Author Topic: Eureka modern Afghans (Read 4502 times)

cdm · « **on:** June 01, 2009, 09:50:28 AM »

Don't know much about this conflict really as I don't watch TV at all, but they may be of interest to modern players. They'll be going into my Aliens scenarios.

Eye height varies 25.5 - 26.5mm

Lowtardog · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2009, 10:27:37 AM »

These are lovely Chronofus, hope you are well

They will be ideall from late 70s onwards some nice rpg poses and the stinger is very nicely done (supplied to the Muj in the mid-late 1980s) I also see a nice lmg and I think a Draganov sniper rifle. They look like they will go well with the Mongrel Miniatures Mujidhadeen too.

Have you any idea on relase date Chornofus ? as I know you have pre-casts sent you lucky swine

Col.Stone · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2009, 01:25:18 PM »

Oh yeah, i'll be getting these

TMcNulty · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2009, 02:00:40 PM »

Those are nice. Do you think they will mix wlth Assault Group figures?

Lowtardog · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2009, 02:39:32 PM »

Quote from: TMcNulty on June 02, 2009, 02:00:40 PM

Those are nice. Do you think they will mix wlth Assault Group figures?

I am guessing from the Eureka figures I have (I think these are by Alan Marsh from the sculpting style, but could be wrong) that they will be more akin to 1/56th whereas TAG are more heroic. I am hoping they will be a good match for Mongrel Minis Afghans.

However as they are irregular it is less important (if you dont mind mixing ranges) with them being irregular fighters and not ranked up, you could always keep them in different units.

Col.Stone · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2009, 06:41:21 PM »

If they are supposed to go "against" eureka NBC sov's and such then they'll surely look good close to MM at least =)

i want these yesterday...

TMcNulty · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2009, 04:33:25 AM »

When will these be available? I couldn't find them on the Eureka site.

Paul Hicks · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:31:54 AM »

They should mix well with Mongrel Miniatures, lovely figures indeed.

cdm · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2009, 09:42:33 AM »

Hi Karl,
I don't know when these will be released, I don't get that sort of info. All I get is a plastic bag with a name written on it usually. The greens for these were on the Eureka site awhile back. I'd guess a month or two before release for painting and pre work to be done for a proper release, but I'd only be guessing. If in doubt, email Eureka direct.

The only figs I ask release info for are the Sandra cavalry and they still seem to be some way off. The new Revolutionary French in Tarletons aren't too bad either.

Lowtardog · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:33:11 AM »

Quote from: cdm on June 03, 2009, 09:42:33 AM

Hi Karl,
I don't know when these will be released, I don't get that sort of info. All I get is a plastic bag with a name written on it usually. The greens for these were on the Eureka site awhile back. I'd guess a month or two before release for painting and pre work to be done for a proper release, but I'd only be guessing. If in doubt, email Eureka direct.

The only figs I ask release info for are the Sandra cavalry and they still seem to be some way off. The new Revolutionary French in Tarletons aren't too bad either.

I will drop them a line, thanks Chronofus, I love your forum it has so many tantalising peeks at the Eureka ranges

carlos marighela · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2009, 03:00:00 PM »

"I am guessing from the Eureka figures I have (I think these are by Alan Marsh from the sculpting style, but could be wrong) that they will be more akin to 1/56th whereas TAG are more heroic. I am hoping they will be a good match for Mongrel Minis Afghans."

Nope, they were sculpted by Kosta Hernanidis, same chap who did the pulp GIs, the Bundeswehr and the Special Forces on trail and quad bikes. I already have some and they are fabulous, paint up really well (not that I should be painting them, I should be painting Copplestone Glory of the Sun figures). His best sculpts to date IMO and he's interested in makng some suitable 1980s Soviets to match up as opponents.

Lowtardog · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2009, 03:11:24 PM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on June 03, 2009, 03:00:00 PM

"I am guessing from the Eureka figures I have (I think these are by Alan Marsh from the sculpting style, but could be wrong) that they will be more akin to 1/56th whereas TAG are more heroic. I am hoping they will be a good match for Mongrel Minis Afghans."

Nope, they were sculpted by Kosta Hernanidis, same chap who did the pulp GIs, the Bundeswehr and the Special Forces on trail and quad bikes. I already have some and they are fabulous, paint up really well (not that I should be painting them, I should be painting Copplestone Glory of the Sun figures). His best sculpts to date IMO and he's interested in makng some suitable 1980s Soviets to match up as opponents.

Thats great Carlos I thought Alan as the original Mileasians were very small and the Vietnam/Gulf war Yanks also tiny true 25mm or 20mm.

Now there are a few gaps for afghanistan that could be filled such as specialist support weapons for the Muj and Soviets etc which not sure how it will proceed with Mongrel changing hands (though Mr Hicks is still top dog for this field)

Keith · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2009, 03:37:18 PM »

I want these now!

Russians would also be very welcome

Aaron · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:15:26 PM »

Quote from: cdm on June 03, 2009, 09:42:33 AM

The new Revolutionary French in Tarletons aren't too bad either.

I'm really looking forward to those, but I might have to grab some of those Afghans also. I have almost zero interest in gaming moderns, but they look very good.

carlos marighela · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2009, 05:49:47 AM »

Alan didn't do the Musorians either, those were by Mike Broadbent along with the other Kriegspiel stuff. Kostas' stuff is a bit heftier ( but still beautifully proportioned). he's got some Modern French on the way too.

Alan's 18th C stuff is spectacular, I think Nic is fortunate enough to have some of the best sculptors around working for him.

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