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Miniatures Adventure => The Great War => Topic started by: Poliorketes on May 10, 2008, 09:33:50 AM
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I tried to do an overview on available 28mm-Miniatures for WW1, +/- 5 years, for the german Sweetwater Forum. I guess it's far from complete, but the most popular ranges are included.
The Manufacturers
Battle Honours (http://www.battlehonours.co.uk/) (25mm)
Some what older, sized in between OG/Foundry and GWM
Black Army Productions
http://www.blackarmyproductions.com/
A range of miniatures ranging from suitable characters for WW1 to armoured cars
Blaze Away Miniatures & Models (http://www.blazeaway.com.au) (28mm)
Australian Company with to few pics on their site to get a real impression of their minis. Edit: I've seen these figures and they match up okay with the other companies. They are slightly on the chunkier side, Helen.
Brigade Games (http://www.brigadegames.com/) (28mm)
Large Range, in size and style they look good next to Renegade and Copplestone (exception: late war germans steel helmets, it's looking somewhat different to Renegade or GWM). Vehicles from Company B or old NZWM are in 1/56.
Brigade Models (http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/)
Don't confuse these with Brigade Games. New series, Starting with Belgians. From photographs they fit in well with the Battle Honours Belgians.
Company B (http://www.companyb.biz/) (1/56)
Specialist for vehicles in 1:56, most sold through Brigade Games.
Copplestone Castings (http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/) (28mm)
Centred on Asia. Most miniatures mix well with Renegade and Brigade Games. Beware of everything british, though - these are very large even compared to other Copplestone stuff.
Eureka Miniatures (http://www.eurekamin.com.au/)
Closes some gaps in other ranges. Size seems to vary, most are rather small.
Great War Miniatures (http://www.northstarfigures.com/shop/greatwarminiatures/index.html) (28mm)
High-End. Perhabs the most complete range of late war germans available in 28mm. Size comparable with Brigade or Renegade, though slimmer. Should work well with Woodbine an/or Battle Honours.
HLBS (http://www.hlbs.co.uk/) (25mm/28mm)
A larger older range. Sadly pics are hard to find, most of those don't make me want the minis. Vehicles are 1/64, that's really small, and most aren't in production any more - in May 2008 there is a limited re-run, though. The Great White North Range is new and 28mm.
Old Glory (http://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/) (25mm)
One of the largest ranges, looking rather good for Old Glory. Nice selection of vehicles. Size comparable to Foundry, maybe usable with Battle Honours, too.
Musketeer Miniatures
http://www.musketeer-miniatures.com/index.php
Early BEF including Scots. Russians and more goodness on the way.
Pulp Figures (http://www.pulpfigures.com/) (28mm)
Size comparable to GWM, but they definitively have their own style. They are meant for Pulp games, and that shows.
Renegade Miniatures (http://www.renegademiniatures.com/) (28mm)
Large range for Western/Russian/Italian Front, looking good next to Brigade Games and Copplestone.
Scarab Miniatures
http://scarabminiatures.com/
The start of the A-H range for late war and upcoming Italians and Russians. Concentrating on Italian campaign an Eastern Front. Late War French are now avaialble. Characters sets available as well. These miniatures fit in nicely with Brigade Games.
Reviresco (http://www.tin-soldier.com/) (25mm)
Small and ugly looking miniatures. But they have a marvelous range of vehicles - sadly in 1/72!!! They got nearly every kind of armored car build in the great war. marienwagen, Pom-Poms, eye candy!
Sloppy Jaloppy (http://www.sloppyjalopy.com/) (1/48)
A handful of 1/48 vehicles. Building them is a horror (authors own opinion) (full metal kits), but the results are worth it. Much larger than Company B.
Spyros Koumousis (25/28mm)
Sadly no longer available, a range for the balkan wars which closed some gaps in the miniature lines for early WW1, too.
Strategia e Tattica (http://www.strategiaetattica.it/) (28mm)
Do some Italians
Tiger Miniatures (http://tigerminiatures.co.uk/) (30mm)
A new series for Balkan Wars, some might be used for WW1. According to one source they are very large, about 30-35mm! However, don't be put off by their size as they produce some unique miniatures for the period and the quality is improving all the time.
Tradition of Scandinavia (http://www.traditionoflondon.com/) (30mm)
Old school with very interesting german nobility
Wargames Foundry (http://www.wargamesfoundry.com/) (25mm)
An older range, size as Old Glory and maybe battle Honours.
Wartime Miniatures. Australian Light Horse mounted and dismounted. This range also includes the Hotchkiss autorifle.
http://www.wartimeminiatures.com.au/
Woodbine Design Company/Gripping Beast (http://www.grippingbeast.com/webpage.php?PageID=60) (28mm)
new series, size comparable to GWM.
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Arabs
Artizan (28mm)
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Gripping Beast (Woodbine Collection) Arabs in Ottoman Service (Uniform)
Belgium
Western Front
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Models
Great War Miniatures
East Africa
Battle Honours (25mm)
Wargames Foundry (Darkest Africa range)
Brigade Games
Wargames Foundry (Darkest Africa range)
Bulgaria
Balkankriege
Tiger Miniatures
Spyros Koumousis
China
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
Pulp Figures
Brigade Games (Selected)
Deutsches Kaiserreich/Germans
Personalities
Tradition of Scandinavia (30mm)
Early
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Renegade Miniatures (28mm)
Great War Miniatures
Wargames Foundry (25mm)
Reviresco (25mm)
Late
Brigade Games (28mm)
Renegade Miniatures (28mm)
Great War Miniatures
Wargames Foundry (25mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Pulp Figures (28mm)
Reviresco (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Asienkorps
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Woodbine Collection (28 mm) includes future head sprue with assorted heads and headdress
Schutztruppe, Marines
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
Pulp Figures (28mm)
Reviresco (25mm)
Tiger Miniatures
Wargames Foundry (Darkest Africa range)
France
Early
Battle Honours (25mm)
Renegade Miniatures (28mm)
Great War Miniatures
Tradition of Scandinavia (30mm)
Brigade Games (French Artillery Crew)
Scarab Miniatures (French Artillery Crew in the pipeline)
late
Wargames Foundry (25mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Scarab Miniatures (28 mm)
Greece
Balkan Wars
Tiger Miniatures
Spyros Koumousis
Great Britain
Early
Battle Honours (25mm)
Renegade Miniatures (28mm)
Great War Miniatures
Wargames Foundry (25mm)
Reviresco (25mm)
Tradition of Scandinavia (30mm)
Musketeer Miniatures
Late
Brigade Games (28mm)
Renegade Miniatures (28mm)
Great War Miniatures
Wargames Foundry (25mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Reviresco (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Army of India
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Copplestone Castings (30mm)
Eureka Miniatures
Woodbine Collection
Colonials
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Copplestone Castings (30mm)
Pulp Figures (28mm)
Reviresco (25mm)
Wargames Foundry (Darkest Africa range)
Eureka Miniatures
Gripping Beast (Woodbine Collection)
ANZAC (tropical)
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Gripping Beast (Woodbine Collection) (28mm)
Blaze Away (28mm)
Battlescape Miniatures (28 mm)
Wartime Miniatures
ANZAC (Wwestern front)
Blaze Away (28mm)
South Africans
Battle Honours (25mm)
Gripping Beast (Woodbine Collection) Just use the British.
Canadians (Polar)
HLBS (28mm)
Italy
Brigade Games (28mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Strategia e Tattica
Scarab Miniatures (28 mm)
Japan
Pulp Figures (28mm)
Mongolia
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
Montenegro
Old Glory (25mm)
Spyros Koumousis
Österreich-Ungarn/Austria-Hungary
Early
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Renegade Miniatures (28mm)
Late
HLBS (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Scarab Miniatures
Portugese
Romania
Balkan Wars
Spyros Koumousis
Russia
Tsarist
Battle Honours (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Eureka Miniatures
Musketeer Miniatures
Scarab Miniatures (Soon)
Red
Brigade Games (28mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
White
Brigade Games (28mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
Interventionalist Forces
Battle Honours
Brigade Games
Copplestone
Great War Miniatures
Gripping Beast (Woodbine Collection)
HLBS
Musketeer Miniatures
Old Glory
Scarab Miniatures
Serbia
Balkan Wars
Spyros Koumousis
WW1
Battle Honours (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Tibet
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
Turkey
Balkan Wars
Tiger Miniatures
Spyros Koumousis
WWI
Battle Honours (25mm)
Brigade Games (28mm)
Woodbine Design Company/Gripping Beast (28mm)
Copplestone Castings (28mm)
Eureka Miniatures (28mm)
Blaze Away (28mm)
USA
Western Front
Brigade Games (28mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Great War Miniatures (28mm)
Marine Corps tropical
Brigade Games (28mm)
Pulp Figures (28mm)
Polar
HLBS (28mm)
Brigade Games
Central Asia Muslim/Basmachis
Artillery
Unless included in the ranges above. Note that many guns where used by different, even opposing armies - Krupp equipped almost everybody. For colonial theatres or Asian powers older designs have been in use so look for anything from Franco-Prussian Wars onwards.
Irregular Miniatures
Cannon Fodder Miniatures
Askaris Miniatures
armored vehicles
Brigade Games (28mm)
Company B
Wargames Foundry (25mm)
HLBS (25mm)
Old Glory (25mm)
Reviresco (20mm)
Sloppy Jaloppy (1:4
Lledo Days Gone
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear
Black Army Productions
armored trains
Company B
HLBS (25mm)
Copplestone
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Dear Poliorketes,
A very good effort and very helpful.
Just a small contribution to complete your lists:
1.- East Africa and Schutztruppen should be listed together.
2.- Tiger miniatures should be listed in the manufacturers list, showing that has German and dutch colonials, suitable for WW1 colonial era battles.
3.- So, in the section for German colonials/schutztruppen should also be listed the Tiger miniatures figures.
4.- As, I mentioned above Tiger also has dutch colonials.
5.- I am not sure whether the Americans in Tiger's Spanish-American war range can also be used in some theters of the WW1
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Poliorketes,
Thanks for the great summary. May I add the following:
Askari Miniatures has some smaller (say, 25mm) figures suitable for the French colonial forces, including Zouaves, Turcos, Tiralleurs Senegalais, Spahis and Chasseurs d'Afrique, among others. Many of these would be suitable for 1914 on the Western Front. Figures tend to be a bit "toy soldier" in style, but quality is improving.
The HLBS Great White North figures (Canadians/USA) should be listed as 28mm. In size, they are comparable to Renegade and Copplestone figures. These figures would be suitable for the intevention in North Russia (Murmansk and Archangelsk) or Siberia.
Arabs are also available from Old Glory - look in the Sons of the Desert range. SotD also has some Chasseurs d'Afrique.
Regards,
Will
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Dear Poliorketes,
A very good effort and very helpful.
Just a small contribution to complete your lists:
1.- East Africa and Schutztruppen should be listed together.
2.- Tiger miniatures should be listed in the manufacturers list, showing that has German and dutch colonials, suitable for WW1 colonial era battles.
3.- So, in the section for German colonials/schutztruppen should also be listed the Tiger miniatures figures.
4.- As, I mentioned above Tiger also has dutch colonials.
5.- I am not sure whether the Americans in Tiger's Spanish-American war range can also be used in some theters of the WW1
I think the Tigers are a bit to early for the era I had in mind, they do have an interesting range as does Askari, which I like even more than the tigers.
BTW, East Afrca & Schutztruppe aren't separated, the germans don't have an east africa entry
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in fact the german army in africa has not received fresh supplies from Germany, so there is no change in their uniforms. So, I wouldn't say they are early types.
However there are still photos depicting SWA camel riders on patrol during WW1 (ofcourse early stage) in slouch hats and slouch hatted schutztruppen sambotaging railways still in SWA. See also informations provided by http://www.germancolonialuniforms.co.uk/
Furthermore Tiger has later period germans in tropenhelm, as well.
Further to the above I would like to mention another range, i.e. Alphacast;s range of miniatures. In hommage to my friend Spyros Koumousis, who passed away very suddenly a couple of years ago. The range is not anymore in production but still some miniatures can be found. So, is the website. The range was mostly aimed for Balkan wars, but included Serbians, Montenegrin and Romanians, apart Greeks, Turks,Bulgarians, which were suitable for WW1 as well.
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Further to the above I would like to mention another range, i.e. Alphacast;s range of miniatures. In hommage to my friend Spyros Koumousis, who passed away very suddenly a couple of years ago. The range is not anymore in production but still some miniatures can be found. So, is the website. The range was mostly aimed for Balkan wars, but included Serbians, Montenegrin and Romanians, apart Greeks, Turks,Bulgarians, which were suitable for WW1 as well.
Do you have an URL?
@everybody - feel free to add to the list, it can only improve.
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http://www.geocities.com/cetakoudel/index.html
this is the link for the balkan wars page.
As I advised you the range is not anymore available since unfortunately Spyros passed away. He had plans to do virtually any figure for balkan wars. Cretan gendarmerie, romanian mountain infantry, personalities etc. A great loss.
He had also a very compehensive range of 15mm figures for the balkan wars plus the Greek War of Independence (1821).
Some parts of his website can be found also in the Virtual Armchair General's website, since he used to be the US agent. Sorry for the long reply but Spyros was a good fellow and friend.
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Hi Guys,
My thanks to Poli for starting this subject and I think its worth being a sticky for all new and veteran adventurers into WW 1.
I echo Poli's statement please let us continue to grow this topic. Anyone can include any product that is very suitable for gaming/collecting WW1.
I'll ask nicely to White Knight for a WW2 listing which would be worthwhile too.
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We have to add also Wargames Foundry. Except the WW1 figures which are already listed by poliorketes, there are figures in their Darkest Africa ranges that are suitable for WW1, too, mainly as reservist with older uniforms, officers and various adventurers. I think that their belgian Askari could also be used painted either in blue or khaki.
I think but I am not very sure, some of the guns by irregular miniatures could also be used .
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We have to add also Wargames Foundry. Except the WW1 figures which are already listed by poliorketes, there are figures in their Darkest Africa ranges that are suitable for WW1, too, mainly as reservist with older uniforms, officers and various adventurers. I think that their belgian Askari could also be used painted either in blue or khaki.
I think but I am not very sure, some of the guns by irregular miniatures could also be used .
Thanks Arg,
Yes you are quite correct some of the Foundry's darkeat Africa figures are very suitable for WW1. I've used the Belgians and one of the Germans with monocle and hunting rifle as a character/officer for my German forces.
Some of the Europeans would be very suitable as volunteers for both sides.
Irregular miniatures do have some artillery that is suitable, but would need to be mineful of their smaller size in comparison to other current companies.
London War Room provide some interesting artillery pieces that would suit the period. Some are on the smaller side but do fit in.
Cannon Fodder miniatures have a Krupp gun that can be included in the list.
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We need to add Eureka Miniatures also: Ghurka's; Brits; Turks and Russians.
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You can add Strategia & tattica, an italian manufacturer that does a line of italian special troops
http://www.strategiaetattica.it/miniature_base.asp?tipologia=28mmWW1
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Brigade Games has Belgians for Africa.
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There's an Aussie company that sells 28mm Turk's in German helmets. I can't remember the name but they used to trade as Dominion Miniatures. They advertised on TMP a couple of months ago. Anyone remember?
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There's an Aussie company that sells 28mm Turk's in German helmets. I can't remember the name but they used to trade as Dominion Miniatures. They advertised on TMP a couple of months ago. Anyone remember?
I'll chat to Dean of Olympian in Canberra where they were for sale many moons ago. I'll let folks know the outcome.
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I quite fancy some of the S&T Alpini but the site is in Italian. Pigeon French/German and even a little Chinese I can do but it has me beat. Any Italians hang out here who could help out?
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Always one of the places I visit when I manage a trip to Rome (twice in the last 4 years, hopefully it was going to be this year as well but alas, not to be). My lack of Italian language is always made up for with the amount of stock they have and their willingness to tolerate said lack. I have some of their armoured lancers from the Sudan/Abyssinian era (yet to see a paint job).
You can add Strategia & tattica, an italian manufacturer that does a line of italian special troops
http://www.strategiaetattica.it/miniature_base.asp?tipologia=28mmWW1
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Because they are equipped with a cloth helmet cover, Brigade Games French represent mid-war troops but not late war.
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Thank you, didn't knew there was a difference.
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Because they are equipped with a cloth helmet cover, Brigade Games French represent mid-war troops but not late war.
not all of the French have helmet covers.
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Because they are equipped with a cloth helmet cover, Brigade Games French represent mid-war troops but not late war.
not all of the French have helmet covers.
No, indeed. They are nice figures too, of an army that is often overlooked in a predominantly anglo-saxon hobby.
But why not do packs where all the figures have cloth covers (battles of Verdun and la Somme) and others where all the figures have plain helmets (Chemin des Dames, 2nd battle of the Marne, and even Artois in 15) ? With the same number of poses, you could offer two time period ranges... ;)
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Any one need an italian here?
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Because they are equipped with a cloth helmet cover, Brigade Games French represent mid-war troops but not late war.
not all of the French have helmet covers.
No, indeed. They are nice figures too, of an army that is often overlooked in a predominantly anglo-saxon hobby.
But why not do packs where all the figures have cloth covers (battles of Verdun and la Somme) and others where all the figures have plain helmets (Chemin des Dames, 2nd battle of the Marne, and even Artois in 15) ? With the same number of poses, you could offer two time period ranges... ;)
When these were first sculpted by Mike Owen I did not see the packs prior to molding, casting and release. If I had I would have made a covered and uncovered pack.
If you notice there have not been anymore with covers since the beginning releases.
There are more French in process and Paul Hicks has taken up the reins on the WWI range while Mike Owen concentrates on RCW and our joint Arab Revolt range.
b/r
Lon
www.brigadegames.com
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Because they are equipped with a cloth helmet cover, Brigade Games French represent mid-war troops but not late war.
not all of the French have helmet covers.
No, indeed. They are nice figures too, of an army that is often overlooked in a predominantly anglo-saxon hobby.
But why not do packs where all the figures have cloth covers (battles of Verdun and la Somme) and others where all the figures have plain helmets (Chemin des Dames, 2nd battle of the Marne, and even Artois in 15) ? With the same number of poses, you could offer two time period ranges... ;)
When these were first sculpted by Mike Owen I did not see the packs prior to molding, casting and release. If I had I would have made a covered and uncovered pack.
If you notice there have not been anymore with covers since the beginning releases.
There are more French in process and Paul Hicks has taken up the reins on the WWI range while Mike Owen concentrates on RCW and our joint Arab Revolt range.
b/r
Lon
www.brigadegames.com
Maybe Lon you could arrange for folks who have a need just for French without helmet covers to purchase them.
Lovely news Lon on Paul designing more WW1 for you in conjunction with Mike working on the other ranges.
We are truly seeing good things being planned for WW1 and RCW.
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Hi folks,
I found these old photos of some Battle Honours Greens. I though people might be interested to see them.
regards,
Trev
Russians
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Russians1.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Russians2.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Russians3.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Russians4.JPG)
British
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF1.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF2.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF3.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF4.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF5.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF6.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/BEF7.JPG)
Germans
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Germans1.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Germans2.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Germans3.JPG)
(http://gallery.sswg.org/albums/userpics/10011/Germans4.JPG)
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Wow, Trev, those look great. The Russians especially have great character.
Now if only Battle Honours KNEW that they could sell gobs and gobs of figures, simply by putting photos where potential customers could see them!!!
W
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Thanks Trev 8)
I hope to have up more BH WW1 very soon.
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Thank you, great pics. The germans aren't that great, but the brits and especially russians are nice!
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"Now if only Battle Honours KNEW that they could sell gobs and gobs of figures, simply by putting photos where potential customers could see them!!!"
it takes a lot of time, we are too busy, we have a show coming up, there are new releases to get out etc. etc.
Its a total no brainer to me. The above excuses are what we hear over and over again yet surely it is just as sensible to maximise return on existing investment as expanding with new stuff.
On the back of some of Helens and others posts I had visited the BH site and if I had seen these pics would probably have ordered.
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These pics are from the BH site back in 2001 actually. I asked them for permission to post and I'll send them a link to the comments here.
regards,
Trev
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Trev, you're a star. I've been trying to track these photos down for years, I thought they had been destroyed.
Happy days.
Stay lucky,
Soaps.
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Are the BH Indian Army miniatures the same as those Brigade has in their catalog?
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No, they aren't - the BH Indians have moustaches and pointy turbans (sorry, I'm not up on the nomenclature), while Brigade's Indians are Sikhs - full beard and a more rounded turban.
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Sound like Muslims then.
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Why in wargaming terms do we only seem to recognise Sikhs and Muslims as 'types' of Indian soldier? I've noticed this sort of shorthand before.
There were plenty of soldiers in the Indian Army and Imperial Service Regiments who were neither Sikh nor Muslim. I guess Sikhs sell, as that is what we are most commonly served up with.
I must say I'd like to see these BH figures, as I don't really have much use for Sikhs, but have to use them as generic Indians because there isn't much else about.
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Anyone fancy some Jats or Rajputs?
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/IndianArmyMGCrewFlanders1914-15.jpg)
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Rajputs would be great
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I must say I'd like to see these BH figures, as I don't really have much use for Sikhs, but have to use them as generic Indians because there isn't much else about.
Thanks to Will Bailie (http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/), here there are :
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/BHIndians.jpg)
meow,
Matt
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Hi Guys,
For folks who missed my short brief on Indian Headdress on the Brigade Games Yahoo group:
Indian Headdress
You have to be careful with your terms with the Indian army, caste refers primarily to rankings in the Hindu faith, but different races could be the same caste and have different turbans. The distinctions can be religious eg Sikh, racial eg. Ghurkha, both eg Jat Sikh, regional and religious eg Punjabi Musselman and a variety of combinations thereof oh headdress.
Some regiments contained only one type of soldier, and consequently only one type of headgear. Sikhs, Ghurkhas, Garwahlis are all class regiments containing only that type of soldier, though Sikhs crop up as companies in other regiments. Brahmin and Rajputs tend to be grouped together for religious and dietary reasons and had identical (for wargame purposes) headgear.
Other regiments have four different troop types with four different turbans, like the Baluchis, Napier's Rifles etc.
The composition of companies within regiments and apart from Sikh, Ghurkha and Garwahli regiments mostly contain a mixture of races, castes and religions.
Each class had it's own headgear so a regiment with mixed classes would have companies with different headgear.
Sikhs and Dogras Beards, ideally big enough to hide a badger in: remembering that many from the subcontinent grow facial hair at a ferocious rate so a week without shaving would leave many with a reasonable full set.
Clean shaven - Ghurkhas, Garwahlis, possibly Brahmin
Moustaches - most others, though the clean shaven/moustache distinction has a lot to do with age and the ability to grow something presentable.
All native ranks wore a 'Lunghi' or 'Pagri' (turban) as headdress, tied according to their 'class', ie whether they were Sikh, Pathan, Punjabi Mussulman, etc. Underneath the 'pagri' was worn a 'kulla' by Mohammedans and a 'pug' by Sikhs, which were white for cavalry, red for infantry.
The kulla was also worn by Jats (Hindu). Dogras did not wear the kulla.
If you take a Sikh figure, file down the turban, and add a point for the kulla, you will have a figure that in your scale can be a Punjabi Mussulman, or an Afridi.
Book suggestions for use as a guide:
Osprey Elite – The Indian Army 1914-1947
Osprey Men-at-Arms – Indian Infantry Regiments 1860-1914
Osprey Men-at-Arms – The British Army in WW 1 (3)
Osprey Men-at-Arms – Armies in East Africa 1914-18
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Better still arm yourself with a copy of Brian Mollo's The Indian Army, the must have guide for all periods of the Raj. Has some great colour plates and fulsome explanation of the different orders of dress.
I'd like to see someone do some head variants for various Indian Army types. Filing off the kullah and adding green stuff where needed for many other types but Baluchi style headress is a major work.
Of course my pet desire is to see some Indian Army types for the interwar period. Shorts, greybacks '08 webbing etc all good for those Bugle and a Tiger scenarios. Alas it won't happen so one will have to resort to the expensive option of headswaps with Copplestone Brits. :'(
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Boris Mollo? Just checked in that book & there are some really nice colour plates of Indian troops in WW1 including one in palestine showing 4 foot & one Lancer.
Better still arm yourself with a copy of Brian Mollo's The Indian Army, the must have guide for all periods of the Raj. Has some great colour plates and fulsome explanation of the different orders of dress.
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Hi Guys,
For folks who missed my short brief on Indian Headdress on the Brigade Games Yahoo group:
Brief?! Unlike Plynkes I am not surprised we are served with simplified sets of indian army troop. To be honest I think we are are provided with quite a lot of variants. Sikhs, Muslim, Gurkhas, Bengals...
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Oh, I'm not surprised. Nor ungrateful. It is just that when a small child is spoiled, it leads to them demanding even more.
So just give me some Jammu and Kashmir rifles and you won't hear another peep out of me ...
... Until I get bored with them and have another tantrum, lying on the floor of the toyshop and screaming for something else. :)
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Well, you know that you are our precious little prince and we are not able to deny you anything. :)
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Thinking about it, the crux of my problem really is that I've been spoiled. I want some figures to represent various Indian troops. Kashmiris, Rajputs, that type of thing. What have I got that comes closest to fitting that bill? Ten identical Copplestone "Muslim" figures, all advancing in that same pose that all his figures seem to have these days. An MG crew, but no officers, no NCOs, no characters.
Compared with other forces in my collection, my generic "non-Sikh" Indian force is dull and uninteresting. But it is the manufacturer's fault, for spoiling me in so many other areas. If I hadn't already been spoiled, I would be quite happy to field this force. :)
That's why I'm interested in any other non-Sikh Indian figures that might be out there.
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Because they are equipped with a cloth helmet cover, Brigade Games French represent mid-war troops but not late war.
not all of the French have helmet covers.
No, indeed. They are nice figures too, of an army that is often overlooked in a predominantly anglo-saxon hobby.
But why not do packs where all the figures have cloth covers (battles of Verdun and la Somme) and others where all the figures have plain helmets (Chemin des Dames, 2nd battle of the Marne, and even Artois in 15) ? With the same number of poses, you could offer two time period ranges... ;)
I'm really curious here.... so why did they stop wearing helmet covers?
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That's why I'm interested in any other non-Sikh Indian figures that might be out there.
I have been thinking about the same thing lately (reading Colonel Bailey and Hopkirk does that to me). I have been thinking about picking up some of Old Glory's NW Fronteir Indiand to see how different they are from WW1/interwar types. I'm particularly interested in their Guides cavalry to use as escorts for my butterfly gathering expedition.
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I'm really curious here.... so why did they stop wearing helmet covers?
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There was a tendency for head wounds to result in bits of the helmet cover being driven into the wound - the result usually being that the wound would turn septic. Once this was realised, the helmet covers quickly disappeared.
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Hi Folks,
Well as promished I'd start to show some of the figures available from Battle Honours in all their glory. Please note I'll try and give further explanations where necessary. Furthermore, I'll try and provide more information and photos over the coming days/weeks. Its just when I get a chance to clean, base and undercoat. Take photos (weather permitting).
The team at Old Glory 15s are very nice folks and will answer your questions promptly. They will also send you the correct item if they have incorrectly sent you an item that wasn't on your order. They do check this forum so thats really nice too.
The majority of the figures are flash free. There is little work required. Please note, there are some casting lines which do require a little attention, but on the whole they are very good detailed figures especially when you initially undercoat them.
Paul and Soapy (from what Soaps told me in an e-mail) started designing this range of figures for WW1. They have created IMHO a lovely job considering their experience at the time. Little things have been considered that makes this range an attraction. Field telephones/radios come to mind for some of the countries. There are loads of character in some of these figures designed which must be a reflection on the designers true talent that was slowly emerging through this range.
So lets begin with:
Germans In Palestine
Company Command
[WWIGP-1]
In this set I received 8 figures. Three officers, three NCOs and two field telephone operators. Lots of character in these guys, especially the fact that some of the figures have goggles - Yeh! No brainer here just beautiful character 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours003.jpg)
Maxim MG With Crew
[WWIGP-4
In this set I received 1 mg firing with 3 crew and 1 mg, 3 man team carrying the weapon with and extra couple of riflemen. The kneeling guy does not come with the ammo container. Thats an extra I placed there. I do like these guys as they have alot of character. The guys carrying the mg was a real pain to put together. The hands are molded onto the legs of the mount. Firstly, set up the mg mount and glue and allow to dry. Then its a matter of the rear guys being attached first and let dry followed by the two front guys. It may take you a few days, but its worth it. You need to carefully ensure that they fit okay prior to adhering with glue. Dry run is recommended. My recommendation is to make up this set prior to painting.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours001.jpg)
Batallion Command
[WWIGP-5]
This set I received contained two mounted officers and three dismounted officers. This pack is also the same pack as German Battalion Command [WWIGR-05]
Lovely officers with loads of character.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours005.jpg)
Serbian
Company Command
[WWISB-01]
In this set I received were two officers, three NCOs and three buglers. These chaps are really lovely. Stacks of detail and will be a delight to paint. The officer in cloak firing pistol is really cute :-*
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours009.jpg)
Rifles Advancing
[WWISB-02]
A nice set of 10 figures advancing of which two were ncos. The nco would be suitable for the artillery too.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours011.jpg)
Heavy MG
[WWISB-04]
This set comes with two mgs firing with two crew and a three amn crew carrying the mg. Two further riflemen are contained in the pack I received. A really nice set but a pain to put the mg together. I've had to use blue tac to set in place the mg. The locating plug on one side of the mg is not long enough (through casting most probably) to fit into the locating hole in the mount of one side (the other side is okay). It will try your patience, but worth it in the end. The gunner does require a little work as he is right back on the base (casting) pliers will usually fix this problem to upright him some what! The other issue is that the mg cannot be located close enough for his hands to actually touch the mg handles. A slight issue, but not a biggy. Overall, a lovely set and one that will see the light of day mowing down plenty of Austrians 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours007.jpg)
British
Company Command
[WWIBR-01]
In this set I received three officers, two warrant officers and two signallers. A top set that requires little explanation. The flags are very fragile and one I'd to drill out and reapply in the other direction for some difference. May not be shown here 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours013.jpg)
More to follow in the next couple of days.
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Very interesting.
Looking forward to see the rest!
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Excellent! Thanks for posting Helen. This range has been a well kept secret. lol
Trev
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Thank you! I think it's really time for BH to put some pice on their site.
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Cheers for the pics Helen. 8)
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(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours013.jpg)
Now that looks like a great set! Anybody for some "Semaphore Version of Wuthering Heights"? ;) lol
I used to own a bunch of WW1 Battle Honours. Great little figures, but somehow that set eluded me.
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(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours013.jpg)
Now that looks like a great set! Anybody for some "Semaphore Version of Wuthering Heights"? ;) lol
I used to own a bunch of WW1 Battle Honours. Great little figures, but somehow that set eluded me.
Pvt Earnshaw: Sir, message reads; "I have lost the faculty of enjoying their destruction, and I am too idle to destroy for nothing."
Lt Linton: Looks like the dawn attack is off chaps!
:D
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Continuing on with some more BH pic. Of note, there is a little work to be completed on the cavalry as there was a little more flash, in particular, between the legs. I didn't notice this until I was undercoating. Overall, I was really impressed by the cavalry. the detail is beautiful and I'm impressed with the cavalry I've seen. Don't forget that you get four horsemen in a pack which is a bargin.
Serbian
Batallion Command
[WWISB-05]
This pack I received were two mounted officers and three foot officers of which two are the same. Usually you get three different foot officers in a battalion command pack, but not in this case. I confirmed this with Old Glory 15s. So that means Soapy owes me another Serbian officer on foot. I'll have one with field telephone please Soapy 8) Oh, and please keep it to the same style 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours002-1.jpg)
Serbian Cavalry With Command
[WWISB-7]
A nice set of four Serbian light cavalry with command. I'm actually awaiting confirmation about the figure with the sword as he looks like another trooper. There are stacks of detail and really a nice set that can have loads of potential for other countries too.
Edit:
I've had confirmation from Jay at Old Glory 15s that only the bugler was designed and no officer! Soapy owes me an officer figure! 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours003-1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours011-1.jpg)
Austrians
Company Command
[WWIAU-01]
This set is lovely. You get two officers, a radio operator, 2 NCOs that are different in pose and a bugler. Of which you get a double of the nco shouting and another bugler. My favourite is the nco scatching his head and looking at the map. 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours005-1.jpg)
Rifles Advancing
[WWIAU-02]
In this pack I received were four different types of riflemen totalling 10 figures in the pack. These guys are looking tired from too many castings, but they still have excellent detail once you give them an undercoat which draws out the extra detail. A worthy pack for your army. 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours006-1.jpg)
Russians
Company Command
[WWIRU-01]
In this pack you get five different figures with a double up of the officer firing pistol, an additional veteran nco and telephone operator.
My favourite is the veteran nco. A chest full of medals. 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours007-1.jpg)
Cossacks W / Command
[WWIRU-07]
Again this is a lovely set of four different cossacks. One officer, one trumpeter and two troopers of which one came with separate arms attached to the rifle. Great detail on these guys and worthy to place on the gaming table.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours004-1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours010-1.jpg)
British
Battalion Command
[WWIBR-05]
A lovely set of two mounted officers and three different foot officers of which my favourite is the officer looking at his watch ("Time for a cup of tea with Cucumber sandwiches - I say Pte Smith put the kettle on will you, thats a good chap")
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours001-1.jpg)
18lbr
[WWIBR-06]
See under British in Palestine!
British in Palestine
British Field Gun and Crew
[WWIBP-6]
I've included both here for brevity and because my pic has both sets intermingled with each other, but I'm sure you can spot the difference. You get one officer and three gunners with a lovely 18lb which has to be one of the best guns on the market.
Now if you like variation then you can also throw in loads of other figures from the range to make your battery or one gun model stand-out from the others.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/HelensModels003.jpg)
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the British command pack is just fantastic. THey are all very interesting and BH should be pushing these a lot more. THanks for taking the time to photograph and post these.
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Thanks again Helen. The Austrians are excellent and I like the Cossacks too. They'll do nicely for Baratov's Russians. How do the BH horses compare to the Brigade ones size wise? Also have you got any of the Arabs or other Middle Eastern stuff? We've decided to start our WW1 sideshow gaming with Mesopotamia in the end. I like the Turks and one of club mates is starting with the Brits/Indians. I can do the Russians to face my Turks in Persia later.
cheers,
Trev
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Thanks again Helen. The Austrians are excellent and I like the Cossacks too. They'll do nicely for Baratov's Russians. How do the BH horses compare to the Brigade ones size wise? Also have you got any of the Arabs or other Middle Eastern stuff? We've decided to start our WW1 sideshow gaming with Mesopotamia in the end. I like the Turks and one of club mates is starting with the Brits/Indians. I can do the Russians to face my Turks in Persia later.
cheers,
Trev
Will need to get back to you on the latter, as I've BH packs that have been in storage for a little while. Will need to get them based, painted and photographed.
For the former, the BH horses are a little less bulkier in girth and height, but will still look against the Brigade Games miniatures.
Hope this helps in some small way.
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Cheers Helen. Slightly smaller should be fine for Arabs or Cossacks anyway. No hurry on the other pics as I have plenty to keep me busy. :)
regards,
Trev
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I'm really curious here.... so why did they stop wearing helmet covers?
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There was a tendency for head wounds to result in bits of the helmet cover being driven into the wound - the result usually being that the wound would turn septic. Once this was realised, the helmet covers quickly disappeared.
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Oui, it was for sanitary reasons that Joffre asked for the covers to be removed in june 1916 - 6 months after they put in service. For the same reason it was also forbidden to apply mud on the helmets.
For those who can read French, there's a colour illustrated history of the adrian helmet on this site: http://orkide.club.fr/index.htm (Uniformes > Le Casque) as well as plenty of colour photos of uniforms, insigna, equipment etc...
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Interesting that other armies continued with helmet covers and mud and such, and weren't too bothered about infection.
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French, you know. I guess infection was just an excuse, the real reason being la mode.
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French, you know. I guess infection was just an excuse, the real reason being la mode.
Indeed. The army was almost divided over the choice between light-blue or kahki coloured covers... ;)
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Can't remember if these have been added to the list already, but Brigade Models in the UK do a small (but perfectly formed) range Great War Belgians:
http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/Frames/GW28/index.html
Very nice they are too. :D
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They are there
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Sorry about that!
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Why sorry? Better one Model quotet more than once than one missed :)
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Added Blaze Away to the list.
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Added Blaze Away to the list.
Thanks for that.
We promise to have the WW1 images up on the site in a week.
These are indeed the old Dominion Miniatures figures - plus a few that weren't previously released - like the horseholder and the Australian Light Horse in steel helmets for France. In Europe, the Light Horse started off doing police and recon work, they then played important roles in stopping the German 'last push'. Then the ALH were involved in the breakthrough phase when the speed of mounted troops was a welcome addition. They could famously switch between mounted infantry and cavalry roles.
Cheers,
Michael
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The red fire ball called the sun is upon us which means I can take some more photos of the WW1 Battle Honours Range. I've four sets of artillery to show you.
Russian
Field Gun and Crew
[WWIRU-06]
This model came with four crew. The model is representing a Putilov 76.2mm m/02 Field Gun AFAIK. To me it seems oversize, but please let that not detract from the beautiful model it is. The only other small issue was the lugs on the barrel to fit onto the carriage were short and this required a little modelling to fix.
The crew are just really lovely and have a nice feel about them. Good poses all round. The gunner with his out-streched arm could be used as a standard bearer.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours001.jpg)
Link to Landships:
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/putilov02_76mm_info.htm
Austrian
Field Gun and Crew
[WWIAU-06]
This model came with four crew. The model represents the 8 cm M5 field gun. This model is just so cute and I mean what I say! Fits together well after some cleaning and the crew come very lively and are a nice addition to the range.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours004.jpg)
Landship link:
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/8cm_feldkanone_m5_walkaround.htm
Serbian
Field Gun and Crew
[WWISB-06]
This model came with four crew. Now I've a problem with this artillery piece as its the 7.7cm Feldkanone 96 n.A. The Serbian army AFAIK did not acquire this artillery piece. There main artillery piece was the Schneider-Canet or Schneider-Creusot. The four crew are really nice and they need a new field gun!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours002.jpg)
Germans in Palestine
Field Gun With Crew
[WWIGP-6]
This is the 7.7cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.and its a beautiful artillery model. The model fits together well after cleaning, but be careful of the gunsite as its very delicate. The crew are lovely and the two sitting crew can switch sides which means you can have some variation if you have more than one model.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours003.jpg)
Landship Link:
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/feldkanone_96_na.htm
Overall, I was very impressed with these artillery models and importantly the crew. Loads of charm all round and my thumbs up!
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some very lovely guns and crews, really like them, thanks for posting that! I think I could need that russian and german one.
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Great shots, Helen. I guess next year some Austrians will be on my order list. Or russians. Or both :D
Honestly - I want to do some eastern front, and thus I need russians. And I need at least some Austrians for the HLBS armored train which is austrian.
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Thanks Helen. I was pondering picking up one or two of those sets. One of the Serbian crewmen looks like they could pass for Colonel Bailey in one of his disguises also!
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Serbian
Field Gun and Crew
[WWISB-06]
This model came with four crew. Now I've a problem with this artillery piece as its the 7.7cm Feldkanone 96 n.A. The Serbian army AFAIK did not acquire this artillery piece. There main artillery piece was the Schneider-Canet or Schneider-Creusot. The four crew are really nice and they need a new field gun!
You could use a Schneider 105. Bulgaria ordered some from France but their delivery was suspended when they entered war on the Entente side. Instead, the guns were shipped to Salonika where they were used by the French and the Serbs against the Bulgarians...
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My God :o, have not seen these in at least 6years, first job Soapy and myself did way back in 2002. Strange BH said that the range never took off. Maybe it was something to do with the piss poor mould making, squashed figures and never cleaning the moulds out. This led to one of the Russian officers that I was very pleased with only having half a mustache when cast!. Maybe the fact that they never had photos up either had something to do with it.
Oh well at least I can look at these and know that I have got a lot better over the years.
Paul
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"Oh well at least I can look at these and know that I have got a lot better over the years."
they are not that poor Paul but certainly not at your current standard. We have Soapy doing a modern take with The Woodbines so I think you should redo some yourself :D
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Helen, Thanks for the pics,
I ws most interested in seeing their guns.
I think they took the barrel dimensions for the Putilov from the later 1930s conversion. That version had a greatly lengthened barrel in a quest for greater range. Sadly they lost mobility and accuracy into the bargain.
The model isn't quite accurate, you would need to add two additional small recuperators to the gun ( no hard task). As such it could be very handy for your Winter War project. It is a little oversize but as you say I think you could get away with it.
Photos of the gun in question here:
http://www.winterwar.com/Weapons/SUartillery.htm#76K02-30
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Helen, Thanks for the pics,
I ws most interested in seeing their guns.
I think they took the barrel dimensions for the Putilov from the later 1930s conversion. That version had a greatly lengthened barrel in a quest for greater range. Sadly they lost mobility and accuracy into the bargain.
The model isn't quite accurate, you would need to add two additional small recuperators to the gun ( no hard task). As such it could be very handy for your Winter War project. It is a little oversize but as you say I think you could get away with it.
Photos of the gun in question here:
http://www.winterwar.com/Weapons/SUartillery.htm#76K02-30
Thanks Carlos, very appreciated! 8)
Actually, I'm using that model plus the Cannon de MLE 1897 for my Finnish artillery. The former for the Winter War and the latter as a Continuation war piece.
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In Issue #32 of Wargames - Soldiers & Strategy, there are a couple of pictures of a heavy British field piece and crew. Does anybody know whose they are? Sorry for the fuzzy photo but I don't have a compatible scanner and I'm still getting used to my new digital camera.
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In Issue #32 of Wargames - Soldiers & Strategy, there are a couple of pictures of a heavy British field piece and crew. Does anybody know whose they are? Sorry for the fuzzy photo but I don't have a compatible scanner and I'm still getting used to my new digital camera.
HLBS?
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In Issue #32 of Wargames - Soldiers & Strategy, there are a couple of pictures of a heavy British field piece and crew. Does anybody know whose they are? Sorry for the fuzzy photo but I don't have a compatible scanner and I'm still getting used to my new digital camera.
Seems to be the Mk VI 8" howitzer
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/new_pages/8inch_howitzer_info.htm
Sure this one is 25/28mm?
[Edit] I think I remember two similar (the same?) pieces in the GWM-Diorama, so they must be 28mm.[/Edit]
maybe Old Glory or Foundry? Can't check their sites from work.
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My God :o, have not seen these in at least 6years, first job Soapy and myself did way back in 2002. Strange BH said that the range never took off. Maybe it was something to do with the piss poor mould making, squashed figures and never cleaning the moulds out. This led to one of the Russian officers that I was very pleased with only having half a mustache when cast!. Maybe the fact that they never had photos up either had something to do with it.
Oh well at least I can look at these and know that I have got a lot better over the years.
Paul
Bloody hell, they are nice looking biug guns. Are they still available?
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There is a second gun position just visible at the top left of the photo. In the other photo in the article, the crew here appears to be in different poses. The miniatures are credited to Dave Andrews, GreatWar Miniatures. Something new, maybe, or specials cobbled up for the article?
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Then they are the ones from the GWM diorama.
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archangel1, I didn’t saw Issue #32 of Wargames - Soldiers & Strategy but If you're talking about the “big gun” of the GWM diorama/game they are indeed HLBS 8” howitzer. IIRC the gun's crew were “scratchbuild”, as many other miniatures for this particular setting by Dave and Aly.
Cheers! 8)
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archangel1, For some reason, the picture of the gun you mention didn't appears the first time I logged to this forum... :?
Now I'm 100% positive! Those are HLBS.
Cheers! 8)
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Well, I guess now all we have to do is convince Richard to re-release the gun! ;)
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From what I can see on HLBS site, nothing indicate that this Gun isn’t available... :?
http://www.hlbs.co.uk/type.php?id=43
Cheers! ;)
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Here we find more Battle Honours WW1 range:
German
Company Command
[WWIGR-01]
This is a very detailed action set. You get two officers, two NCOs an a bugler. In addition you get an additional officer drawing sword, bugler and NCO at ease. My favourite is the bugler! There is loads of detail on this guy. All are wearing packs except the NCO at ease. The officer drawing sword has a smaller pack. The
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours007.jpg)
77mm Gun
[WWIGR-06]
In this pack you get five crewman alongside the Krupp 7.7 cm FK C 96 n/A.
All are beautiful castings and lovely detail. Full of action this set! I love the officer wiping his brow!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours006.jpg)
Russia
Maxim Machine Gun & Crew
[WWIRU-04]
This is to me just a lovely set that has many qualities. Very detailed and the crew all have excellent detail. Addtional equipages make this set very worthy for Russian games/collectors.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours008.jpg)
French
Company Command
[WWIFR-01]
Another lovely set of two different officers an a lovely NCO and my favourite a pidgeon carrier. All up you get two of each cast!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours004-1.jpg)
French Zouaves
[WWIFR-9]
Eight different figures in great detail including an officer. Two figures double up to make 10 figures in the pack. The Zouaves infantry have backpacks. These are just the pick of the bunch!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/WW1BattleHonours005.jpg)
8)
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From what I can see on HLBS site, nothing indicate that this Gun isn’t available... :?
http://www.hlbs.co.uk/type.php?id=43
Cheers! ;)
Sorry! Never saw that! Thanks! I had assumed it would have been with the WWI stuff. I don't normally consider heavy artillery as 'equipment'. ;)
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Well, it’s a well know fact that the 8” howitzer was design to hunt down dinosaurs and Canadian’s sabre tooth tiger! :D
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Hi all,
I'm fairly new to the forum. I was wanting to attach a photo I took of my BH Austrian Command group painted up but I'm not sure how to do it. Can anyone help?
cheers
Andy
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Andy
try this thread
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5779.0
Svennn
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thanks for that, as I'm at work at the moment and these picture hosting sites are locked out ;-) I guess I'll have to wait.
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Hi all,
I'm fairly new to the forum. I was wanting to attach a photo I took of my BH Austrian Command group painted up but I'm not sure how to do it. Can anyone help?
cheers
Andy
Any pics - painted or unpainted - of the battle Honours WW1 range would be welcome!
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in the short term i've included a link to the WAB forum where I've managed to include a photo of my painted BH Austrian command group, I'm experimenting with a new matt varnish which means there not a matt as i would like. used to use GW Matt Varnish which was quite good but its run out :-( so I'm trying Windsor and Newton and its ok but need something better I think.
http://www.wabforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=3248
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Helen,
Did you have or find any BH cavalry that would suit the East Africa conflict? I see that the BH figures are still listed by WarWeb. The BH cavalry appear to be only South African and I'm thinking of making up some Indian Cav as well, so a recommendation of suitable figs here would be great as well.
Paul and Soapy (from what Soaps told me in an e-mail) started designing this range of figures for WW1.
[British
Company Command[WWIBR-01]
In this set I received three officers, two warrant officers and two signallers. A top set that requires little explanation. The flags are very fragile and one I'd to drill out and reapply in the other direction for some difference. May not be shown here 8)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/Battle%20Honours%20WW1/WW1BattleHonours013.jpg)
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Helen,
Did you have or find any BH cavalry that would suit the East Africa conflict? I see that the BH figures are still listed by WarWeb. The BH cavalry appear to be only South African and I'm thinking of making up some Indian Cav as well, so a recommendation of suitable figs here would be great as well.
Hi Poiter,
I'd go with the BH South African Cavalry. I'd also use the Aussie LH from the British in Palestine range for EAMR and volunteers along with the Britsh Cavalry in the BEF range for variety.
Other than that I'd go with Brigade Games for all. I'm about to commence painting 36 Brigade Games Yeomanry! They will suffice for SA Cavalry and British in Palestine. Brigade Games Indian cavalry as you have seen from my photos are really nice. Could do with a character pack with an Indian officer, Bugler etc just like the Yeomanry could do with a character pack.
Hope this helps in some way. 8)
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Excellent!! As always a font of knowledge!! Thanks, Lady Helen.
Helen,
Did you have or find any BH cavalry that would suit the East Africa conflict? BH cavalry appear to be only South African and I'm thinking of making up some Indian Cav as well, so a recommendation of suitable figs here would be great as well.
Hi Poiter,
I'd go with the BH South African Cavalry. I'd also use the Aussie LH from the British in Palestine range for EAMR and volunteers along with the Britsh Cavalry in the BEF range for variety.
Other than that I'd go with Brigade Games for all. I'm about to commence painting 36 Brigade Games Yeomanry! They will suffice for SA Cavalry and British in Palestine. Brigade Games Indian cavalry as you have seen from my photos are really nice. Could do with a character pack with an Indian officer, Bugler etc just like the Yeomanry could do with a character pack.
Hope this helps in some way. 8)
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Some pictures of the Blaze Away Miniatures & Models Australian Light Horse.
More pix on the site www.blazeaway.com.au.
(http://www.blazeaway.com.au/images/LHEgroup.JPG)
(http://www.blazeaway.com.au/images/LHPgroup2.JPG)
Cheers,
Michael
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Great paintjob, but the pics look rather squeezed. Any chances you can do a comparison pic with other manufacturers? Preferably BH, GWM, Brigade, Copplestone or Renegade?
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Eventually managed to insert a picture in here (hopefully) of BH Austro-Hungarian Command Group. Its painted as C/O Oberst Jakob Gasiecki and Reg. Adjutant Hauptleute Wilhelm Zabransky of the KuK 40th IR. Matt Varnish Spray isnt quite what I'd like as I'm in the process of trying to find a new one. The Windsor and Newton one used here is ok but still gives a slight shine.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/KuK40thRegimentCommandGroup.jpg)
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Very nice painting! The bush and flowers are an excellent detail.
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thanks, I've attached a couple of other photos of BH Austro-Hungarians lighting isnt very good but gives a reasonable idea of how they look.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/soldiers008.jpg)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/soldiers007.jpg)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/soldiers006.jpg)
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Hmmmm....they're quite nice. Thanks for posting ;)
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Hi Guys,
More coverage of WW1 figures in due course from Brigade Games:
From Lon,Quote: "Paul is working on new French, Austrians and Italians. The French will be out first and released at Historicon. The Austrians and Italians will follow after that.
Mike Owen has finished off another Sikh Command pack, French artillery crew in kepis and Russian Artillery crew.
These should be released in late July at Historicon." Unquote.
How kool is that! Lon informed me that there will be a Sikh lewis gunner in the Sikh command pack!
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Great news, Helen! And Austrians! Hope he'll do a Schwartzlose.
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Hi Guys,
More coverage of WW1 figures in due course from Brigade Games:
From Lon,Quote: "Paul is working on new French, Austrians and Italians. The French will be out first and released at Historicon. The Austrians and Italians will follow after that.
Mike Owen has finished off another Sikh Command pack, French artillery crew in kepis and Russian Artillery crew.
These should be released in late July at Historicon." Unquote.
How kool is that! Lon informed me that there will be a Sikh lewis gunner in the Sikh command pack!
Does that mean a Russian gun will be forthcoming? Hmm I thought British guns and crew for the Middle East were meant to be somewhere ahead in the queue, I've been hanging out for some. Keep pressuring Helen for seperate head sets to convert the Indians to various other types, Dogras, Jats, Baluchis etc.
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I notice Richard at HLBS has revamped the categories for his WWI ranges. There's a new heading for Artillery, which now contains his German 'Big Bertha' and the British Mk.V Howitzer, now with crew and shell packs. Maybe we'll eventually see a German crew! ;)
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Mike Owen has finished off another Sikh Command pack, French artillery crew in kepis and Russian Artillery crew.
How kool is that! Lon informed me that there will be a Sikh lewis gunner in the Sikh command pack!
Lovely!
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Carlos wrote:
"Keep pressuring Helen for seperate head sets to convert the Indians to various other types, Dogras, Jats, Baluchis etc."
Though not normally a "swappable head" man myself, I love Carlos' idea. I was reading the Appendices to "Sepoys in the Trenches" and realized that not only were Indian Army Brigades made up of Battalions from different "ethnicities" (plus that obligatory British Btn.) but that many Battalions themselves were made up of Companies from different "ethnicities" as well.
Can't make too many Indian Army figs, can we?
yours
Scott Sahib, I mean, Pasha
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Hi, there,
I just got an email from Phil at Brigade Models. In addition to sending me an extra order of Belgians gratis, he provided the following news:
"I'm currently doing the moulds for the next release ( heavy machine gun & casualties ) at the moment. Hopefully I'll have some news in the next couple of weeks.
After that we'll be doing cavalry and a Minerva armoured car around October."
Whoo-hoo! Reinforcements for Plucky Little Belgium!
W
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I've just finished painting my first two Belgians. Here they are for your amusement and edification, and comments welcome. In particular, I am not sure if I have the details right and would appreciate feedback from some of our Belgian experts! In particular, what shade of green did the Carabiniers wear? I've assumed it would be pretty dark, similar to the British Rifle green, but I'd like to know for certain.
Thanks!
Line Infantry
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/Brigade%20Models%20Belgians/BrigadeModels004.jpg)
Line Infantry
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/Brigade%20Models%20Belgians/BrigadeModels005.jpg)
Carabinier
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/Brigade%20Models%20Belgians/BrigadeModels006.jpg)
Comparison: GWM, Renegade, Brigade Models
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/Brigade%20Models%20Belgians/BrigadeModels007.jpg)
Comparison: Brigade Models, Brigade Games, Renegade
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x96/WillBailie/Miniatures/Brigade%20Models%20Belgians/BrigadeModels008.jpg)
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Just been on the Battle Honours site, and bafflingly it seems that they no longer sell the Battle Honours figures. You have to get them from Old Glory 15s in the States, which is a right pain in the arse. Just when I wanted some.
So now their company name seems particularly redundant, and designed to confuse stupid people like me. Want Battle Honours figures? Well, you can't buy them from Battle Honours as they don't stock them! ???
So what next: Will I have to go to KFC to get a Big Mac?
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Just as decent pictures have started appearing that actually sell the figs for a pretty hot period too.
Baffling only starts to describe it.
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Nice paint jobs on the Belguims Will. I had no idea what their uniforms looked like. What colour did you use for the infantrymans coat? I can't tell if it's a grey or a dark blue. I am ordering some.
Cheers
Paul
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Thanks, Paul.
Colours were a bit washed out by my flash. The line infantry are supposed to have dark blue coats - I used Vallejo Dark Sea Blue with a black wash. Carabiniers are supposed to have green coats, but I'm not sure if that means very dark (like British riflemen) or a lighter shade.
Couple of sources of information for the uniforms here:
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/new_pages/belgian_unifs_ww1.htm
http://users.pandora.be/ABL1914/Uniform/FotosABL1914.htm
Cheers
W
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nice belgians
the carabiniers had a very dark green overcoat. There is however no piping and insignia on the overcoats of ordinary infantry and carabiniers. Only the regiments of grenadiers had insignia on their overcoat (they also wore darkblue instead of grey trousers)
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Thanks, cdr - that's what I needed to know. Not having to paint piping on the troops will make it much easier for me to finish off the rest of them!
w
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you're welcome
if you are interested some of my belgians are here
('battle honours + brigade models)
http://s343.photobucket.com/albums/o480/cdr_2008/
If somebody can put them on here be my guest (i'm pretty bad with computers)
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some of cdr's - lots more on his link
(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o480/cdr_2008/IMG_0083.jpg)
[I(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o480/cdr_2008/IMG_0074.jpg)
[I(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o480/cdr_2008/IMG_0093.jpg)
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Thankyou Cdr, they will certainly assist folks who have a keen eye for the BH Belgians.
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Minor clarification on Helen's post: cdr's photos include both Battle Honours and Brigade Models Belgians.
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Minor clarification on Helen's post: cdr's photos include both Battle Honours and Brigade Models Belgians.
Thanks Will! 8)
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Added Tradition Scandinavia to the list. Ever wanted the Kaiser in 30mm?
(http://www.traditionoflondon.com/Products/Images/30mm/Bild/gk1_emperor_wilhelm_II_in_garde_du_corps_uniform.jpg)
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a few more Battle Honours Austro Hungarians, some are the same as i posted earlier but the pics are better i think, i'm about 75% through painting up some British cavalry from Battle Honours will post them when complete.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/WGWarmy014.jpg)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/WGWarmy015.jpg)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/WGWarmy016.jpg)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/WGWarmy019.jpg)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/andymcc_photo/WGWarmy020.jpg)
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I Paint early war french from Renagade, great war and battle honors. I made a little pict for size comparaison between the three brand.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/size_comp_01.jpg)
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Good news for Polynikes - Woodbine has posted photos of the upcoming troops in serge uniforms:
http://www.grippingbeast.com/webpage.php?PageID=63
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Thanks, Will. They look grand, and much less effort than head-swapping. Reckon I'll get a few of those when they come out.
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I know its proably been coverd, but what are peoples views on the
Great War Miniatures (28mm)?
Looking geting some for mid to late war
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In my opinion they are lovely. Probably the nicest sculpts out there at the moment. The only possible downside is that there is lots of fiddly detail on some of them. I found their early war Germans more difficult to paint than, say, Renegade's, and they certainly took me longer to do.
Though I think it is sort of churlish to list "highly detailed" as a downside. But some might see it as such. They are truly wonderful figures, though.
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Thanks
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I know its proably been coverd, but what are peoples views on the
Great War Miniatures (28mm)?
Looking geting some for mid to late war
They are really great minis. They are big and, as far as I know, more historically accurate that some other brand.
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Do you think they are big? I think they fit in with both Renegade and Brigade, and if anything are slightly smaller (and more slender) than both of these.
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Do you think they are big? I think they fit in with both Renegade and Brigade, and if anything are slightly smaller (and more slender) than both of these.
Well, I don’t own any Renegade or Brigade figures but they are certainly big figures compare to Foundry and Old Glory. ;)
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Yes, that is certainly true. It all depends on what you take as your starting point. As far as "modern" ranges go, they are of an average size.
But compared with the older ranges of Foundry and Old Glory, they are indeed bigger. Isn't scale creep a pain in the arse?
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Check this OUT!:
(http://www.hecker-goros.de/assets/images/KSHG_77.jpg)
Austro-Hungarian pilot ace and mechanic from Hecker-Goros. Don't they just scream Prohaska & Toth?!
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Check this OUT!:
(http://www.hecker-goros.de/assets/images/KSHG_77.jpg)
Austro-Hungarian pilot ace and mechanic from Hecker-Goros. Don't just scream Prohaska & Toth?!
They are listed as 1:48, are they compatible with other minis in normal 28mm???
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They tend to be a tiny bit skinnier and taller. I have their 30 years war miniatures in 1/48 and you have to be rather picky to reject them as peers to other brands. IMO.
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Hi Folks,
If you are not aware Gripping Beast is now selling TWDCSP01 Red Baron & Chums for 6.50.
http://www.grippingbeast.com/product.php?ItemID=2024
Good for folks who didn't want to pay the extra for the rules.
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hi,
maybe the question is already anwered anywhere in this forum, but i did not see ist:
does anyone of you know if the sizes of GWMs early brits and the Musketeer ones for the Irish War of Independence match?
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I'd say yes. http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=7833.0
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thanks, seems to match.
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and yet another question:
did the british use the early war uniforms or the later during the intervention in the rcw? if it would be the early variant i would be delighted, because then i could use them for bob too...
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I've added Musketeer Miniatures (BEF) and Scarab Miniatures (Late AH) to manufacturers.
Helen
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Thanks Helen!
thanks for the pilot pack pic and name hammershield, thats on my shopping list.
We just added our downed pilot into the store along with some new packs which should also suit some of you pulp gamers out there. The other packs are more Austrians and the first of the Italians. next up- Late War French
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I just found the Scarab Miniatures site... :o
Perfect minis for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now I can start to collect a WWI army. I always wondered why there are so few Austrian models for WWI, our monarchy played an important part these days.
All I need now is a lead Kaiser Franz Josef I. :D
At the Scarab homepage i read, that there will be a game at the Salute, will your minis also be sold there?
And my second question is, what size are your models? (28mm, 25mm etc.)
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Austrians and Italians -
http://www.brigadegames.com/go.mvc?ID=BGHMW
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Ordered them on Monday. Can't wait to get my austrians. :-*
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Justizius
Yes models on sale at Salute although you can also order online.
Models are around 28mm.
Karl is taller..
Franz Josef 1, good idea..
thanks
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Ah, perfect. This year I`m going to visit the "Salute" and of course I have to bring something home, and now I know what this will be. ;)
Unfortunately I think that most wargamers have no big need for emperor models, but they would definitely make nice collector pieces.
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Well if you are attending Salute please stop by the game and say hello.
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Got my minis at Salute, thank you. They look fantastic! :-*
Unfortunately I had not much time to watch the games, there have been too much traders... ;D
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Great War Miniatures have announced Highlanders for the range, in addition a British limber has been included.
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/402192/
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Great War Miniatures have announced Highlanders for the range, in addition a British limber has been included.
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/402192/
Now available on the North Star website
http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=20&page=1
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Lon of Brigade Games has announced the release of the first two packs of Kiwis:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/kiwi_firing.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/kiwi_adv.jpg)
Helen
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Now we need some German Colonial cavalry.
Brigade has got British and Aussie cavalry... but no German cavalry.
I'd like to get the Allied horse, but if there is no opposition... nada.
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Nick at North Star says on Twitter that the first pack of Great War Miniatures Belgians are available, no pics yet though :-[
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Now we need some German Colonial cavalry.
Brigade has got British and Aussie cavalry... but no German cavalry.
I'd like to get the Allied horse, but if there is no opposition... nada.
look at Tiger Miniatures :
http://www.tigerminiatures.co.uk/
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Yep... that is where I'm looking.
I still have lots of time though for Brigade to surprise me... don't get a lot of painting done in the summer.
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Ray, Brigade's range seems to mostly cater to the East African theatre. The Germans didn't have cavalry in East Africa, so I wouldn't hold your breath. If they ever get around to German South West, we may get somewhere.
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It will be great to see :)
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I'm into WoW now, and I thought I add that Skytrex (http://)makes some pretty cool models to supplement your R.A.F, Kaiserliche und Königliche Luftfahrtruppen or whatever your fancy is.
This observation balloon is particularly cool, mefinks.
(http://www.skytrex.com/contents/media/BM1_7.jpg)
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I'm into WoW now, and I thought I add that Skytrex (http://)makes some pretty cool models to supplement your R.A.F, Kaiserliche und Königliche Luftfahrtruppen or whatever your fancy is.
This observation balloon is particularly cool, mefinks.
(http://www.skytrex.com/contents/media/BM1_7.jpg)
They are nice they had them on display at Fiasco the other week, they also do a Zepplin, its a bit pricey though
Keith :?
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They are nice they had them on display at Fiasco the other week, they also do a Zepplin, its a bit pricey though
Keith :?
Ayep. 20 quid.
You are thinking of this 1/144 resin kit of a zeppelin? €300 (gulp) It is so big it is impractical for gaming, IMO.
(http://hippomodels.sweb.cz/obr/zeppelin-hippo.jpg)
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It is so big it is impractical for gaming, IMO.
We'll have none of that defeatist talk here! It's not big enough I say. Get a 28mm one. ;)
Edit: Learn to spell, young man!
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We'll have none of that defeatest talk here! It's not big enough I say. Get a 28mm one. ;)
Right! But please don't remind me that 1/144 is the scale for WoW, I could get tempted to buy this one.
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I think we've arrived at the era of game board elephantiasis, such as the film industry went through in the 50s. The impressario Ignatieff is our the William Wyler.
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Anyone seen these in the flesh?
http://www.1stcorps.co.uk/online_shop/index.php?cPath=235&osCsid=f6b607f5bbbe9e12f764b03ec74d6608
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Anyone seen these in the flesh?
http://www.1stcorps.co.uk/online_shop/index.php?cPath=235&osCsid=f6b607f5bbbe9e12f764b03ec74d6608
No but they look a bit hit & miss in the pictures :?
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Thanks for the heads up from 1st Corps.
Helen
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No but they look a bit hit & miss in the pictures :?
That seems true - the Trench Raiders in particular look.... - well I am a loss for words - strange as 1st Corps has done some very nice stuff in the past and at good prices
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That seems true - the Trench Raiders in particular look.... - well I am a loss for words - strange as 1st Corps has done some very nice stuff in the past and at good prices
The armour looks alright though. I have it in my head that 1st corps are on the shorter side so does anyone know if that whippet will work alright next to larger figures (brigade, copplestone etc.)?
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The armour looks alright though. I have it in my head that 1st corps are on the shorter side so does anyone know if that whippet will work alright next to larger figures (brigade, copplestone etc.)?
Its spot on, there's a picture here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=19531.0
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Thanks, aircav, that picture's really helpful and shows off the tank a lot better than the one on 1st corps' website. It looks like a good buy at £22.
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Anyone got any good pics of old glory and renegade together?
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Anyone got any good pics of old glory and renegade together?
Old Glory are short - the few WW1 British from OG I've got I dubbed "the 1st Hobbiton Rifles" whilst painting them! I've never bought Renegade WW1, but from reports (and their non-WW1 stuff I've seen) they're big lads, at the larger end of the nominally-28mm spectrum.
Sticking the two alongside each other... is likely to look a bit odd.
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I would agree with Wirelizard, they will look a bit odd together OG would fit well with Foundry, 1st Corps & Musketeer & possibly Brigade games.
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I wanted to share my recent blog post on the availability
of 15mm World War 1 miniatures.
http://greenfieldsbeyond.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/interesting-figures/
It is interesting that Blue Moon and Irregular are bringing more figures out. I also am under the impression that QRF is planing to do the same.
Jon
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I didnt see these on the list
http://forgottenglorious.blogspot.co.uk/
Cheers Alan
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I had never seen these. Pretty good sculpts. How do they compare size-wise against other firms?
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I have mainly Scarab French and they are quite close but taller than Brigade Games , i put all three together and am happy that they are close enough not to be noticable.
Cheers AL
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8633043900_4400e5a837_m.jpg)
Brigade, Scarab, Gripping Beast, Gripping Beast
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Good shot Gray Ghost
That really shows the difference between Scarab and Brigade.After reading the OP of this thread I bought about $200 worth of Scarab AH and Italians to go with my GWM and Brigade.Boy do they not even come close to fitting together!
Both the size and style are vastly off.
Brigade and GWM are both pretty good size 28s but the Scarab look like ogres next to them.
Now I'm going to try and off load the Scarab stuff at Historicon.Unfortunately I'll probably only be able to get half what I paid for them :(
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Missing Kris Van dyck models & figurines WWI.
http://vandyckmodelsandfigurines.be/index.php/what-s-next/ww-i-project.html
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Does anyone do early war French Zouaves/ Turco's in their pre khaki uniform in 28mm?
I've seen the Phoenix ones sold by North Star and I think the rifles are too short and the trousers are nowhere near generous enough in cut.
The Perry ACW plastics are great and a better match, but no pack and again the rifles aren't right.
Any other suggestions?
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Looking for items on an Interwar topic I found this Review site which may be useful - sorry if it's well known already...
http://www.landships.info/landships/kit_reviews.html#
http://www.landships.info/landships/index.html
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Nice find, all new to me, lots to read on it. :)
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Anton Ducrot is designing a range of 28 mm WW1 Austro-Hungarian to oppose the Russians (Bill Thornhill) from Wee Wolf Miniatures. The range is being commissioned by Donald Hauser. Facebook page from Wee Wolf Miniatures is where the news was released.
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Any photos of the Old Glory (ex Battle Honours) Montenegrins ?
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Does anyone do early war French Zouaves/ Turco's in their pre khaki uniform in 28mm?
I've seen the Phoenix ones sold by North Star and I think the rifles are too short and the trousers are nowhere near generous enough in cut.
The Perry ACW plastics are great and a better match, but no pack and again the rifles aren't right.
Any other suggestions?
Steve Barber does early war Zouaves in 28mm with a nice variety in not only poses but head options. Heads are supplied separate from the figures, in total 12 unique face sculpts.
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Eureka miniatures have a Balkan range in 15mm.
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Eureka have a Balkan range in 28mm too. Bulgarians and Serbs, including artillery.
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Tsuba Miniatures (carried by Empress Miniatures, which itself has some excellent 1914-16 Germans and British) has a fine line of German Revolution figures (i.e. Spartacist revolt, etc.). The Freikorps figures (packs Freikorps 1 through Freikorps 6) make excellent 1917-1918 troops. The sculpts are clean, highly detailed, and historically accurate.
https://www.empressminiatures.com/german-revolution-63-c.asp
Many of Empress Miniatures "Jazz Age Imperialism" British (and Highlander) and Indian figures are quite suitable for use fighting either Turks in the Near East and Gallipoli, or von Lettow-Vorbeck in German East Africa.
https://www.empressminiatures.com/jazz-age-imperialism-14-c.asp