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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Galloping Major on April 13, 2011, 05:55:32 PM
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I've just added a couple of recent sculpts to the Studio page of the website, here's one of them:
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8169/provincialofficer1a.jpg)
a Provincial officer :)
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He's lovely, Your stuff just gets better and better :-*
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Oh sweet jebus please don't! I'm broker than a broke thingie that has ceased to function. I do need provincials though...
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Cool! Finally something I don't already have! ;) Regulars please, starting with grenadiers!
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Oooh I like him. Well done Lance.
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I think he's my favourite so far. Very nice. 8)
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This is a really cool miniature, it looks great!
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He's a rather magnificent figure Sir - one of your best yet.
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He's great,and would suit all sorts of things ;) :-*
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Thanks for the feedback so far chaps, very, very much appreciated :)
Aaron, I empaphise lol however, don't worry, it'll be some weeks (or maybe months) until I've mustered enough troops to release our first packs of provincials ;)
Axabrax - Regulars are still in the early stages, genadiers will be in there.... maybe not the first release though :-X
Blackwolf - I think I know what you mean, looking at him afresh a few days after I'd finished sculpting, I thought: actually, I could see him being used in other roles including the Imaginations C18 campaigns that are very popular.
8)
You've all perked up my morning :D
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Nice work :-*
I think he's my favourite so far. Very nice. 8)
I agree SI.
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Are Provincials your next set of releases then Lance?
My Rangers command set has arrived and I am loving all 10 miniatures! :-*
Darkoath
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Are Provincials your next set of releases then Lance?
Darkoath
Possibly, David, soon(ish) anyway ;)
Glad you like the new stuff :D
Cheers,
Lance
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Have you done any French Marines yet Lance?
Darkoath
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Like the look of these they can also be militia for my Highwayman high jinx assuming some have no tommahawks and the like (bum just thoght of that as typing) ;D
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Hi Lance very intriguing sllllurp :P
I hope you add evevn more
Piero
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Have you done any French Marines yet Lance?
Darkoath
Made a start, but not gone far enough to show anything yet.
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Like the look of these they can also be militia for my Highwayman high jinx assuming some have no tommahawks and the like (bum just thoght of that as typing) ;D
That's an interesting one, hadn't thought of that but they should fit in well, along with quite a lot of other potential uses ;)
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Hi Lance very intriguing sllllurp :P
I hope you add evevn more
Piero
Thanks Piero, just catching up with a little bit of painting, back to sculpting new stuff soon. :)
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PROVINCIALS - WORK IN PROGRESS:
(http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/9651/provincialgreens.jpg)
First batch of "squaddies" nearing completion, see the Studio page for more details.
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Those look promising!
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Yum!!! :-* Can't wait to get some of these!
Darkoath
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That's fantastic news!!! I'm just splashing the first bits of paint on my LAST five GM figures. I was hoping something was on the way and these lads fit the bill perfectly. I'm really looking forward to them, so get sculpting! (and painting as I really find your painted figures inspirational when I begin work)
This has drawn my attention back from finding lots of brassy-steamy things to buy with my monthly allotment.
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Thanks chaps.
Not sure which packs will be released next, the first Provincials are about neck-and-neck with the first armed settlers, with various others following up :D
More pics soon.
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Very nice indeed ;D
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It finally dawned on me who your Provincial officer reminded me of - Captain Quin (Leonard Rossiter) in the movie Barry Lyndon.
Great range of figures :-* :-* :-*
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It finally dawned on me who your Provincial officer reminded me of - Captain Quin (Leonard Rossiter) in the movie Barry Lyndon.
You know, there could be something in that - it'd be nice to see one painted up that way :D
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Ohhhhhhh, the provinvials are really nice. I think you've heart the following question a thousands (or more) times. But are your figs compatible with Conquest ?
Some years ago I've bought Redoubt Miniatures and I don't want to make the same bad experience.
I don't like the new regulars of Conquest.
So I want to have a look at your figs in future, if they are compatible.
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Koppi,
I recently painted up a couple of batches of these figures "for hire" and I have a large personal collection of Conquest miniatures and I think they mix well. The GM figures are a little "beefier", but the heights are very similar.
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Koppi,
I recently painted up a couple of batches of these figures "for hire" and I have a large personal collection of Conquest miniatures and I think they mix well. The GM figures are a little "beefier", but the heights are very similar.
Thanks Aaron. Hope that helps Koppi.
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As well as the Provincials, progress is being made on the first packs of armed settlers, here are a couple of chaps who I've very recently sculpted, and more are under way.
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7442/settlersmakingreadya.jpg)
As usual, more pics and info can be found on the Studio page of the website.
They're intended to chiefly be used in defending settlements at short notice, but will easily mix into our planned militia packs, and I can see them popping up in all sorts of other mid 18th century adventures. ;)
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They are delightful, I especially like the chap pouring powder into the pan.
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Thanks Nick, he has very quickly become a bit of a favourite of mine - looking forward to painting him - when I get the time ;)
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Thanks Nick, he has very quickly become a bit of a favourite of mine - looking forward to painting him - when I get the time ;)
He looks like he is trying to do it really quickly as he is about to be charged down by an angry tomahawk wielding Huron :)
I have a similar pose in mind for a forthcoming Texian, I'll try not to copy yours too much lol
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Those civilians look like must haves! When you get around to unarmed types please don't forget Indians! That seems to be the biggest hole in the market right now. I know there is a tiny little reason for that, but I want them so profit be damned! ;D
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Thanks chaps,
Malamute - no probs ;)
Aaron, I'll certainly be doing Indian non-combatants if I get my way.
But what was that strange term you raised..... Profit? Pof...it........no, sorry ???
Hang on, I do remember that, from a whole different field of business though ;)
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I like the settlers, they will likely be pressed into service as smugglers :D
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Aaron, I'll certainly be doing Indian non-combatants if I get my way.
But what was that strange term you raised..... Profit? Pof...it........no, sorry ???
Ha, ha! Love it. All of us hobbyists are indebted to you brave souls who try to make a business out of supplying our fickle whims. That said, I agree. There are few Indian non-combatants out there!
Mike Demana
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Ha, ha! Love it. All of us hobbyists are indebted to you brave souls who try to make a business out of supplying our fickle whims. That said, I agree. There are few Indian non-combatants out there!
Mike Demana
Mike - watch this space - although there are several types ahead in the queue ;)
Lowtardog - that's great :)
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More armed settlers/militia/civilians for all sorts of mid 18th Century uses ;)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3430/4settlergreensforumsm.jpg)
More pictures on the Studio page of the website.
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The last few "Armed Settlers" for this couple of packs will be away for master moulding in the next few days. :)
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Excellent!!
And some CF perhaps ;)
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Excellent!!
And some CF perhaps ;)
Not yet HMS, mostly Provincials sharing that master mould - more on them soon.
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(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/429/settlers3dec11.jpg)
Here are those last 3 "Settlers defending" to complete the 2 packs that will be released very soon.
More pics on the Studio page of the website:
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Very nice Lance! I'll have to have some of those!
Now, when are the first plastic figures coming out? ;)
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Looking great. :-*
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"You got yourself a colonial militia, General." 8)
Or Major in this case...
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Very nice Lance! I'll have to have some of those!
Now, when are the first plastic figures coming out? ;)
lol lol lol :P
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Thanks Nick :)
"You got yourself a colonial militia, General." 8)
Or Major in this case...
Nice quote HC :D
They'll mix in nicely with the "militia proper" I have planned too.
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I would be interested in how the militia figures will differ from the settler figures you have already done.
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I would be interested in how the militia figures will differ from the settler figures you have already done.
Good question, thanks for raising it :)
They'll be wearing coats, rather than just shirts or waistcoats, and carrying more campaign equipment. There'll be quite a lot of cross-over possibilities though.
They'll also be able to serve for provincials from those colonies which did not issue uniforms.
8)
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[sticks hand in the air, goes red in the face and hops from one foot to the other]
Got to get me some Settlers next :D
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Looking great Lance! Can't wait to purchase the two new packs! :-*
Darkoath
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Lovely, keeping my eyes on these for my 18th century smugglers and Lace Horror games :D
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While we're waiting for those castings, here's one I painted earlier ;)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2743/paintedsettler1.jpg)
I clearly haven't got the hang of my new (replacement) camera on closeup shots yet, looking a bit grainy, but as I painted this chap from the new Settlers packs some weeks ago, I thought it was time he got an airing.
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I say he looks great...no graininess on my end!
Mike Demana
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Beautiful! Looks good on my end as well!
Can't wait to get my hands on them!
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Very nice Lance
Are they back yet? :D
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Very nice! I have tons of Indians, but not nearly enough militia and civilians.
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Very nice Lance. ;D
I think I will have to dive into the F&I Wars next year with yours at the top of the list :)
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Thanks chaps, maybe it's just me not happy with my pics, but I still think they're not as good as they should be - room for improvement let's say ;)
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Very nice Lance. ;D
I think I will have to dive into the F&I Wars next year with yours at the top of the list :)
That would be great :D - it's a much under-rated period but full of great gaming potential (I would say that, wouldn't I?) ;)
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Very nice! I have tons of Indians, but not nearly enough militia and civilians.
I like the sound of that too :D
But why can't I figure out how to put more than one quote into the same post? ::)
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I like the sound of that too :D
But why can't I figure out how to put more than one quote into the same post? ::)
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try copying and pasting the quote tags with the brackets in them and placing them around the other quote
I like the sound of that too Cheesy
But why can't I figure out how to put more than one quote into the same post?
Looks like it works
I like the sound of that too Cheesy
But why can't I figure out how to put more than one quote into the same post?
or use the quote quick button, second from bottom right and past the quoted text between the tags.
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Thanks Fergal, I'll try that... almost got my head round it :?
Thanks for all the interest chaps, here are the greens of the Settlers Defending as the castings will be sorted into packs:
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3228/settlerpack1low.jpg)
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/6070/settlerpack2low.jpg)
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Cheers Lance
I'll be wanting 7 packs (2 x 21 for TVG) when you're ready [rubs hands ..] :D
James
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Chaps,
While the two new packs of Settlers Defending are being cast, we’ve decided to offer them on "Pre-Order", something we don't normally do, but as we have received a lot of communication from customers who are keen to get their hands on them, we're putting them up now to better enable Pre-Orders to be sent off as soon as the castings arrive. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Chaps,
While the two new packs of Settlers Defending are being cast, we’ve decided to offer them on "Pre-Order", something we don't normally do, but as we have received a lot of communication from customers who are keen to get their hands on them, we're putting them up now to better enable Pre-Orders to be sent off as soon as the castings arrive. :)
Cheers,
Lance
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[dashes to GM site to look at pre-ordering!!]
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That's torn it. The plan was for a small skirmish set-up with all the figures fitting into a single 120 figure capacity Kaiser Rushford multicase. Having painted Conquest and Foundry I have to say that GM figures are my first choice for the period.
I can see a double size case on the Christmas list- its guaranteed to get filled with future releases, especially if they include non-combatants for both settlers and Indians.
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Just did the two pack pre-order! ;D
Lance when are you going to release the Hurons with clubs and tomahawks? I love the one on the gallery page...
Darkoath
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Just did the two pack pre-order! ;D
Lance when are you going to release the Hurons with clubs and tomahawks? I love the one on the gallery page...
Darkoath
Seconded
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Just did the two pack pre-order! ;D
Lance when are you going to release the Hurons with clubs and tomahawks? I love the one on the gallery page...
Darkoath
:D Goodoh, it seems to be proving popular ;)
Re the Huron pack, I must confess they're a bit stalled while I've been trying to concentrate on getting those first armed settlers out and moving the provincials forward (more pics soon), having made a good start on the rest of the pack though, I'll have to get back to them soon.
Just put up the beginnings of a blog page on the website as a potential means of better communicating progress - unless it proves too time consuming and as long as it gets some interest.
Things will continue to appear in detail on the Studio page, but the blog should offer better feedback opportunities.
Bear in mind some comments may have to be removed lol
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Now i'm torn as i need some Provincials lol
[EDIT: posted on the wrong thread]
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Imagine my amusement though to find that in the TVG scenarios i don't need French Regulars but i do need 2 x units of British Regulars and Grenadiers (i have one unit)
I'm planning on using them in the Johnson's Camp scenario which a couple of us are doing over the xmas break
That'll larn yuh lol
You could always use the Frenchies as their grenadier column - I know they're not but for the sake of one game...
Well my first Regular British are started but ............ ;)
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Ever so sorry GM - posted on the wrong thread!!
Now removed
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Rough concept sketches for Settlers Defending Characters :)
(http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/1094/settlerscharconcepta.jpg)
there are 4 more on the blog page of the website:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm
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Ooh they are rather tasty :-* Drums along the ohio and all that :D
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Very nice, some very characterful figures there. I can see lots of uses for these outside of the F&I wars, Smugglers etc ;D
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Very nice, very nice.
Now, how long between concept/design and painting? :D
James
PS what's the ETA on the Provincials too? If i'm already ahead of the curve on the Brit Regulars, i may have to get more Provincials to make it up to you ;)
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Now, how long between concept/design and painting? :D
Too long lol - but I promise to try to move them up the chart :)
PS what's the ETA on the Provincials too? If i'm already ahead of the curve on the Brit Regulars, i may have to get more Provincials to make it up to you ;)
That sounds like a good idea :D
I was planning 3 packs of 6 for the first batch (may do more command figures and a few in full length coats etc to follow) the first 9 have been master moulded, and the other 9 are being sculpted (or will be again soon) at least started.
ETA ??? as early as I can in 2012 ;)
More pics of these soon.
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This is all fantastic stuff Lance, glad to hear about upcoming stuff! I especially can't wait to get my hands on some more Huron, war clubs just makes them more appealing! It seems there's lots of English stuff coming down the pipes, so that will be a welcome foe.
Glad to see your blog rolling, those of us who count themselves among your fans can't get enough info about what's going on! Keep them coming.
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Too long lol - but I promise to try to move them up the chart :)
That sounds like a good idea :D
I was planning 3 packs of 6 for the first batch (may do more command figures and a few in full length coats etc to follow) the first 9 have been master moulded, and the other 9 are being sculpted (or will be again soon) at least started.
ETA ??? as early as I can in 2012 ;)
More pics of these soon.
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Cheers Lance
I really like the idea of a few Huron with clubs and Anglo-American Provincials, not necessarily in that order
James
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OK, hint taken re getting back on with those Huron going our clubbing :D
Meanwhile, I'm wondering whether to show some pics of the progress on the Provincials now, or wait until after Boxing Day. Is everyone too busy with Christmas shopping, office parties (watch out for those pitfalls) and other last minute jobs right now, or would a brief distraction be appreciated?
8)
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Tease lol
You show 'em, which, funny enough, is exactly what i said at the offce party to ... :D
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Tease lol
You show 'em, which, funny enough, is exactly what i said at the offce party to ... :D
Yeah, get them out for the boys! :D
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Yeah, get them out for the boys! :D
First time I've ever had that request lol
Here are 2 of them, there are 6 (all firing, front and back views) on the blog page of the site, I'll post more later.
(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/605/2provincialgreensfiring.jpg)
Hope you like them.
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Really nice lance, like these a lot! :D
I've just finished painting 20+ Hurons and just have 3 packs of French to do to complete everything! ;D Then I'd better order some more!
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Good man Derek :D
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Really nice lance, like these a lot! :D
I've just finished painting 20+ Hurons and just have 3 packs of French to do to complete everything! ;D Then I'd better order some more!
Yes. My cap on 50 figures for this appears to have slipped ...
and i still want more Huron, some Mohawk, Provincials.
Anglo/Americans are looking good Lance
James
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Yes. My cap on 50 figures for this appears to have slipped ...
and i still want more Huron, some Mohawk, Provincials.
Anglo/Americans are looking good Lance
James
My cap on 50 figures per side went long ago!
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Any chance we'll see some Highlanders, Regulars, and or Braddock's March personalities in 2012?
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Aye Lance get some Scots made with Indian Leggings :D
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First time I've ever had that request lol
Even with LTB?
:~}
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Even with LTB?
:~}
Especially lol
Now were I on t'other side.....
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Any chance we'll see some Highlanders, Regulars, and or Braddock's March personalities in 2012?
That's a good question Axabrax, to avoid going into a long explaination, can I just say for now: yes, I hope there's lots of chance they will. ;)
Watch out on the blog page in the coming months 8)
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Aye Lance get some Scots made with Indian Leggings :D
I must admit Iain, while I haven't yet started work on Highlanders (have started British Regulars, Regulars for Braddock campaign, some LI) the ones that are appealing most are those Highlanders serving as LI in Indian Leggings - maybe not the most logical place to start on Highlanders ... :D but I do like the look of them.
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I just put this chap up on the blog page:
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/3290/provincialgreenstepping.jpg)
Check in and say hello 8)
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I like the look of that provincial, Lance. Highlanders would be great in time also. I have highlanders from Eureka, Perry, and Old Glory, but I welcome more since I'd like to put on a Bushy Run game in 2013.
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I must admit Iain, while I haven't yet started work on Highlanders (have started British Regulars, Regulars for Braddock campaign, some LI) the ones that are appealing most are those Highlanders serving as LI in Indian Leggings - maybe not the most logical place to start on Highlanders ... :D but I do like the look of them.
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I must admit Iain, while I haven't yet started work on Highlanders (have started British Regulars, Regulars for Braddock campaign, some LI) the ones that are appealing most are those Highlanders serving as LI in Indian Leggings - maybe not the most logical place to start on Highlanders ... :D but I do like the look of them.
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TBH mate they would be my first choice. Eureka are the only ones that i have seen who do the leggings on the Highlanders but their prices don’t suit for the limited poses and a frugal Scots man like myself :D
Love the look. I could see myself kicking about like this on a night out in Glasgow.
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4753/broadswordoftheblackwatcv2.jpg)
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Bushy Run eh Aaron, I always fancied doing that one myself 8)
Loads of potential for Highlanders there :)
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TBH mate they would be my first choice. Love the look. I could see myself kicking about like this on a night out in Glasgow.
lol
I can certainly see them putting in an appearance with Galloping Major ;)
I must update my to do list, moving them up a couple more notches :D
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Bushy Run eh Aaron, I always fancied doing that one myself 8)
Loads of potential for Highlanders there :)
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Well it is only an hour or so from the house so it seems a natural choice. I have loads of Indians and a few dozen highlanders. I just need to beef up the Scots and acquire more pack horses.
That picture above reminds me, Eureka's Scots are in leggings and a sleeved waistcoat so have no facing or lace showing. When you eventually do yours it would be great if at least some were in leggings and regimental coats.
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When you eventually do yours it would be great if at least some were in leggings and regimental coats.
Mental note made ;)
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I wouldnt mind seeing a few more Scots on the market
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I would love to see a Highlander pack all with broadswords drawn and charging or fighting... no one does that in this period! :D
Darkoath
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I would love to see a Highlander pack all with broadswords drawn and charging or fighting... no one does that in this period! :D
Darkoath
Broadsword in one Hand and Pistol or Tommahawk in the other :D
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I would love to see a Highlander pack all with broadswords drawn and charging or fighting... no one does that in this period! :D
Darkoath
Second that! Or at least a few officers in said pose...
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I can say that FIW highlanders swinging broadswords would sell like hotcakes. Kilts sell, everyone over here claims to be Scottish or Irish and they would be snapped up.
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I agree, people in the US seem to go gaga for any thing Scot and or Irish. ::)
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Broadsword in one hand, pistol/tomahawk in t'other, a knife between their teeth. And if they bend over i bet they can fire muskets too ;)
A couple of Officers with Broadswords would do nicely thankee. Not that i'm thinking of doing Highlanders as well of course
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Not that i'm thinking of doing Highlanders as well of course
LOL everytime you say that you end up investing in more troops. Just the one unit?
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LOL everytime you say that you end up investing in more troops. Just the one unit?
I've had my wings clipped [sniff!]. Anyway, i keep to good English types. And the French. I draw the line at the Celts
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I would actually buy some 'charging' Highlanders to add to my SYW Brits for the European theatre as they were used as skirmishers and 'forlorn hopes' on a number of occasions.
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Thanks for the great input re the Highlanders chaps - the more the better.
8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Just as an aside, the way to get my business (and of course I only speak for myself), is to do something--anything--that hasn't been done by multiple companies before. Or at least to put some spin on what's already been done. I already have more rangers, french irregulars, and Indians than I know what to do with, so why not do rangers, french, and Indians in winter gear? Going to do Highlanders? Well I already have a bunch in static poses, so do them charging as has already been suggested! Going to do regulars? Do them skirmishing instead of marching. How about Light Infantry? British Grenadiers? Personalities? Casualties? It's funny as there is so much ground to cover, and yet there's a huge amount of redundancy in what's available. Just my two cents. The provincials are a step in the right direction, I think, as the poses are more active than the other 30 or so provincial figs I already have...
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Thanks Axabrax, I really appreciate you going to the trouble to communicate your thoughts on range development. I hope you’ll be pleased to learn that I not only agree with all that you’ve said, but that everything you’ve mentioned is on the (rather long) list of subjects I’m hoping to cover.
A couple of things that I hope will please you and some of the other chaps on this forum, are:
Highlanders will be attacking ‘a la’ Ticonderoga, Bushy Run etc.
British Regulars will not be marching. While I fully appreciate the appeal of the upright marching pose that has become popular with manufacturers and wargamers alike, making it pretty much a standard for 18th Century Foot since Mark Copplestone’s Foundry Prussians of the 1990s, I want something a little more lively and emotive.
You’re absolutely right when you say “do something--anything--that hasn't been done by multiple companies before”, I think that’s why when we released our first Canadian Militia packs, we were hailed for being the first to represent them properly; similarly, I went for Mohawk and Huron as my first Native American components to sculpt, rather than the usual ‘generics’. I’m not the first to go for Provincials, but I’m hoping they’ll be well received, so again, cheers for that :D
The way I’m going about sculpting and releasing this range is quite simple: make the figures I always wanted to have. As everyone seems to want everything in a different order from the next chap, I clearly can’t entirely please everyone, so all I can do is work my way through my (very extensive) list in an order that seems to make sense to me. I’m trying to appeal to those who are new to or just getting started on the period (and hopefully draw in a few teetering on the brink), as well as those like yourself, who may already have Indians, Rangers etc. by other manufacturers.
Hoping to devote more time to the range this year, so there’s more new stuff to see :)
Cheers,
Lance
Please keep the thoughts, requests, suggestions etc coming 8)
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Now completley...well almost, some Jacobite `45 hihglanders would be nice, none around other than the old school Front rank and dodgy OG ones :-[
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On reflection, I have to admit that i prefer "upright" Regulars* especially if the majority of the other figures are in action poses incl the Provincials. I like to see a difference in poses for troop types
* i take the point about Highlanders charging which sound good
Just my £0.02 and i fully appreciate Lance that you need to produce something that's not already available
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On reflection, I have to admit that i prefer "upright" Regulars* especially if the majority of the other figures are in action poses incl the Provincials. I like to see a difference in poses for troop types
Don't worry, they will be different from the Provincials ;)
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Thanks for the response! Look forward to blowing my cash with the Major soon in that uncharted territory ;)
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I have to agree with you Lance, the reason I'm painting GM figures is because you created a difference between the Huron and the Mohawks. I like that, keep it coming.
So as long as you are asking for a wish list, how about some Marines? The list is long on Anglos. ;)
Can't wait to see how you represent the Abenakis when it comes time!! :o
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So as long as you are asking for a wish list, how about some Marines? The list is long on Anglos. ;)
You're right of course, I need to get some more French elements done, I made my first dollies for Compagnies Franches etc some while back, but got so caught up with settlers and provincials (with bits of Brits ;) ) that they've taken something of a back seat. I will progress them forward alongside other stuff I've got under way in my leap-frog style of sculpting, once the first batch of Provincials are ready :)
Can't wait to see how you represent the Abenakis when it comes time!! :o
Abenakis lol you've caught me out there :D. Alongside various other types I've started work on, I've finished one of these only so far, and started up a few others, ready to come back to when theit time falls due. Haven't shown anything yet, as I don't want you to get tired of waiting ;)
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Look forward to blowing my cash with the Major soon in that uncharted territory ;)
Thanks, that's good to hear - and a very apt description ;) I'll try to make a lot more come clear in the coming months by showing more work in progress etc 8)
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Lance, I remember you saying something about Abenakis early last year.
Tell you what, cover them in anything like you've covered the other two nations you've covered already and I'll name my first son Lance Galloping Gregory! (I am of course cheating as I have three daughters and it's impossible to add any more sprogs to the litter these days)
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Fergal, you tease :D
I've been putting more stuff up on the blog page of the website in the past couple of days, here are a couple of pics re progression on the Provincials:
(http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/3531/6provincialsfiringlo.jpg)
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9053/provsgt2.jpg)
check out the blog page for more info - comments appreciated (hopefully lol)
I've also made mention of the new Osprey Raid book "Tomahawk and Musket – French and Indian Raids in the Ohio Valley 1758" by Rene Chartrand, which we'll be selling as soon as they arrive with us, same as buying from Osprey, but with us you get a brand new Soldiers Free chap. ;)
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Nice work on the provincials, Lance. I love the sergeant! As far as halberds go I personalylly doubt they were much carried if issued at all. That said, my unit of Pennsylvania provincials feature a sergeant with halberd...just because. To cover the bases maybe make a sergeant with open hand and choice of weapon?
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The Provincials look well Lance.
I'd be interested in the new Osprey book
James
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Thanks chaps - interesting thought there Aaron :)
Haven't done open handed figures so far, but may well do that.
8)
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TBH Lance i'd have preferred to have seen the Provincials in longer coats from the off, and not seen the leggings. Not that it'll stop me buying these.
The Sargeant with a musket is probably more accurate but hey we're gamers; one with a Polearm will always be welcome.
Personally i'd like to see a wounded figure in the command packs. They make excellent "disruption" markers etc and can always be the first figure removed from the game if people don't like them.
Just a thought
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TBH Lance i'd have preferred to have seen the Provincials in longer coats from the off, and not seen the leggings. Not that it'll stop me buying these.
The Sargeant with a musket is probably more accurate but hey we're gamers; one with a Polearm will always be welcome.
Personally i'd like to see a wounded figure in the command packs. They make excellent "disruption" markers etc and can always be the first figure removed from the game if people don't like them.
Just a thought
I agree with H.M. Provincials in long coats would be my preferred option. Casualties are also good, especially in skirmish games.
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I agree with H.M. Provincials in long coats would be my preferred option. Casualties are also good, especially in skirmish games.
Chaps,
I went for the short coats first as the more reference I gathered, the more units seemed to be wearing them - you'll see what I mean when I get the painting guide together.
Some units are usually depicted in long coats, some in either depending on the source you're using. Some are shown without gaiters, it's true, and even have a colour of stockings mentioned in deserter descriptions etc, however by my way of thinking, although they may not have much choice of wardrobe, deserters are more than likely to have ditched gaiters etc. On campaign (and in most references) the provincials would for the most part be wearing gaiters or at least Indian style leggings. Having said that, New Yorkers are often depicted without any kind of leggings. ::)
I'll make some in long coats (turned back) later, and maybe even a few without gaiters. :)
Casualties will appear, but not with the first batch, that would only hold things up more ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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I think you are right on coat length and gaiters/leggings. Short coats are more efficient and, more importantly from the parsimonious provincial assemblies' point of view, less expensive! I don't think there were many to be found after the initial year or two of the war.
As for gaiters and/or leggings, the first time you try to walk off a trail in rural PA you'll realize why they were worn. Between briers, ticks, and other hazards simple stockings just don't cut it!
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Really like the look of the Provincials.
Go with the short coats, if they sell well, then others could be made and cast.
I have a large number of most types of troops in the war,
but have few Provincials in uniforms. Looks like I will be ordering some. Can't wait.
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Chaps,
I went for the short coats first as the more reference I gathered, the more units seemed to be wearing them - you'll see what I mean when I get the painting guide together.
Some units are usually depicted in long coats, some in either depending on the source you're using. Some are shown without gaiters, it's true, and even have a colour of stockings mentioned in deserter descriptions etc, however by my way of thinking, although they may not have much choice of wardrobe, deserters are more than likely to have ditched gaiters etc. On campaign (and in most references) the provincials would for the most part be wearing gaiters or at least Indian style leggings. Having said that, New Yorkers are often depicted without any kind of leggings. ::)
I'll make some in long coats (turned back) later, and maybe even a few without gaiters. :)
Casualties will appear, but not with the first batch, that would only hold things up more ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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See, what do i know lol
Thanks for the explanation Lance. Of course, longer coats and un-gaitered makes them more useful for other theatres of war ;)
James
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Add some scalping vignettes (Indians on troops and maybe Ranger on Indian ) to your list . Also some women with rifles to protect the home from the Savages and Frogs while cooking the dinner.
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Of course, longer coats and un-gaitered makes them more useful for other theatres of war
While this may or may not be a good financial decision, I want my provincials to look like the only place they could be is in the Northwest USA for the FIW.
I have to say that I prefer the models without open hands as well. This coming from a guy who's starting a business using a variation on that theme. I like the figures the way they are, if you want opinions. I don't mean to disagree with you Stanley, I've been really enjoying watching your game and listening to the banter. Keep up the great work, AAR are far too few around here.
Rusti
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While this may or may not be a good financial decision, I want my provincials to look like the only place they could be is in the Northwest USA for the FIW.
A good point well made Sir.
My only real interest with the figures* is for the Northwest USA for the FIW. I'm going to be picking up 2 or 3 units of Provs when Lance releases them.
I have family near the Lakes, i'll have to wangle an invitation over :)
* I did have half an eye on these for AWI as well. So many projects, so little time ...
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We've not had a presence at any of the wargames shows until now, starting on Sunday 5th February at Vapnartak in the Knavesmire stand at York Racecourse, Caliver Books will have a stock available. :)
Check out the newly painted settler I put up on the "Painted FIW Settlers" thread, more pics on the Studio page of the website.
More new pics to come on here in the next few days.
Cheers,
Lance
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Latest "Soldiers Free" character.
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5095/sfcapt13.jpg)
Here is our latest “Soldiers Free” figure. Some of you recently placing orders for 4 or more packs of figures, or for books or rules, will already have one of these. H.M.Stanley and Fergal have painted versions on threads here already. 8)
More pics of the painted figure can be found on the Studio Page, and some suggestions as to how you may want to use him have been added to the Soldiers Free Page.
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top notch painting!
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I'll second that!
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He looks great Lance and great painting as well.
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Latest "Soldiers Free" character.
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5095/sfcapt13.jpg)
Here is our latest “Soldiers Free” figure. Some of you recently placing orders for 4 or more packs of figures, or for books or rules, will already have one of these. H.M.Stanley and Fergal have painted versions on threads here already. 8)
More pics of the painted figure can be found on the Studio Page, and some suggestions as to how you may want to use him have been added to the Soldiers Free Page.
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I wish you'd have supplied mine painted :D
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I wish you'd have supplied my painted :D
lol 8)
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lol 8)
You can't blame a guy for trying :D
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Just to let you know:
Caliver Books started taking our figures to all the major UK shows with Vapnartak in York last week - a nice start :)
Next they'll be at:
HAMMERHEAD 2012, Kelham Hall, Newark on Sunday 12th February
then:
CAVALIER 2012, Tonbribge Wells, Sunday 26th February.
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Just to let you know:
Caliver Books started taking our figures to all the major shows with Vapnartak in York last week - a nice start :)
Next they'll be at at:
HAMMERHEAD 2012, Kelham Hall, Newark on Sunday 12th February
then:
CAVALIER 2012, Tonbribge Wells, Sunday 26th February.
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Great news mate.
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How about some later figures (natives for the War of 1812)?
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Just to let you know:
Caliver Books started taking our figures to all the major UK shows with Vapnartak in York last week - a nice start :)
Next they'll be at:
HAMMERHEAD 2012, Kelham Hall, Newark on Sunday 12th February
then:
CAVALIER 2012, Tonbribge Wells, Sunday 26th February.
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Excellent news there.
I may have to combine Hammershead with a visit to the 17th/21st Regimental Museum
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How about some later figures (natives for the War of 1812)?
I'd love to - later ;)
Funny you should mention that, I've been contacted by a chap in Canada who's using our Mohawk etc for that period. It's a period I do like, but I'd want to sculpt Native Americans tailored for the period.
One for me to think about there 8)
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I may have to combine Hammershead with a visit to the 17th/21st Regimental Museum
Now that sounds like a good day to me 8)
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Latest "Soldiers Free" character.
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5095/sfcapt13.jpg)
Here is our latest “Soldiers Free” figure. Some of you recently placing orders for 4 or more packs of figures, or for books or rules, will already have one of these. H.M.Stanley and Fergal have painted versions on threads here already. 8)
More pics of the painted figure can be found on the Studio Page, and some suggestions as to how you may want to use him have been added to the Soldiers Free Page.
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Is it possible to pick up this fig as a direct purchase rather than a bonus freebie?
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Lovely brushwork on that chap Lance ;D
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Is it possible to pick up this fig as a direct purchase rather than a bonus freebie?
It wouldn't be a Bonus figure then ;)
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Reinforcements about to arrive without (much) warning at the French/Canadian end of the table:
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6484/newmilice12.jpg)
Take a look on the website >:D
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Ach more Frogs :D
Great mini and great paint job mate.
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Looks great.
Look forward to seeing the rest of the figures.
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Reinforcements about to arrive without (much) warning at the French/Canadian end of the table:
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6484/newmilice12.jpg)
Take a look on the website >:D
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That's just mean Lance, you know i don't have any French/Canadians [puts hands over eyes] .. lol
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That's just mean Lance, you know i don't have any French/Canadians [puts hands over eyes] .. lol
Go on, you know they'll be great company for your Huron warriors ;) :D
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Go on, you know they'll be great company for your Huron warriors ;) :D
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You're such a tease ;)
Another great looking bunch of figures. ;D
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You're such a tease ;)
Another great looking bunch of figures. ;D
Thanks Nick 8)
I'll be releasing them next week :D although Dave at Caliver Books may have a few with him at Hammerhead on Sunday ;)
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Nice figures and lovely paint, compliments Lance. ;)
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Nice figures and lovely paint, compliments Lance. ;)
Thanks mate :D
Now he has been joined by one of 'is chumz:
(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/919/2milice.jpg)
More pics on the Studio page of the website, along with a sneak preview of the rest of them (not painted yet ;))
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Here's the rest of the pack, now available from the website:
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/5508/fiwfcm4.jpg)
:D
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Ordered! :-* I had just placed an order for some books too! Hehehe...
Love the painting you did on those too Lance! :D
Darkoath
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Great painting, Lance.
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Cracking figures. Love ' :-*Em
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Thanks for the comments gentlemen, praise indeed 8)
Darkoath, got both your orders thanks ;)
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Just to let you know, Caliver Books will have the Galloping Major Range on their stand at the following UK shows in the next few weeks:
WMMS West Midlands Military Show 11th March
SALUTE Excel Centre, London, Saturday 21st April
CARRONADE, Falkirk 5th May
TRIPLES, Sheffield 19th – 20th May
PARTIZAN, Newark Sunday 27th May
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Although our regular British and French infantry are quite some way from being ready for release, I've added the whole French & Indian War range from Flags of War to our Online Shop. At £1.75 a pair, these are a great buy, I'll be using them for my own regimental colours. :)
I don't expect to sell a great many of these until we have Ensigns available to carry them, and regular units to serve under them, but they're available now. Postage is free, but we're only selling them with orders of figures, books or rules.
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First green for the Settlers Defending Command & Characters
As work moves on for the rest of the first packs of Provincials (more pictures soon), other sculpts are needed to fill up the next master mould(s), here's one of them finished.
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8603/settlercommand1a.jpg)
I went for a slightly more 'dynamic' pose than in the original sketch, and I'm quite happy with the result.
As well as defending against the attacks of hostile Indians and their chumz, this fellow could easily find his way into all sorts of 18th Century adventures.
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Nice work Lance
... and about time too :D ;)
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Oooh yes, a lovely figure and very versatile as you say, Highwayman anyone? :)
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Great work Lance! Keep those civilians coming and let's get that mold filled. :)
I'm looking forward to putting a few regulars in the ranks.
Any chance of a minister in the group? These types of figures play a big role in the area before and during the FIW war. Would be kinda nice to have one to match the other civilians.
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Thanks for the comments chaps, really appreciated.
Fergal - there's a minister among the concept sketches for the pack, you'll find them on the Studio page of the website, or back somewhere on the blog page. Will that fit the bill?
Cheers,
Lance
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Heya
I have just started to look at your miniatures, primarley due to the fact that I am looking for suitable miniatures for our Lace Punk adventures, and I do wonder where the Provincial officer is? Or perhaps it havent been produced yet? I got to say that I like a lot of your figures, especially the settlers and such, very nice indeed.
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Were not female defending settlers planned? Like their male counterparts, they would easily find their way in many 18th C. / pirates adventure games.
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Were not female defending settlers planned? Like their male counterparts, they would easily find their way in many 18th C. / pirates adventure games.
Hehe my thought as well!
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Were not female defending settlers planned? Like their male counterparts, they would easily find their way in many 18th C. / pirates adventure games.
That's right, still in the pipeline ;)
Galland - that Provincial officer will be in a command pack, alongside a couple of packs of Provincials.
Cheers,
Lance
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Ah, I see. I will eagerly wait for them. I did post this on our wargaming groups page, and it got quite some interest from the others in this little adventure of ours.
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Ahhh, that's the chap I was thinking of. Glad it's your drawing. Thanks!
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Lovely figure! I have to take the plunge and pick up some sets!
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Any chance for charging Hurons and Mohawks with knifes and tomahawks
for melee and stealthy attacks? ;D
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Any chance for charging Hurons and Mohawks with knifes and tomahawks
for melee and stealthy attacks? ;D
Every chance Hombre, in fact, I've already sculpted a couple and have several others as work in progress, they're only temporarily sidelined while progressing other stuff ;)
From the Studio page:
A Mohawk green:
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5738/mohawktomahawk.jpg)
and a Huron master casting grey undercoated:
(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/96/huronclub.jpg)
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I can only imagine that your "melee weapons" natives will be some of the best selling in the line once finished. It's really what we all want if you are a fan of the FIW. Natives jumping out of the woods with a hatchet ready to mess up some Europeans. I personally would buy MULTIPLES of these lads when they come out.
Though to me, hatchet raised while holding onto the musket seems a bit casual. I'd love to see the musket dropped while charging with the hatchet or musket slung across the back while going in for the attack. But I know I'll love whatever you come up with.
[edit]Tomahawk in one hand, knife in the other is pure gold!
Rusti
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Thanks Rusti 8)
[edit]Tomahawk in one hand, knife in the other is pure gold!
I think you may be happy to know that I've got them with Tomahawk and knife and slung musket as work in progress for both packs :D
Their turn will come to be completed :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
I am very excited about your coming new releases. This Provincial looks great. I can not wait to see the rest of them and send you an order.
Thanks,
Curt
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Thanks Curt, PM replied to 8)
A quick reminder to UK members, all our current packs will be available on the Caliver Books stand at SALUTE :D
Cheers,
Lance
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I thought I'd pop in this picture of a bow-armed Mohawk I sculpted a little while back - more to follow. :D
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2458/mohawkbow1s.jpg)
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Damned, i thought I'd pop in a big FIW project!! lol
After a little discussion with my wife,we come to an agreement.
I play the french and huron, and she the british and mohawk!
So we only have to buy a big bunch of these fantastic miniatures and make suitable
terrain! :D
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Hombre - I like that idea ... unsurprisingly lol
Sounds like a recipe for a very happy marriage 8)
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Hombre - I like that idea ... unsurprisingly lol
Sounds like a recipe for a very happy marriage 8)
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I understand this, 'of course' lol
and it's absolutly a very good recipe for a harmonious reationship,
when you can share your hobby with your wife!! 8)
So i placed my order for the first starterpacks and rules yesterday,
and still waiting for the next releases!! :D ;D
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I understand this, 'of course' lol
and it's absolutly a very good recipe for a harmonious reationship,
when you can share your hobby with your wife!! 8)
So i placed my order for the first starterpacks and rules yesterday,
and still waiting for the next releases!! :D ;D
Hehe, I loved reading this. I have managed to get my fiancé to paint some zombies and now she wants to be part of our long term Star Wars project. Made me very happy!
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Hehe, I loved reading this. I have managed to get my fiancé to paint some zombies and now she wants to be part of our long term Star Wars project. Made me very happy!
Bodes well for the future ;)
When my wife and I first got together, she took up my other interests of target shooting and re-enactment, but has only occasionally painted figures - when she has, they've been at least on a par with my own. I need to try to get her to paint some of my sculpts, and she's the other director of Galloping Major; but when it comes to wargames, I haven't managed to draw her in, if only we had more (some lol) spare time.
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I've just about managed to convince my girlfriend that she wants to make some terrain for wargames. That'll have to do for me. lol
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I've just about managed to convince my girlfriend that she wants to make some terrain for wargames. That'll have to do for me. lol
A great start ;)
Hombre - thanks for the order - it'll help those new releases :D
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Slightly off-topic (ok very off-topic, but only by about 50 years), any chance of a couple of figures that might be suitable for the War of 1812?
Even if it was just (!) Tecumseh or Tiger Dunlop it would be a start.
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You got an order from me too... getting a bit obsessive this FIW stuff... Damn
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Slightly off-topic (ok very off-topic, but only by about 50 years), any chance of a couple of figures that might be suitable for the War of 1812?
Even if it was just (!) Tecumseh or Tiger Dunlop it would be a start.
Tempting :D There are a couple of recent ranges out there for War of 1812, and I'm in touch with a chap in Canada who's releasing some rules for that period.
I must admit there are some elements of that period that really do appeal, just not quite as much as FIW right now 8)
Blimey, you guys are almost neighbours of ours :D
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You got an order from me too... getting a bit obsessive this FIW stuff... Damn
You can never be too obsessed with the FIW :D
Your order's on its way Rich.
Just out of interest, what rules are you using?
Cheers,
Lance
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With Rich being pretty active within the Saga community, I'd guess he's using Muskets and Tomahawks :-)
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Using Muskets & Tomahawks but also long rifle from 2Hour Wargames.
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A couple more Provincials:
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8823/2provincialgreensadvanc.jpg)
More pics of others sculpts for these pack further back on my thread, and on the Studio Page and more on the Blog Page of the website:
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Our range so far will be on the Caliver Books stand at Carronade, Falkirk, this Saturday :)
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I want them Provincials :D
Lance: Have you thought about doing some weapon sprues? I would love to add some Tomahawks to the minis and have some Muskets sitting around the Camp/Fort?
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Will Caliver have your stuff at Partizan? If so my wallet is doomed!
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Will Caliver have your stuff at Partizan? If so my wallet is doomed!
Yup :D
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My partner just nods her head and smiles whenever i mention my daft hobby. She tells me it could be so much worse
She's a keeper :D
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Blimey, you guys are almost neighbours of ours :D
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You might regret that.
We were looking at your website tonight at the school club, and one of the teachers wondered if you might like to call in and give an inspirational talk - "how to sculpt miniatures from concept art to casting" type of thing. You might get an email in the next few days......
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Tempting :D
I must admit there are some elements of that period that really do appeal,
Give in to the dark side....
Besides, if it's good enough for a song at the other side of the pond, it should be good for a game at this side :~}
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Yup :D
Could be my undoing too... ;)
Just a few rangers can't hurt.
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Just a few rangers can't hurt.
Can't harm at all Ray :D
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Recieved my packs yesterday, that was fast :o
Thank's for the great service and these wonderful minis,
( from my good lady too!!) we really enjoy these!! :-*
have abadoned all my other projects,so i can use my full time for FiW.
cheers
Hombre
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Recieved my packs yesterday, that was fast :o
Thank's for the great service and these wonderful minis,
( from my good lady too!!) we really enjoy these!! :-*
have abadoned all my other projects,so i can use my full time for FiW.
cheers
Hombre
Thanks Hombre, glad you like 'em - love your enthusiasm for the period. 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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I must say they are a joy to paint. Managed a couple of units of Anglo settlers/militia for tomahawk and muskets yesterday.
Expect another order soon mate!
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I must say they are a joy to paint. Managed a couple of units of Anglo settlers/militia for tomahawk and muskets yesterday.
Expect another order soon mate!
That's great Rich, sounds like you're making enviable progress, any chance of some pictures later?
Cheers,
Lance
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Ok will try and get some up this week when we get a game in.
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Another order sent. Curse you GM.
:)
Will get some pictures up on Tuesday or Sunday after next game.
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Here is a picture of some of the 'speed painted' indians:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xa27bq5e1rsyvsko1_1280.png)
More on my blog soon:
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Nothing wrong with the speed painting - better than I usually manage at any speed :~}
What's the building in the background?
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Resin barn from monolith if I remember correctly. It is quite old.
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Fine looking figures.
Enjoyed looking over your blog.
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They look great 8)
How do you get that look with speed painting?
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More Provincials, another officer Finished and work in progress loading:
(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/7347/provoff2loadingwip.jpg)
More pictures are on the website :)
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The Provinals are really fantastic. I think I need some of them... ;D
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The Provinals are really fantastic. I think I need some of them... ;D
So do I!!! :D ;D
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I need Provincials and those new Hurons with handweapons to complete my project.
C'mon Lance, chop chop .. :D
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Those Provincials greens look grrreeaatt! Love the figure with the pistol. Slightly haughty and disdainful look about him, what!! A sort of, 'Oh, do I have to waste a ball on this Indian fellow? I suppose I must, dash it all, take that and be done with you, you savage!' type of expression!.
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WE ALL NEED PROVINCIALS :D
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I love them, but you knew that. ;)
I agree with earlier sentiments! Get those club armed Natives and Provincials out the door!! Might be time for a few sick days so you can concentrate on sculpting. lol
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Are there any French Marines anywhere in your plans?
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Are there any French Marines anywhere in your plans?
Don't worry he has me barking at him for them too haha
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I've been patiently waiting for the Marines since I found the range. My Brit forces are looking quite large and the French shrink in comparison. At least I know when they Marines land, they should be fantastic, but I'm not sure how long I can hold out. :-[ There are lots of scenarios I want to play that involve Marines.
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They look great 8)
How do you get that look with speed painting?
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Barbarian Flesh spray undercoat, dark brown wash, block and wash then apply war paint.
Here are some armed civvies in action (as militia) - all done in an evening
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m44ndaXTsG1rsyvsko1_500.png)
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Barbarian Flesh spray undercoat, dark brown wash, block and wash then apply war paint.
Here are some armed civvies in action (as militia) - all done in an evening
Very effective, that's what I call quick painting 8)
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Thanks gentlemen, I'm pressing on ;)
More to show soon.
Are there any French Marines anywhere in your plans?
That's right Derek, I feel a need to move on very soon with the Compagnies Franches figures I've started. Badgering from Flags of War and others cannot be ignored :D
Actually, I find the input helps me focus 8) and requests are always welcome.
Of course, I'll always work best on the figures I most want for myself lol
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Those Provincials greens look grrreeaatt! Love the figure with the pistol. Slightly haughty and disdainful look about him, what!! A sort of, 'Oh, do I have to waste a ball on this Indian fellow? I suppose I must, dash it all, take that and be done with you, you savage!' type of expression!.
Meant to reply to this this morning Volleyfire.
Brilliant description there, very much reflects the kind of impression I wanted to give with him - "I love it when a plan comes together." :D
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Lance, I am looking forward to the release of the Galloping Major Provincials. These masters look very nice.
My painting capacity is well behind my ability to aquire lead figures and ships, etc., but my compulsion needs more figures, especially these provincials!
Your "free" militia officer did very well in a F&IW game I put on recently. The dice were with him (and the player) and the unit of settlers/militia he commanded performed valiantly. It must all be due to that figure, right?
Keep us posted on the release. I still am wanting to get a couple more of that militia officer "free" figure with my next order.
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Spent the afternoon painting up the Rangers - need flocking but was happy with a few hours work :)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4c3cbeZuC1rsyvsko1_1280.png)
Rich
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That's a fantastic afternoon's work there Rich 8)
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First pre 1930 'uniformed' figs I have painted for many a year. My painting will never win any prizes but is aimed at getting a lot done and on the table looking ok. Strange I used to be a real slow bod painting wise. I think the 'new' washes fit my style.
Good job as I get little time to paint (rather be playing).
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They look great so far :)
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Flocked and with advice from the Galloping Major himself I got rid of the white ribbons.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dq2pKT951rsyvsko1_1280.png)
Brilliant figures to paint!
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They should do any tabletop proud, looking good!
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The basing fits well with the period mate. Top job :D
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The fellas are slipping dangerously towards an AWI project.
Lance, which of your figures would still be suitable?
Thanks
James
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The fellas are slipping dangerously towards an AWI project.
Lance, which of your figures would still be suitable?
Thanks
James
Well James, if the administering of a fair but firm slapping doesn't put them right lol, then:
Armed Settlers as Minute Men/Militia
Mohawk as His Majesty's Allies
Huron could be used as rebel allied types at a pinch
Canadian Militia could be pressed into service for the Quebec campaign
You could get away with Rangers in caps and tricorns for Butler's Rangers (possibly other less regular looking units too).
That's it so far
Cheers,
Lance
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Well James, if the administering of a fair but firm slapping doesn't put them right lol, then:
Armed Settlers as Minute Men/Militia
Mohawk as His Majesty's Allies
Huron could be used as rebel allied types at a pinch
Canadian Militia could be pressed into service for the Quebec campaign
You could get away with Rangers in caps and tricorns for Butler's Rangers (possibly other less regular looking units too).
That's it so far
Cheers,
Lance
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What about those forthcoming Provincials? :D
It looks like we're heading South for the Carolina campaign
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What about those forthcoming Provincials? :D
It looks like we're heading South for the Carolina campaign
You could get extra use out of them as Continentals, if you don't mind the long gaiters, although you might want to give them linen small clothes for the Carolinas :D
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You could get extra use out of them as Continentals, if you don't mind the long gaiters, although you might want to give them linen small clothes for the Carolinas :D
lol
What's the ETA old boy for the Provs?
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lol
What's the ETA old boy for the Provs?
Computer issues and other annoying stuff have taken out my would-be sculpting time this week. Just need to finish off one small but important item to send away the next master mould's worth of stuff, having said that, as I'll be passing by Birmingham later next week, I may drop them off. I need those castings back for a few bits for another master mould to complete the first 4 packs, after that, it's getting the production going. So, hopefully in the next few weeks.
Those computer issues have also prevented me from posting new pics, but I did manage to put up a picture of a couple of corporal versions for the Company Command on the Studio page of the website (just) before things went awry, take a look:
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Flocked and with advice from the Galloping Major himself I got rid of the white ribbons.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dq2pKT951rsyvsko1_1280.png)
Brilliant figures to paint!
Finished getting my computer setup sorted and back online so I can look at pictures now. Rich - they look even better based up, hope they do good service at Partizan. :D
Cheers,
Lance
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Here's a rear view of those 2 corporals for the Company Command pack.
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4042/2provcorporals1.jpg)
Just the drummer to finish now :)
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Great stuff! :D
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Just finished some more Indians for the demo games at Partizan tomorrow:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4my6iqkte1rsyvsko1_500.png)
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Just finished some more Indians for the demo games at Partizan tomorrow:
Lovely, you'll have to fill us all in on how it went :)
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Another green for the Settlers Command and Characters pack:
(http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/2716/settlercommand22.jpg)
The other 4 are in various stages of work in progress, but here's the full set of concept sketches from the website:
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1305/6settlerconcepts.jpg)
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I love the concept sketches, especially the bottom middle guy with the spectacles. I will make a point of getting these once they are ready.
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How about an indian in a looted petticoat or bonnet?
Or Henry Fonda as a settler?
Thinking Drums Along the Mohawk style....
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How about an indian in a looted petticoat or bonnet?
Or Henry Fonda as a settler?
Thinking Drums Along the Mohawk style....
Nice ideas :D ;)
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Just been listening to "Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters" (Poundland have an unabridged audio CD box set)....
don't suppose there will be any regular officers with squid-tentacled faces?
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Just been listening to "Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters" (Poundland have an unabridged audio CD box set)....
don't suppose there will be any regular officers with squid-tentacled faces?
Considerably less likely lol
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If you make that settlers set (just as the sketches show), I'll buy a pack or two. They look perfect as alternative pirate miniatures! (I know that's not what you're going for though!).
I was looking through a lot of the FIW ranges, looking for some more models with pistol and sabre etc. I have far too many guys with muskets right now.
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If you make that settlers set (just as the sketches show), I'll buy a pack or two. They look perfect as alternative pirate miniatures! (I know that's not what you're going for though!).
I was looking through a lot of the FIW ranges, looking for some more models with pistol and sabre etc. I have far too many guys with muskets right now.
I will be using them for simular reasons, not to mention Lace Punk skirmish wargaming.
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Any chance of something unarmed.. or less armed? In the civilian department that is.
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Any chance of something unarmed.. or less armed? In the civilian department that is.
Certainly, I've planned to do unarmed civilians all along, more armed stuff to do first though :D
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Considerably less likely lol
I didn't really think they would be an imminent project, but you never know.
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I didn't really think they would be an imminent project, but you never know.
lol ;)
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Certainly, I've planned to do unarmed civilians all along, more armed stuff to do first though :D
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Splendissimo! ;D
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To ensure that you receive the first 4 packs of Anglo-American Provincial Infantry as soon as they are available, you can order them in advance as Pre-Orders at a preferential price from the Online Shop starting now. It may be a month or so before they're ready to be sent out, maybe less.
The 4 packs will be:
FIW BPT 1: Anglo-American Provincials in Short Coats Firing
FIW BPT 2: Anglo-American Provincials in Short Coats Loading/Moving
FIW BPT 3: Anglo-American Provincials in Short Coats, Light Equipment
FIW BPT 4: Anglo-American Provincials Company Command 1
+ A "Soldiers Free" Provincial
Each pack will comprise 6 soldiers and will be available as individual packs at £8.75 + postage each, or in the form of Unit Deals only after the Pre-orders have been sent out.
:)
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NEW RETAILER for GALLOPING MAJOR in the USA
Our American customers are very important to us, some have been enthusiastic supporters of our range of figures since we first launched, and they've always represented a significant proportion of our sales.
One of our customers in the USA was so keen on our figures, that for some months now we've been in discussions around his proposal to retail our figures to his fellow Americans. Keith's website is now online and ready to receive visits and take orders.
http://loyalhannaoutpost.com/
To quote Keith: 'The name "Loyalhanna Outpost" came about because I live in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania. We are centrally located in the middle of all the French and Indian War action in the area. Nearby are the sites of Fort Ligonier, Fort Necessity, Jumonville, Bushy Run, and Fort Pitt. We currently have no shop open to the public, and all transactions are via internet.'
We want to take this early opportunity to wish Keith every success with this new venture, and hope to see him gain new business in the United States. Please contact him via the Loyalhanna website with any enquiries, you'll find him very welcoming.
Of course, we'll always continue to very much welcome orders and communications from the USA here at Galloping Major too!
Cheers,
Lance
DON'T MISS THE NEWS ABOUT PROVINCIALS PRE-ORDER ABOVE :D
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To ensure that you receive the first 4 packs of Anglo-American Provincial Infantry as soon as they are available, you can order them in advance as Pre-Orders at a preferential price from the Online Shop starting now. It may be a month or so before they're ready to be sent out, maybe less.
The 4 packs will be:
FIW BPT 1: Anglo-American Provincials in Short Coats Firing
FIW BPT 2: Anglo-American Provincials in Short Coats Loading/Moving
FIW BPT 3: Anglo-American Provincials in Short Coats, Light Equipment
FIW BPT 4: Anglo-American Provincials Company Command 1
+ A "Soldiers Free" Provincial
Each pack will comprise 6 soldiers and will be available as individual packs at £8.75 + postage each, or in the form of Unit Deals only after the Pre-orders have been sent out.
:)
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Hurrah!! A couple of units of 20 Provs pre-ordered for GoK and myself
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Excellent news about an American source!
I couldn't be more disappointed about the timing of these lads arriving though, my painting table just become full for months to come. :'( You guys will have to keep me happy by posting lovely pics of your finished colonials.
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Just did the pre-order deal... can't wait to get these Lance...
Darkoath
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I've been looking at your FIW miniatures more and more of late. The primary reason is they look like they are made with a painter in mind or as we say painter friendly. By that I mean the parts look accessible, larger and raised. I've began placing more of a premium on that type of miniatures because they tend to be fun to paint and keep you at the painting table. 8) I'll likely be investing in some soon.
I'm looking forward to seeing your version of the French Regulars btw. :)
Christopher
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Thanks Christopher
I'm looking forward to seeing your version of the French Regulars btw. :)
Me too lol 8)
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UPDATE ON PROVINCIALS PRE-ORDER
Hi all, those of you who've already pre-ordered our first release of provincials will be eagerly looking forward to their arrival, indeed, the plan was they'd be coming out about now, but they're not quite ready yet - I'm expecting to be able to put the finishing touches to the last couple of sculpts in the next few days. ;)
As an extra thank-you, pre-orders will receive an extra (different) "Soldiers Free" provincial, who won't, initially at least, be going out with other orders; he may put in an appearance from time to time later, but won't become one of our standard Soldiers Free.
Anyone ordering the provincials pre-order before it's withdrawn as the packs become available for order will also receive the extra figure, making the deal to 26 soldiers. 8)
There'll also be pics of more new sculpts for the range coming soon. :)
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Thanks Lance, pre-ordered done.
What news on the settler command? When will you have the Mohawk soldier free be available again? Need some Mohawk at some point in the future.
Thank you,
Helen
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Hi Helen,
Got the order thanks.
Settlers command are over half-way sculpted, and wil be the next, or one of the next packs released after the provincials.
The Mohawk "Soldiers Free"" will need to be fitted into the production schedule at some point ere too long, a few people have been asking about them. I'll see if we can get them back in for the Autumn.
Everyone needs some Mohawk :D
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Lance for the update. Will look forward to your Autumn.
Cheers,
Helen
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A drummer for the Provincials - away having moulds made:
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/633/drummer12.jpg)
Won't be long now :)
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Wow he is great mate. Get the Ensign done :D
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Looking eagerly forward to discover the ladies!
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Great work Lance and I love the pose.
I presume the provincials did not reverse their colours for the drummer. I've not seen any reference to this, but again I'm not fully conversant with the period.
Cheers,
Helen
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That drummer looks fantastic Lance! :-*
Darkoath
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yes, very nice :D
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Thanks folks :)
Helen - I'm working on the same assumption, similarly having searched through all the research material I've found with no mention of reversing coat colours - but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has found clear reference either way. 8)
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(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/487/aamiloff12.jpg)
The last few figures for the Provincials Pre-Order are being master moulded and I felt inspired to finish this chap, an officer for the Anglo-American Militia, while progressing the Armed Settlers Command & Characters.
I have a few other militiamen currently in very early stages, the chief difference between them and the Armed Settlers is that they'll be wearing coats and carrying more equipment, the intention being that both types will be able to be mixed in units or not as required.
The Anglo-American Militia will also serve well as Provincials from those colonies which did not issue uniforms.
It's quite easy to see this gentleman fulfilling various other roles too.
See the Studio page of the website.
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Cracking pose, really dynamic ;D
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Would be a great Pirate as well :D
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Thanks chaps :)
Would be a great Pirate as well :D
Certainly, I think he'd be a useful gent for all kinds of swashbuckling roles :D
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The extended pre-order deal for the first 4 packs of Provincials will end on this Friday 18th August at some point during the morning (UK time). After a few days the production packs and some deals will start to appear in the online shop for rormal ordering once the pre-orders have all gone out. :)
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The production castings will be ready for the first 4 packs of our FIW Provincial troops by the end of this week. They'll go up on the online shop as soon as the pre-orders and trade orders are packed. :)
Here are the contents of Company Command 1 (FIW BPT4):
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/225/fiwbpt4a.jpg)
Officers and a drummer
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1575/fiwbpt4b.jpg)
Sergeant and corporals
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Very very nice [rubs hands!]
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They are lovely Lance, some of your best sculpts yet I think :-*
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I can't wait to get some of these guys.
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They're all lovely! Tempting.
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Thanks for the kind comments chaps. :)
Here are the figures from pack FIW BPT2:
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1760/fiwbpt2.jpg)
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and here are the ones from FIW BPT3:
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5645/fiwbpt3.jpg)
They're in "light kit" cartridge box and belt with bayonet scabbard only, there are 2 small piles of kit in the pack also.
FIW BPT1 is the 6 firing variants that appear earlier on the thread 8)
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Nice stuff! the site isn't working this morning though :'(
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Nice stuff! the site isn't working this morning though :'(
Aarggh >:( you're right, I had a gripe at the host company this morning as I couldn't get in to my magagement stuff either, looks like they fixed that but not access to the site. I'll give them another chase.
Please try again later :D
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Site up again, temporary server trouble :` lol
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Welcome back on-line!
Now, about those (armed ?) female colonists.... ???
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Welcome back on-line!
Now, about those (armed ?) female colonists.... ???
Thanks :D
That'll be after the Armed Settlers Command & Characters :)
Can't say how long yet though :-X
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and a new "soldiers Free" figure:
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3617/fiwsfprov.jpg)
to accompany orders of 4 packs or more :D
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Beautiful work Lance! Great jaw, set in determination to get that gun loaded before he looses his hair!
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Nice - makes me want to start some more stuff for my FIW project. However, I've got to finish the stuff I'm doing for the Sunday after next's game (7TV) first.
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very nice Lance. Like the Drummer from the command pack, has the right attitude! ;)
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Thanks Chaps 8)
The pre-orders have all gone out, and the Provincials are now available either as packs or as a unit deal on the website:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/procart6.htm
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They do look great! :-* I'm looking forward to when I have some time to work on the F&IW.
Christopher
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Provs have arrived :D
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(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8306/1pennsylvaniacommand2a.jpg)
Chaps, I had to put a picture on here of some of the Provincials customer Steve Lampon has painted already, not only for the very nice painting and basing, but also or the speed in which he's got them ready for action. :D 8)
I've put up quite a lot more pictures of Steve's work on our figures on the website, take a look:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page9.htm
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They do look very nice.
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wow they are great
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Wonderful brushwork ;D
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Very nice. I'm going to do mine in blue to break up the look from the British
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Those paint up a treat- lovely brushwork. Looking forward to receiving mine shortly.
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Those paint up a treat- lovely brushwork. Looking forward to receiving mine shortly.
Patience dear boy. Sent by the usual means & ABW you should have a package with your supper this evening
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Patience dear boy. Sent by the usual means & ABW you should have a package with your supper this evening
All very well saying patience my good fellow but my supplier has gone awol for the day -absent WITH leave!
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All very well - my supplier has gone awol for the day -absent WITH leave!
I would send her back to the Front. Needs must!
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Wow, fantastic paint on those provincials. PA troops if I'm not mistaken.
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Wow, fantastic paint on those provincials. PA troops if I'm not mistaken.
That's right Aaron :D
Update on my own painting efforts: so far I've painted for my own collection 1 PA and 3 NJ, which need varnishing and basing and a couple of VA in early stages - started on them well before the production run started. That's right, slow :'(, but in my defence, most of what would be my painting time is these days taken up by sculpting etc ::), I'll put them up when they're done. Odd to paint bits and pieces I know, but that's mainly so I can use them to support the painting guide I'm writing for provincials.
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Thank you Lance for my order. Arrived today and thanks for great miniatures for the period and the extra miniatures.
Looking forward to painting the miniatures and seeing some new additions from you being released in the future.
Cheers,
Helen
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They look great. My plan didn't involve them but maybe now it does.
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Thanks Helen :)
They look great. My plan didn't involve them but maybe now it does.
Sounds like a good idea to me lol
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The second order I have made from Galloping Major (Hi Lance) arrived two days ago. I ordered the Provincials and some more Settlers. I am very happy with the figures. They are a touch larger than my Dixon figures, but I have found that they fit in on the table top with the rest of my (various types) F&IW figures pretty well.
With the numbers of GM figures I have waiting to be painted at present; I can put on a good sized skirmish game. One of the forts I have is "Settlement Fort" from Old Glory (resin cast, stockade components). I think the GM Settlers will be honored to defend that outpost. The only delay is the painting part. About half of the Settlers are painted and were a pleasure to finish.
The painted provincials below look very nice. I must work on my technique and improve the pace of production with the paintbrush.
I have already finished units of the Connecticut Militia, Hezekiah Dunn's Rangers, New Jersey Frontier Guard, Jersey Blues Provincial Militia, Ligonier Militia, Maryland Militia, Massachusetts Militia, New Hampshire Militia, New York Provincial Militia, Pennsylvania Augusta Militia, Pennsylvania Provincial Militia, Virginia Provincial Militia, Independent Company of Newburg, Dank's Rangers, Gorham's Rangers, Lowrey's Rangers, and Roger's Rangers.
Can anyone provide me with a few suggestions for additional units to paint the GM Provincials and rangers to represent? Thanks for your suggestions!
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I have already finished units of the Connecticut Militia, Hezekiah Dunn's Rangers, New Jersey Frontier Guard, Jersey Blues Provincial Militia, Ligonier Militia, Maryland Militia, Massachusetts Militia, New Hampshire Militia, New York Provincial Militia, Pennsylvania Augusta Militia, Pennsylvania Provincial Militia, Virginia Provincial Militia, Independent Company of Newburg, Dank's Rangers, Gorham's Rangers, Lowrey's Rangers, and Roger's Rangers.
Can anyone provide me with a few suggestions for additional units to paint the GM Provincials and rangers to represent? Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi Curt - without referring, there's always South Carolina :D
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We introduced some "Unit Deals" some time ago, with useful combinations of packs combined together at a bit of a saving. They've become much more popular recently, so we've just introduced some more, with more planned to follow. Scroll down the online shop page to find them.
:)
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img515/57/provsgroup1gl.jpg)
The first few Provincials I've painted, left to right: officer, sergeant and soldier of the "New Jersey Blues", and a soldier of the Pennsylvania Regiment. :)
Must get round to finishing that basic guide to the provincial regiments ::)
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Christ they are stunning mate.
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Looking great! I'm just coming off of a 6 month FIW hiatus, and just ordered a few of these bad boys to paint while my wife is out of town for the first two weeks in Nov. I'd love to see your painting guide go up!
Keep up the great work bigman! (sorry just watched a Glaswegian tv series)
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Great paintwork, Lance :)
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I know, I know, you can never keep the natives happy, BUT what's on the docket next? and is there an flag bearer planned for the provincials? I've never done a 28mm flag and I'm itching to. :)
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I know, I know, you can never keep the natives happy, BUT what's on the docket next? and is there an flag bearer planned for the provincials? I've never done a 28mm flag and I'm itching to. :)
Yeah Lance my flags need boys to hold them :D
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Thanks chaps, I don't get enough time for painting these days :)
Fergal, ensigns - yes :D
Cheers,
Lance
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My Provincials arrived two days ago. My wife was knitting last night, so I sat down beside her to clean up the models before I primed them, I had real trouble trying to find a mold line to remove. Just fantastic work all around and full of character.
I really want to paint them as Massachusetts men, but I'm liking the colors of the Jersey boys. I might have to fold and betray my New England tendencies for some flashier models on the table.
Keep up the great work!
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My Provincials arrived two days ago. My wife was knitting last night, so I sat down beside her to clean up the models before I primed them, I had real trouble trying to find a mold line to remove. Just fantastic work all around and full of character.
I really want to paint them as Massachusetts men, but I'm liking the colors of the Jersey boys. I might have to fold and betray my New England tendencies for some flashier models on the table.
Keep up the great work!
Are the Uniform colours not just the same?
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It's the gaiters, which are quite prominent, and the hat trim that are different. And they don't have the cool Boston accents. :)
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Great figures and painting.
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1307/sfva.jpg)
I've painted the Soldiers Free Provincial as a soldier of the Virginia Regiment. The focus isn't all it could be I'm afraid ::)
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great work lance
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Proper job...
Eric
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img708/1279/blockhousesf.jpg)
This is another chap I've painted up as a soldier in the Virginia Regiment.
Actually, this one doesn't appear in any of the recently released Provincials packs, he's one I sculpted as a special "Soldiers Free" giveaway.
I've decided to add to the books, rules, flags and "other stuff" on the site as well as my little chaps, with some good quality buildings etc from other manufacturers. As an extra incentive to buy them from us, there'll be special limited release figures to accompany the larger items - free of course. I've added a new page to the website titled "The Period Setting", which will give more details.
Here's the first one I've added to the online shop, the Block House by Frontline Wargaming:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img846/3961/blockhouse2.jpg)
There's also a deal available which adds a pack of Provincials with light equipment and an extra Soldiers Free character to make up a little eight man unit to garrison the block house. :)
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Our original 3 "Soldiers Free" Mohawk warriors, stocks of which became exhausted several months ago, are now back in stock. 1 "Soldiers Free" goes out with each order of 4 or more packs, and with orders of books or rules. Drop us an e-mail if there's a particular figure you wanted with an order.
:)
Here's one of them:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img528/7058/prototypemohawk1k.jpg)
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::) I forgot to mention that the above Mohawk is also part of our new Mohawk Unit Deal.
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lovely work on those Provs Lance. I'll have to pick your brains when i get round to painting mine (well, yours, but you know what i mean)
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lovely work on those Provs Lance. I'll have to pick your brains when i get round to painting mine
James - PM me whenever you're ready,
Cheers,
Lance
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We've added the new French & Indian War buildings from 4Ground to our shop:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img854/6011/3cabins.jpg)
Here are the first 3 cabins, more details on our News page and "The Period Setting" :)
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm)
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page8.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page8.htm)
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I adore everything 4Ground does...and I'm trying to find an excuse to pick up some of their cabins in my next order...
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I adore everything 4Ground does...and I'm trying to find an excuse to pick up some of their cabins in my next order...
Go for it: buy a couple from us and you'll get a "Soldiers Free" figure too :D
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We've added an Anglo-American Mixed Force deal to the Online Shop suited for, but not exclusive to Muskets & Tomahawks.
38 soldiers comprising:
2 officers
24 Provincial other ranks making 4 x 6 man, 3 x 8 man or 2 x 12 man units
1 x 6 man Ranger Unit
1 x 6 man Mohawk band
The deal is made up of packs and Soldiers Free from the range.
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm)
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Inspirational: the character, the episode and potentially for a 28mm figurine in your range:
Madeleine Jarret de Verchères (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_de_Verch%C3%A8res)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qw5sr0mGfsw/UOQoRShGeMI/AAAAAAAAIdc/Zg730eFcnZo/s1600/%C2%B5v.jpg)
(http://www.cmhg.gc.ca/cmh/book_images/high/v1_c5_s20_ss00_03.jpg)
Though:
- for the F&IW she would wear a tricorne rather than a slouched hat,
- she is depicted at 14, so for a 'generic' armed female settler she would be older and look more... developed (http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=285705)
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Hi Abdul,
Thanks for the input, I had seen the statue before, but not the painting.
Although this lady died before the F&IW, so the character name wouldn't fit, the general principle for a lady Habitante holds up. :)
I'm wondering about the provenance of the painting, which although very nicely executed, seems to lean a little on early 20th century popular "Pilgrim Fathers" imagery. :?
I'm planning some female settlers at some point, so these pictures will go into my files for sure.
Thanks again 8)
Lance
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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I've had loads of enquiries along the lines of "what's coming next" to help with planning forces for the F&IW. Check out the News page on the website for a listing of planned figures to sculpt and get ready for release during this year. 8)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img11/603/settlerscc1ab.jpg)
Here's the first figure painted from the upcoming "Settlers Defending Command & Characters" pack, three of the figures from the pack are completed, I started the other three sculpts and will finish them in the coming weeks :)
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I like him ;D
Looking forward to seeing the rest. :)
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An excellent figurine, generic enough to have a *lot* of potential even outside the F&IW: think Treasure Island, Dr Syn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Syn), Moonfleet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonfleet) or more... :ounusual adventures (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=49766.0) o_o
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I like a lot of these figures...as a guy who's working on Pirates though, I'm more interested in guys like the one you just posted. Something I can cross-use for my games. Looks great!
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He's great Lance. :)
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These are the figures I’m planning to work on during this year, if all goes according to plan, we’ll have releases of most or all of the following during this year:
New packs (coming soon):
Provincials under attack
Huron Warriors with hand-to-hand weapons
Settlers Defending Command & Characters
Mohawk Warriors with bows
The first releases of:
Anglo-American Militia
Compagnies Franches de la Marine
British Regular ‘hat company men’
Highlanders
More Indians
The lists are neither exhaustive nor necessarily shown in a proposed order of release, other releases may also appear during the year including more Personalities.
So thats febs releases sorted whats after that ?? ;) cant wait for these Lance
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While I love EVERYTHING in the list, I'm especially excited by the new Huron and Compagnies Franches de la Marine! I have so many anglos and Mohawks, I can't wait to get some more opposition to equal things out. The Compagnies Franches de la Marine have so many uses for skirmish, they will fill such a big gap and keep me from seeking other suppliers. Thanks Lance.
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You're such a tease lance :D
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Great figures all round. :-*
I'll second more generic civilian tricorn wearing types. :)
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I'll first more FIW era specific regulars! :D
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Thanks chaps :D
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Hi Lance,
Compagnies Franches de la Marine get my vote as well.
Cheers
Norman
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Highlanders in Leggings :P
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img11/603/settlerscc1ab.jpg)
Here's the first figure painted from the upcoming "Settlers Defending Command & Characters" pack, three of the figures from the pack are completed, I started the other three sculpts and will finish them in the coming weeks :)
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He's very nice. I can see him in 18thC London. 8)
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Yes I am really hoping for highlanders with leggings, kilt, and in attack poses.
I would love to see a charging pack with basket hilt swords, dirks, etc.
I am looking forward to your new releases for 2013 Lance! I hope Galloping Major has a great year!
Darkoath
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Yes I am really hoping for highlanders with leggings, kilt, and in attack poses.
I would love to see a charging pack with basket hilt swords, dirks, etc.
I am looking forward to your new releases for 2013 Lance! I hope Galloping Major has a great year!
Darkoath
Thanks mate, I'm certainly planning those sery of highlanders as part of what I'm aiming for :D
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I'll be at Vapnartak at the York Racecourse on Sunday, on the stand with my old mates from Empress Miniatures - come and say hello if you're there. :D
I may also have a small amount of our range with me ;)
As usual at the bigger shows, Caliver Books will be there with some of our stuff too. :)
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I've added the 3 new dwellings from 4Ground to the website, which together with the 3 existing ones plus the block-house constitute a good-sized settlement even before duplication. :)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img546/8012/3cabins2.jpg)
The buildings are named for the opposing colonies along lines of the style of construction, those named "New England" being of squared-off logs laid horizontally and locked/overlapped at the corners, while the ones given the name "New France" have the timbers mostly working vertically. The two styles can be used separately or combined to give greater variety. :)
Really useful, good looking, inexpensive cabins. :D
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page8.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page8.htm)
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Oh, very tempting! :o 8)
Need to resist still... maybe a month or two...
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I'm hopefully getting some of those.
I really like that you're stocking all this stuff so it's a one shop stop.
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I really like that you're stocking all this stuff so it's a one shop stop.
:)
We have MUSKETS & TOMAHAWKS in the online shop now too (which, of course, comes with a "Soldiers Free" figure from our site :)
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img827/5109/213greens3.jpg)
3 of the greens for the shortly to be released new packs of Huron and Provincials. :)
More info on:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page2.htm)
More pics on:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page9.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page9.htm)
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Glad to see more 'French' protagonists! Should I be saving my February budget or March budget for these?
Fergal
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Glad to see more 'French' protagonists! Should I be saving my February budget or March budget for these?
Available for end of February/beginning of March - you choose :D
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Any ETA on British regulars or Highlanders yet ;)
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Any ETA on British regulars or Highlanders yet ;)
No mate, sorry, still in progess for a while yet :)
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ok will have to order some provincials instead then ,can you reccomend a good make ;)
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lol >:D lol
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img22/4557/fiwbpt5low.jpg)
The whole pack of FIW BPT5 as grey painted master castings.
This is the "Provincials Under Attack" pack containing a corporal and five men all in different poses to represent a more "hard pressed" group or to add greater variety to your units where wanted. They'll be available to order from the Online Shop along with FIW HUR4 Huron Warriors with Hand-to-Hand Weapons within a week. :)
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Great poses! This summer I want to start Muskets & Tomahawks but with this kind of miniatures it might be sooner.
DJ
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Great poses! This summer I want to start Muskets & Tomahawks but with this kind of miniatures it might be sooner.
8)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img805/1310/fiwhur4low.jpg)
Here is the new pack of Huron too, rear pics of both packs are on the Studio page of the web-site :)
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Those Huron look great...
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That's what i'm still waiting for a long time ;D ;D ;D,
now i have to place a new order..... :D
cheers
Hombre
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Thanks Gents :D
That's a start made on my "to do" list ;)
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Those provincials look superb. I think that they are probably some of GM’s best sculpts.
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Those provincials look superb. I think that they are probably some of GM’s best sculpts.
:) Thanks OW 8)
Those 2 new packs are in the online shop to order now chaps :D
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Well I've gone and opened the project floodgates by ordering Muskets and Tomahawks off you. :D
Goodbye, money! Three projects started only a month after having a huge wargaming clearout.
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Well I've gone and opened the project floodgates by ordering Muskets and Tomahawks off you. :D
Got your order thanks David, watch out for the "Soldiers Free" with it.
Cheers,
Lance
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I look forward to it! :D
I have resisted, thus far, buying two forces for the game from you, but willpower weakens!
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I look forward to it! :D
I have resisted, thus far, buying two forces for the game from you, but willpower weakens!
It had to be done ...... Mwuhahaha :D
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Our French & Indian War range will be at Cold Wars at the Lancaster Host in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with Loyalhanna Outpost.
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The Muskets & Tomahawks rule sets have proved so popular that the distributors tell me they are now out of stock and are reprinting. We still have a few copies in stock, once they've been snapped up orders will be set aside for arrival of replacement stocks - hopefully in a month or so. Please feel free to e-mail me to check on the situation before ordering.
:)
Cheers
Lance
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Very nice work Lance.
I'm dusting off my [your] figures as we speak. I've had a basing disaster and i'm taking everything off [old] 2ps and onto MDF.
It'll be good to tuck into those Provincials of yours finally
James
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Good news that your FIW chaps will see more action James :D
What made you decide to change your basing I wonder?
Cheers,
Lance
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What made you decide to change your basing I wonder?
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51139.0
It made me think on how I store my miniatures but I think they are OK.
DJ
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It wasn't as bad as i feared for my FIW collection (others didn't fare as well).
All your figures (bar a Huron scout) were unaffected Lance.
Only a 10 man Grenadier Company suffered. I honestly can't think what i did differently. Perhaps the Grenz had a lick less varnish but that's all.
Still, they're now on mdf and other than a new paint job on the gaitors all is well
I suspect that its a combination of using old coins, No More Nails (to secure the figure to the coin rather than superglue) using Pumice Gel for the basing material & only painting on Cote D'Arms varnish rather than the usual gloss spray then matt spray that has caused the copper sulphate to appear and ruin the base/paint
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I received the two new packs today Lance! They are very nice! :-* Thank you!
Darkoath
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/7344/settlerscommand31low.jpg)
3rd character out of 6 for the Settlers Defending Command & Characters Pack, the first 2 sculpts and concept sketches for all 6 can be found on the Studio page, the other 3 are in progress, watch this space. :)
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page9.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page9.htm)
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Oh he is very nice Lance :)
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Love this guy. Your Anglo settlers are some of my favorite from the range. Can't wait to see these finished. Keep up the great work!
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Thanks chaps 8)
I'll post more pictures of up-coming stuff soon :)
Cheers,
Lance
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love the new figs lance.... :)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
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Just want to say what fantastic service ,placed my order on wednesday and it arrived today Saturday ,amazing quality and service as well ,Thank you Lance :)
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These great 'armed civilians' do have a lot of potential outside the FIW (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51419.0) -a *lot (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51679.msg606609#msg606609)*.
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/Settlerscommand3.1.jpg)
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Thanks Abdul :D
I know I'll get other use out of them myself :)
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The Militia begin to assemble:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img507/6449/militiagroup1low.jpg)
Some more of those pictures I mentioned a couple of days back.
The first 3 Anglo-American Militiamen other than their officer (appears earlier on this thread, and further down the Studio page of the website) to be completed to far, though several others are currently in progress. They have a generally more "campaign ready" appearance than the Settlers Defending, as they are wearing coats and carrying an assortment of equipment, but will mix in nicely with them if desired. The Militia will also serve well as Provincials from any of those several colonies which did not provide uniforms for their troops. 8)
More pictures on the Studio page of the website :)
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Just want to say what fantastic service ,placed my order on wednesday and it arrived today Saturday ,amazing quality and service as well ,Thank you Lance :)
Thanks Richard :D you would have had them Friday if it hadn't been a public holiday ;)
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"You got yourself a colonial militia, General."
Great work Lance. These guys will be great painted up ready to defend their women and farms :)
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More Galloping Major goodness ;D
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Lance
love the sword pistol combo it works every time..........top of your
lists of sculpts for me :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
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Very nice.
I have finally got that pack of GM settlers onto the paint desk, so might have some nice piccies for you in a while Lance :)
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Very nice.
I have finally got that pack of GM settlers onto the paint desk, so might have some nice piccies for you in a while Lance :)
8) :D 8)
Thanks gents :)
Ged - looks like you travelled down the Studio page far enough to find that militia officer green :D Thanks, I rather like him too :)
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/4528/nj32low.jpg)
I did a bit of painting over Easter, these are the 3 that actually got finished ::)
they're 3 of the chaps from the recently released pack FIW BPT5 Anglo-American Provincials Under Attack, painted as New Jersey Provincials (Jersey Blues). :)
They're on the Studio page of the website, along with rear views to show the rest of the equipment.
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They're rather splendid Lance :-*
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Amazing :D
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BEAUTIFUL LANCE :)
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Thanks chaps 8)
I really don't get enough time to paint these fellows as well as sculpt them, so it'll probably be a few weeks before I take up my brushes again to finish off some of the others I've started ::)
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great paint work there lance :-*...any good at Mayans?
lol
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Very good job Lance. I cannot do just part of a unit, I would never be able to match the colour/style if, like you, I did 3 then some more a month later. Plus my table is such a mess I might not find the first 3 when I did get around to doing more. Keep up the good work, sculpting & painting.
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Very good job Lance. I cannot do just part of a unit, I would never be able to match the colour/style if, like you, I did 3 then some more a month later. Plus my table is such a mess I might not find the first 3 when I did get around to doing more.
All right, true confessions time :D
I know it sounds very sad, but I had exactly the same problem with remembering what colours and mixes I used, so for units, I've started noting them down in a book ::) - I said it would sound sad :P
My problem is, I may start out painting quite a lot more figures in one batch, but as things progress and my patience wears thin, I tend to want to finish off 2 or 3 in particular, so the rest get left behind, in fact, they can get left in the rear for quite some time :( so at least if I keep a note of the colours I was using, I have some hope of a reasonable match - OK, still sounds sad lol
Add to that my need to spend more time sculpting than painting, and a requirement to paint a variety to show the figures on the site, and my ability to put together finished units gets progressively worse :'(
For instance, with my Provincials, the New Jersey Blues currently counts 6 finished painting, the Virginia Regiment 2, and Pennsylvania 1. I suppose at a pinch I can group them together into a slightly disparate looking combined unit of 9 until I get time to finish more :)
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great paint work there lance :-*...any good at Mayans?
lol
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Not tried any yet, but could be tempted - however, note the above lol
Cheers,
Lance
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right i see Lance.......we all start out with good intentioms...at least
with your figures your not doing 36 man French line infantry battalions..
. o_o
maybe i will just give you 2 mayans to do.. lol
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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As for your confession Lance, I too jot colour notes down (even puting a bit of the paint on the page) a really useful practice.
The only problem is (as I said before) my work area is a real mess, I know the book is in there somewhere, but I just can't find it!!!!
Has.been A.K.A. (ex)pikeman Pete.
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right i see Lance.......we all start out with good intentioms...at least
with your figures your not doing 36 man French line infantry battalions..
maybe i will just give you 2 mayans to do.. lol
Not yet anyway o_o
"maybe i will just give you 2 mayans to do.. lol"
:-* :D 8)
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As for your confession Lance, I too jot colour notes down (even puting a bit of the paint on the page) a really useful practice.
The only problem is (as I said before) my work area is a real mess, I know the book is in there somewhere, but I just can't find it!!!!
Has.been A.K.A. (ex)pikeman Pete.
Aaah - great to hear from you Pete :)
Got to admit - tidy working areas don't last long with me either :D
Cheers,
Lance
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img822/1763/nj61low.jpg)
Here's my New Jersey Regiment of Provincials so far - only 6 finished (several others half painted and set aside due to more pressing demands on my time) :)
The Jersey Blues served with distinction, mostly on the northern frontier. 8)
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boy these are good Lance.actually good is a poor adjective
rather splendid methinks....!!
right back to packing thousandsof castings >:(.for Salute o_o
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspor.com
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They are fantastic!! Like the painting job very much!! :) :-* :-*
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Love the officer with sword and pistol!
Mike Demana
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Thanks gents :D
Ged, hope things go well at Salute 8)
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These guys look wonderful! :-*
Christopher
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Had a brilliant show Lance.................top notch!! :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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While moving towards some new releases, I'm trying to catch up with adding pictures to the Customers' Gallery page, loads more to add. Here's one from John Hansen in the USA:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/8285/xbom.jpg)
John's used Photoshop Elements to combine the figures with the photographic background.
:)
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The Preacher/Parson from the Settlers Defending Command & Characters pack, the original rough concept sketch I made showed him with pince-nez specs, but while sculpting the face, I decided the figure really didn't need them as he worked very well without them for the sort of character I wanted, so I left them off :)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img826/2665/yhoj.jpg)
That makes 4 of the characters sketched for the pack already on the website, the other 2 are all but complete, so I'll photograph them and get the pics up on here very soon. :D
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Wonderful character. :-*
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Very nice..will be wanting these :)
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Thanks gents 8)
I must admit, he's a favourite of mine :)
Cheers,
Lance
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He is brilliant and i need him :)
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Very nice work Lance
James
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Reminds me of this guy :D
(http://cdn2.screenjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/images/2009/Kick-Ass_Priest_04.jpg)
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Another outstanding character for a '18th C. Horror' game (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51419.0) -if located in a Protestant country, but not specifically of 'Colonial Gothic (http://www.rogue-games.net/Colonial-Gothic/)' / 'A Devil in Jersey (http://bogdanwaz.blogspot.fr/search/label/A%20Devil%20in%20Jersey)' nature, it could equally be set in Reformed Europe.
Edit: 18th C. 'socializing' Catholic priests did not wear their cassock, but dressed in black 'secular' clothes; their only distinguishing features were the (black pipped white) priestly collar and a tiny calotte over their tonsure:
(http://www.nicolasbordas.fr/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ridicule2.jpg)
If some priests dressed so to enter the wittiness contests of fashionable salons, one can suppose a priestley field operative (a jesuit of the C.R.O.C. (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=49766.msg584536#msg584536)? A Papal Assassin of Iscariota (http://www.drunkendragoonproductions.com/18thcentimagi-nation/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=120) - not as comely as this one (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=49673.msg593028#msg593028)?) would wear such practical clothes when 'evil hunting'. Thus Galloping Major's Preacher, painted with a black (pipped white) collar, becomes a 'combat priest' (in Gévaudan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmbC2XZWZA8), maybe, or in Nouvelle France (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAlMJTbeI6g)?). Most of the 'armed settlers' would also fit perfectly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR9LF1Qam-8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR9LF1Qam-8)
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Reminds me of this guy :D
You're right Iain, except my chap has a better fitting hat lol
Not sue where your picture comes from, but I'm guessing "The Patriot"? If I'd had that pic, it would certainly have gone into my reference file.
I wanted my chap to have the feel of an archetypal 18th century parson, and one who wasn't afraid to give the Lord some hands-on assistance :D
Cheers,
Lance
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Message seems to have repeated, cleared the second one.
I'll try to post the pics of the other 2 chaps before the weekend. :)
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Yes it was the Minister from The Patriot. I could see him as a Protestant Van Helsing haha.
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img833/2825/g0dr.jpg)
Here are the last 2 of the 6 characters for the Settlers Defending Command & Characters pack, as promised. The lower of the two I think of as my Innkeeper, but wearing his tradesman's apron with the 'bib' buttoned to his waistcoat in classic 18th century style, he could easily be a merchant or craftsman of any sort. :)
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each release just gets better and better ,fantastic stuff Lance.
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I really like these Lance! Can't wait until they are for sale! :-*
Darkoath
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Thanks gents :D
I'm just finishing off a few more sculpts to fill out a master mould, then they'll be off for moulding :)
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I am pleased there will be a Settlers Defending pack available soon. Please let me know when. I have many settlers from your line milling about aimlessly that need guidance. I will mount an oreder for two of those packs and perhaps a few others.
I was able to attend Historicon in Fredricksburg, VA. Three friends and I visited Gettysburg (with a tour guided by Scott Mingus). Highly recommended! Then we attended Historicon and walked the battlefield (in town) at Fredricksburg. Then we visited Chancellorsville and had a tour of tht battlefield with the historian of the park service. Also highly recommended!
I do not remember your agent having a booth at Historicon. Did I miss him?
Have you thought any more about some additional seamen for the F&IW line? The one I have is great and needs a crew to assist him with the ships.
Thanks again for producin this fine line of figures. Ins't it a shame how life (family, job, bills, etc.) gets in the way of the hobby pursuits. I am planning a Fort Detroit game that will feature GM figures, as dsoon as the painting is done. Okay, it will be months before it is ready, but the intent is there.
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Playing M&T/FIW on Tues next with one of the guys at the club who has just woken to this period. He's just invested in some of your Mohawks Lance ... :)
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I am pleased there will be a Settlers Defending pack available soon. Please let me know when. I have many settlers from your line milling about aimlessly that need guidance. I will mount an oreder for two of those packs and perhaps a few others.
Should be ready to order in about 2 weeks - the casters are working their way through a big back-log :)
I was able to attend Historicon in Fredricksburg, VA. Three friends and I visited Gettysburg (with a tour guided by Scott Mingus). Highly recommended! Then we attended Historicon and walked the battlefield (in town) at Fredricksburg. Then we visited Chancellorsville and had a tour of tht battlefield with the historian of the park service. Also highly recommended!
I do not remember your agent having a booth at Historicon. Did I miss him?
Have you thought any more about some additional seamen for the F&IW line? The one I have is great and needs a crew to assist him with the ships.
Thanks again for producin this fine line of figures. Ins't it a shame how life (family, job, bills, etc.) gets in the way of the hobby pursuits. I am planning a Fort Detroit game that will feature GM figures, as dsoon as the painting is done. Okay, it will be months before it is ready, but the intent is there.
Sounds like you had a great time at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg.
No, Keith didn't do Historicon this year, I'll post up on here any shows he's planning to attend.
Yes, re the mid C18th seamen, although they haven't got much beyond thinking yet :D
Too right about real life stuff getting in the way ::)
That Fort Detroit game sounds very interesting - especially with the sorts of tables you make, hope to see some postings when it comes about 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Playing M&T/FIW on Tues next with one of the guys at the club who has just woken to this period. He's just invested in some of your Mohawks Lance ... :)
Sorry about the delay here James, I've been a bit side-tracked lately.
How did that game go?
Can you PM me with your colleague's name so I know who he is?
I hope he's enjoying using those Mohawk.
Cheers,
Lance
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Gary Strombo orders his Galloping Major figures from Loyalhanna Outpost and has them, his paints and basing materials shipped to him in at a US FOB in Afghanistan, where he is serving. He paints them in his off duty hours, then ships them home ready for him when he gets back. :) 8)
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More pictures on the Customers' Gallery page of the website.
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theres dedication for you.........stress free hobby !! good stuff
regards
Ged
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and 28 mm ranges :)
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Gary Strombo orders his Galloping Major figures from Loyalhanna Outpost and has them, his paints and basing materials shipped to him in at a US FOB in Afghanistan, where he is serving. He paints them in his off duty hours, then ships them home ready for him when he gets back. :) 8)
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More pictures on the Customers' Gallery page of the website.
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Great story Lance - and well done Gary :)
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Sorry about the delay here James, I've been a bit side-tracked lately.
How did that game go?
Can you PM me with your colleague's name so I know who he is?
I hope he's enjoying using those Mohawk.
Cheers,
Lance
Hi Lance,
Yeah a good game with Q - we're playing again tomo.
Cheers
James
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Pack FIW AAC3 Settlers Defending Command & Characters, now in the Online Shop on the website, also featuring in a couple of new Unit Deals :)
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Ooooooh shiny, those are top class. :-*
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These Are very nice ones.
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Thanks Gents,
Here are pics of some more of the Anglo-American militia, these are master castings, more coming soon :)
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More pics of these on the Studio page of the website.
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Bloody beautiful Lance! Loads of character and I think they fill a perfect niche in this period. So many folks are busy creating the Hollywood version of FIW and I think you are addressing the actual period with figures like these.
Excellent additions to your fine range!
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Love the militia, rather tasty 8)
What are your plans for regulars? :)
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Thanks gents 8)
Loads of character and I think they fill a perfect niche in this period. So many folks are busy creating the Hollywood version of FIW and I think you are addressing the actual period with figures like these.
Fergal - you've certainly got what I'm trying to do: capture the true feel of the period. Lets hope they go down as well with other FIW enthusiasts :)
Karl - regulars are moving up the list ;)
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Fergal - you've certainly got what I'm trying to do: capture the true feel of the period. Lets hope they go down as well with other FIW enthusiasts :)
I think your range is the FIW enthusiasts FIW range. :) I'll know you've jumped the shark when the coureur des bois in coon skin hats show up!
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I think your range is the FIW enthusiasts FIW range. :)
Thanks for that Fergal :) praise indeed 8)
I'll know you've jumped the shark when the coureur des bois in coon skin hats show up!
That's a new colourful saying to me, I like it - I'll try to resist lol
Cheers,
Lance
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I've just received a shipment of the new Osprey French & Indian War title :)
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Only just had time for a quick glance at my own copy, but looks very good.
As with all book orders, if you order it through us you'll get a "Soldiers Free" figure to go with it. :D
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I've just been taking some more pictures, here's one of them:
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The first 3 of the 6 figures for the pack of Anglo-American Militia with bayonets - the other 3 are in progress. As well as militia, these will be especially suited for use as Provincials before uniforms were issued, or to represent the provincial troops from any of the colonies which did not issue uniforms, or just to give added variety to other provincial units. :)
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Very nice figures Lance, and having seen the others in the pack I'm very impressed! ;)
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Thanks Derek - heading towards a pre-release deal on the 4 militia packs :D
I'm considering doing a special limited edition giveaway figure for a pre-release deal that doesn't become generally available thereafter. :?
Anyone think that might go down well ???
or just press on with finishing the 4 packs? ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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I just put some more pictures on the Studio page, was going to post them here but Image Shack is down. >:(
So many forums etc seem to be losing/changing their hosts - hope we're safe here :(
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page11.htm
I'll post more pics when (if?) the problem gets sorted.
Cheers,
Lance
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Got into ImageShack :)
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very nice ;D
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As a bit of a seasonal special treat, until 1st January 2014 (or sooner if stocks run out), I'm offering "White Savage" by Fintan O'Toole in paperback at the reduced price of £4.50 + postage and will be sending out 2 "Soldiers Free" instead of 1 with it. After the offer closes, this great book will return to £8.50.
For more about this book, go to the Wargames Rules & Books page of the website.
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I felt a strong need to paint the Parson from the recently released pack FIW AAC3 Settlers Defending Command & Characters :)
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Lovely brushwork Lance ;D
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A gentleman of some standing, very nice
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I felt a strong need to paint the Parson from the recently released pack FIW AAC3 Settlers Defending Command & Characters :)
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This guy is going to be awesome for the conflicts prior to the FIW. Prior to the FIW, It was mostly fiery Catholic Priests riling up the Natives and leading them against the English settlers. I've been waiting for a nice Godly man to lead the war parties for a bit. This gent fits the bill very well!
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PS Awesome painting Lance :)
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Very nice figures and painting Lance. THE CID.
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Thanks chaps :D
Fergal - nice idea, although there will be a French Jesuit priest or two later to stir things up among the converts ;)
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The pre-order for the 4 packs of figures plus a "Soldiers Free" for the Anglo-American Militia, 25 figures in all, should be up in the next day or so, here are a couple more from the pack with bayonets. Some remain un-pictured, their images will be added later :)
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Chaps, the pre-order deal for the Anglo-American Militia is now up on the website shop :)
Here's pack FIW AAM1:
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The kneeling figures look some of your best yet, defo be getting these. THE CID.
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Will you have these at York this year?
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Will you have these at York this year?
They do look lovely, would make nice Fre3nch militia too ;)
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Will you have these at York this year?
I may, if I'm there, but mostly depending on whether the pre-orders have been completed by then :)
Feel free to PM me.
Cheers,
Lance
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CID - thanks, I'm pretty pleased with them too :)
They do look lovely, would make nice Fre3nch militia too ;)
Thanks LTD, I think you're right, they could double up as Canadian "city" militia as a contrast to the milice in Indian leggings etc - if you don't mind overlooking the Brown Besses :D
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GM, I think some of your brilliant miniatures have a much wider spread use then the F&IW, especially for 18th century horror.
I recently bought your excellent Civilian pack with the priest, but because I do not game the F&IW have been reluctant to pick up some of the other gems scattered throughout your ranges. I have little use of general F&IW troop types, which the majority of the packs comprise of.
I am particularly interested in pistol (and sword) armed officer types.
Is there any chance you could make a pack available with such "personalities", to cater to a wider market?
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I am particularly interested in pistol (and sword) armed officer types.
Is there any chance you could make a pack available with such "personalities", to cater to a wider market?
Furt - keep an eye on developments (not overnight :D) you just never know ;)
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Furt - keep an eye on developments (not overnight :D) you just never know ;)
That is great news GW - very exciting. :)
In saying I don't wargame the F&IW, I must admit that your figures have almost convinced me to.
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I made time to paint a couple more figures from the Settlers Command & Characters pack (FIW AAC3), here's one of them, I'll post the other when I get the pictures sorted. :)
More pictures on the Studio page of the website,
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Lovely subtle brushwork Lance ;D
I'm looking forward to painting this pack, can't decide which one to do first as they are all so good lol
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He is very nice indeed! :-*
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Thanks gents :)
The next one up will be the figure I think of as the Inn-Keeper, although he could be any kind of merchant/tradesman.
Nick - how about starting with the one you're going to make the leader?
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Thanks gents :)
The next one up will be the figure I think of as the Inn-Keeper, although he could be any kind of merchant/tradesman.
Nick - how about starting with the one you're going to make the leader?
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It might have to be Dr Synn himself, the parson ;D
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It might have to be Dr Synn himself, the parson ;D
Sounds like a good plan ;)
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Here's that other character from FIW AAC3 I painted :)
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What a great character Lance - Boniface to a tee!
'I'll show you such ale!—Here, tapster, broach number 1706, as the saying is.—Sir, you shall taste my Anno Domini —I have lived in Lichfield, man and boy, above eight-and-fifty years, and, I believe, have not consumed eight-and-fifty ounces of meat. I have fed purely upon ale; I have eat my ale, drank my ale, and I always sleep upon ale. Now, sir, you shall see! Your worship's health. [Drinks.] Ha! delicious, delicious! Fancy it burgundy, only fancy it, and 'tis worth ten shillings a quart'.
George Farquhar, The Beaux Stratagem, 1.1, 1707
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Lovely! ;D
He's second on the list lol
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Superb. :D
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Great looking new edition! 8)
Christopher
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Thanks gents, more pics soon :)
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will look forward to it Lance! ;D
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Nice inn keeper!
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I took a picture of the 4 out of 6 from FIW AAC3 I've painted so far, I'm starting to think of them as my "parish coucil" anywhere from East Anglia to West Pennsylvania. :)
As well as defending against marauding Huron and their Canadian chumz, they should make a pretty good team for this sort of thing ;)
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=61736.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=61736.0)
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Most Excellent Lance.
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Beautifully painted and SO characterful. :-*
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Those look outstanding. Lovely paintjob.
Bill.
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The finishing you have performed on these figures is very good. I look at the same figures on my painting table and they just do not display the same swagger and elan as yours. I admit they only have a prime coat as yet, but I must labor long and hard to equal your results. I had to look at my versions as soon as I saw the pictures of yours on LAF, just to assure myself they were indeed the same figures. You have set a hard standard to match. I tried earlier with the Provincial Officer to match your paint job and I saw then I still have a "ways" to go. These are very good. Thanks for showing them to us.
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The finishing you have performed on these figures is very good. I look at the same figures on my painting table and they just do not display the same swagger and elan as yours. I admit they only have a prime coat as yet, but I must labor long and hard to equal your results. I had to look at my versions as soon as I saw the pictures of yours on LAF, just to assure myself they were indeed the same figures. You have set a hard standard to match. I tried earlier with the Provincial Officer to match your paint job and I saw then I still have a "ways" to go. These are very good. Thanks for showing them to us.
Don't get too depressed. At 3 feet distance on a wargame table there will be no discernible difference.
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Don't get too depressed. At 3 feet distance on a wargame table there will be no discernible difference.
Absolutely right :)
Ffrum, your colonial officer looked great 8)
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Test - resizing image 8)
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Hi chaps, fergal's post above was part of me getting past a new problem with Imageshack in posting pictures - so, I can do it without them now ;D
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Here's FIW AAM4 Anglo-American Militia with Bayonets, with the last figure in place :)
I'll put up the command pack later, hitherto I had only shown 2 of the 6 figures.
I need to update the pre-order pic in the shop too, before it ends in a few days.
:D
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The Anglo-American Militia Command pack FIW AAM3 :)
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….the superior strength of the Brits is overwhelming ! >:(
….the French need reinforcements ! desperately !!! :'(
Cheers
Achim
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….the superior strength of the Brits is overwhelming ! >:(
….the French need reinforcements ! desperately !!! :'(
You're right Achim, there are French reinforcements in the pipeline ... but I think more Brits will arrive first ;) :o
Cheers,
Lance
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I've been gearing up for my pre-ordered Militia to arrive. I found this great site of a New England reenactment group that portrays militia. There are a few pictures on this page but more importantly some links to members flickr accounts with lots more pictures.
http://snowshoemen.com/pictures (http://snowshoemen.com/pictures)
It's hard for me to decide on colors for non-uniform troops so references like these help. Though I do try to emulate Lance's great paint work when available :)
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OOh more Brits … :o
This must be the additional pack for the Anglo-American Provincials - with casualties, the light artillery piece and Crew … :-* - ...right!!!
Lance ! Your Anglo-American Militia Command pack looks great!! Very nice Figures - like the Anglo-American Militia at all :)
Cheers
Achim
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Here's hoping for some earlier figures too - Donnybrook style colonists perhaps?
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I've been gearing up for my pre-ordered Militia to arrive. I found this great site of a New England reenactment group that portrays militia. There are a few pictures on this page but more importantly some links to members flickr accounts with lots more pictures.
It's hard for me to decide on colors for non-uniform troops so references like these help. Though I do try to emulate Lance's great paint work when available :)
That's a very good reference source for painting fergal, I've seen some of these pictures before, but not all of them.
You'll probably get yours painted well ahead of mine, so here's my plan for colour 'palette':
Lots of browns of various shaded ("the Yankees do so love a brown coat") from very rich browns down through duller hues to sandy stoney colours, then a fair mix of greys, other colours in smaller amounts chiefly on waistcoats, hose etc.
:)
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This must be the additional pack for the Anglo-American Provincials - with casualties, the light artillery piece and Crew … :-* - ...right!!!
Lance ! Your Anglo-American Militia Command pack looks great!! Very nice Figures - like the Anglo-American Militia at all :)
Thanks Achim :)
No artillery or casualties yet ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Here's hoping for some earlier figures too - Donnybrook style colonists perhaps?
Donnybrook eh, interesting ;)
I take it you mean late seventeenth century frontier types, as the rules cover the period of the F&IW?
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Donnybrook eh, interesting ;)
I take it you mean late seventeenth century frontier types, as the rules cover the period of the F&IW also?
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The Soldiers Free Angl0-American Militia figure which will first appear with the pre-orders :)
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The Anglo-American Militia Pre-Order should be sent out next week, a little later than planned.
I'm including an extra figure in the pre-order deal bringing it up to 26 figures. This fierce Mohawk allied warrior with tomahawk, threatening or about to strike or, has been awaiting the right opportunity to appear since I sculpted him some time ago. It was originally intended that he would appear in a pack of Mohawk with hand-to-hand weapons, but I've changed that plan, for now at least; the bow-armed fifth pack of Mohawk should appear this year, but the hand-to-hand pack won't. Instead I've decided to use this figure as a Limited Release figure.
What does this mean?
Well, he'll go out with the pre-orders of this release (I managed to squeeze him into a production mould), but not with the Unit Deal that will go up on the shop once the pre-orders are out. He will probably also appear elsewhere later, I can't say where as yet.
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So, anyone who has ordered the Anglo-American Militia Pre-Order will receive this chap as a thank you for their patience in awaiting delivery, anyone ordering in the few days before the pre-order comes down will get one as an added bonus.
Cheers,
Lance
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very nice figures again Lance, no doubt I will be having a few packs off you ;)
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I look forward receiving my pre-order !! ;D o_o
Thank you Lance! the figures looks perfect as usual.
And what next now? ??? :-*
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Donnybrook eh, interesting ;)
I take it you mean late seventeenth century frontier types, as the rules cover the period of the F&IW?
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Late 17th century Jamestown or Darrien colony types could both be useful.
The Mohawks with bows will be handy too.
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Thanks chaps :D
Cuachicwarrior - lots in the pipeline, watch this space, and the news page on the website; right now, if I told you ... ;) lol Welcome aboard 8)
Gary - interesting thoughts :)
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I picked up a batch of Donnybrook rules at Vapnartak :)
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Not specific to the French & Indian War period, though encompassing it in its scope, this new set of rules is rapidly gaining popularity among skirmish gamers. The extensive rule book is full colour throughout and beautifully produced, packed with photographs and background information. At least equally important to most of us, I believe, is that the rules needed during the course of play accompany the book in the form of a two-sided quick reference card.
More details on the Wargames Rules & Books page of the website.
The provincial soldier shown will be sent out with copies ordered from our site 8)
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love the Mohawk lance........cant beat ab indian or two!! :D
regards
Ged
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I only picked up one copy at Vapnartak, but plan to introduce them at school this week. (Actually the boys have already looked at them, but haven't started playing yet, although they want to try out piracy)
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Just ordered the militia, can't wait to get started on them. Some casualties would be nice Lance. Craig, THE CID.
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Just received the provincials, one word CLASS. THE CID.
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Just received the provincials, one word CLASS. THE CID.
Thanks mate, glad you like the new militia releases.
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I’ve painted an officer from FIW AAM3 Anglo-American Militia Command. I chose to paint the coat and breeches in a rich deep brown, with contrasting waistcoat, as shown in many portraits of the period of wealthy gentlemen in the American colonies of the period. :)
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Wonderful brushwork Lance :-*
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Very nice brushwork Lance. I've just bought a book off EBay American colonial troops, hope it's useful. THE CID.
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Very nice brushwork Lance. I've just bought a book off EBay American colonial troops, hope it's useful. THE CID.
Also worth looking for Narional Geographic type books on Colonial Williamsburg - not much military but some good civilian suits and buildings etc.
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top notch paintwork Lance
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regards
ged
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Just got my pre-order through as well. Lovely models, and they'll definitely be added to my Colonial Gothic games ASAP.
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Come on the pre-order!
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Thanks gents :)
Fergal, did yours arrive yet?
Cheers,
Lance
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Not yet, waiting patiently 8)
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Waiting for me when I got home yesterday! Lovely stuff :P Clearing room on the painting table at the moment!
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Waiting for me when I got home yesterday! Lovely stuff :P Clearing room on the painting table at the moment!
Glad to hear they've arrived safely. We've never had a shipment go missing yet (hope I'm not tempting fate :D), but we've had a few take longer than expected.
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
I received my first order of Rangers and Militia from you guys and as I sent you in my email - they are truly great minis. I immediately ordered more!
Over at my blog - I have some opening packages photos and a size comparison for Galloping and Conquest and North Star FIW.
http://optio82.blogspot.com/2014/03/breaking-down-boxes-fiw-minis-arriving.html (http://optio82.blogspot.com/2014/03/breaking-down-boxes-fiw-minis-arriving.html)
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I have been interested in getting your colonial militia to use as minutemen in 1775-76, my British are Front Rank will they scale ok with them?
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What about the female armed settlers?
Maybe along this lines
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but more aged and in a typical 18th C. garb? (http://www.teletek.fr/usr/film/image/borg05.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7lSu2ytcZMI/TAZ4P9gGG7I/AAAAAAAAHAI/ssmkxIZcxtQ/s1600/gg17+029.jpg)
(I'm sure a gorgeous version of this one, if probably less 'historical' -but a tricorne would 'label' her '18th C.'- would be a success:
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Though a 'Lace Wars Madeleine Jarret de Verchères' (14 old) mini would also be of some use?
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I'm afraid you'll judge such minis (though like the previous suggestions with a potential wider market than only the FIW, being of use for many 'adventure' games from pirates to the Beast of Gévaudan, be they purely 'historical' or spiced with some Fantasy (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51419.msg603469#msg603469) elements), even if made 'on foot' only, would be 'too much' for your 'FIW' range? Though they suggest a kind of 'Last of the Mohicans' journey...
(http://www.ivid.it/fotogallery/imagesearch/images/patto_dei_lupi_samuel_le_bihan_christophe_gans_013_jpg_qrnh.jpg)
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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ghinD3qyPg/UDfOG8GUIGI/AAAAAAAAEQU/YflFIc98n08/s1600/pd%25C2%25A319.jpg)
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(http://cdn-premiere.ladmedia.fr/var/premiere/storage/images/cinema/photos-film/photos-acteur/mark-dacascos/le-pacte-des-loups-200014/36833353-1-fre-FR/LE-PACTE-DES-LOUPS-2000_portrait_w858.jpg)
(http://onfaitlebilan.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/19587299.jpg-r_760_x-f_jpg-q_x-xxyxx.jpg)
Ideally -as was almost the tradition for 'fantasy adventurers' minis in the old 'Dungeons & Dragons' days- each 'character' should be available on foot and riding (http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/media/catalog/product/a/n/an001-w3.jpg). Of course you'll not venture sculpting and casting *horses* for the FIW, but maybe you could produce 'riding' minis (and the separate musket in its saddle holder) to be combined with horses bought elsewhere: afaik at least Spencer Smith / Tradition and Minden list 'civilian' horses for both sexes that can be ordered separately?
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@The Gray Ghost
Over at Jay's blog he shows this photo for comparison:
(http://i.imgur.com/PqVp44O.jpg)
Based on that, I think Redoubt and North Star look like good matches and Front Rank okay too. Eureka, Perry, Foundry look smallish. The thing about the GM minis is not so much the height - it is their thickness/heft.
And I would avoid mixing units with Conquest/Warlord though based on my personal experience as you can see at the my blog post:
http://optio82.blogspot.com/2014/03/breaking-down-boxes-fiw-minis-arriving.html
I plan on mixing some AW Minis in with mine and North Star.
Ed
I just grabbed this quote from over at the TMP boards:
I use Redoubt and Galloping Major with my Northstar figures. They all tend to be large and similarly bulky, but mix almost perfectly. I recently played against my friend who used his own yet-to-be released French regulars and Conquest Indians which look a lot smaller than my figs. However, on the table, they all looked great and I really couldn't see any difference in height and proportion. Therefore, I agree with the OFM!
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Thanks
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Great stuff - love your blog posting 8)
Thanks for the further orders :D
Gray Ghost - You wouldn't be the first to use my FIW Militia and Settlers for AWI militia, take a look at Giles' posting half way through this thread on another forum:
http://wd3.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=39&start=20 (http://wd3.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=39&start=20)
Cheers,
Lance
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@The Gray Ghost
Over at Jay's blog he shows this photo for comparison:
(http://i.imgur.com/PqVp44O.jpg)
Based on that, I think Redoubt and North Star look like good matches and Front Rank okay too. Eureka, Perry, Foundry look smallish. The thing about the GM minis is not so much the height - it is their thickness/heft.
And I would avoid mixing units with Conquest/Warlord though based on my personal experience as you can see at the my blog post:
http://optio82.blogspot.com/2014/03/breaking-down-boxes-fiw-minis-arriving.html
I plan on mixing some AW Minis in with mine and North Star.
Ed
I just grabbed this quote from over at the TMP boards:
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Abdul666lw,
Thanks for the input, some great pictures there, I've saved the ones I didn't already have into a folder, I especially like the character ones from Brotherhood of the Wolf, which I haven't watched for ages, I must try to make time to watch it again.
The armed settler women will be along, and I think you'll like some of the ideas I have.
I fully agree that mounted characters should have a dismounted version, and even though the F&IW is very much an infantry war, the odd mounted/dismounted character will start to appear - and who knows where it will lead ;)
As for sculpting horses, I've done a couple already - you'll find pictures of one on this page:
http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page4.htm (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/page4.htm)
so no need to use any "strays" :D
Cheers,
Lance
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Females could be useful for Abduction Club settings too.
I thought this film was reasonable:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Abduction_Club
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The armed settler women will be along, and I think you'll like some of the ideas I have.
I fully agree that mounted characters should have a dismounted version, and even though the F&IW is very much an infantry war, the odd mounted/dismounted character will start to appear - and who knows where it will lead.
Yet I'm afraid this one
(http://img.bd-sanctuary.com/bds/big/le-scorpion-bd-volume-5-reedition-10e-anniversaire-4505.gif)
(from the very swashbuckling Le Scorpion comics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Scorpion)) may be, unfortunately, more than a little (http://www.bdouebe.net/img/scorpion/scorpion4couv.jpg) 'too much (http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/0/9241/891862-001.jpg)'?
Btw I discussed her on a TMP thread devoted to 'Beast of Gevaudan' games and miniatures (http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=331382&page=1). Canadian armed settlers are ideal for such games even if located in 'Old' France, and movies such as Le Poil de la Bête (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517506/combined) (trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAlMJTbeI6g))and Ginger Snaps Back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365265/) (trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVTPx8vl-4A)) show that similar 'adventures' (without or with 'Lacepulp / Lacepunk extras (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=64347.0) -or worse (http://mcmdgames.blogspot.fr/search/label/Early%20American%20Horror), even far worse (http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.fr/search/label/Strange%20Aeons%2018th%20century)) can bet set in Nouvelle France.
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Females could be useful for Abduction Club settings too.
I thought this film was reasonable:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Abduction_Club
I haven't seen this one, although I was recently reading about forced marriages for financial improvement through abduction was very common in early 18th century England too :o
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If I could remember where I put the disk I'd lend it to you.
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Lance, thanks for the extras in my last package! Here is my American Provincial painted up:
(http://i.imgur.com/arCkjAdl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Pl7plE9l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Fcjahuyl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yyMLzGZl.jpg)
More photos and my painting guide at my blog:
http://optio82.blogspot.com/2014/04/finished-american-provincial-soldier.html
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Woh! :o wasn't expecting that :D
Clever use of that character 8) I'll have to get my ensigns out lol
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A few Anglo Americans I recently finished. I'm sorry my photos rant much cop, I've been experimenting with the iPad. I really enjoyed painting these, possibly the best Lance has done yet. Will do a few rangers and Indians next. THE CID.
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Lovely stuff THE CID, my favourite touch is those woven stripes in the blanket 8)
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Thanks Lance, all your Anglo Americans are individual characters and need to be painted as such. We need a few casualties, personalities and some bearded French trapper types. I might be mistaken but are all your F&I clean shaved. THE CID.
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Thanks Lance, all your Anglo Americans are individual characters and need to be painted as such. We need a few casualties, personalities and some bearded French trapper types. I might be mistaken but are all your F&I clean shaved. THE CID.
That's right mate, no beards so far in the FIW range, one or two may appear later on the sort of figures you mention, but generally speaking, the C18 was not great for fans of facial hair (I say this as a chap who has sported beards of one style or another virtually all my adult life :D), although French grenadiers etc will have moustaches as they did.
Casualties and more character packs will appear - though I feel more of a need to get out more troop types first, any views on that?
Cheers,
Lance
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Troops first. A club I used to belong to tried using wounded figures to show a unit's moral status. When they gave that system up & rebased for a new set of rules the Prussian player included the wounded into the units. He increased the Prussian army by about 30% (1 dying or wounded figure took up the room of 2 standing figures on a base)
Now although this is a good argument for more wounded, it applies only if you are fighting with units, I do my French Indian wars as a skirmish, although due to people like Lance (making sooooo many nice figures) I may have to rebase to full units........ Hey Ho, 'The more things change the more they stay the same,.
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I do my French Indian wars as a skirmish, although due to people like Lance (making sooooo many nice figures) I may have to rebase to full units........ Hey Ho, 'The more things change the more they stay the same,.
lol
Or just use movement trays :D
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lovely work the Cid :)
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I've got round to putting up a facebook page for the latest news stuff from Galloping Major, I'll be delighted if you can sign in, "like" the page and sign up to be kept posted on developments 8)
Please don't worry, I won't get a sudden urge to tell you what I had for my breakfast etc lol
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Lance
good man..joining facebook despite contra opinions is a usefull tool
for us manufacturers to spread the "love!"......like your page of course
regards
Ged
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Thanks Ged, I have some catching up to do, but I'll be putting up some hopefully interesting stuff on there in the next few weeks. :D
Great pics on the gringo40s page 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello,
some pictures of my last work, Hope you'll like them :
Virginians provincials and militia !!
thanks for this fantastic range Lance !
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030412.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=103&u=18141220)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030413.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=104&u=18141220)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030414.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=105&u=18141220)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030415.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=106&u=18141220)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030416.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=107&u=18141220)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030417.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=108&u=18141220)
(http://i55.servimg.com/u/f55/18/14/12/20/p1030418.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=109&u=18141220)
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cuachicwarrior - great work, thanks for the lovely pictures 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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It was a pleasure Lance !!
Regards
Jean-Francois
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I've just put a picture of a recently sculpted figure up on facebook, search: Galloping Major Ltd Wargames
when I've added it to the Studio page of the website, I should be able to add it into here using the saved version on the site ::)
Cheers,
Lance
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Just checked him out Lance, is he a known personality?
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Just checked him out Lance, is he a known personality?
No, just an officer :)
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(https://secure.mrsite.co.uk/usersitesv22/52605.mrsite.com/wwwroot/userimages/Giles%20Allison%20Militia%203.jpg)
Giles has painted a mix of figures from Anglo-American Militia and Settlers Defending packs and based them up on four figure bases to serve as loyalist militia with his AWI armies. Lots more of Giles' pictures are on the Customers' Gallery page of the website.
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Dale Yates sent me this image via facebook of a ranger officer he's just painted from pack FIW RAN3
(https://secure.mrsite.co.uk/usersitesv22/52605.mrsite.com/wwwroot/userimages/DaleRanger.jpg)
Lovely work 8)
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I've just posted a temporary deal on the online shop - it'll be up for only 2 weeks, then it'll come down. :o
It's a "Militia Firing Line Deal" and consists of both packs of Anglo-American Militia Firing Line (FIW AAM1 & 2), the first two packs of Anglo-American Settlers Defending (FIW AAC1 & 2) and the Anglo-American Militia Command and Characters, plus 2 Soldiers Free. That's 32 different soldiers for a special price of £42 plus postage. The idea is to provide a big "force" of militia with loads of variety.
(http://www.52605.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/MILFIRINGLINEOFFERDEAL.JPG)
:)
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/MohawkBow2.4.jpg)
Second completed sculpt for the pack of bow-armed Mohawk, the other 4 are at various stages of progress alongside other new stuff :)
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/MohawkBow2.4.jpg)
Second completed sculpt for the pack of bow-armed Mohawk, the other 4 are at various stages of progress alongside other new stuff :)
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Nice ;D
Looking forward for the Mohawk bows!
DJ
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Dale Yates (also see his painted ranger officer above) is going to be showing painting demos using our FIW and Western figures in a new open group on facebook. He's a highly skilled painter and is currently a couple of stages into painting our “Soldiers Free” colonial officer.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/164904957029135/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/164904957029135/)
(https://secure.mrsite.co.uk/usersitesv22/52605.mrsite.com/wwwroot/userimages/SF2crop.jpg)
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Dale finished that first demo figure on https://www.facebook.com/groups/164904957029135/?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/groups/164904957029135/?fref=ts)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/SF3crop.jpg)
8)
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Dale's started work on a Mohawk, and he's adding more text about the colours he's used and how he's used them - take a look.
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/CFdM1x3.jpg)
The French are in need of reinforcements, the regulars are still off on the horizon, but I've made a start on the first batch of Compagnies Franches de la Marine – more pictures of this first sculpt on the Studio page. :)
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Now that brings a smile to my face :). One day earlier and it would have been a great Birthday present!
Bring on the Marines!
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Thanks Fergal, meanwhile:
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/MohawkBow3x3.jpg)
The 3rd bow-armed Mohawk from that pack of 6 ;)
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Excellent, I really like the latest Mohawk. ;D
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Are you going to do more 18th C. sailors, or will I have to wait for the. North Star ones?
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Are you going to do more 18th C. sailors, or will I have to wait for the. North Star ones?
Watch this space ;) and like Galloping Major Ltd Wargames on facebook if you're on it :)
I've not been saying anything much yet but ...
8)
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Watch this space ;) and like Galloping Major Ltd Wargames on facebook if you're on it :)
I've not been saying anything much yet but ...
8)
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You big tease! :D
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We need something for our next school project, so here's hoping....
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You big tease! :D
;) :D
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A little birdie told me that we may have some new generic 18th century figures coming our way GM.
Was my little birdie correct? ???
And if so would you take some suggestions?
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A little birdie told me that we may have some new generic 18th century figures coming our way GM.
Was my little birdie correct? ???
And if so would you take some suggestions?
They may well be correct :D
Always happy to take suggestions - I'll still go ahead and make what I want first, of course ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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I have been following this thread with great interest. I have now been persuaded to send all my money to the Galloping Major and paint some F&IW miniatures! Yes, yet another project! lol I am thinking of purchasing the Muskets & Tomahawks rules as well, are they recommended by people who game this period regularly?
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They may well be correct :D
Always happy to take suggestions - I'll still go ahead and make what I want first, of course ;)
Here's hoping for more generic sailors.
Pirates are fine, but they need someone to plunder.
Maybe some gentry too. (Richer targets)
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They may well be correct :D
Always happy to take suggestions - I'll still go ahead and make what I want first, of course ;)
Goody, more figures for my Dorset Smugglers project :D
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Now that I am even keener to see expanded, perhaps a separate thread? Rules, scenarios etc? ;)
Goody, more figures for my Dorset Smugglers project :D
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I took a good-sized batch of sculpts over to Stewart Griffin for master moulding on Friday, took some hurried pictures of the greens that haven't already appeared on here. If they came out OK, some will appear on here soonish. :)
MEANWHILE: White Savage
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/SFsWhiteSavageOffer.jpg)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/White Savage PB(1).jpg)
As a temporary "shelf clearance" deal, we're offering this excellent book at a big reduction: £4.50 against our usual retail price of £8.50 (published at £9.99). As a bonus, it'll come to you with 2 Soldiers Free figures, the "Colonial Officer", who I've always pictured as Johnson's man Croghan, and the limited release Mohawk warrior, who hitherto accompanied the pre-orders of the Anglo-American Militia pre-order - so if you don't have one, this is your chance to get one. Limited while stocks of the book last.
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MEANWHILE: White Savage
As a temporary "shelf clearance" deal, we're offering this excellent book at a big reduction: £4.50 against our usual retail price of £8.50 (published at £9.99). As a bonus, it'll come to you with 2 Soldiers Free figures, the "Colonial Officer", who I've always pictured as Johnson's man Croghan, and the limited release Mohawk warrior, who hitherto accompanied the pre-orders of the Anglo-American Militia pre-order - so if you don't have one, this is your chance to get one. Limited while stocks of the book last.
Currently my FIW miniatures are 15mm, but I have been toying with the idea of painting up a the odd 28mm FIW miniature or two. How convenient! Book ordered! :D
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The figures you make are really excellent!
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Thanks gents :)
Barry - order posted today 8)
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Our Australian distributor has recently gone live on the net at:
http://www.campaignbooksandgameslogistics.com/
:)
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/3MohawkBowsLower.jpg)
The first three bow-armed Mohawk mastered - three more to finish sculpting before release, alongside a lot more work in progress: more news soon. :)
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They look rather good; I can see another order being placed.
RV
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Barry - order posted today 8)
Order received :D
Great miniatures Lance.
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Thanks gents - watch out for news of regulars soon :)
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Ordered the milita....would be rude not to and they look like cracking figures so couldnt resist ;D
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Ordered the milita....would be rude not to and they look like cracking figures so couldnt resist ;D
Order posted yesterday afternoon, thanks again :D
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Arrived today mate your best work yet they are stunning 8) thanks for free figure too much appreciated
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British Regulars First Pic
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/pushyrbayonet1low.jpg)
Our first British regular infantryman to be shown. This particular pose is "push your bayonet" which is the next 'move' from "charge high your bayonet", the classic British army bayonet fighting stance for which the redcoat was famed and feared.
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Looking good Lance ;D
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OK - forget about the french reinforcements - I think we need desperately british regulars! o_o
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OK - forget about the french reinforcements - I think we need desperately british regulars! o_o
Compagnies Franches are coming too :D
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It keeps getting better. Would the British be OK for Culloden. THE CID.
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Thanks THE CID, you could use them for the '45 as some units were starting to take on this appearance, although many were still wearing the belt over the coat and the coat tails not turned back 8)
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It keeps getting better. Would the British be OK for Culloden. THE CID.
Thanks THE CID, you could use them for the '45 as some units were starting to take on this appearance, although many were still wearing the belt over the coat and the coat tails not turned back 8)
You do know this means you will have to do some Jacobites now ? THE CID.
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Jacobites would be rather good :D
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/regularOfficer1.jpg)
British Officer for the first planned release of regulars :)
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Ooooh yes, he's rather splendid. ;D
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I really like him, can't wait for the regulars. THE CID.
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Your figures keep getting better and better.
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Fantastic! Can't wait to get some red coats on the board. 8)
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Thanks gents :)
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We need Ensigns :)
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We need Ensigns :)
;) :D
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Great stuff! Love to see more and more figs from this period on the market. So interesting...and some of it fought right in my home state!
Mike Demana
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Thanks Milke :)
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/landofthefreeSF.jpg)
We've just added the “Land of the Free” Wargames Rules for North America 1754–1815 to our online shop in the Wargames Rules & Bookshop section. A beautifully produced set of battle rules from Osprey, profusely illustrated in colour throughout and featuring photographs of Galloping Major figures.
These battle rules will compliment the several sets of exciting skirmish rules we already stock.
Order Land Of The Free from us and we'll send you the Provincial "Soldiers Free" figure pictured.
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Like the British officer pose,looking forward to seeing the rest of the rank and file.
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What about FIW Highlanders?
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What about FIW Highlanders?
They're still in dollies stage :)
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/3bMohawkBowsLowest.jpg)
The second three bow-armed Mohawk are pictured on the Studio page. The pack of 6 will be released as soon as production castings are ready.
This new pack of warriors will provide an extra weaponry variant for the French & Indian War and also be suitable to represent earlier generations of "woodland warfare" in North America.
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They are great Lance :)
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Approximately what date do you anticipate that the pack of six, bow-armed Mohawks will be available for order Lance?
Will that release coincide with the sailors being ready to ship? If so I would like to add those new Mohawks to my sailors pre-order.
Thanks.
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Thanks chaps,
ffrum - I can't say for sure yet on release date, but they will probably be just ahead of the sailors :)
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What about the promised ladies - well, may be not all *that* ladylike? :P
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What abbout the promised ladies - well, may be not all *that* ladylike? :P
I know abdul, I need time to get back to the ladies ;) :-*
After the first batch of sailors are out the main emphasis in my FIW sculpting must be on getting the first releases of British regulars and Compagnies Franches moved along; I'll try to fit in a few ladies on the side - oo-er :D
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(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/CF2.2.jpg)
Second completed sculpt for the Compagnies Franches de la Marine in outpost dress. :)
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Great news, hopefully by the time they are released I will have enough space on my painting table to accommodate them :)
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Excellent ;D
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Thanks chaps :)
I thought I would just inject a bit of colour into this thread with a picture of some of my painted figures from earlier released French forces: Canadian militia and Huron Allies:
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/MiliceHuron5xlow.jpg)
Cheers,
Lance
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Lovely brushwork on these Lance :-*
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Nice! Stuff is looking better and better. In what capacity would the sailors show up during the French Indian War? I don't recall coming across that many naval battles or coastal raids, or are they meant for other theaters?
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Nice! Stuff is looking better and better. In what capacity would the sailors show up during the French Indian War? I don't recall coming across that many naval battles or coastal raids, or are they meant for other theaters?
Thanks Axabrax 8)
Not a lot of naval engagements in the usual sense, but shore parties from Monongahela to Quebec and beyond, lots of potential for involvement with sloops etc used on the Great Lakes and the more navigable waterways. A couple examples are the contingent from HMS Norwich under Lt Spendlowe with Braddock and the Royal Navy's ongoing involvement in the Lake George-Lake Champlain corridor from 1757. Royal Navy detachments have been used in lieu of or to support the regular army in all sorts of climates and theatres over the centuries, lots of scope for using them :)
I'll certainly be using them in coastal raids (real or imaginary) as well as for taking on the enemy and assisting with transport on land and water.
For me they add even more variety to a period with variety of participants in heaps.
Of course, I won't be restricting their use to North America in the FIW, there's loads of other potential for them too. :D
I hope that helps start a few ideas going ;)
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Of course, I won't be restricting their use to North America in the FIW, there's loads of other potential for them too. :D
I hope that helps start a few ideas going ;)
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Yep, I think some of them will be on home service in Dorset... ;)
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Lots o Indians in Dorset that is. Seen it meself, sir! :o
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How about a set or two of Frontiersmen? I'm thinking Natty Bumpo (Hawkeye), Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone.
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Thanks Axabrax 8)
Not a lot of naval engagements in the usual sense, but shore parties from Monongahela to Quebec and beyond, lots of potential for involvement with sloops etc used on the Great Lakes and the more navigable waterways. A couple examples are the contingent from HMS Norwich under Lt Spendlowe with Braddock and the Royal Navy's ongoing involvement in the Lake George-Lake Champlain corridor from 1757. Royal Navy detachments have been used in lieu of or to support the regular army in all sorts of climates and theatres over the centuries, lots of scope for using them. I'll certainly be using them in coastal raids (real or imaginary) as well as for taking on the enemy and assisting with transport on land and water. For me they add even more variety to a period with variety of participants in heaps. Of course, I won't be restricting their use to North America in the FIW, there's loads of other potential for them too. :D
I hope that helps start a few ideas going ;)
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Remember guys that there are some ships available for the Great Lakes actions from Laser DreamWorks (http://www.laserdreamworks.com/28mm-ships/) that might work nicely for these types of actions.
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Nice! Stuff is looking better and better. In what capacity would the sailors show up during the French Indian War? I don't recall coming across that many naval battles or coastal raids, or are they meant for other theaters?
IIRC there was a fair bit of naval raiding against French settlers in Acadia
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How about a set or two of Frontiersmen? I'm thinking Natty Bumpo (Hawkeye), Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone.
Nick, I've thought about a Natty/Hawkeye figure, the only trouble is, which visualisation to go with :?
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Nick, I've thought about a Natty/Hawkeye figure, the only trouble is, which visualisation to go with :?
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Go for this:
http://s89.photobucket.com/user/einontytar/media/natives/haukansilmaKANSI.jpg.html
Hawkeye series written by Ulf Uller, dunno if they were translated into English.
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Nick, I've thought about a Natty/Hawkeye figure, the only trouble is, which visualisation to go with :?
I think you are saying that wrong!
Nick, I've thought about a Natty/Hawkeye figure, the only trouble is, which visualisation to go with!! 8) There are soooo many awesome ones to choose from!!
I might have overdone it with the 'awesome' part as I know that's more of a yank thing. Why not have a Hawkeye character pack? 6 different Hawkeyes? I'd buy it, many families intermarried at the time so there would have been many frontiersmen around that wouldn't look out of place. Basically people love Last of the Mohicans, and FIW players buy LotM figures. Get in there Lance :)
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Basically a pack of guys in Indian leggings and hunting shirts, maybe 6 different heads, bareheaded, slouch hat, coonskin hat? In advancing poses.
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Some interesting thoughts there chaps :)
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Already quite happy with the new French Marines, but I agree that a LOTM pack would do down nicely.
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Yes a LOTM pack would be very welcome. ;D
I'd probably suggest going with the Daniel Day lewis look and definitely include Uncus and Chingachgook.
In the meantime i've just made some alterations to the Redoubt ones and will try and get them painted up soon.
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Thanks for the info. They're really nice figures, and it's great to see anything that hasn't already been done many times before for the FiW.
Speaking of which, if you're going to do LoTM, I wouldn't copy the movie figs as that's already been done very well by another company. Frankly, I'd rather see personalities from the Monongahela or some other historical engagement rather than from literature...
Thanks Axabrax 8)
Not a lot of naval engagements in the usual sense, but shore parties from Monongahela to Quebec and beyond, lots of potential for involvement with sloops etc used on the Great Lakes and the more navigable waterways. A couple examples are the contingent from HMS Norwich under Lt Spendlowe with Braddock and the Royal Navy's ongoing involvement in the Lake George-Lake Champlain corridor from 1757. Royal Navy detachments have been used in lieu of or to support the regular army in all sorts of climates and theatres over the centuries, lots of scope for using them :)
I'll certainly be using them in coastal raids (real or imaginary) as well as for taking on the enemy and assisting with transport on land and water.
For me they add even more variety to a period with variety of participants in heaps.
Of course, I won't be restricting their use to North America in the FIW, there's loads of other potential for them too. :D
I hope that helps start a few ideas going ;)
www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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the movie figs as that's already been done very well by another company
That's a matter of opinion. I haven't seen a set I like yet and I've seen all the ones that are available.
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Conquest miniatures perhaps!!
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The Conquest LOTM set is very nice, except for the faces on Alice and Cora. There is always room for a better set. Besides, I doubt the Conquest minis would match well with the Galloping Major models.
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I can second what the last poster said - the faces on the ladies are not of the same standard and next to Galloping Major look more like children.
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I can second what the last poster said - the faces on the ladies are not of the same standard and next to Galloping Major look more like children.
Yeah they definitely don't scale well.
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Well, i have to agree on the faces. They are not the best.
Lets hope Galloping Major does some characters packs. :D
Daniel Boone and the Kenton brothers would be welcome as well.
For ideas do please consult the John Jenkins Designs miniatures. Although 54mm i get lots of painting inspiration and conversions ideas on them. :)
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For a character pack I'd like to see something like Tragedy at Ticonderoga. You could have George Howe and Duncan Campbell.
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More great input there chaps :D
Meanwhile, I've just added the Mohawk Warriors with Bows pack to the Online Shop :)
(http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.com/userimages/MOH5long.jpg)
The production castings are hot in :)
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Thankee kindly sir, I will put in an order when I finish the last lot of figures that you sent to me.
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More great input there chaps :D
Meanwhile, I've just added the Mohawk Warriors with Bows pack to the Online Shop :
The production castings are hot in :)
Hmm, I will look for my gloves to get them out my mailbox :D (just ordered)
DJ