand.
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My figures arrived this morning, 8 days after I placed the order, which I think is extremely prompt, given that the figures came from Spain to me here in the UK. I think they're tremendous. Below is a quick comparison shot of some figures I had to hand. The figures are, from left to right, Horcata (first release), held in place with a pencil, Steve Barber, Perry, 1898, Horcata (second release, which are a bit taller than the first release) and Warlord Games. I'll certainly be buying some more.
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Thanks for that Paul 8).
As a quick aside; how do the Hortica mini's
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My figures arrived this morning, 8 days after I placed the order, which I think is extremely prompt, given that the figures came from Spain to me here in the UK. I think they're tremendous. Below is a quick comparison shot of some figures I had to hand. The figures are, from left to right, Horcata (first release), held in place with a pencil, Steve Barber, Perry, 1898, Horcata (second release, which are a bit taller than the first release) and Warlord Games. I'll certainly be buying some more.
Thanks mate, you were one day faster than me! Here it is my own size comparison:
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WOW, they are fantastic looking miniatures
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Javier: are there any books or articles which show the colour of the clothes which Spanish troops would have worn during the TYW? I'm aware that there's an Osprey book, but is there anything else?
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Javier: are there any books or articles which show the colour of the clothes which Spanish troops would have worn during the TYW? I'm aware that there's an Osprey book, but is there anything else?
I'm preparing a painting tutorial focusing on colours more than painting techniques.
In the meanwhile, google Augusto Ferrer Dalmau El Ultimo Tercio and Augusto Ferrer Dalmau El Camino Espa Augusto is a famous Spanish artist who did some superb paintings devoted to the Spanish Tercios. Also recommend to google Augusto Ferrer Dalmau El Milagro de Empel, though its an event of an earlier period (1585) its still useful for colours.
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That's great. Many thanks.
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Forgive me if this question has already been posed- are there plans to release Dutch, French and Swedes as well as Spanish troops?
I realise that any future plans may well depend upon the sales of the Spanish miniatures so what I'm really asking is if this was envisioned?
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Javier: are there any books or articles which show the colour of the clothes which Spanish troops would have worn during the TYW? I'm aware that there's an Osprey book, but is there anything else?
Hello mate, Helion has an excellent book:
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-armies-of-philip-iv-of-spain-1621-1665-the-fight-for-european-supremacy.php?sid=76e6c53f332fb04fd39036fa5ea2db0f
As a Spaniard, this is the best book I have ever seen in English language, 100% recommended.
Cheers
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Many thanks Chema. I'll take a look.
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Forgive me if this question has already been posed- are there plans to release Dutch, French and Swedes as well as Spanish troops?
I realise that any future plans may well depend upon the sales of the Spanish miniatures so what I'm really asking is if this was envisioned?
Definitely it will depend on the success of the ranges, but yes, that's the idea, to create specific figures for each army rather than generic miniatures.
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Hello mate, Helion has an excellent book:
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-armies-of-philip-iv-of-spain-1621-1665-the-fight-for-european-supremacy.php?sid=76e6c53f332fb04fd39036fa5ea2db0f
As a Spaniard, this is the best book I have ever seen in English language, 100% recommended.
Cheers
Agree, I know the book and its very recommended. ¡Gracias Chema!
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Definitely it will depend on the success of the ranges, but yes, that's the idea, to create specific figures for each army rather than generic miniatures.
That's great to hear 8)
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Seconded. At the moment, I don't think that there are any specific TYW French or Dutch figures, although I believe that TAG are hoping to bring some out in the future. Also, imho, and I suspect that others will disagree, I don't think that there is a satisfactory TYW Swedish range available.
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Received my figures tonight.I got 2 sets of the Arquebusiers to go with my Flint & Feather project They are great figures and fit perfectly with my Indians. :D:D
Mark
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Some chaps in shirt sleeves or warmer weather clothing might be nice. Arguably the most useful thing the tercios of this period achieved was assisting the Portuguese in evicting the Dutch from Salvador da Bahia in 1625. Being a bit crap at football would have been a disastrous legacy for Brazil. I used to gaze down upon Forte São Marcelo when we lived in Brazil and have always fancied fielding forces for the siege of the city.
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Some chaps in shirt sleeves or warmer weather clothing might be nice. Arguably the most useful thing the tercios of this period achieved was assisting the Portuguese in evicting the Dutch from Salvador da Bahia in 1625. Being a bit crap at football would have been a disastrous legacy for Brazil. I used to gaze down upon Forte São Marcelo when we lived in Brazil and have always fancied fielding forces for the siege of the city.
hahahaha true!! well 1625 was a veeeeeeeeery successful year for Spain, we say here "Annus Mirabilis" of 1625.
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After purchasing the Cuba range of infantry and as now have assembled and painted the U.S. forces, I can tell you that the quality and detail of the figures are superb.
I would only imagine the same of the new range, and of course I will have to purchase soon.
Even if the line was not to continue at least I would have these excellent models in my collection.
I am still disappointed for not purchasing some FG ACW before they closed up shop.
Jim
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Arrived my miniatures and are awesome! The sculpt is one of the best I have seen and with a lot of diferent type of poses.
Here you have another comparative photo but with different manufactures that we already have seen
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Left to right: " My name is Íñigo Montoya, you killed..." ok ok, Antediluvian; Zenit kensei; 1898; Empress; Tercios miniaturas; Zenit kensei; Tercios, Wargamer.pl (1666 Anno Domine); 1898 and Empress.
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Hi! Yesterday was the Inmaculada Concepci󮬠a bank holiday that commemorates the Empel Miracle of 1585 (see thread at our social media). But the real miracle indeed was me finishing the first codes of musketeers and arquebusiers! I hope you like the freshly done pictures, the painted musketeers, arquebusiers and command group codes II will follow soon.
Musketeers I
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Arquebusiers I
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Command group I
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Tercio pack I
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Really look good. ;D :-* lol
Mark
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Really look good. ;D :-* lol
Mark
They do indeed!! :-* :-* :-* ;D
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Beautiful painting on those minis and the sculpting is excellent.
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Bought a few last Wednesday. They are beautifully sculpted and the casting is superb. In height they are comparable to Horcata Miniatures, but slimmer.
I hope 1898 Miniatures expands the range with swordsmen and skirmish poses for "encamisadas" (raids), "jinetes-corazas" and, of course, their adversaries, specially Dutch. I can imagine some special sets based on famous paintings, like Velazquez's "Surrender of Breda" or Rembrandt's "The Night Watch".
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I placed an order for more 1898 figures on 15th December and they arrived (I live in the UK) on 20 December. Amazing. However, on 8 December I placed an order for a single Zenit Miniatures figure with Wayland Games. The figure was described as being restocked and available for order. I heard nothing until 18 December, when I received an e-mail from Wayland Games to the effect that it would be several weeks before I received the figure. I wish I'd placed the order direct with Zenit. Wayland Games took payment in full on 8 December.
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Good proportions and expressions, fine detailes, natural poses. Very nice!
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Super painted figures.
I love 1898's Spanish America War figures.
These look even better.
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Some pics.
Mark
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Oh wow!!! :o :-* :o :-* :o
Masterful sculpting!!
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Yes they have a world class sculptor. :)
Mark
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The sculpting is remarkably good - these aren't generic soldiers, but true individuals.
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Wow. Resistance is crumbling.
-Michael
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My goodness that's some impressive sculpting!
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Impressive! I am looking forward to get these :-*
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Brilliant!
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I happen to find 1898 Miniaturas just as the were starting their company and from day 1 they have been superb in their quality,shipping and customer service.You can't go wrong with collecting their figures.
Mark
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Wow, this range continues to impress! I'll certainly be ordering some soon.
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Lovely sculpts
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Gentlemen, dead & wounded miniatures for thee Spanish Tercios range are already available at our website, plus some extra packs
Dead & wounded
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Scenery pack containing 3 helmets, one hat, one arquebus, one drum and a dog (the now famous Rocroi dog painted by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau at his El último tercio painting)
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Also, we released a few packs with halberds to use with our pikemen miniatures in small scale actions.
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Hope you like them!
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Great to see a wounded officer(?)
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Brilliantly sculpted figures, beautifully painted. Wonderful fodder for a Rocroi diorama.
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Very nicely done. Can't wait to see more.
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Have been admiring this range from a safe distance but those casualty figures are lovely sculpts and very useful - my resistance has crumbled.
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Have been admiring this range from a safe distance but those casualty figures are lovely sculpts and very useful - my resistance has crumbled.
You're not alone lol
I'm trying to 'keep a grip' and concentrate on one project every day- I've managed thus far- but for how long??!! ;D ???
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Two forum members try, in vain, to stop each other being tempted by the new range......
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Two forum members try, in vain, to stop each other being tempted by the new range......
We're doomed to such a fate! lol
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lol lol lol lol lol
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You're not alone lol
I'm trying to 'keep a grip' and concentrate on one project every day- I've managed thus far- but for how long??!! ;D ???
Substitute six for one and that could be me lol
This forum’s not helping :)
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I got them.
Wonderful stuff.
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Well that didn't take long.Great customer service!
Mark
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"My name is Diego Montoya. You killed my father. I brought my friends. Prepare to die."
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"My name is Diego Montoya. You killed my father. I brought my friends. Prepare to die."
lol lol lol lol lol lol
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Still doubting about starting a Spanish tercios collection? This pictures may help...
This is the code TE8: Musketeers II, six different models to combine with TE7: Musketeers I to get up to twelve different musketeers!
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And this is the code TE10: Arquebusiers II, six different models to combine with TE9: Arquebusiers I to get up to twelve different arquebusiers!
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As you know, we provide our miniatures in single packs, but also as Tercios packs and a Premium Collection including one code of each, those including pikes and flags.
These are the Tercios packs I & II
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And if you think big, the premium collection is your thing
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Oh lordy! They look beautiful!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I've got to remain as steadfast as possible. Some months ago I did take a good look at the Spanish, Cuban and US forces with a pan to definitely take that on as a project.
But these Spanish musketeers and pike as amazing 8) 8) 8)
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The Painting Spanish Tercios miniatures in 28mm step by step tutorial is already available at our website, also in English (or what Google translator and myself consider "English")! I hope you could find it useful during these days of confinement. Take care folks, things are getting nasty here.
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Best wishes to everyone.Hopefully this nightmare will end soon.
Mark
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Ready for the next batch of new releases?
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If it is the pikemen at ‘the receive’ that you previewed on Facebook a little while ago, then si, por favor! They looked great :-*
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Ready for the next batch of new releases?
Oh yes! :)
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Cracking work! 8) 8)
Christopher
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Some painted samples
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Superb brushwork Javier :-* :-* :-*
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Gentlemen, the new batch of new releases is already in production. You can find the new codes at our online store, shipments of the new releases will be done by June 15th. These new codes include new armoured and unarmoured pikemen attacking, pikemen receiving cavalry and a new Tercio pack, plus two new flags and a bunch of new history and painting articles. Enjoy!
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These look great!
Do youalso plan to make adversaries as eg French?
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These look great!
Do youalso plan to make adversaries as eg French?
Yes, that's the plan! First we want to complete the Spanish with some artillery, cavalry and commanders and then move to other armies, actually starting by French, also neglected by any other current TYW range.
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Those look superb. I realise many people shy away from pikes at the charge , like this, but I love ‘em :D.
This is a great range and I’m looking forward to expanding my Imperial forces.
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Yes, that's the plan! First we want to complete the Spanish with some artillery, cavalry and commanders and then move to other armies, actually starting by French, also neglected by any other current TYW range.
Best news ever!
Saludos !!
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Superb! Shades of Captain Alatriste.
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Javier: please may I put in a request for some musketeers and arquebusiers standing at ease. Thanks.
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Javier: please may I put in a request for some musketeers and arquebusiers standing at ease. Thanks.
Hi Paul, not sure about that, I really want to do more poses, but we need to make cavalry, artillery and commanders first. We want to move to other armies also, so can't say nothing for sure...
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Hi Paul,............but we need to make cavalry, artillery and commanders first. We want to move to other armies also, so can't say nothing for sure...
Yes please! Any greens of the Cavalry and Commanders?
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Yes please! Any greens of the Cavalry and Commanders?
Not yet... but soon!
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Hmmmm... aardtacha tells me it is National Splurge Day today...
-Michael
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Dear friends
I hope you are all good and enjoyed a good Summer. I'm glad to announce that we will have a new batch of new releases soon for the Spanish Tercios range, including commanders. And as a sample, this preview of the Cardenal Infante Don Fernando, who beat the shit out of poor old Horn at Nordlingen. The miniature is inspired (not to say copied) by the celebrated equestrian portrait by Rubens.
More to follow!
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Very sweet figure.
Love him.
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Cardenal Infante Don Fernando
Nice mini!
Fantastic paint job. :-*
Is that the work of Javier?
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Nice mini!
Fantastic paint job. :-*
Is that the work of Javier?
Yes, this is a work of mine. Gracias!
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Even better then the last batch of releases :-* :-* :-* :-*
Can't wait to see more 8)
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Yes, this is a work of mine. Gracias!
I'm a great fan of yours. What a splendid brush you have.
Maybe one day I'll drive up to Madrid and buy you a beer. ;)
Oh... and we can speak in Spanish if you wish. :D
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A really nice addition to the range!
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I'm a great fan of yours. What a splendid brush you have.
Maybe one day I'll drive up to Madrid and buy you a beer. ;)
Oh... and we can speak in Spanish if you wish. :D
Very nice of you but I live in Barcelona, maybe you dont need to drive that far!
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Very nice figure. I'll be buying it when it's released.
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Very nice of you but I live in Barcelona, maybe you dont need to drive that far!
Okay, thought you had moved.
I live in the Valencian region, so about the same travel time. Every time I have driven to Barcalona I have gotten a multa for speeding. lol
Perhaps a high speed train...
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Every time I have driven to Barcalona I have gotten a multa for speeding. lol
So that doesn't just happen to British tourists then? lol
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New releases! Here it is (right on time for Christmas) our new batch of new releases, including commanders for the Spanish Tercios. Sets are now available, orders will be dispatched during the week.
Cardinal Infant Ferdinand of Austria
Set of one mounted miniature inspired in the painting Cardinal-infant Ferdinand of Austria, in the battle of Nördlingen (1634-1635), oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Museo del Prado, Madrid.
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Ambrogio Spinola
Set of one mounted miniature partially inspired in the painting The surrender of Jülich (1634-1635), oil on canvas by Jusepe Leonardo (1601-1652), Museo del Prado, Madrid.
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John of Austria the Younger
Set of one mounted miniature inspired in the painting Equestrian portrait of John of Austria (1648), oil on canvas by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652), Palacio Real, Madrid and his anonymous portrait (ca. 1655-1660), Museo del Prado, Madrid.
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Spanish general and cornet
Set of two mounted miniatures representing a Spanish general (with two options of arms and heads) and a horseman with options to a cornet (ensign) or an escort. The general is inspired in the duke of Feria portrait Socorro de Brisach (1635-1636), oil on cancas by Jusepe Leonardo (1601-1652), Museo del Prado, Madrid.
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Spanish Tercios ensigns
Want to add more flags to your Tercios? The pack include new metal flagpoles.
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Thirty years Wat cavalry next ;)
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Very nice!
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great news!! wonderful miniatures :-*
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Superb :-* :-* :-* :-*
May I ask, what's next? After the Spanish are complete of course :)
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Brilliant brush work. I have long been a fan of The Tercios.
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Superb :-* :-* :-* :-*
May I ask, what's next? After the Spanish are complete of course :)
You may! After the Cavalry and artillery, the idea is to expand the TYW range to other armies before starting a new period.
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Great looking chaps. :-*
These new releases are all on there way to Empress Miniatures so stay tuned. ;)
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You may! After the Cavalry and artillery, the idea is to expand the TYW range to other armies before starting a new period.
Sorry, my question wasn't very clear; what is next for the TYW after you have finished all of the Spanish?
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Not sure yet, but I would like to make French at some point.
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Not sure yet, but I would like to make French at some point.
Thanks, that's fair enough and would fit very well with what you have released thus far 8)
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These look marvellous.By the way, isn't it a bit odd that Ferdinard is shown in the painting as wearing 3/4 armour and stockings and shoes, rather than boots?
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These look marvellous.By the way, isn't it a bit odd that Ferdinard is shown in the painting as wearing 3/4 armour and stockings and shoes, rather than boots?
I think it's my mistake, when I painted the miniature I misinterpreted as a stockings and shoes what looks rather like a boothose.
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Not sure yet, but I would like to make French at some point.
Any news on the forthcoming French or indeed the Spanish Cavalry as of yet please?
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love those dandy officer types
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Just saw this thread. :o
I want them. :D
Great miniatures. :-* :-* :-*
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Are there any updates on the TYW range please? Will we be seeing Spanish Cavalry?
Or will you be moving onto other countries?
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hello together ,
I ordered from 1898 Miniaturas more than a month ago. Unfortunately I am waiting in vain for a message or my order.
Does anyone have any experience with ordering directly from 1898 Miniaturas ? I have contacted them twice by e-mail, but so far no reply.
This is a pity as I find the miniatures very nice and my plan was to build a Spanish troop under Spinola for Pike and Shotte.
With best regards
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I ordered direct from 1898 Miniaturas when they first brought out TYW figures, and had very prompt service to the UK. More recently I've ordered from Empress Miniatures, their UK stockist, and I've had excellent service from them too. I'm sorry about your experiences. Aren't their owners on this site? If so, you could PM them.
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I sended two mails on their info@ adress. But no reply actuell.
I´m not in UK and i think this is not the problem ;).
I try it once again with message via mail.
Thank you Paul
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I've ordered from them and had good service.I'm in the US. Since everything has went to hell in the world though it's taking longer to receive anything from overseas.
Mark
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I am in Germany, so still in Europe ;-).
I placed an order in the UK TAG and one in Spain 1898 at the same time. And I would have bet that Spain is faster. Surprise, I already received the delivery from the UK last week. I suspect it's a technical problem with the shop. I would like to order more Tercios and hope that things will be better in the future.
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Could you order 1898 Miniaturas figures from Empress? I assume Empress ships to Germany.
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yes Paul,i have already ordered from Empress several times and experienced good service. Unfortunately, they don't have the Spanish tercios in the shop. Then I'm in right away.
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Hi. I ordered directly from 1898 last summer, and the figures arrived in good time.
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yes Paul,i have already ordered from Empress several times and experienced good service. Unfortunately, they don't have the Spanish tercios in the shop. Then I'm in right away.
That's what I thought too until I asked here on LAF. They're under the English Civil War section:
https://www.empressminiatures.com/1898-miniaturas-tyw-range-109-c.asp (https://www.empressminiatures.com/1898-miniaturas-tyw-range-109-c.asp)
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CGM or Atlantica Juegos from Spain both sell 1898 miniatures
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Good news for my missing order. After a PM here in the forum, it is now on its way to me. As I suspected, a technical problem. Now I'm looking forward to my parcel.
Thank you Atheling for the tip. I will continue to order directly for now.
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Good news for my missing order. After a PM here in the forum, it is now on its way to me. As I suspected, a technical problem. Now I'm looking forward to my parcel.
Thank you Atheling for the tip. I will continue to order directly for now.
Happy to help Waterproof :)
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Hi,
Any news on the Spanish Cavalry and artillery as of yet please?
Or possibly any news on the expansion into other armies of the era please?
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They are working on these.
Mark
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Thanks Marco.
Are the pics on the Facebook page by any chance?
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Yes
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Cavalry coming. :D
Mark
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Cavalry coming. :D
Mark
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Brilliant, just what I have been waiting for 8)
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They look brilliant!
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Super dynamic cavalry, these will be a brilliant addition to the range.
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They are supurb Marco
Cheers
Matt
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The very spirit of the Harquebusier of the period.
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Finally! Our range of 28mm miniatures for the Thirty Years War has just incorporated a new series of cavalry that is now available. Equipped with light armour and a wide assortment of weapons including swords, pistols and carbines, this new type of universal horse that evolved during the war was able to perform either the shock tactics of the cuirassier (but at a cheaper price!) and the reconnaissance and support roles of the mounted arquebusiers. This new series of Thirty Years War cavalry miniatures can be used in most of the armies of the period, including the Spanish, and the first batch of releases will include cavalry charging with swords and pistols and equipped with breastplates, buff coats, helmets and soft hats. nI hope you like them!
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Lovely figures. :-* :-* :-*
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Gorgeous miniatures,wonderful painting :-*
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Some of the most animated miniatures I have ever seen
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Love the animation in these figures; the riders and the mounts! Fabulous painting as well, of course.
Irresistible. Order sent in 8).
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Oooh... I think I will have to pick some of these up.
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Thank you all! More pics to follow, still painting the command group and the two remaining codes :?
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A few more pics of the freshly painted (literally) command group :D
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Really nice figures and beautiful painting.
Mark
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Beautiful paint work on the cavalry 👍
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Impressive ! I will definitely order some in the near future :-*
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Lovely minis and nice painting!
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Absolutely brilliant figures with outstanding paint job - my project for 2022!!!
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Dear gentlemen,
This 2023 we return to the Thirty Years War, a range that we are going to expand very soon with new references that we will announce shortly. And what better way to warm up your engines than this spectacular photo session...
We hope you like it!
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Dear gentlemen,
This 2023 we return to the Thirty Years War, a range that we are going to expand very soon with new references that we will announce shortly. And what better way to warm up your engines than this spectacular photo session...
We hope you like it!
I was admiring the spectacle on your Facebook page a day or so back. :-* :-* :-*
So, What can we expect from the TYW range next- any hints? Perhaps the French are next?
Also, do you have plans to do Bohemians and Germans etc too?
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I was admiring the spectacle on your Facebook page a day or so back. :-* :-* :-*
So, What can we expect from the TYW range next- any hints? Perhaps the French are next?
Also, do you have plans to do Bohemians and Germans etc too?
We will reveal the new releases soon!
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We will reveal the new releases soon!
Ah...... that's what I was told a year or so back :-[
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Ah...... that's what I was told a year or so back :-[
You're right, sorry about that, but we decided to finish the core of the French Foreign Legion range before going back to the TYW range, that will need our full attention...
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You guys have great ranges so people get a little anxious waiting for their minis.
Mark
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You're right, sorry about that, but we decided to finish the core of the French Foreign Legion range before going back to the TYW range, that will need our full attention...
The long gap between hearing anything about the TYW range and which direction it would be heading now the bulk of the Spanish are done is a problem, but not one of impatience as one might imagine.
You guys have great ranges so people get a little anxious waiting for their minis.
Mark
Indeed, they are the most beautiful miniatures for the "period" available. By a long way.
The problem I have, is that over the years, so many times companies have started ranges and not completed them. To be honest this, for me, is an untenable position due to the price price of metal miniatures being as expensive as they are nowadays; it is even more important to have information from companies about what sort of direction they're going.
If the information was forthcoming a year or so ago, I would have ended up paying several hundreds of pounds on the beautifully crafted Spanish mini's; but, as it happened, with the lack of into crossed with the expense of miniatures these days, I ended up buying nothing and moving onto other projects. I just didn't want to start an expensive project without knowing I was able to complete it.
I hope that makes sense?
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The long gap between hearing anything about the TYW range and which direction it would be heading now the bulk of the Spanish are done is a problem, but not one of impatience as one might imagine.
Indeed, they are the most beautiful miniatures for the "period" available. By a long way.
The problem I have, is that over the years, so many times companies have started ranges and not completed them. To be honest this, for me, is an untenable position due to the price price of metal miniatures being as expensive as they are nowadays; it is even more important to have information from companies about what sort of direction they're going.
If the information was forthcoming a year or so ago, I would have ended up paying several hundreds of pounds on the beautifully crafted Spanish mini's; but, as it happened, with the lack of into crossed with the expense of miniatures these days, I ended up buying nothing and moving onto other projects. I just didn't want to start an expensive project without knowing I was able to complete it.
I hope that makes sense?
Absolutely, I completely understand. In our case it's not a matter of lack of commitment, but of the limited availability of our talented sculptor, that make us to develope our ranges painfully slower than other companies. Thus, we prefer not to anticipate future releases until we are actually working on them in order to not to generate unnecessary frustration. On pricing, you're right, we raised prices last year but not that much, made no further increases and had no plans of new changes, t least in the short term, if this helps. Though I understand you may have lost interest, it will be our challenge to tempt you again! ;)
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Absolutely, I completely understand. In our case it's not a matter of lack of commitment, but of the limited availability of our talented sculptor, that make us to develope our ranges painfully slower than other companies. Thus, we prefer not to anticipate future releases until we are actually working on them in order to not to generate unnecessary frustration.
I understand. It's more of a planning thing. It's impossible to plan if you don't have any idea of what's coming in the future :)
On pricing, you're right, we raised prices last year but not that much, made no further increases and had no plans of new changes, t least in the short term, if this helps. Though I understand you may have lost interest, it will be our challenge to tempt you again! ;)
The prices of all miniatures cast in metal have gone up. A necessity for all manufacturers. I was just pointing out that it's not like 20 years ago when metal miniatures were relatively cheap. Nowadays, especially in the current economic climate, they are expensive items.
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'Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear, fear and surprise......' :D
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More TYW on tables is always a good thing
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Darrell: I think your position makes complete sense. I've never got over my disappointment with Dixons over their French in Egypt range. I bought loads of the French and had them beautifully painted by Special Forces and then waited for Dixons to bring out some Mamluks for them to fight, and the Mamluks never appeared. Dixons, to be fair, did bring out a few British infantry and a couple of Ottoman infantry figures but my hope of recreating a French against Mamluk cavalry scenario was never possible.
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Darrell: I think your position makes complete sense. I've never got over my disappointment with Dixons over their French in Egypt range. I bought loads of the French and had them beautifully painted by Special Forces and then waited for Dixons to bring out some Mamluks for them to fight, and the Mamluks never appeared. Dixons, to be fair, did bring out a few British infantry and a couple of Ottoman infantry figures but my hope of recreating a French against Mamluk cavalry scenario was never possible.
Have you seen the Perry's newly launched Ottoman range? I think they will add as they go along. I echo your sentiments, Paul, and Darrell's too - I am reluctant to invest in figure company(s) unless they road map the range. I haven't a clue as to why it all has to be top secret... ???
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Darrell: I think your position makes complete sense. I've never got over my disappointment with Dixons over their French in Egypt range. I bought loads of the French and had them beautifully painted by Special Forces and then waited for Dixons to bring out some Mamluks for them to fight, and the Mamluks never appeared. Dixons, to be fair, did bring out a few British infantry and a couple of Ottoman infantry figures but my hope of recreating a French against Mamluk cavalry scenario was never possible.
Thanks Paul. I appreciate the support. What you have described a nightmare scenario...... one that I too am familiar with.
I echo your sentiments, Paul, and Darrell's too - I am reluctant to invest in figure company(s) unless they road map the range. I haven't a clue as to why it all has to be top secret... ???
I think it's a legacy of Games Workshop or some such nonsense. So many companies, including ones I've painted for in a former life, insist on absolute secrecy to be maintained before a release announcement. Maybe letting the cat out of the bag really does effect sales? Though for the life of me, allowing the "punter" to plan for future releases would surely guarantee more sales in the long term? It's baffling. o_o
OK, I really ought to add, I love 1898 miniatures, they are superb sculpts and fine castings too 8)
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Yes they are top notch.
Mark
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Thank you for your generous compliments, and especially for your constructive critics, it's always really helpful to hear different opinions!
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Dear friends, the first miniatures of our new range of French for the Thirty Years War in 28mm are now available. This first batch of new releases includes a series of French cavalry made up of a specific command group, and charging figures equipped with armor and buff coats, pistols and swords, and with the chapeau d’arme, a metallic hat-shaped helmet typical of the French army, and of course, their characteristic mustaches and long hair. These miniatures can also be combined with our current cavalry references with helmets and hats, also fully in use in the French army of the Thirty Years War.
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This new release will be followed by a series of marching French infantry: pikemen with and without armor, with helmets and hats, and musketeers (at this time the arquebusiers had ceased to exist and muskets would soon be lightened to dispense with the fork) with the characteristic equipment and clothing that we have found in the sources of the period: long coats, wide trousers with a cylindrical leg, wide-brimmed hats and hunting caps, etc. And of course, the long waited artillery.
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Very very nice.
Mark
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Yes, very nice. I fully expect they will pop up in various ECW armies too. ;)
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Lovely miniatures as always from 1898! I saw on your blog that you planned to represent Germans, Imperials, and Dutch eventually, which I can't wait to see! Much better than generic English Civil War figures! However, I notice that the Swedes, a key player in the conflict, are noticeably missing from that list. Is this because you plan not to represent them, or rather because at this time you simply can't say? I would love to see some actual 28mm Swedes for the Thirty Years War, especially if they're produced by talented sculptors such as yourselves!
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Yes, the plan is to build a range that will cover the different armies involved in the TYW, but this is a very ambitious project, so better to do step by step rather than to make big promises. French infantry marching will be next, and looks really nice...