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Title: Prussians?
Post by: Mastermaul on April 20, 2010, 11:22:18 PM

I'm thinking of putting together a Prussian army for VSF, but i'm having a bit of trouble finding some minis.

I've looked at ironclad, which are cheap and good looking but come in small packs. I've also looked at foundry, which are absolutely beautiful but are rather expensive...

Anyone have any other suggestions?

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Skrapwelder on April 20, 2010, 11:36:36 PM

I used the renegade early war Germans.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Mors on April 20, 2010, 11:43:24 PM

My so far unpainted force comprises of Over the Wire from Warrior Miniatures , Parroom Station from Brigade Games in the states and  normal line infantry from Ironclad. I think of it's bulk you are after you will struggle to do better than Skrapwelders suggestion of Renegade.

Mors

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: gamer Mac on April 21, 2010, 12:00:24 AM

I don't have them but these look nice
http://www.wargames.helion.co.uk/default.asp? (http://www.wargames.helion.co.uk/default.asp?)
Have you looked through this thread
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=8146.msg91549#msg91549 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=8146.msg91549#msg91549)

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Svennn on April 21, 2010, 03:56:49 AM

I would have suggested Helion also but GM beat me to it. The Foundry ones are a little, but not overly, small compared to some more modern ranges.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Tommy20 on April 21, 2010, 04:43:28 AM

Another line to check out is Castaway Arts.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Mastermaul on April 21, 2010, 04:55:38 AM

If i'm forced to use early WWI Germans (which I really don't want to), the renegade ones with "gas masks" look pretty darn VSF-like. They'd probably make up the bulk.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Malamute on April 21, 2010, 08:29:22 AM

Quote from: Svennn on April 21, 2010, 03:56:49 AM

I would have suggested Helion also but GM beat me to it. The Foundry ones are a little, but not overly, small compared to some more modern ranges.

Yep, Helion are delightful figures, highly recommended.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: rob_alderman on April 21, 2010, 09:18:55 AM

Quote from: Mastermaul on April 21, 2010, 04:55:38 AM

If i'm forced to use early WWI Germans (which I really don't want to), the renegade ones with "gas masks" look pretty darn VSF-like. They'd probably make up the bulk.

The renegade germans are fine, honestly.
I used them and I also use some of the warrior miniatures over the wire, England invaded miniatures.  ;)

I have a few bits from Ironclad, but they are a little small.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Thunderchicken on April 21, 2010, 10:12:15 AM

There's always the Westwind Zendarians:

http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_19&products_id=58

Unfortunately they come in small packs too so I'll be using mione as some sort of special unit. 

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: nickinsomerset on April 21, 2010, 10:40:48 AM

My Prussian FPW Army started life as a Prussian VSF force. Helion are by far the best, followed by Baker Co (the first Helion Range) Foundry remain very good, but lack the animation of Helion and Baker Co:

http://s820.photobucket.com/home/nickdives/allalbums

Nick

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Argonor on April 21, 2010, 01:07:59 PM

There's also Ironclad:

http://www.ironcladminiatures.co.uk/shop/category_24/Prussia.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26

EDIT: And I must learn to read the posts...  ::)

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: argsilverson on April 21, 2010, 01:11:55 PM

and do not forget to add some VSF Prussians from Eureka!
They have classical infantry, prussians with rocketpacks, bavarianclockworkworkworkers, hartlieben kriegshosen,etc

helion: I have seen some samples from Uhlans. they look very nice!

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Argonor on April 21, 2010, 01:35:17 PM

And Danes...  :P

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on April 21, 2010, 04:35:34 PM

Quote from: Mastermaul on April 20, 2010, 11:22:18 PM

I'm thinking of putting together a Prussian army for VSF, but i'm having a bit of trouble finding some minis.

I've looked at ironclad, which are cheap and good looking but come in small packs. I've also looked at foundry, which are absolutely beautiful but are rather expensive...

Anyone have any other suggestions?

Not being funny or intentionally dense, but why are the packs too small? Unless I can get stuff in 10s, I prefer smaller packs as it's easier to organise units for GASLIGHT etc. with less watsage  :?

I haven't seen the Helions at first hand, but I believe Malamute has some painted pics somewhere and if it's them they are lovely figures.

I saw the Ironcald at the weekend and they are very good too. I nearly bought some, but opted instead to get Ironcladman, Nemo and a few other characters from the very nice Mrs (I assume?) Ironcladman who was running the stall at the time. Definitely get some next year!

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: ushistoryprof on April 21, 2010, 05:28:37 PM

Quote from: Mastermaul on April 21, 2010, 04:55:38 AM

If i'm forced to use early WWI Germans (which I really don't want to), the renegade ones with "gas masks" look pretty darn VSF-like. They'd probably make up the bulk.

I agree, the Renegade make great line troops, but if you want to add a little flavor check out Pulp Figures.  These are flight troops with gas masks that have a cool VSF feel in my Prussian Imperial Army.
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Germans&code=PGS&number=24&custID=2071782241211271866956
http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Germans&code=PGS&number=22&custID=2071782241211271866956

They are more expensive but look good and paint up really well.

Title: Re: Prussians?
Post by: rob_alderman on April 21, 2010, 06:02:47 PM

Yup, they look very cool.

I might even get some for that...