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Offline Orctrader

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« on: May 05, 2008, 09:09:02 AM »
Apart from the LMGs', how far back can these be used for?
http://www.artizandesigns.com/details.asp?code=sww260
Not really up on FFL uniforms.  Wondering if they would be OK for 1920s' or earlier?

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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2008, 09:59:28 AM »
Hi,

I think you can use them from the mid 20`s.
But Iam not sure about the support weapons the guys in the upper right carry.

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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2008, 02:18:34 PM »
If you want to take it further back in time Gripping Beast's Woodbine Design offshoot mentioned doing WW1 Ld'E and the new Unfeasibly company do some colonial-era ones that look very good.

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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2008, 07:35:45 AM »
Thanks  :)

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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2008, 07:42:22 AM »
do oyu know the Unfeasible French Legion minis?

http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/page8.htm

they would fit, imho the Artizan ones look too modern for the 1920.

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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2008, 08:11:41 AM »
The Unfeasibly ones are great figures. I have them and I think they are the best FFL Figures you can get.

If you want to use them for the 20`s you have to paint them Khaki. But the webbing doesnt fit for the 20`s To me the Unfeasibly are not suitable for the 20`s

I think the Artizans are suitable for the late 20`s throughout the 30`s and the ww2.

Björn

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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2008, 08:23:39 AM »
Quote from: "Driscoles"
If you want to use them for the 20`s you have to paint them Khaki. But the webbing doesnt fit for the 20`s To me the Unfeasibly are not suitable for


really? a pity :(  I'm really no expert in things French legion, they just do look to me right for some reason   :)

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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2008, 08:43:05 AM »
Unfeasibly say theirs are good up to about 1920. Any from the upcoming Woodbine range aren't going to be much use for a pulp gamer. The Legion in the Great War were dressed the same as ordinary line infantry, with the exception of a few trivial details.

I guess you just go with whichever you like the look of best. For me the Unfeasibly ones are classic Beau Geste legion, and that's probably what you want for the world of Pulp. The Artizan ones are lovely figures too, mind.
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2008, 08:44:17 AM »
I have seen the "Unfeasibly" and a couple of the poses put me off a little.  Man running, for example.  Yet the officer with revolver and sword looks excellent.

With the Artizan, I have painted a few of their figures and I really enjoy it.

I'm not too concerned with historical accuracy, but if I buy the Artizan FFL I'd like them to suit something other than WWII.

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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2008, 04:56:55 PM »
Of course, the important question is:

Who makes a set of "Flying Deuces" Stan & Olly Foreign Legion figures...?
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2008, 02:40:57 AM »
From the Unfeasibly site:

"I've gone for the classic 1900-1920 period look (Beau Geste) and they are compatible with other ranges (Copplestone Castings   -   High Adventure)."

The Artizan one's look ideal for the 1920s as do the Foundry ones and even the Renegade Chasseurs could be also used.  There was quite a bit of use of the tropical helmet in this period, which was a rather antiquated 19thC looking piece, bit like the old British one. Maybe a few head swaps  with some Victorian era Brits and some green stuff to make the cover.
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2008, 08:35:29 AM »
I'm not too au fait with French weapons etc. What rifles are the Unfeasiblys carrying and when were they introduced?

I'd like to do some games involving the Legion in the 1890s and am hoping these figures will fit.

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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2008, 09:42:56 AM »
The Lebel, which fortunately served from the 1880s until the 1940s. So no problems with that particular aspect of the figures.

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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2008, 06:53:32 PM »
One thing to note about the Lebel. Like the Lee Enfield (as mentioned on another thread) it has its own "Painted Wrongly Club." Members of this club include Renegade Miniatures, who, on their website have their own figures with incorrectly-painted rifles.

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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2008, 10:03:41 PM »
Of course, the important question is:

Who makes a set of "Flying Deuces" Stan & Olly Foreign Legion figures...?

I will be - now that we're back on track, the new recruits  ;) will be available for Christmas.

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