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Title: Searching for help in WW1 in 15mm
Post by: Jean1951 on May 10, 2009, 03:22:48 PM

Hello,

I am new to the forum, this happens to be my first post.  I am looking to build some armies of WW1 in 15mm.  The companies producing figures in 15mm are somewhat limited.  I have been unable to find a trench gun amongst the companies. I was hoping maybe someone would be able to send me in the right direction.

I am also looking at trenches in 15mm.  I have a few games in the colonial period as well as in WW1 which require trenches for both sides.  I have made a search on the forum.  I am looking for a tutorial to build it myself.

Any suggestion appreciated.

Jean 

Title: Re: Searching for help in WW1 in 15mm
Post by: Lowtardog on May 10, 2009, 04:10:16 PM

I dont game in 15mm but would think your best starting point is Peter Pig

Title: Re: Searching for help in WW1 in 15mm
Post by: fastolfrus on May 10, 2009, 05:38:51 PM

Peter Pig are a good starter choice - although the website isn't fully illustrated :

http://www.peterpig.co.uk/range16.htm

It might be worth looking at Miniature Figurines too, they have quite a large selection but figures are not as animated as PP, although they do have plenty of equipment, but their website is notorious for poor illustrations :

http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=2&CategoryID=13&SubCategoryID=89

For trenches, Ironclad Miniatures make some very nice pieces :

http://www.ironcladminiatures.co.uk/shop/category_7/Trenches.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26

One point to note about them : the bottom of the trench looks quite wide, it is.
Deliberately so.
The design was made so that figure bases 30x30mm (for Peter Pig rules) or 50x30mm (for Flames of War rules) would fit in the trench. Many commercially made trench sections have quite narrow floors - better suited to single figures than bases.

There was a really good thread on making trenches about a year ago:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=4590.0

plus a step-by-step tutorial on earthworks :

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=7777.0

Although not 15mm, the techniques could still apply.

Title: Re: Searching for help in WW1 in 15mm
Post by: WillieB on May 10, 2009, 10:12:13 PM

I certainly second Peter Pig, and would like to add  Eureka Miniatures (Australians, Turks, Serbians, Austrains , Italians, Bulgarians)  which are totaly compatible.

Title: Re: Searching for help in WW1 in 15mm
Post by: Jean1951 on May 11, 2009, 02:53:02 PM

Hello,

Thanks for the suggestions it is much appreciated.

Jean

Title: Re: Searching for help in WW1 in 15mm
Post by: sukhe_bator on May 13, 2009, 11:57:26 AM

I'd echo sentiments about Peter Pig - excellent figures and Martin is always extremely helpful. Check out their Yahoo Group for 'Rules For The Common Man' which is a good introduction for the figs http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/RFCM/
For my own period RCW in Mongolia I've used Peter Pig extensively, with additions by Minifigs and Irregular Miniatures.