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Miniatures Adventure => Old West => Topic started by: Malamute on August 16, 2009, 10:15:18 AM
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(Crossposted to the swashbuckling board too.)
Here are the latest sculpts for my Zorro/Down Mexico Way range.
Each figure comes with a mounted version.
They are off to the casters on monday, so I should have the first castings for sale by the end of next week. :)
First, the Dastardly governor of Alta California and now Texas.
Antonio Miguel de Santa Anna.
Behind his back he conceals a pistol....
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_53_16_0.jpg)
Colonel Castrillon. an honourable,but aloof Mexican officer, enjoying a fine cigar.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_53_16_1.jpg)
Congressman David Crockett.- Adventurer, Indian fighter, bear killer and legend in his own lifetime.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_53_16_2.jpg)
Micajah Autry from North Carolina, Crocketts travelling companion in Texas.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_53_16_3.jpg)
Isaac Freeman. A freed slave from Louisiana, travelling in Texas looking to make his fortune.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_53_16_4.jpg)
Charles Despallier. Son of a plantation owner from Louisiana looking for adventure in Texas.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_55_08_0.jpg)
William Blazeby. English sailor formerly of HM Royal Navy, now travelling the colonies, armed with Nock volley gun.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_55_08_1.jpg)
Erastus "Deaf" Smith. Hard of hearing scout, Texas ranger and indian fighter.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/3/86_16_08_09_10_55_08_2.jpg)
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Well, I didn't expect these to be of interest but they are even better sculpts than the earlier releases. Absolutely lovely stuff.
I can see Antonio Miguel being used in colonial theatres too.
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Beautiful sculpts full of character. :D
Will definitely be getting these when they are released.
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8) :-*
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Malamute;
Are any of your miniatures available for sale or are these just private collections?
Regards,
Hitman
8)
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Lovely Malamute :-*
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Lovely miniatures Mr M :-*
Mr M, are you planning on having all the defenders of the Alamo designed or just the main Hollywood/MGM stars?
Whilst the majority of folks aren't aware I do have an extensive library for this period as I called this one of my romantic adventures.
Last year I picked up two new books:
'The Mexican National Army', 1822-1852 by William A. DePalo, Jr and
'Sea of Mud' - The Retreat of the Mexican Army after San Jacinto, An Archeological Investigation by Gregg J. Dimmick.
Great work once again,
Helen
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Lovely miniatures Mr M :-*
Mr M, are you planning on having all the defenders of the Alamo designed or just the main Hollywood/MGM stars?
Whilst the majority of folks aren't aware I do have an extensive library for this period as I called this one of my romantic adventures.
Last year I picked up two new books:
'The Mexican National Army', 1822-1852 by William A. DePalo, Jr and
'Sea of Mud' - The Retreat of the Mexican Army after San Jacinto, An Archeological Investigation by Gregg J. Dimmick.
Great work once again,
Helen
HI Helen,
two great book finds there. I have not heard of either of thsoe two and I have an extensive library for this period too.
I am planning to extend the range to cover many of the characters of not only the Alamo but also the whole of the Texas war of Independence. :)
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Malamute;
Are any of your miniatures available for sale or are these just private collections?
Regards,
Hitman
8)
They are most definately for sale. I just haven't got around to organising the website yet. ::)
If you drop me an email to nick@milesres.co.uk I can send you a list of whats available. :)
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HI Helen,
two great book finds there. I have not heard of either of thsoe two and I have an extensive library for this period too.
I am planning to extend the range to cover many of the characters of not only the Alamo but also the whole of the Texas war of Independence. :)
Hi M,
Thank you, I found the latter book an excellent read not only about the digs and finds, but importantly, the retreat and why?
I'm alway looking for someone producing a decent Mexican/Texan range to do them justice for the period.
I can at least say that I've defeated a Texan army on the gaming table with a Mexican army. 8)
Helen
PS: I meant to say also the illustrator Gary S Zaboly in Texian Iliad and Blood of Noble Men is worthy of any miniature being designed.
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Helen
PS: I meant to say also the illustrator Gary S Zaboly in Texian Iliad and Blood of Noble Men is worthy of any miniature being designed.
He has been my inspiration for many of the figures to come. A great illustrator. :)
If you want to see lots more of his Alamo related drawings look here:
http://www.alamosentry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=600
Nick
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If you are taking inspiration from Zaboly artwork then you simply must do a figure of the Mexican lancer scraping poo off his boot with a stick, from Texian Iliad.
There are just not enough poo-related miniatures out there, you know. :)
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If you are taking inspiration from Zaboly artwork then you simply must do a figure of the Mexican lancer scraping poo off his boot with a stick, from Texian Iliad.
There are just not enough poo-related miniatures out there, you know. :)
I couldn't agree more lol
Good book Texian Iliad too.
:)
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Superb looking figures! o_o Some have potential for RPG lite type games! 8)
Texian Revolt not on my short list but still very nice. :)
Looking forward to a few more poses for the Presidials or similar for Zorro games. The one draw back to your wonderful figures that I can see is the difficulty of conversion for the "conversion challenged" like myself.
Very inspiring!
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A slightly odd question... but does anyone have any sggestions as to what would be a good (skirmish) ruleset for the period?
I was originally going to use the figures in Chris Peers' "War on the Plains"; but it looks a bit complicated for people to be able to pick up readily (at my gaming club we work on a 'take stuff along and people will play... but don't expect them to read the rulebook' type system, which has its own set of merits and disadvantages).
I was toying with LOTOW + Alamo + War on the Plains to cover the period with a few mountain men & indians thrown in; but I've never seen or played the rules; and wondered what peoples views on it were?
Are there any other easy to pick up and fast to play with skirmish rules for this sort of 'early palins wars/texian war of independance' period? Having see the marvellous figures malamute keeps bringing out, do any of them cater for dedicated characters?
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He has been my inspiration for many of the figures to come. A great illustrator. :)
If you want to see lots more of his Alamo related drawings look here:
http://www.alamosentry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=600
Nick
Hi Nick,
Thanks for the link - priceless!
Let me know if you wish for a list of my Alamo library an I'll send it too you.
Cheers,
Helen
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A slightly odd question... but does anyone have any sggestions as to what would be a good (skirmish) ruleset for the period?
I was originally going to use the figures in Chris Peers' "War on the Plains"; but it looks a bit complicated for people to be able to pick up readily (at my gaming club we work on a 'take stuff along and people will play... but don't expect them to read the rulebook' type system, which has its own set of merits and disadvantages).
I was toying with LOTOW + Alamo + War on the Plains to cover the period with a few mountain men & indians thrown in; but I've never seen or played the rules; and wondered what peoples views on it were?
Are there any other easy to pick up and fast to play with skirmish rules for this sort of 'early palins wars/texian war of independance' period? Having see the marvellous figures malamute keeps bringing out, do any of them cater for dedicated characters?
I was intending to use LOTOW with the Alamo specs for the Mexicans.
I also have a nice set called Deguello designed specifically for the Texas war of independence.
It has rules for developing campaign games and looks to be good. As with most rules sets in my collection I havent played them yet... ;) lol
Drop me a PM and I'll give you the details.
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I was intending to use LOTOW with the Alamo specs for the Mexicans.
I also have a nice set called Deguello designed specifically for the Texas war of independence.
It has rules for developing campaign games and looks to be good. As with most rules sets in my collection I havent played them yet... ;) lol
Drop me a PM and I'll give you the details.
I have to say LOTOW with the supplement lists is probably the easiest way to go as it will have stats for the rank and vile and you can still put in your heroes and villains.
Very easy and quick to pick up for novice and experienced gamers and the mechanisms are very familiar being GW to most gamers.
Nick I think I may have to place an order for one of everything next month as an "ahem" Birthday Present from my Mam lol
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Nick I think I may have to place an order for one of everything next month as an "ahem" Birthday Present from my Mam lol
Thats fine with me ;)
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A slightly odd question... but does anyone have any sggestions as to what would be a good (skirmish) ruleset for the period?
Gloire / Among the War Parties would be perfect for the whole Zorro thing I think.
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Thats fine with me ;)
Incoming tonite :D
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Nick I think I may have to place an order for one of everything next month as an "ahem" Birthday Present from my Mam lol
Its nice to see that there are people even older than me who still get there Mams to buy them lead for their birthdays. Now I don't feel quite as sad. lol
Lovely stuff by the way Nick.
But I will not yield, sir! I will not!
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Go on. You know you want to really..... ;)
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Go on. You know you want to really..... ;)
He does and he will, He just doesn't know it yet.. ;) lol
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Thanks for the rules suggestiona folks, I'll give them a think over!
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:o :o :o :o :o :o very very good :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D