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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Galloping Major on July 09, 2016, 11:50:19 AM
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We're getting very close to "pushing the button" on our first ever Kickstarter project.
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We hope our first Kickstarter project will be well received. If successful, we plan to continue releasing more troops for British and French armies alongside more North American participants for both sides – but at an increased pace. This all rests on your support.
When I set about creating our French & Indian War range, what I most wanted to build was the most comprehensive, well researched and engaging range of 28mm figures available for the period. We’re well on the way to that objective with our Mohawk and Huron Native Americans, Canadian Militia, Anglo-American Rangers, Armed Settlers, Militia and Provincials, along with our 18th Century Sailors; time now to take a big step forward as our first “regular” troops.
With your help through Kickstarter, we are hoping to take a big step forward, enabling the release of our British redcoat “hatmen” and command figures. Your support could enable us to make this release our biggest and most exciting to date and if successful, help to create a stronger platform for further releases.
As a small company relying on sales of existing packs to finance the release of new ones, we have so far been prevented from making new releases available to customers as quickly as we would like to. The high quality of our castings is frequently remarked upon by reviewers and customers alike, and that’s equally important to us, we don’t believe in increasing margins at the cost of “cutting corners”. Producing figures at this standard requires ongoing investment from us – but the results speak for themselves.
Where we have been able to make savings from the outset is that with all our figures being sculpted by me, unlike most miniatures companies we don’t have to raise fees for commercial sculptors, nor do we have to wait for their availability to work on our projects; this also guarantees consistency of style, quality, extensive research and attention to detail. The sculpting work has already been completed on most of the figures for this project and we’ve already invested in master castings for a good many of them. If enough of you will pledge your support we’ll be able to move forward promptly to completion for you.
Thanks for your interest :)
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Count me in. :)
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Looks good.
Could the final date be near pay day?
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I'm in :D
DJ
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I'm ready.
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I'm interested, looking forward to see what is on offer.
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Very interested!!!
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A big thank-you for the positive responses so far chaps, here are some individual pics of some of the Redcoats I've painted so far, hope you like them. :)
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I'm in - press the button now! :D
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Best of luck Lance, they look great 8)
cheers
James
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been waiting for these since I first started buying your figures in 2013 and still cant wait .
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Yes please
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3 men of the 60th Foot and an officer from the first command pack of British regular infantry.
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Gettting very excited about these. Are you going to do a colour party/standard bearers within the command packs?
I am sure you will reveal all in good time, but I can't wait lol
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You know I'm in. :P
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Hurry Up!!!!!! lol lol lol
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Thanks Gents :)
Getting very excited about these. Are you going to do a colour party/standard bearers within the command packs?
Good question Nick, since I've not done any standard bearers up to now, but yes - there'll be two Ensigns in the first command pack :o I'll put a picture up on here, I don't expect I'll get time to paint any more figures before I kick start the Kickstarter, so it'll have to be as grey painted master castings :)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Outstanding! I've been waiting for you to bring out some redcoats. Count me in on the kickstarter. Any idea when it's likely to launch?
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Looking good, Lance.
I'm in ...
RMZ
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Thanks Gents :)
Good question Nick, since I've not done any standard bearers up to now, but yes - there'll be two Ensigns in the first command pack :o I'll put a picture up on here, I don't expect I'll get time to paint any more figures before I kick start the Kickstarter, so it'll have to be as grey painted master castings :)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Excellent news. ;D
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Will these fit with Foundry SYW Brits? I have half Foundry and half Crusader right now but I'm not thrilled with the size of the Crusader figures TBO.
Thanks,Pete
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Thanks Gents :)
Good question Nick, since I've not done any standard bearers up to now, but yes - there'll be two Ensigns in the first command pack :o I'll put a picture up on here, I don't expect I'll get time to paint any more figures before I kick start the Kickstarter, so it'll have to be as grey painted master castings :)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
And musicians?
At least the drummers.
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And musicians?
At least the drummers.
At least a drummer ;)
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Will these fit with Foundry SYW Brits? I have half Foundry and half Crusader right now but I'm not thrilled with the size of the Crusader figures TBO.
Thanks,Pete
Closer in size to Foundry I would say :)
Maybe someone has size comparison including Galloping Major (anything, they're pretty constant in size) alongside Foundry and Crusader Brits?
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Outstanding! I've been waiting for you to bring out some redcoats. Count me in on the kickstarter. Any idea when it's likely to launch?
All being well in a couple of weeks or so :D
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It depends on how many regulars on the Kickstarter but i think you can count me in. :)
I just need something like 3 packs.
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All being well in a couple of weeks or so :D
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Heck!
I'll be in Cuba and, from what i know, over there the net is not working as we're used to.
Anyway, I'm in...
Marco
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Heck!
I'll be in Cuba and, from what i know, over there the net is not working as we're used to.
Anyway, I'm in...
Cuba, Marco, a place I would like to visit before it becomes too "Westernised" :)
The Kickstarter will run for the 30days, so hopefully you'll be around at one end or the other for it 8)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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It depends on how many regulars on the Kickstarter but i think you can count me in. :)
I just need something like 3 packs.
It'll start out at a couple of small deals and work up, I think there'll be something to suit :D
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Great stuff Lance. :)
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What's the history of the style of bayonet drill these minis use? Does that shoulder high attack style have a name ? I know early style of bayonet fighting was based on using pikes, but I don't know any details.
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Will these fit with Foundry SYW Brits? I have half Foundry and half Crusader right now but I'm not thrilled with the size of the Crusader figures TBO.
Thanks,Pete
Found this pic, looks like a good match to me.
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What's the history of the style of bayonet drill these minis use? Does that shoulder high attack style have a name ? I know early style of bayonet fighting was based on using pikes, but I don't know any details.
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/3chaps.low.jpg)
That's right, direct develpment from pike drill, on the left: "Charge Your Bayonet" on the right, the follow up on contact with the enemy is "Push Your Bayonet". This was THE bayonet fighting technique of the period, only replaced by the later more familiar one with the changes of drill and uniform of the mid 1760s, although there is a mention of a battalion being ordered to hold the musket by the neck with the right hand at Quebec in 1759. It looks strange to those unfamiliar with it, but is surprisingly effective, especially in line - which was what it was designed for, and extends the reach considerably. I hope that helps?
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Well spotted Dr De'Ath, thanks, I've not seen that picture before :D
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Cuba, Marco, a place I would like to visit before it becomes too "Westernised" :)
Lance,
this is the main reason I decided for Cuba! 8)
When I'll be back I'll keep an eye to your kickstarter.
Ciao!
Marco
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I will be very interested in this project to have these figures available.
Please let us know the details!
Thank you for your efforts to feed our interest.
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Whelp that picture tears it.
The Crusader figures are packed away to be sold at Historicon this weekend.I'll be using the proceeds to fund my kickstarter pledge.Now you HAVE to do it. lol
I guess I'll have to get some militia and provincials too.I told myself I was done painting tricornes :'(.
Pete
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Thanks again gents 8)
Remgain - have a great holiday 8)
ffrum - as soon as I get the last details finalised I'll put a link on here :)
Fitterpete - ;) lol
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Getting very excited about these. Are you going to do a colour party/standard bearers within the command packs?
I am sure you will reveal all in good time, but I can't wait lol
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/EnsignsF.B.low.jpg)
Here you go, my first pair of ensigns (sorry the pictures come out a bit big) - I've been stocking the Flags of War colours for the period for a long time now without anyone to carry them :D
I must think of a way to incorporate a choice of flags alongside the KS for those who want them. ;)
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They're great ...
RMZ
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Love the ensigns.
What other poses do you have planned for the rank and file?
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Oh Goody. Count me in.
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Lovely Lance, I can't wait to see these in the lead ;D
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60th Foot kneeling firing :)
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Stop teasing us with piccies of exquisite figures and launch the kickstarter! lol lol lol
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Stop teasing us with piccies of exquisite figures and launch the kickstarter! lol lol lol
What he said! And any advance notice of the launch date would be greatly appreciated! :D
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All right I got my Crusader figures sold and found a new F&I War rule set I like.
Let's kick this puppy off!
Pete
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Thanks chaps lol
Still working towards late July :D
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OK, $$ secured, so get on with the show! :D
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All 6 soldiers from the first pack for the Kickstarter - back and front views.
Nearly ready to kick off the kickstarter :)
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Beauties Lance!
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Nearly ready to kick off the kickstarter :)
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
;D
You tease lol
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They look great!
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Well done mate - Ian
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Hey Lance...today is July 28th...you only have 3 days to go!! lol
Regards,
Hitman
8)
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Hey Lance...today is July 28th...you only have 3 days to go!! lol
Regards,
Hitman
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Easy peasy ;)
Meanwhile:
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The Limited Edition senior officer figure that will go out to all backers of our Redcoats Kickstarter at £49 or more - he'll only be available with the Kickstarter and not thereafter.
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I like him :D
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The Limited Edition senior officer figure that will go out to all backers of our Redcoats Kickstarter at £49 or more - he'll only be available with the Kickstarter and not thereafter.
You're talking me into it!
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You're talking me into it!
I'd like to say I've been talked into it but I'd be kidding myself, I was in the moment I heard about it.
I do like that officer too.
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Thanks Gents :D
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Well, I've just pressed the button on the Kickstarter, I've put the link up on the website, and LAF is my first stop in promoting it, fingers crossed then :o
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/63158181/redcoats-28mm-british-infantry-for-syw-fiw-wargame
or go to Kickstarter and search Redcoats :D
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Excellent news, will dive in shortly. ;D
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I've pledged :D
Any chance of some more photos detailing the actual pack contents (like those in your existing online store)? It would help when trying to work out what size/type units can be put together when combining the packs.
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Ready to pledge but just a question (the answer is not really important as I will make a pledge :D):
Will there be two different command packs or just one? Another command pack is listed under the stretch goals as "British Line Infantry Command 2" but it has the same code (B4) as the pack in the initial stage 1 deals.
DJ
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I'm in, will adjust as needed!😃
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Thanks Chaps,
Dr De'Ath - every chance - you've prompted me to get started on that, though some will be incomplete 8)
Drunkendwarf - Oops, thanks for pointing that out (copy and paste error) I'll go and correct it, but yes, if we get to our stretch goal, there will be a second command pack :)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Oops, thanks for pointing that out (copy and paste error) I'll go and correct it, but yes, if we get to our stretch goal, there will be a second command pack :)
Nice!
DJ
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I've pledged, figures look great!
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Links not quite right ( I think you have lost an e off the end) try this one
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/63158181/redcoats-28mm-british-infantry-for-syw-fiw-wargame
Cracking looking figures, not my scale, but I'm tempted ;)
Good luck with the KS, which seems to be off to a good start already!
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I'm going in, what other wars could these be used for.
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Excellent; I'm in and pledged ...
RMZ
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I'm in! Just the smaller level for now. But I do like that exclusive figure and Coul always do with more redcoats....
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I'm going in, what other wars could these be used for.
Off the top of my head: last Jacobite rebellion, WAS, SYW, FIW, Pontiac's Rebellion, Havana (though a bit warm for full kit. Anyone else think of any others?
Cheers,
Lance
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Good luck on the kickstarter, Lance! I can't wait to see what comes out...
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/
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I just pledged. Looks very good.
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Going well so far. :)
Can we expect a drummer and sergeants or plural thereof within the command packs?
I had to ask, I know I'm too impatient to wait for further updates. lol
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Hello
I'm looking over the pledge levels and can't find one that fits what I want.
I like the Level 4 but want 3 packs of the 60th foot also.
Any of the higher levels have way too many commands than I need.
Is there any way to do individual packs as Add Ons? Croc Games did this with their Wargods of Olympus KS so you could make customized units.
Thanks,Pete
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Thanks guys,
Going well so far. :)
Can we expect a drummer and sergeants or plural thereof within the command packs?
I had to ask, I know I'm too impatient to wait for further updates. lol
First command pack will include a drummer with 2 ensigns and 3 other officers.
Second command pack (unless I re-think it) will include at least 2 sergeants as well as ensigns etc.
:D
Fitterpete - PM-ing you :)
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Sorted out, pledge made, thanks Lance!!
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/60thFiringRearRank2low.jpg)
We're over 75% of the way there on pledges for the Kickstarter - fingers crossed and touching wood :)
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Great news,but the stretch goals are a must. ;)
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Great news,but the stretch goals are a must. ;)
Yup, that would make it perfect - especially with what I have planned for something extra :D ;)
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Yup, that would make it perfect - especially with what I have planned for something extra :D ;)
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You're still a tease. lol
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You're still a tease. lol
lol
aint I just :D
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I've pledged :D
Any chance of some more photos detailing the actual pack contents (like those in your existing online store)? It would help when trying to work out what size/type units can be put together when combining the packs.
Well we're 98% of the way to our first goal, a big thanks for all the support, I think we'll get there and we now have 25 days to reach the stretch goal. :D
Meanwhile, here's the first of those pack contents pics (almost complete) :)
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These chaps are meant to create added variety combined with troops from pack SYW/FIW B1 British Line Infantry Hat Company – Charge Your Bayonet (see below) or as a more battle-worn unit of their own.
The 4 variants in the main picture are left to right: bareheaded, flopped tricorn, cut down tricorn and cap made from old coat material.
The other two are leaning back to give extra impetus to the push of bayonet - their drill sergeant wouldn't like this but I hope you do ;)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/Pack1low.jpg)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Just backed and cannot wait to get some stretch goals done all the best!!
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Great stuff Lance. I like the head variants, a great idea. :)
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Thanks chaps 8)
102% - onwards and upwards :D
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Thanks chaps 8)
102% - onwards and upwards :D
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Excellent News!
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So the stretch goal is met yes?
How do you order the stretch goal packs??
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So the stretch goal is met yes?
How do you order the stretch goal packs??
No, it's not yet. £900 to go. I am sure Lance will advise us in due course. :)
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Ah yeah, my bad.
Goal is 7000 pounds my KS page shows USD at 8300. I just saw the number and got excited.
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We are all in this together now! You have my pledge to move these towards completion! These figures look very nice and I can't wait to paint them for the table top.
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Woohoo added stretch goal packs to my pledge!
Whats next???
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Woohoo added stretch goal packs to my pledge!
Whats next???
Just finalising my thoughts on the second set of stretch goals, will announce something (hopefully interesting) soon.
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Awesome stuff can't wait to see more!
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I thought some of you chaps might like to see some of the rough concept art I produced for some of the figures for the Kickstarter:
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Junior Officer - the stretch goal 1 Special Limited Release figure for the Redcoats Kickstarter.
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Concept art for Mounted Senior Officer - the stretch goal 2 Special Limited Release figure for the Redcoats Kickstarter. This Gent is the mounted version of the Senior Officer Limited Release figure for the Kickstarter first stage. I hope we get there - 12 days to go.
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One of the sergeants for a pack in stretch goal 2 of the Redcoats Kickstarter.
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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All welcome additions Lance. Lets hope we make the 10K ;D
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I am a little perplexed about which pledge to buy into. I'd like to use the figures for Sharp Practice 2 and so need 36 to 40 figures. I will likely either have them formed up as one large unit of 2 ranks or two separate units of 2 ranks.
I would prefer to get some variety in the figures rather than having a huge number of a single figure type, but it's unclear to me how the figures will mix to look like a realistic unit. I'm guessing that if you buy one of each pack they would look very odd if you combine them into one unit.
I'm thinking maybe front rank charging and rear rank prepping to charge? Is that even doable with any of these plugs levels? Anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks
Steve
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I am a little perplexed about which pledge to buy into. I'd like to use the figures for Sharp Practice 2 and so need 36 to 40 figures. I will likely either have them formed up as one large unit of 2 ranks or two separate units of 2 ranks.
I would prefer to get some variety in the figures rather than having a huge number of a single figure type, but it's unclear to me how the figures will mix to look like a realistic unit. I'm guessing that if you buy one of each pack they would look very odd if you combine them into one unit.
I'm thinking maybe front rank charging and rear rank prepping to charge? Is that even doable with any of these plugs levels? Anyone have any recommendations?
Hi Steve, 36-40 figures in one unit is a lot for skirmish games, will your redcoats be broken down into more than the 2 sub units?
If charging bayonets, under orders, all would be charged, then all would push; however, front rank pushing rear rank charging looks good, or a mix:
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/10manunit1low.jpg)
I prefer my regular units to look like they're all reacting to the same order as they are well drilled professionals, but a mix can look good too.
Have you thought of going for one unit as 60th Foot in volley, the other as a regiment with laced coats in a mix of push, charge and rest (I would keep these in groupings of the same giving 3 groups in the line - though I may have got the wrong end of the stick re your question.
What you can do, is work out the number of troops you want, see what that equates to in terms of a pledge, and back the nearest thing. I'm told that when the KS comes to an end backers are sent a "form" to confirm what they would like - you can change your mind at that point, substituting one thing for another.
I hope that helps but let me know if still unclear or feel free to PM me - I want to make sure everyone gets what they're looking for when pledging their support.
Cheers,
Lance
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Just to let everyone know what the packs in the second set of stretch goals are:
SYW/FIW B9 British Line Infantry Hat Company – NCOs and characters
SYW/FIW B10 British Line Infantry Hat Company - skirmish line
FIW BRT3 British Regular Infantry 60th Foot Hat Company 3 - NCOs and characters
FIW BRT4 British Regular Infantry 60th Foot Hat Company 4 - skirmish line
NCOs will be mostly sergeants, as there are none in the command packs; packs SYW/FIW B1, B2 and B3 and FIW BRT1 will each contain a corporal in the same action as the men.
Thanks again,
Lance :)
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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If everyone pledges for the 2nd stretch goal we can hit 10,000 easy.
I just put in for another 42 pounds.
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Love the limited miniature on horseback concept!
Already pledged enough to get the first 2 limited miniatures. Fingers crossed I can find the extra funds and pledge more!
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If anyone's thinking of pledging and not done so yet, now would be a good time to do so - it's getting close to stretch goal #2 so hopefully with a few more backers and some increased pledges well get access to a whole lot more of Lance's great figures.
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Lance, any sketches or other info on what the BRT American 60th Foot packs will look like ? You posted pics of some of the BRT1 minis. Will the BRT1 pack be 50/50 standing and kneeling ? How about the BRT2 pack ?
Also on the 60th foot, in layman's terms what's the differnece between the uniforms of the 60th and home raised regiments ? Is it just less lace ?
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Lance, any sketches or other info on what the BRT American 60th Foot packs will look like ? You posted pics of some of the BRT1 minis. Will the BRT1 pack be 50/50 standing and kneeling ? How about the BRT2 pack ?
Also on the 60th foot, in layman's terms what's the differnece between the uniforms of the 60th and home raised regiments ? Is it just less lace ?
Thanks for asking RC Robert. BRT1 pack will be 50/50 kneeling/standing. BRT2 pack will also be 50/50 kneeling/standing - some will be wearing the issued mitasses (Indian leggings) others carrying more equipment to give added variety.
If we make stretch goal 2 (at time of writing less than £1000 to go and 10 days to do it in) BRT3 and BRT4 will have more varied poses :)
Re 60th Foot uniforms, yes, coats are not laced, these figures also don't carry swords. These figures could also be painted as H.M. Independent Companies of Foot (Red coats and small clothes faced green, no lace). 8)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/3officerslow.jpg)
Just to help give a better idea of the content of the second command pack in stretch goal 1, here are the 3 figures I sketched for this; left to right: officer with pistol, ensign/officer with polearm, officer with fusil and bayonet. :)
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7 days to go on the Redcoats Kickstarter and we have less that £650 to go to get to the 2nd stretch goals, which are:
SYW/FIW B9 British Line Infantry Hat Company – NCOs and characters
SYW/FIW B10 British Line Infantry Hat Company - skirmish line
FIW BRT3 British Regular Infantry 60th Foot Hat Company 3 - NCOs and characters
FIW BRT4 British Regular Infantry 60th Foot Hat Company 4 - skirmish line
Meanwhile, here are a couple more of those incomplete pack guides:
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/B4low.jpg)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/BRT1low.jpg)
FIW BRT2 will contain more standing and kneeling, but some wearing mitasses (Indian leggings) and some with more equipment etc.
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Would love to support this but I only intend to play skirmish games so do not need large units. I will wait and order a small selection later maybe when there are some Compagnie Franches de la Marine figures
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Would love to support this but I only intend to play skirmish games so do not need large units. I will wait and order a small selection later maybe when there are some Compagnie Franches de la Marine figures
Thats what I said when I started my F&IW project but Lance's figures are just too good to resist, now I probably have enought to refight the whole war lol
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I think I figured out what to pledge to get one of every sculpt, LE stuff included. My obsessive dream come true!😉
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REDCOATS KICKSTARTER UPDATE
Only 3 days to go and we're just £400 over our second stretch goal, but we can't feel safe yet, as this is the time when the casually interested "backers" drop out. So if there's anything you were considering pledging against but haven't done it yet, packs of figures, a T-shirt, please look again now and help us to get this great collection of British hatmen into production. :D
We've also added in flags for those ensigns as an add-on. 8)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/dscf9186lg.jpg)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/63158181/redcoats-28mm-british-infantry-for-syw-fiw-wargame
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I've pledged £52 for the SYW/FIW Redcoats Level 1 but I don't seem to be able to add the T-Shirt to my pledge without deleting the £52 pledge. Am I doing something wrong?
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I've pledged £52 for the SYW/FIW Redcoats Level 1 but I don't seem to be able to add the T-Shirt to my pledge without deleting the £52 pledge. Am I doing something wrong?
No, you're not. All you need to do is hit the manage your pledge button and just add the T shirt cost to your pledge level increasing the amount. At the end of the Kickstarter there will be a form to complete which you just add what you have ordered.
I hope that makes sense.
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I hope that makes sense.
Yes, it does. Many thanks, Malamute. I have now made my pledge £66 instead of just clicking on the T-shirt pledge, which I was doing before.
Cheers, :)
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Damn. I wont be abble to participate on the Kickstarter. :(
Sorry Lance.
I would love to but funds are scarce this month and the next.
I will have to wait for the release to order some.
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Damn. I wont be abble to participate on the Kickstarter. :(
Sorry Lance.
I would love to but funds are scarce this month and the next.
I will have to wait for the release to order some.
Fully understood my friend, and I'm grateful for the support :)
They should be available to buy in the new year.
Best regards,
Lance
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Just 4 hours to go before the Kickstarter ends, anyone who isn't on board but wants any of those special limited release command figures - now's your chance.
A big thanks to all backers, we've almost beaten our original target by 300% :)
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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December will feel like a very long time to wait! ;D well done Lance!
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As far as I can work out I'm down for one pack of everything. Bring on December!
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I haven't been saying a great deal about our Redcoats since the Kickstarter finished, I've been busy sculpting more of the figures for those stretch goals :)
Meanwhile, just for interest, here's a figure from the first pack painted as a soldier of the 58th Regt, I thought the black facings and yellow lace would make a nice contrast with the other regiments for my collection.
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/58th.3b.jpg)
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Yep,nice work on that mini,this range is increasingly becoming hard to resist :)
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Yep,nice work on that mini,this range is increasingly becoming hard to resist :)
Do it!
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Do it!
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Oh man ! Lol Jeff's work is certainly making it harder to resist but
If I do then what about all those lovely Iron Duke minis,not to mention a certain Boothill range,I'm keeping my powder dry for the Commanche ;)
Cheers
Keith
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Oh man ! Lol Jeff's work is certainly making it harder to resist but
If I do then what about all those lovely Iron Duke minis,not to mention a certain Boothill range,I'm keeping my powder dry for the Commanche ;)
Cheers
Keith
lol
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Thanks to my obsession and the lovely figures from Galloping Major (and Dixon, Redoubt and others) I am near to having a sufficiently large host to run nearly a 1 to 1 scale battle. What fun!
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Thanks to my obsession and the lovely figures from Galloping Major (and Dixon, Redoubt and others) I am near to having a sufficiently large host to run nearly a 1 to 1 scale battle. What fun!
lol 8)
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A little update. Following the success of our Kickstarter, I'm very busy preparing for the release of our Redcoats - for anyone who doesn't know yet, the first release will comprise 10 packs of SYW/FIW hatmen including 2 command packs plus 4 packs of FIW 60th Foot. :)
Here are a couple of pics of work in progress:
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/3%20from%20Skirmish%20web.jpg)
3 Figures from Redcoats pack SYW/FIW B10 British Line Infantry Hat Company Skirmishing.
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/60th%20Sgt%20web.jpg)
3 characters for packs FIW BRT3 & 4 (60th Foot).
Cheers,
Lance
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Looking great Lance!
I'll show my ignorance here, but why were they referred to as hat men?
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Looking great Lance!
I'll show my ignorance here, but why were they referred to as hat men?
No problem Andy, it's nothing so smart as you might think; they're hat men, as most companies in a battalion were, to differentiate them from the grenadier companies - in mires - and (starting from the SYW/FIW) the light companies - in caps. They became referred to later as "centre companies" as the grenadier and light companies traditionally formed up at either end of a battalion.
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Thanks for the information.
By this point grenadiers are elites? Hat men are regulars and light companies are skirmishing troops?
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Thanks for the information.
By this point grenadiers are elites? Hat men are regulars and light companies are skirmishing troops?
That's right :)
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they're hat men, as most companies in a battalion were, to differentiate them from the grenadier companies
It still happens today in the British Army, elite soldiers rather disparagingly refer to other squaddies as 'hats'!
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That's right :)
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Sure, Lance? Regulars were light troops? I remember the hessian regulars are the linetroops, the jaegers are the light and skirmish troops and the grenadiers were the Heavy infantry or special troops.
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Sure, Lance? Regulars were light troops? I remember the hessian regulars are the linetroops, the jaegers are the light and skirmish troops and the grenadiers were the Heavy infantry or special troops.
He didn't agree that regulars were light, he agreed that hat men were regulars, and light troops were skirmishers. I think!😉
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He didn't agree that regulars were light, he agreed that hat men were regulars, and light troops were skirmishers. I think!😉
Thank you, I misunderstood it. Are the 60th foot light troops?
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Thank you, I misunderstood it. Are the 60th foot light troops?
60th are regulars, they had grenadier and light companies (for release later), most of the soldiers of all 4 battalions of the 60th were hatmen from hat companies :)
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Just received the miniatures; there great! ;D
Just one problem: when I read about the Kickstarter I was aiming at 2 units for Muskets & Tomahawk. Looking at the miniatures in front of me I should start a SYW Sharp Practice force.........
Now start painting and wait for the next Kickstarter from Galloping Major (French maybe?)
DJ
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Great figures as usual but I don't think I will get them painted very quickly, so much lace, buttons and equipment. I've started a mini production line, one colour on 10 figs at a time, hope this helps lol
Jacobites next, please Lance I'm not getting any younger.
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Can't wait to see these in the flesh. Glad to hear they are being sent out now. ;D
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My package arrived unexpectedly today with no problems. Thank you so very much Lance. The enclosed note was a nice touch and professional. The figures look amazing as usual and will be a real treat to paint!! I now have a lot of work to do...filing, waiting for the weather to warm up to spray prime them and then of course paint them. How exciting!! What a great kick-starter!! Congratulations on meeting all of your Limited Edition releases. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. I am extremely satisfied in having backed you in this venture.
Regards,
Hitman
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Not surprised these look so good!
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My miniatures arrived today, many thanks. They are a great set of figures, very pleased with them, thanks. :D
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Got my figures today. :-* :-* :-*
I knew they would be great but seeing them in hand...wow just wow.
Ready for the French now!
Pete
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Yes, got mine last week and am ver, very happy with them. The Command figures are especially nice. Superb! :-*
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All the little men requested arrived in a small truck with little fanfare. They were received with great pleasure and admiration for the man who produces them for our pleasurable pursuits. I surely need more of them to fill the table.
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Thanks Gents :D
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Here come the 60th foot!!
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/14/12/20/wp_20112.jpg)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/14/12/20/wp_20113.jpg)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/14/12/20/wp_20114.jpg)
Along with some AW figures
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/14/12/20/wp_20115.jpg)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/14/12/20/wp_20116.jpg)
The senior officer
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/14/12/20/wp_20117.jpg)
Sorry if the pictures are not so good, i've posted them in a hurry
The miniatures are really a pleasure to paint, hope you enjoy them Lance!!
Jean-Francois
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WOW...coureurdesbois06...envious of you!! The fact you have received these and now have them painted already... o_o o_o o_o
Nice work...make sure the give the French Hell!!
Regards,
Hitman
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What would be a good combination of packs for a 24 man unit of hatmen in two ranks charging and the same question for a unit firing? I especially have trouble picturing what the charging unit would look like with the various charge stances. I need them for Sharp Practice.
Cheers
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Got my figures for 60th Foot, very good quality, very pleased with them, very little preparation is needed so after a quick wash I am now painting them.
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Finally got around to paint my first Redcoat!
Needless to mention they are great figures..:
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/CiaphasCain_album/FIW/A48DBA81-C018-4215-8EF6-F21D765202F5_zpspfy6uunr.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/CiaphasCain_album/media/FIW/A48DBA81-C018-4215-8EF6-F21D765202F5_zpspfy6uunr.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/CiaphasCain_album/FIW/2AE5B9A8-A61A-4A56-B314-A96982FE866A_zpsg2ndxqmi.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/CiaphasCain_album/media/FIW/2AE5B9A8-A61A-4A56-B314-A96982FE866A_zpsg2ndxqmi.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/CiaphasCain_album/FIW/2FECF02F-7B54-4540-A4A2-4ACB8232B0AE_zpsdb78vszv.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/CiaphasCain_album/media/FIW/2FECF02F-7B54-4540-A4A2-4ACB8232B0AE_zpsdb78vszv.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/CiaphasCain_album/FIW/4180FFAF-217B-475E-89F4-0336B83C2335_zpskokcq9z7.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/CiaphasCain_album/media/FIW/4180FFAF-217B-475E-89F4-0336B83C2335_zpskokcq9z7.jpg.html)
Cheers
SP
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Very nice. :)
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Lovely,I always look forward to your take on new minis,your painting style suits them too :)
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Still waiting...
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Very nice miniatures :)
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Lovely work SP :D
Cheers,
Lance
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Your style matches the period perfectly! Nice, rich colors...! :o
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)
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https://saindouxnet.com/2017/04/12/loyal-americans/
(https://saindouxnet.com/2017/04/12/loyal-americans/)
:D ;) 8) lol
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Thanks for that link. Some lovely painted miniatures and some great wit! Check out the titles to the other episodes!
Drummer Banghard is a musically inclined German-speaking Pennsylvanian. He delights in rudely awakening his comrades with his beloved instrument.
lol lol lol lol
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Redcoats as reviewed in French language Wargames Magazine VaeVictis, figures beautifully painted by Christophe Coquet.
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Wow,they look great :)
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Lovely. :)
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I've seen these first hand and they are indeed lovely.
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Has anyone got pant on the senior officer yet? I'm about to start mine and would like to see painted versions before I get to far along.
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Mounted senior officer picture attached
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Thanks for sharing.
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Great stuff! Are there going to be photos of the redcoats available in the store eventually? Would be nice to be able to see what I'm buying. Personally I think unpainted miniatures are better than nothing if that's the issue...
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"Great stuff! Are there going to be photos of the redcoats available in the store eventually? Would be nice to be able to see what I'm buying. Personally I think unpainted miniatures are better than nothing if that's the issue..."
No Sir, not a painted v unpainted thing but time related due to other pressing stuff (I've long since admitted to myself that I won't find time to paint them all soon enough - pictures of full pack content painted up by any customers would be appreciated to fill in though ;)).
Sorry about the delay, I'm planning some more pictures of unpainted stuff soon to get full packs onto the online shop, meanwhile, here are a few pics:
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/3%20from%20Skirmish%20web.jpg)
3 Figures from Redcoats pack SYW/FIW B10 British Line Infantry Hat Company Skirmishing.
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/60th%20Sgt%20web.jpg)
3 characters for packs FIW BRT3 (left) & 4 ( middle and right).
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/B4low.jpg)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/B5low.jpg)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/BRT1low.jpg)
All these and other bits are on the Studio page of the website, sorry they're incomplete and not up-to-date. I'll try to get more pics into the shop during the weekend. I do appreciate how pictures of pack content help with planning units :)
Cheers,
Lance
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page11.htm
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Thanks!
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Some pictures here: https://saindouxnet.com/2017/04/12/loyal-americans/
Mainly 60th foot packs with one of the Skirmish packs and a leader pack, if I recall correctly.
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Mainly 60th foot packs with one of the Skirmish packs and a leader pack, if I recall correctly.
That's right David, thanks adding them.
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Great stuff! Are there going to be photos of the redcoats available in the store eventually? Would be nice to be able to see what I'm buying. Personally I think unpainted miniatures are better than nothing if that's the issue...
Sorry about the delay, I've updated the website shop with pictures of more of the packs, 10 out of the 14 now have shots of pack contents - I'll try to get caught up with the other 4 soon.
Here are the pics to date:
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_PACK1FRONT1LOW.JPG)
SYW/FIW B1 Charge your bayonet.
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B2WEB(1).JPG)
SYW/FIW B2 Push your bayonet.
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B3WEB(1).JPG)
SYW/FIW B3 Rest your bayonet
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B4WEB(1).JPG)
SYW/FIW B4 Command 1
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B5WEB(1).JPG)
SYW/FIW B5 Charge your bayonet 2.
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B9TWEB(1).JPG)
SYW/FIW B9 Sergeants & characters.
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B10WEB(1).JPG)
SYW/FIW B10 Skirmishing.
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_FIW.BRT1WEB(1).JPG)
FIW BRT1 60th Foot 1
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_FIW.BRT2WEB(1).JPG)
FIW BRT260th Foot 2
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_FIW.BRT4WEB(1).JPG)
FIW BRT4 60th Foot skirmishing
I hope these all come out OK ::) :D
Cheers,
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Sorry the pictures are so small folks, I used the ones from the shop page on the website, but I could only copy the addresses from the small ones, to check any out larger, go to the online shop page and click on the thumbnail pics :)
Meanwhile, I can show pack SYW/FIW B10 at a better size :D
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/SYW.FIW.B10web(1).jpg)
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/procart7.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/procart7.htm)
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Customer Gareth Tilley recently asked on our facebook page (galloping Major Ltd Wargames) for any tips about painting Redcoat red, I've been asked this sort of question several times, so thought I should share this here.
I use a lot of the original Foundry colours, alongside various others including Humbrol, Games Workshop, Vallejo etc. If you think my painting of Redcoat soldiers' clothing isn't too far off the mark, you might like to try this one out. I normally start from a dark base coat and work up through mid tones to highlights these days, but just for Redcoats I've returned to my old style of mid tone base, then painting in shade and highlights over this. The thing that sparked this was, as I'm always on the lookout for interesting paints, I spotted the pot pictured in a range of acrylics stocked by "The Range" stores in their craft (not fine art) department and bought one to try out. They contain about twice as much paint as most manufacturers' for, if I remember correctly, £1.99. I tried it, liked it, and bought several more colours from the fairly limited range. They give a good flat coverage, with the red "rouge" I start with a couple of thin coats. I then shade Foundry Conker Brown Shade (I use Citadel Scab Red to shade officers' coats); I then highlight with Foundry Scarlet Light with another highlight of Foundry Bright Red Light. Obviously, similar shade and highlight colours from your favoured range should work just as well. The thing I like about this Artiste rouge is it is a good strong red without being overly lurid, and has that hint of 'brickishness' about it that really does give the look of a military red coat. Worth a try for anyone who is (like I was) hesitating about what red to uniform their regulars in.
Cheers, Lance.
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Thanks Lance,
Looks like trip to The Range on the way home from work ..
Harvey
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Sorted - managed to grab a bottle in my local store for the bargain price of £1.25! Good paint with plenty of pigment.
Looking forward to getting on with the Redcoats.
RMZ
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Sorted - managed to grab a bottle in my local store for the bargain price of £1.25! Good paint with plenty of pigment.
Looking forward to getting on with the Redcoats.
Very good value :D
Cheers,
Lance
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All the rest of the Redcoat packs now have pictures in the online shop:
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B6WEB.JPG)
SYW/FIW B6 British Line Infantry Hat Company – Push Your Bayonet 2
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B7WEB.JPG)
SYW/FIW B7 British Line Infantry Hat Company – Rest Your Bayonet 2
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_SYW.FIW.B8WEB.JPG)
SYW/FIW B8 British Line Infantry Command 2
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/thumb_FIW.BRT3WEB.JPG)
FIW BRT3 British Regular Infantry 60th Sergeants & Characters
Sorry about the size of the pictures, all 14 packs can be seen bigger by clicking on them in the online shop:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/procart7.htm
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Just received a couple lovely of pics featuring some of our 60th Foot along with some Rangers and the Parson from pack FIW AAC3 from Ramirez NoName - thanks Harvey 8)
I just love Harvey's scenics too.
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(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19113893_778219315672359_6070637213886287917_n.jpg?oh=d748f8640d10da4b9ca23c6189ac8f4d&oe=59D2C544)
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