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Miniatures Adventure => Old West => Topic started by: Dewbakuk on March 09, 2010, 12:18:02 AM
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The same two Artizan figs will stay in the photo's as reference but I'll cycle through different Deadlands figs.
First up we have two of the 'Cleaner' figures. These mix in fine with the Artizan figs and I use them as unit leaders.
Left to right - Female Cleaner, Artizan, Cleaner Leader, Artizan
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4415356766_963d193a10_o.jpg)
Steamjacks - These guys are chunkier than Artizan and slightly taller but I don't think they're too far out. First shot is a scale pic with the Artizan figs, second shot is the group shot of what comes in the pack. No idea why the unit leader fig is a slotta base, it just is.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4415357218_70de783d71_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4414593001_e5000b7657_o.jpg)
This shot is the Hanging Judge figure. It's huge but as it's an evil ghost returned from hell to wreak havoc, who cares? :D
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4415357638_121ce54e72_o.jpg)
These guys are from the original box - Texas Ranger, Gunman, Walking Dead. These guys are big and don't mix well.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4415358130_d98e1fb614_o.jpg)
These are the three different sculpts from the Rail Workers pack. They're great and mix fine. The leader fig in the center is a little taller than the others and the Artizan figs but he looks in scale so it's fine.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4414590469_04f865e210_o.jpg)
Three more original figs that are too big.
Scout, Scout, Gunman
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4415358960_aed60d3666_o.jpg)
These are the three sculpts from the Feral Dead pack. Nice undead cowboy/settler figs, unlike the others they don't have pistols etc and lack the ability to use them. Same applies to these as the rail workers, the leader is a little taller but they all mix well.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4415359242_3b643ffcd4_o.jpg)
Some characters in this one. Huckster, Shotgun thug, Huckster 2. The first huckster is an original and therefore a little big, however he's definately one of the better sized figs from that bunch and I think I'll end up using him. The Shotgun Thug is a later fig that is a bit on the large size however he's well proportioned and I think fits in fine. The second huckster is a standard later fig and fits in fine.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4415359784_b44c11070c_o.jpg)
Okay last shot. Here we have Witch, Gunman, Witch. The witches fit fine with other figs. The Gunman however is probably the worst offender for being oversized. Even accepting he's supposed to be a big, fat guy, he's huge. He's big compared to the other original figs making him enourmous against normal 28's.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4415360460_5fed5b0961_o.jpg)
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WOW thanks for the size comparasons
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Yes, thanks much. That settles many issuesand will result in me ordering somke figures I would have normally passed on, assuming they were way big.
The Undead Gunmen, is another whopper, needs a 1.5" base.
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Yes, thanks much. That settles many issuesand will result in me ordering somke figures I would have normally passed on, assuming they were way big.
The Undead Gunmen, is another whopper, needs a 1.5" base.
Yeah, he's the same size as the Walking Dead figure in the 5th pic down. There are multiple poses from that pack but I only put one up. I can show others if people would like?
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My all-time favourite western female figure is from that range, the gal with no name. It looks crap in the pictures due to foreshortening, but it's quite lovely. :-*
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Those cleaners look good shame they arent on his site any more and I like the Hukster no2
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The codes for them. Might be worth enquiring?
Cleaners - GRW1538 Cleaners (5)
Huckster 2 - GRW1242 Huckster
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The codes for them. Might be worth enquiring?
Cleaners - GRW1538 Cleaners (5)
Huckster 2 - GRW1242 Huckster
Cheers I found hukster 2 :D which is about the only one I want on their site atm so may wait.
I am looking at some of the Artizan figures at the moment such as the Pinkertons with a view to coverting the weapons and also the earps and doc for some vampiric gunslingers with a paint job (luckily they have tashes so dont need to worry about teeth ;) ;D
Just picked up a couple of novels to inspire me
For a few dead guys more and Skin Medicine, I need this for some inspiration ;) got my steam armed gunslinger now and a good proxie houngan fomr the Coppletsone wastland guys (also the zombie) Have my space cowboy who will be in anti zombie armour . Reaper Werewolf scout is on order who wil lead my other werewolves.
And painting up (finally) my foundry zombies. I also have some ACW conversions with heresy demon heads on them on the go, not sure they work but both the figures and heads were lying around lol
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Most of my collection is Artizan cowboys. I let Svennn have my Pinkertons, probably going to buy them again though ::)
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I like the doc holiday but the others earps leave me a bit cold, I do however quite fancy the black scorpion preacher on his horse :D I was also going to keep an eye out for some of the old foudnry missouri raiders to zombify as - Border Raiders lol
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Doc is a great figure. Plus a Prospector is vital at some point...
I think I've finally found my Nosferatu figs. The 'official' figures don't match the description of them at all and were clearly based off the old movie rather than on the setting, as such I have no use for them :-[ The new Rackham ghouls are promising but they previewed them 2 years ago and they still aren't going to be out at any point this year. The conversion unit based on them will be but not the normal unit >:( So I'm going to give the new Mantic ghouls a try, using bald heads on them should give the right feral vampire look.
I do need a good Wild West Vampire for a proper vampire lord though if anyone has a suggestion
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Doc is a great figure. Plus a Prospector is vital at some point...
I think I've finally found my Nosferatu figs. The 'official' figures don't match the description of them at all and were clearly based off the old movie rather than on the setting, as such I have no use for them :-[ The new Rackham ghouls are promising but they previewed them 2 years ago and they still aren't going to be out at any point this year. The conversion unit based on them will be but not the normal unit >:( So I'm going to give the new Mantic ghouls a try, using bald heads on them should give the right feral vampire look.
I do need a good Wild West Vampire for a proper vampire lord though if anyone has a suggestion
I wish I hadnt sold the Westwind Mosferatu as they are pretty close to the old silent movie type, though the manitc ones are earmarked for famnites and such for me lol
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Again, thanks, this is the sort of resource thread that is tacky worthy. ;)
Gal with No Name is a cutie mini, no doubt. A bit thin, perhaps ;) (she looks shorter and shall I say "chubbier?" in photos than in real life )
So do you all have and Use "Deadlands" for your horror/weird west gaming?
If not, what? I use Gutshot (Murph's zombie supplement, and the "scary monsters" for TRWNN converted to said)
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I use rail wars though unitl the last year or so kept it to more historical gunfighting but Mr Dewbakuk has led me astray ;) and into the realms of Deadlands :D :-* a setting which I think is overlooked which is a shame
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the manitc ones are earmarked for famnites and such for me lol
Yeah, I did consider that but I need about 15-20 Nosferatu for the 'Night Train' scenario. After that they may end up as faminites.
Again, thanks, this is the sort of resource thread that is tacky worthy.
No problem, if I come across any others that mix okay I'll add them.
So do you all have and Use "Deadlands" for your horror/weird west gaming?
I'm running a Deadlands RPG at the moment which uses figures for combat. I do have Rail Wars but haven't played in a long time, I'm going to be trying out the Showdown rules however which are essentially the new Rail Wars rules.
Mr Dewbakuk has led me astray
Moi? ::) o_o
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Yeah, I did consider that but I need about 15-20 Nosferatu for the 'Night Train' scenario. After that they may end up as faminites.
Moi? ::) o_o
Hmm I have that dime novel, rather good idnt it and I have a palstic train what a good idea ;) :D
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Great post, Dewbakuk, thanks for the comparison shots.
I will make this sticky for further reference!
:)
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Those cleaners look good shame they arent on his site any more and I like the Hukster no2
Sorry if I am being thick here, but are the Deadlands figures still available from somewhere? What is the site that you are taling about?
If the figures are available then where from?
Thanks!
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Sorry if I am being thick here, but are the Deadlands figures still available from somewhere? What is the site that you are taling about?
If the figures are available then where from?
Thanks!
LOL! I asked the same thing yesterday, and was hooked up with this slice of fried gold (yes, you can get them)
http://www.jeffvalentstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10&zenid=9e64128b86903aec9b5e39d78ed45f99
This is what you mean, right?
Ah! I see this thread is now officially 'tacky". :D
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This is what you mean, right?
Yep, thanks Smokeyrone :)
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Thanks for that, it's great and my get list just got bigger!
Nice to see it's a sticky topic too!
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Just added these pics, while not a comp they show some of the figs that are available:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/5/2859_09_03_10_10_53_33.jpg)
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Just added these pics, while not a comp they show some of the figs that are available:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action-gallery;sa=view;id=5728)
Hmm I only get the main page of the forum?
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Hmm I only get the main page of the forum?
Done
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I have the female Mad Scientist, she's a decent figure that mixes well. I don't have the female huckster though. I'll need to get her at some point!
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My all-time favourite western female figure is from that range, the gal with no name. It looks crap in the pictures due to foreshortening, but it's quite lovely. :-*
How does she mix sizewise?
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Great post, Dewbakuk, thanks for the comparison shots.
I will make this sticky for further reference!
:)
good call! get that man a drink!
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Any ideas on the size of these guys/
http://www.jeffvalentstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_21&products_id=96
or a similar fig elsewhere
http://www.jeffvalentstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_21&products_id=134
http://www.jeffvalentstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_21&products_id=80
And foinally:
http://www.jeffvalentstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_23&products_id=136
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Josey Twiddle scales fine but she's not a good sculpt. I stole her pistol for a conversion and threw the rest away.
The Huckster is in one of the pics I posted.
Don't know on the other two although I've seen the Velocipede rider used in conversions that looked okay.
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If this thread's going to be sticky, best put this comparison between deadlands human bombs and pulp figures chinese here as well then:
(http://wk.frothersunite.com/misc/pics/Foto-0007.jpg)
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Great stuff! I'll find this very useful. I didn't know they were still available! That's excellent!!! :)
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New listener, first time caller!
Those thoughts and comparisons were well thought out and showed some mental effort was devoted before opening mouth to insert foot(which didn't happen here prior planning prevents p--- poor performance after all!)
I have never done old west, but, I'd probably like to do a Custer disaster game sometime. And the comparisons are great! Thanx!
Me likey! Thanx for the thread and good luck in the future!
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Thanks. A lot of thought went into that - very much appreciated.
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No problem, I'm glad it's still useful.
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I can certainly recommend Rail Wars - great for traditional realistic Old West games as well as for things going weird and bump in the night, especially if you like characterful games with a roleplaying element. There figures are great - tad large when compared to the like of Wargames Foundry but still passable. The Rail Wars box set comes with a few miniatures as well as card stock buildings to get you started see: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12957/deadlands-the-great-rail-wars and http://boardgamegeek.com/image/344619/deadlands-the-great-rail-wars.
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Seen on the Pontoonier thread under wild west but too good not to post here
:D 8)
http://www.bronzeagemin.com/pontooner/Pontooner.htm
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Some of those are really cool. I wonder how they'd look next to Malifaux figures. Might have to dig out some of my Bronze Age cursed earth figures for an indication of the probable size.
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Some of those are really cool. I wonder how they'd look next to Malifaux figures. Might have to dig out some of my Bronze Age cursed earth figures for an indication of the probable size.
Yup love the lycans and banditos, infact the vamps are good much better than photos on newlines site
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Nice thread. I have just started playing in a Deadlands RPG campaign, and I am quite enjoying it. Sadly, we are playing remotely, so no miniatures. But when our Friday night gaming group starts meeting again, I am planning on introducing them to Deadlands, and there will be many, many minis.
Some of the Highgate Miniatures vampires look like they should work well in the old West setting. The bulk of my Western figures are Black Scorpion, and the Highgate minis are a bit small in comparison to them... but the BS figures are on the tall side compared to most old West ranges.
-Michael
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I can certainly recommend Rail Wars - great for traditional realistic Old West games as well as for things going weird and bump in the night, especially if you like characterful games with a roleplaying element. There figures are great - tad large when compared to the like of Wargames Foundry but still passable. The Rail Wars box set comes with a few miniatures as well as card stock buildings to get you started see: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12957/deadlands-the-great-rail-wars and http://boardgamegeek.com/image/344619/deadlands-the-great-rail-wars.
Only ten years late (: but here's a pic I took of some OOP RW figures on some khaki plush flannel I picked up at Joann's for under $20. On the left side are Reaper's Bones I Savage Worlds figures, which unfortunately have poor detail on the faces. You can get the original metal versions from Pinnacle Entertainment Group. In the background and on the right side are the GR paperstock and some metal figures. The bases are narrow, so the figures fall over. :P
Might as well also mention that Pinnacle Entertainment Group has a KS for its Doomtown: Reloaded card game base set. No miniatures, but any card flopper who likes the weird west should take a look at it. The base set will be available retail, of course. : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pineboxllc/doomtown-weird-west-edition
(https://preview.redd.it/kss8tl7eoyh71.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=7c8e59914dab48b5a6fafd744bc661fb66be327a)