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Miniatures Adventure => Old West => Topic started by: miltiades on February 22, 2016, 07:01:21 AM

Title: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: miltiades on February 22, 2016, 07:01:21 AM

Hi, I am on a new project 1:72 plastics...I want to play US cavalry vs Indians [such as Custers last Stand etc]
There is a big variety in Indians. Unfortunately the only Dismounted US cavalry is the Atlantic General Custer set [see here: http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=60] and the LUCKY TOYS Custer: the last hunt... No suitable figures for my purpose. Have you any ideas? Are there any 7th cavalry [or suitable] metal figs in 1:72 ?
thanks
Miltiades

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: Treebeard on February 22, 2016, 09:02:33 AM

SHQ have some 20mm ACW cavalry that may fit even if not 100% accurate.
Mounted and dismounted
http://www.shqminiatures.co.uk/Ranges/20mmACW/20mmACWmain.php?UID=2013110317114992.232.98.138

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: miltiades on February 22, 2016, 09:47:30 AM

thank you very much... Unfortunately they dont show the figures. I dont know which of them are closer to my standards. Could you propose  me which is best fitting as US 7th Cav?

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: Treebeard on February 22, 2016, 10:05:45 AM

Unfortunately no. There's only a few pic over the internet of this range but they seems to be quite good.
You might try to contact them directly to get their recommandation.

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: sukhe_bator on February 22, 2016, 10:44:56 AM

I was going to say something crass like 'after apache have stolen all their horses' but I do share your pain.
Whatever period or scale this always seems to be an annoying problem for wargamers. Dragoons or Light horse only depicted in a single 'mode'. I agree with Treebeard, your best bet is probably a sympathetic paint job of infantry wearing similar uniform. Thankfully 20mm is a forgiving scale in that respect.
I have found contacting the manufacturer directly can be helpful in this kind of situation. They are usually quite sympathetic and appreciate the effort you've made to contact them.

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 22, 2016, 01:24:10 PM

These any good?

http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=410_598&sort=20a&page=1

(http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/bmz_cache/1/17f9ff85e06cbbe2d43ad2de2cba5422.image.733x550.jpg)

(http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/bmz_cache/e/e3bc9bf92aadcd1ae6aa4bda7ff6db95.image.733x550.jpg)

(http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/bmz_cache/f/f40d56dd4550166700141f6e094c355d.image.733x550.jpg)

(http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/bmz_cache/9/9df71ea84a8e64389a6d291bceccf49f.image.733x550.jpg)

 :)

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: Treebeard on February 22, 2016, 01:27:45 PM

Looks like you are the man of the day Harry

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 22, 2016, 01:42:21 PM

I heard your forlorn bugle call from afar...
just glad I got there in time!

(http://d1jrw5jterzxwu.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/default/files/uploads/she-wore-a-yellow-ribbon-1949.jpg)

 ;)

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: miltiades on February 24, 2016, 06:59:09 AM

Quote from: Harry Faversham on February 22, 2016, 01:24:10 PM

These any good?
THEY ARE PERFECT...Thank you!

Title: Re: How can I find US 7th Cavalry dismounted?
Post by: rumacara on February 25, 2016, 11:22:22 AM

The SHQ figures are a bit taller than Newline Designs (they are old Kennington figures) but they mix well.
Try also the ND ACW dismounted cavalry for more variety.