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Title: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: bigredbat on July 01, 2018, 04:34:48 PM: I'm starting a new project and could do with some advice- I need some Hindu priests in 28mm. I had assumed that I'd find some in Pulp ranges, but no luck- has anyone come across any?

I also need a statue of Krishna that is 3" to 4" high and can be painted to look old. I've had a look on eBay- not seen anything yet that screams "buy me", any suggestions?

Lastly- Indian villagers?

Thanks very much for your help!
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: bigredbat on July 01, 2018, 05:00:08 PM: I live in Muswell Hill; if there was a new age shop it'd charge 50 quid each! ;-)

However I have just seen some promising small resin(?) statues on fleabay...

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H38AAOSw1GladdUa/s-l1600.jpg)

And I see Eureka do some villagers. Still no priests, though!
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: NickNascati on July 01, 2018, 05:29:01 PM: Someone definitely does Tibetan Monks in 28mm. Poke around.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: bigredbat on July 01, 2018, 06:31:01 PM: Tibetans aren't quite right; buddhists. I need long beards and long hair! :-)
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Will Bailie on July 01, 2018, 06:45:26 PM: Quote from: bigredbat on July 01, 2018, 04:34:48 PM

Lastly- Indian villagers?

Eureka Miniatures has a range of Indian villagers:
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_138&products_id=9340
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_138&products_id=9341
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_138&products_id=9345
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_138&products_id=9346
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_138&products_id=9343

Pulp Figures Mad Guru may not be quite what you're looking for for a priest:
https://pulpfigures.com/products/view/148

Pulp Figures used to have a set of Bhuddist monks, but they seem to be out of production. All with shaved heads, so not the hairy Hindus you requested in any case...
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: odd duck on July 01, 2018, 06:46:58 PM: I believe Eureka has some packs of Indian civilians and you might try Foundry's Indian mutiny range.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: odd duck on July 01, 2018, 06:49:20 PM: a little slow on the draw there
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on July 01, 2018, 06:52:38 PM: Since Eureka's been mentioned already, maybe search for Sikh Wars as well?
Foundry has a particularly nice range, civilians included: LINK (https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/sikh-wars-1846-46-1848-49). Beware, though, these are rather tiny models, akin to other early Perry ranges.

EDIT: Oh well, too slow, only adding a link then. :D
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: bigredbat on July 01, 2018, 06:56:37 PM: Thanks the Villagers look pretty good; useful for a camp. Foundry I fear that, whilst nice, they will indeed be a little small.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on July 01, 2018, 06:58:10 PM: Quote from: bigredbat on July 01, 2018, 06:56:37 PM
Thanks the Villagers look pretty good; useful for a camp. Foundry I fear that, whilst nice, they will indeed be a little small.

Just for reference then, they're the same size as Warlord Games' Roman civilians or Foundry's (Perry-sculpted) Imperial Romans.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Will Bailie on July 01, 2018, 07:11:03 PM: If you think the Foundry figures are too small, you may find the Eureka civilians are also a bit wee.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Dave.P on July 01, 2018, 07:18:12 PM: For the holy men, try Indus Miniatures, REL 01. Indian religeous men. They're slim in a half-starved kind of way.

Dave.P
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: fastolfrus on July 01, 2018, 09:35:45 PM: How about Iron Duke Miniatures?
http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/common-to-both-sides

The wagon drivers, water bearers and camel drovers all look handy types.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: LeadAsbestos on July 01, 2018, 11:47:07 PM: I sincerely hope this is a Runequest project :)
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Byblos on July 02, 2018, 01:16:28 PM: Hi !

For the Hindu gods statues , try Amazon !!!
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: rumacara on July 02, 2018, 03:46:17 PM: Simon, did you see the Perrys arab civilians?
They might be easy to transform to indian civilians.
At least some.
https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_33_53&products_id=2127
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: bigredbat on July 02, 2018, 03:50:26 PM: Thanks all- some useful suggestions there. The Empress Oxen really are the dogs bullocks (I'll get me hat).

Lead Asbestos- no I'm looking at Classical Indian; Poros and whatnot.

Best, Simon
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Codsticker on July 02, 2018, 04:27:05 PM: I have to second Dave.P and suggest Indus Miniatures Religious Men (http://indusminiatures.mybigcommerce.com/indian-religious-men-6-pack/). Although they may not be in the poses you like, and they are holding weapons, they are definitely Hindu. If necessary you could do a hand swap if you don;t want them carrying weapons cut
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: steve29651 on July 03, 2018, 08:20:32 PM: You could try Westwind Miniatures, Romanov Holiday, Mad Monks, they do look Very Mad, if you cut off the weapons/Cross and replace with hands, they do not have hoods on the robes, very hairy, and again very mad looking, plus only £6 for 4.

Steve M
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on July 07, 2018, 01:28:45 AM: There is a local gift shop that sells Indian votive charms of various sizes from about 1" to 6" and larger. What do you think the statue should look like?
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on July 07, 2018, 01:35:21 AM: Indus Miniatures does fanatics...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3EbXqo-brzg/UWU9byztwfI/AAAAAAAABTY/R9Jmeq5PfcQ/s1600/Rel01a_001__28827.1361712643.1280.1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on July 07, 2018, 01:37:33 AM: Naked Viking Berserkers might also be an option. Or look at Foundry's Spartans. Some are bearded, nude or semi-nude.
Title: Re: Hindu Gods and priests?
Post by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on July 07, 2018, 01:38:41 AM: Foundry also does Egyptian priests praying. Only they are bald and wearing robes.