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Title: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 10 March 2011, 06:10:54 AM
Hi All,

Again, I’m asking for advice about upcoming Hinterland releases.  My plan for each round of releases is to try to aim for one pack of the original hussars, one character figure, and one pack of something new, albeit related.  As many of you know, the next round of releases will include hussar cavalry, thus taking the pack-of-hussars slot.  A character figure might be Cecilie mounted, although I’m not sure.  And here I’m providing a very rare preview, so you can determine what will be filling the pack-of-something-else slot:

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5514310506_4b95c4c949_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5514310676_8119c1b399_b.jpg)

Have you figured it out?  Yup, sailors, in the classic Schutztruppe mold.  What I’m wondering is, how far should I go with this theme?  I intend to make at least one pack of sailors, and at least one officer.  However, beyond that, I see certain options:

1)   One pack, consisting of one officer and four firing and loading sailors.

2)   One officer by herself; and a pack of five mixed firing and loading sailors.

3)   One officer by herself; a pack of five different loading and preparing sailors; and a unit builder pack of six firing sailors, in the same pose.  (This would basically mimic my initial hussar release, by the way.)

4)   One officer by herself; a pack of five different loading and firing sailors; and a unit builder pack of at-attention (rifles by their sides, with the butts on the ground) sailors, in the same pose.

Your input and vote is very much appreciated.

                             Mancha/Jason

PS – What kind of sailor hat do you like?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Lenin on 10 March 2011, 08:45:31 AM
Love the idea of these as have been looking for some lady sailors for a miniatures version of the Full Light Full Steam RPG, though the ladies in that setting do wear trousers to avoid any potential embarrassment in zero gravity!

http://kallistipress.com/category/my-books/full-light-full-steam/

Ladies that would not look too out of place alongside the Copplestone British sailors from his Darkest Africa range would be ideal.

http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/images/afu3.jpg

Pete
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: swordman on 10 March 2011, 09:13:59 AM
like the idea, gave my vote at the poll.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Elprez on 10 March 2011, 09:33:56 AM
Like the idea lots, and like the WIP so far. Lady sailors would be a definite purchase for me.

Just my two pence, but I would have absolutely no use for at-attention figures whatsoever, so I've voted for option 3 above.

Thinking of the Copplestone figures, straw hats would seem to be appropriate for the ladies, but that might limit them to use in warmer climes?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Poiter50 on 10 March 2011, 09:47:06 AM
Alternative heads? Straw boaters and fur caps?

Like the idea lots, and like the WIP so far. Lady sailors would be a definite purchase for me.

Just my two pence, but I would have absolutely no use for at-attention figures whatsoever, so I've voted for option 3 above.

Thinking of the Copplestone figures, straw hats would seem to be appropriate for the ladies, but that might limit them to use in warmer climes?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Conquistador on 10 March 2011, 11:07:01 AM
At this scale and as these will probably be used - more poses, the better.

Voted #3.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Conquistador on 10 March 2011, 11:10:25 AM
Love the idea of these as have been looking for some lady sailors for a miniatures version of the Full Light Full Steam RPG, though the ladies in that setting do wear trousers to avoid any potential embarrassment in zero gravity!

http://kallistipress.com/category/my-books/full-light-full-steam/
<snip>

Pete

Mostly used in games deployed or shipboard (naval ship or land ship) or "in atmosphere" Aerial ship I suspect, never seen a VSF game in Space although I am sure it happens all the time.  I just assumed the skirt edges would be weighted in the hem to reduce "overflow" movement.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Ray Rivers on 10 March 2011, 11:34:57 AM
http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/images/afu3.jpg

(http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/images/afu3.jpg)

The rounded hat was almost universal and could be used by most countries.

I'll take a unit (option 3), thank you.   ;)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Thunderchicken on 10 March 2011, 11:40:52 AM
Cracking idea! Optioon 3 for me. Would love to see them on one of my nefs.

though the ladies in that setting do wear trousers to avoid any potential embarrassment in zero gravity!

Bummer!  ;)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: argsilverson on 10 March 2011, 12:15:00 PM
OK, I voted for the last option but here is my suggestion:

One officer, why only one officer? Usually a ship's crew needs more officers i.e. one standing, one with binoculars or telescope one giving orders etc.

At attention sailors: usually are without rifles on deck -for ceremonial purposes, but I suggest 2 packs with mixed poses like:
.- loading and firing guns/MG etc
.- one delivering messages,
.- one semaphore
.- one at attention for ceremonial purposes
.- a couple of poses, firing rifles (landing parties - repelling boarders)
.- one NCO with whistle (whistling orders/salutes)
.- one sitting (might be used as navigator sitting by the charts table or used as wireless operator)


some of the above might be combined to form an officers pack as above
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: chantyam on 10 March 2011, 12:21:42 PM
Mixed pack of poses would work for me. As for zero G and skirts I'm sure the tends of the day had some garments weighted at the hem with lead weights.Perhaps the leggings could be more Zouave in shape?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Elprez on 10 March 2011, 12:50:57 PM
I like Argsilversons idea of semaphore, NCO with whistle, second officer etc. Adds a bit of character to a force.

How about a command pack similar to the Hussars' one as an additional release if sales of the initial basic packs justify it?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Ray Rivers on 10 March 2011, 02:59:34 PM
I like Argsilversons idea of semaphore, NCO with whistle, second officer etc. Adds a bit of character to a force.

How about a command pack similar to the Hussars' one as an additional release if sales of the initial basic packs justify it?

Good idea...

Sign me up.   :)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Chairface on 10 March 2011, 03:01:03 PM

The rounded hat was almost universal and could be used by most countries.


But a straw hat would make them so much more Anne of Green Gables. :) I'd pick them up if they had sennet hats, they match my existing navy figs, but I can see why the traditional hat would appeal to others.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 10 March 2011, 03:53:04 PM
Thanks for all your feedback.  I'm impressed to see that Option 3 is winning by a landslide.

Regarding hats: Like the round hat, the straw one was kind of universal too, but I agree that it might make them look less martial and more like picnickers on the rampage.  I'm leaning toward the round hat pictured in the Copplestone image earlier in the thread.  I'm afraid there won't be multiple heads though.

Regarding additional officers: If these sell well, I would certainly consider a larger command pack, just as the original hussars started as an officer and two rifle packs, and became an army.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Scout_II on 10 March 2011, 04:29:42 PM
Might be just me - but I have always liked the felt hats worn in many of the African regions:

http://www.militaryheadgear.com/items/9804

http://einestages.spiegel.de/static/entry/als_telegrafenbauer_in_deutsch_suedwest/1573/kamelreitereinheit_der_schutztruppe.html?o=position-ASCENDING&s=15&r=1&a=256&c=1

The round caps are more sailor like - but I have always envisioned them as remaining closer to the ships...less used for land wars and more for securing the ship in ports and dealing with ship to ship and ship to land conflicts.  I would have use for both - I just don't know how many of the sailor's I would actually need as opposed to the land based Schutztruppe.  Just a thought though.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Plynkes on 10 March 2011, 04:45:01 PM
For German sailors, the land-based tropical headgear of choice was a pith helmet, pretty similar to the Victorian British pattern:


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/163_10_03_11_5_43_40.jpg)

I know this isn't supposed to be historical, but I thought I'd throw that in there as they do look pretty cool.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Plynkes on 10 March 2011, 04:55:21 PM
Some more gratuitous examples (just because I really like the pics):

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/163_10_03_11_5_53_34_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/163_10_03_11_5_53_34_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/163_10_03_11_5_53_34_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 10 March 2011, 05:00:31 PM
Plynkes: Those are great pictures.  I'm definately saving them.  You've given me something new to think about.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Laflin and Rand on 10 March 2011, 05:03:23 PM
(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x292/grapperyeah/Aufzeichnen-1.jpg)

I want to see her in miniature.  :-*
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Plynkes on 10 March 2011, 05:07:11 PM
Plynkes: Those are great pictures.  I'm definately saving them.  You've given me something new to think about.

The "book covers" sub-folder in the "Africa" folder on my hard drive has a 142 of these covers in it. I love them.

Just one more, because a man being hit over the head with a drum never stops being funny:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/163_10_03_11_6_06_04.jpg)

 :)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Jonas on 10 March 2011, 05:33:19 PM
I voted for #3 but I would actually prefer a pack of skirmishers/advancing troops instead of firering (og at ease) troops also I would really suggest to either make the command figure a whole pack with NCO, musician and standard bearer or add a command pack too.

Butwhatever will happen I look forward to see the results of minis :)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Elprez on 10 March 2011, 06:37:34 PM
Re Pith helmets, I wouldn't mind seeing a unit of pith-helmeted ladies, but in addition to the sailor-ladies, maybe at some point in the future?
Depends how far you want to go with this,  :D
 
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: the commissar on 10 March 2011, 07:35:38 PM
I voted for #3 but I would actually prefer a pack of skirmishers/advancing troops instead of firering .....(

I think I would also prefer the figures to be skirmishing rather than firing and the unit builder pack to be "standing ready"
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mors on 10 March 2011, 08:36:00 PM
Looks like some lovely stuff coming Jason, ordering soon...everything! I must admit I prefer unit builders to be either advancing or at ready.

Plynkes are those covers on line somehwere? I just get a load of German Ships and footballers when I googled it and strangely Darth Vader.

Laflin I would like to see her in miniature too, Im going to show my ignorance....who is she?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Laflin and Rand on 10 March 2011, 09:34:39 PM
Laflin I would like to see her in miniature too, Im going to show my ignorance....who is she?

Jenny Seagrove from the movie, Nate and Hayes or if you're not a USA'n, Savage Islands. Was the first thing that popped to mind when I saw "Hinterland Sailors."
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Ray Rivers on 10 March 2011, 09:47:15 PM
Actually...

I must agree that I would rather they be produced like the Hussars with the firing pack as the unit builder.

Generally, I prefer my minis to be advancing/skirmishing... as they do on the table.  :D
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mors on 10 March 2011, 09:59:23 PM
mine tend to go the other way....
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Sterling Moose on 10 March 2011, 11:47:02 PM
I voted too but could really use some gun crew figures both for field gun and machine gun. I need crews for my VSF Walkers.  Perhaps a figure firing a maxim (hands together) or a crank fired MG such as a Nordenfeldt/Gatling.  A figure directing fire, with binos or a spyglass.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Plynkes on 11 March 2011, 12:05:39 AM
Sorry Mors, I had a look for the link in my favourites but couldn't find it.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Laflin and Rand on 11 March 2011, 02:09:05 AM
I voted too but could really use some gun crew figures both for field gun and machine gun. I need crews for my VSF Walkers.  Perhaps a figure firing a maxim (hands together) or a crank fired MG such as a Nordenfeldt/Gatling.  A figure directing fire, with binos or a spyglass.


So would I. I have one of Copplestone's Nordenfelts but no crew. This would be perfect.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Scout_II on 11 March 2011, 02:39:42 AM
Generally, I prefer my minis to be advancing/skirmishing... as they do on the table.  :D

In that case - can we get an option for them to be dropping their kit and fleeing in terror?

Quote
So would I. I have one of Copplestone's Nordenfelts but no crew. This would be perfect.

Remember too though, while it is important to see stuff that would be really neat...it is also important that Jason makes a huge pile of money too (or at least doesn't loose too much  ;) ).  Most people will buy many more of the unit builder types than they will buy of the weapon crew types (though with sailors...it might be a bit different).
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Helen on 11 March 2011, 04:11:27 AM
I love your theme an I especially would suggest sailor hat with ribbons.

Love your work,

Helen
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: argsilverson on 11 March 2011, 11:17:56 AM
I love your theme an I especially would suggest sailor hat with ribbons.

Love your work,

Helen

I second Helen's idea!

Jenny Seagrove from the movie, Nate and Hayes or if you're not a USA'n, Savage Islands. Was the first thing that popped to mind when I saw "Hinterland Sailors."

Lovely! I would like one (or two), too. {Forget the jokes, I mean in 28mm scale, since in 1:1 scale, if I would suggest anything my other half would ....)

And finally  I would prefer the normal sailor hat (what's its name)
Fotr those loving the pith helmet I would remind you some earlier post of me with some images of helmeted  ladies pith-lemets or spiked helmets.
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=7741.msg86409#msg86409

and for slouch hat lovers: what about them?

http://www.altearmee.de/frauen/aerztinnen.jpg

Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Laflin and Rand on 12 March 2011, 04:51:44 PM
Remember too though, while it is important to see stuff that would be really neat...it is also important that Jason makes a huge pile of money too (or at least doesn't loose too much  ;) ).  Most people will buy many more of the unit builder types than they will buy of the weapon crew types (though with sailors...it might be a bit different).

One can dream.  :` I'd also very much like to see some opponents for our Teutonic Amazons. Maybe some ladies in zouave pants, greatcoats and kepis like out of an illustration by Albert Robida.

As for the sailors, I'd like to see them in the traditional sailor hats with ribbons. It would make them very versatile. You could use them for any nation, for colonial or European service, on ship or off. On the other hand, pith helmets would make them extra unique miniatures and would look great.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Kelvin on 10 April 2011, 07:03:41 PM
I agree with Laflin and Rand. I'd like to see the sailors in a round hat with ribbons, worn, perhaps, with a sailor blouse and bloomers - the height of ladies' athletic fashion around the turn of the century.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: HerbyF on 11 April 2011, 05:20:20 AM
I thiink the French sailor hat with the pompom on top would make them just that much more feminine.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 11 April 2011, 03:57:09 PM
I've pretty much decided on the universal round sailor hat with ribbons.  However, the officers will have Pith helmets.  A pom-pom would be an easy enough addition, but you'll have to do it yourself with green stuff.  :)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Tommy20 on 11 April 2011, 04:06:18 PM
You must be better with green stuff than I am!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/AustralianTroopsWithQF1pounderBoerWar.jpg)

Oh, THAT kind of pom-pom...
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 11 April 2011, 04:46:00 PM
That's a great picture, Tommy.  I'm keeping it.  I assume it's that enlarged naval maxim?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: former user on 11 April 2011, 05:02:44 PM
don't know if I might be coming too late to the polling party, here is my 50 cts

there are a lot of sailors around
I like the Perry and Copplestone naval brigades for the sculpting, but not for the postures.
On the other hand, I do like the Pulp sailors for their variety and character, but they are not in uniform.
The Brigade Games merchant sailors are something inbetween, but the sculpts are a bit unispred.

I would strongly opt for 1 pack of Officers/NCO, 1 Pack of sailors with rifles in different postures (but not shooting, sailors are not for firing lines) and 1 pack of sailors in postures without weapons.
preferrably exchangable heads and additional weapons as well as some MG, pompons and other deck guns

I would think that this  version covers the most with the least effort/costs
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Tommy20 on 11 April 2011, 07:29:02 PM
That's a great picture, Tommy.  I'm keeping it.  I assume it's that enlarged naval maxim?

That's the one.  I pulled the image from Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QF_1_pounder_pom-pom

By the way, I picked up a bunch of your figures at Little Wars.  I had been waiting for the mounted pack, but when I saw them sitting there, the little hussies just kept saying "take me home"!
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 11 April 2011, 08:04:19 PM
By the way, I picked up a bunch of your figures at Little Wars.  I had been waiting for the mounted pack, but when I saw them sitting there, the little hussies just kept saying "take me home"!

I'm glad.   :)  It's always nice not to have to pay postage (although I like to think my postage is pretty darn cheap).
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Kelvin on 12 April 2011, 02:56:40 AM
Whatever poses you decide to do I can see them now, defending the Legation against the attacks of the Dowager Empress, or rescuing Nellie Bly from the clutches of the Pirate Queen and the lovely but wayward crew of the Siren (orphans every one)...

How about one figure mopping the deck?
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Ray Rivers on 15 April 2011, 10:51:38 AM
BTW...

What kinda hat are you planning for the officer  ???
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 15 April 2011, 02:12:56 PM
What kinda hat are you planning for the officer  ???

Pith helmet.  I can't wait for Paul to get to work on these.  :)
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Ray Rivers on 15 April 2011, 02:28:20 PM
Pith helmet.

Super!   :-*
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Kelvin on 16 April 2011, 05:12:16 PM
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I thiink the French sailor hat with the pompom on top would make them just that much more feminine.


You'll find the perfect companions for your pompom wearing Hinterland sailors in Renaud's new post on the Colonial board.

Cherchez les femmes.
Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Dr Mathias on 16 April 2011, 06:14:57 PM
I'm looking forward to getting the sailors. I skipped purchasing the last release because I hadn't painted up my former Hinterland acquisitions and decided to punish myself. I need to get cracking so I can justify getting them :)

Title: Re: Hinterland Sailors Poll
Post by: Mancha on 16 April 2011, 07:07:02 PM
I'm looking forward to getting the sailors. I skipped purchasing the last release because I hadn't painted up my former Hinterland acquisitions and decided to punish myself. I need to get cracking so I can justify getting them :)

I agree; don't let Hinterland become part of your lead mountain.   :)