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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Arthur on April 03, 2015, 03:09:35 PM
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Mike Snook's wargames venture will be Indian Mutiny range with the first 16 packs covering Havelock's force for the Cawnpore/Lucknow relief campaign. Sculpts by Paul Hicks, and Empress will be in charge of selling them, with the first releases hopefully on sale at Salute.
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Website to follow soon at irondukeminiatures.co.uk (http://irondukeminiatures.co.uk)
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These look class, must have.
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Lordy lord :o
They look spot on. The drummer advancing under fire is particularly good.
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Well, I think that is my post Sudan project settled then.
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Very Nice! :o
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Wow ! :)
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Lovely :)
cheers
James
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The details to this range are on our site here. These first four packs are now on sale and there will be a lot more being released in the coming weeks as we head towards Salute and following Salute, Get them while their hot so if you are interested I would advice you buy them now and if you plan the get them at Salute we seriously advise a pre order ;)
http://www.empressminiatures.com/
The range is a dual project between ourselves and Iron Duke.
Cheers,
Paul
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Lovely stuff - and so tempting! :-*
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They look amazing and with Mike Snooke's knowledge of Victorian Warfare you can count on some seriously accurate historical accuracy.
I love the dynamism of the sculpts too!
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Darrell.
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Nice! :-*
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Superb, I will have them. Just hope the bayonets don't snap off too easily.
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Raa-ther! What about a Flashman figure in light of the impending release of the new movie?
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Very excited by these minis,I suppose the forthcoming rules The Men Who Would Be Kings would work for this period ?
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beautifull miniatures!
my 2016 project for sure!
no excuse to not start these colourfull period!!
best regards
paco
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Cracking looking figures, if Dave didn't already have an extensive collection I think I would be hooked.
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Great range of miniatures and idea. Fantastic!!!
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Wow!!!
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Wich book would you recomend to ^play the indian mutiny ?
( i mean wargaming book with orders of battle and uniformes )
regards
paco
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Oh for crying out loud! As if I didn't have enough to paint.....sigh...it would be easier to turn down if they were bad castings...but alas they are great!!!
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This is the official Iron Duke site linked to the Empress Site.
http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/
Lots of interesting details on there worth a look.
Cheers,
Paul
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Awesome figures.
Look forward to seeing more.
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How do they stack up to the old Perry range? I love the officer models but not a huge fan the cut and paste rank and file, can these two ranges be mixed?
Also would you consider doing a n officer pack? one of my favourite things about the mutiny range is how eclectic and individual the officers could be.
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Pacofeanor,I would recommend Ian Heath's British in India,a Foundry book,sold by Dave Thomas at shows around the UK.
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(http://The British in India) is actually by John French. I believe it's now out of print but it is indeed the best resource on British Mutiny uniforms.
Here's a glimpse of the upcoming Sikhs while I'm at it :
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Those are bloody brilliant! :o :-*
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Well I believed I was about done with Indian Mutiny.
Have tons of Foundry.
Now looks like I will be adding some of the Iron Duke figures.
Really love the look of the figures. :-*
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Sikhs are Brill.
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This just keeps getting better and better,Sikhs are outstanding,can't wait to see the Highlanders :)
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I've asked my wallet what it thinks and it's happy to give me joy by buying every single mini in this range and many more too boot!!
Sometimes my wallet can be so generous lol
The Brits and Sikhs, with the brilliance of the dynamic action poses are sublime Paul!
Darrell.
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Thanks chaps. All the poses were selected by Mike himself. All credit for this dynamic looking range must go to Mike.
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Oh my, those Sikhs have to be some of Paul's best work.
Perhaps some for a TMWWBK game next year, eh Dave ;)
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"they're NOT nice, they're NOT nice, they're NOT nice" and if repeat that every waking hour I just may come to believe it :)
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Another one who thought he'd got enough figures for the Mutiny but how can I resist those Sikhs, for starters?
And the website is shaping up already as a great resource - OOB and a painting guide for Havelock's Column makes things so easy for us - where else could one deploy such a great sounding unit as Maude's Improvised Bullock Battery?
Rules? I've seen Black Powder used quite successfully for larger IM games, and Osprey are planning a colonial set for 2016 that would cover the period. For large-scale skirmishes I use an adaptation of the 'Sharp Practice' TFL rules called 'War Without Mercy' written by Rolf Gein - not yet published (nag Richard at TFL!) but a draft version can be found at the (currently largely inactive) play test Yahoo group of the same name. Maybe it's time to revive that particular project.
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Just ordered them, can't wait now.
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Those sikhs :o
Good grief.
They have to be amongst your best work to date Paul. Gorgeous.
(The Brits, strangely, I'm not so keen on - maybe just a bit too dynamic for my tastes... But that's just me... )
But based on those superb sikhs, I can only imagine how wonderful the Highlanders are going to be :-*
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...and off course the big questions...for those of us with a good number of Mutineer Miniatures is...
...how do they compare size wise for compatibility? The Mutineer are a touch large but I have used a few perry Carlists war minis and they just get by. Are these bigger than Perry's but maybe not as big as Mutineer and thus probably usable when mixed together?
Cheers
Happy Wanderer
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Also would you consider doing a n officer pack? one of my favourite things about the mutiny range is how eclectic and individual the officers could be.
I have always wondered about the Mutiny being done as a skirmish / rpg with characters wandering around Delhi looking for loot or kidnapped damsels, etc. Extra characters and personalities would be very nice indeed.
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The Highlanders are uniformed as the infantry already released. This is based on Mike's detailed research. You will have to wait a little longer for the full kilt jobbies.
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To repeat a question I just left on the ID website: Would European officers be using revolvers at this point in time, as opposed to horse pistols?
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These look really fantastic, congratulations to Empress, the sculptor and Mike Snook on a great range.
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To repeat a question I just left on the ID website: Would European officers be using revolvers at this point in time, as opposed to horse pistols?
Yep. Infact if you check the command pack just released one of the officers is carrying a revolver.
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Really nice figs so far. Sepoy rules does the Cawnpore campaign in a series of battles. How does War Without Mercy play? I haven't made much progress on my mutiny collection, as I'm just not sure there is a decent set of rules.
Mike D
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I'm about to place an order but I'm getting charged postage- i want to pick up the mini's at Salute..... is there a way we can get around this please?
Darrell.
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As stated elsewhere simply e mail us a list at Empress and we will sort it out.
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"War Without Mercy", like its parent, 'Sharp Practice' is designed for large scale skirmishes with anything from 30-120 figures per side on a 1:1 figure/man scale but there is a draft set of 'big battle' adaptations (that still need some more play testing) which will allow players to use a 1:5 - 1:20 scale instead, which puts most of the battles within reach - at 1:10 you'll only need about 180 infantry, 12-15 cavalry and about 4 guns.
I'm also hoping that they'll look OK alongside the Mutineer figures - if they're anything like the Empress Zulu range I think they'll be fine in separate units, will be OK alongside Old Glory, Indus Miniatures and some Foundry, like their lovely NWF Afghans, but maybe too large for the original Foundry Mutiny range, which were 'true' 25s.
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Regarding revolvers, google Beaumont-Adams or Tranter and you'll find everything you need to know. Most officers carried privately owned revolvers prior to 1857 although the EIC adopted the Adams company as their official supplier around 1856.
I think Harry Flashman carried an Adams or Tranter during the Mutiny, didn't he?
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As stated elsewhere simply e mail us a list at Empress and we will sort it out.
Grand stuff.. Another little job for the weekend..
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Grand stuff.. Another little job for the weekend..
I'll do just that!
Darrell.
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Wow! Where'd that come from!? Never heard of Iron Duke...but some amazing sculpting by Mr. Hicks. Simply outstanding! If they can get him to finish off the range...then it will definitely be worth investing in :)
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Wow! Where'd that come from!? Never heard of Iron Duke...but some amazing sculpting by Mr. Hicks. Simply outstanding! If they can get him to finish off the range...then it will definitely be worth investing in :)
The range has been commissioned by colonel Mike Snook the author of Go Strong into the Desert, The Mahdist Uprising in the Sudan 1881-1885. He know's his stuff so will almost certainly be the most historically accurate and looking at Paul's dynamic sculpts the best range available (IMHO).
Darrell.
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To repeat a question I just left on the ID website: Would European officers be using revolvers at this point in time, as opposed to horse pistols?
It depends, as Flashman himself points out in the novels set during that period, he preferred the more reliable single/double shot pistols or a pepperbox, revolvers where quite new still(and prone to chain detonations) and the British army was until about ww2 a byword for conservatism when it comes to firearms.
Naval revolvers lost popularity during the mutiny as most of the newer ones where of a smaller .36 calibre, one officer is noted as have shot a charging native, the bullets went through, the native kept coming and manged to shear through the poor buggers head before falling down dead himself.
This plus British experience meant that at the time, the stopping power and double action of the adams or tranter was preferred, both American and English revolvers could be found., but it depended on the officer, most lesser ranks took what was issued, a single or double shot horse pistol which wssn't very popular due to weight/awkwardness.
Indian sub-officers will unless very wealthy (or they loot it in the case of Mutineers) most likely have the older style of pistol.
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I have always wondered about the Mutiny being done as a skirmish / rpg with characters wandering around Delhi looking for loot or kidnapped damsels, etc. Extra characters and personalities would be very nice indeed.
With many mutineer regiments there were often more officers than units to lead them (some banded together to form cavalry squads leading non-military volunteers.), i'd love to do something like this, perhaps adapt the legends of the old west rules(I love them so thorough and an equipment list that spans almost a century and a half)
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It depends, as Flashman himself points out in the novels set during that period, he preferred the more reliable single/double shot pistols or a pepperbox, revolvers where quite new still(and prone to chain detonations) and the British army was until about ww2 a byword for conservatism when it comes to firearms.
Naval revolvers lost popularity during the mutiny as most of the newer ones where of a smaller .36 calibre, one officer is noted as have shot a charging native, the bullets went through, the native kept coming and manged to shear through the poor buggers head before falling down dead himself.
This plus British experience meant that at the time, the stopping power and double action of the Adams or Tranter was preferred, both American and English revolvers could be found., but it depended on the officer, most lesser ranks took what was issued, a single or double shot horse pistol which wasn't very popular due to weight/awkwardness.
Indian sub-officers will unless very wealthy (or they loot it in the case of Mutineers) most likely have the older style of pistol.
Thanks for the info, all. Yes, I checked the gallery again. At least 1 of the European command set officers has a revolver. The Sikh junior officer has a horse pistol and I am not sure what the colonel is firing.
Hmmm..... Interesting.
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Well done Iron Duke/Empress. I suspect this will become a defining range for many years to come. Congratulations on what I know will be a well deserved huge success.
(That "no new periods" pledge I made is really getting tested. You don't help, do you?).
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Well done Iron Duke/Empress. I suspect this will become a defining range for many years to come. Congratulations on what I know will be a well deserved huge success.
(That "no new periods" pledge I made is really getting tested. You don't help, do you?).
I think so too, throw in a few packs of armed volunteers/civilians and I could see this range having broad appeal.
Personally i'm giddy as a school girl, I went on a mutiny kick after I started the Flashman series and read up everything I could (PM your Mutiny questions and i'm more than happy to answer/help anyone) and was planning to start buying up the foundry stuff starting with the officers and adventurers pack...may have to hold off now as from what i'm hearing/seeing these newer miniatures would fit in better with my 28mm collection.
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Worth checking out is the Empress Maori war range as there are a few cross over packs in the range. Civilians for example.
Regards,
Paul
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Worth checking out is the Empress Maori war range as there are a few cross over packs in the range. Civilians for example.
Regards,
Paul
My thoughts exactly...*sighs then reaches towards wallet*.
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With this range and congo/tmhwbk...this is turning out to be a good year.
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Yep,I can definitely see the Homestead defenders and militia figures in civvies from the NZW range manning the barricades at Cawnpore and Lucknow.This new range of miniatures is exciting. :)
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Brilliant figures & the list of intended future releases is mouth watering. The web site is also superb, the Atkinson prints are possibly the best versions I've seen on the internet.
Can anyone clarify a point regarding Brayser's Sikhs. On the Web site the colour of the turbans is not clarified. I've found reference to the unit being awarded the right to wear a red turban for its loyal service during the mutiny and refernce is made on a TMP(back in 2010) t the red turban being awarded because that had been the colour of turban they wore throughout the fighting in the Mutiny. Unfortunately both the links in the TMP thread no longer work. Can anyone confirm a red turban or suggest another valid colour?
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Yep,I can definitely see the Homestead defenders and militia figures in civvies from the NZW range manning the barricades at Cawnpore and Lucknow.This new range of miniatures is exciting. :)
Yep, just about perfect... my wallet thanks the Empress chap for the suggestion!! lol
Darrell.
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Found this on Tmp......"Although the Regiment of Ferozepore was an irregular battalion, its uniform and head-dress were similar to those of regular units of the Bengal Army. The men wore a red tunic with yellow facings and the Governor-General insisted that the men should wear the caps worn by the rest of the native army. This is contrary to the Sikhs' creed and the men were very opposed to wearing these regulation hats. However, Lieutenant Brasyer, who had undoubtedly gained the confidence of the Sikhs right from the beginning, persuaded them to adopt the hats, which they continued to wear until the Indian Mutiny in 1857."
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"The Ferozepore Sikhs therefore from this time on [after Allahabad--AEC] discarded their caps and heavy coats and wore red turbans and Sikh blouses throughout the Mutiny. This pleased the men immensely, especially as Brasyer himself adopted the dress."
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"For its service in the Indian Mutiny the Regiment was allowed to bear on its Colours the inscription "Lucknow, Defence and Capture," while as a special mark of distinction for its outstanding conduct the Governor-General issued orders that the men of the Regiment of Ferozepore were permitted to wear red safas (turbans), like those in which they had fought, instead of native infantry caps-a privilege of which the Regiment still avails itself on ceremonial parades.
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"The Devil´s Wind" from David Bickley is a very good ruleset. Now that I´m reading my copy, I need to prepare an order!
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"The Devil´s Wind" from David Bickley is a very good ruleset. Now that I´m reading my copy, I need to prepare an order!
I second that, although I may be tad biased :)
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I, like others on here have had my interest in the Indian Mutiny seriously awakened by these figures. I've always fancied gaming the Mutiny, possibly after having seen the diorama on 'Model World' presented by Bob Symes-Schutzman many years ago and wondered what the Mutiny was all about. It's only been in recent years that I felt manufacturers had begun to look seriously at this period in 28mm, and there are now some cracking figures out there which are really tempting. I too shall be dipping into funds at some point to begin work on a suitable force. I'm wondering if there will be musket bearing Sepoys which would also be suitable as opponents of Gen Clive as I already game the SYW and have long pondered adding a French/Indian army.
For those of you looking for more information on the Mutiny, and other Colonial Wars of the 19th C I thoroughly recommend the Victorian Wars website http://www.victorianwars.com. You will come across Mike Snook on there dispensing words of wisdom, besides others who have in depth knowledge of a wide ranging and varied amount of useful subjects.
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This range of figures I believe will be the "it" period for the year.
I painted a lot of Foundry IM last year. With these figures coming out,
looks like I will be painting a lot more this year.
Had a look at ID web site, lots of very neat figures :-* in the pipe line.
Can't wait. ;D
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To repeat a question I just left on the ID website: Would European officers be using revolvers at this point in time, as opposed to horse pistols?
Yes...private purchase ones.
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Found this on Tmp......"Although the Regiment of Ferozepore was an irregular battalion, its uniform and head-dress were similar to those of regular units of the Bengal Army. The men wore a red tunic with yellow facings and the Governor-General insisted that the men should wear the caps worn by the rest of the native army. This is contrary to the Sikhs' creed and the men were very opposed to wearing these regulation hats. However, Lieutenant Brasyer, who had undoubtedly gained the confidence of the Sikhs right from the beginning, persuaded them to adopt the hats, which they continued to wear until the Indian Mutiny in 1857."
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"The Ferozepore Sikhs therefore from this time on [after Allahabad--AEC] discarded their caps and heavy coats and wore red turbans and Sikh blouses throughout the Mutiny. This pleased the men immensely, especially as Brasyer himself adopted the dress."
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"For its service in the Indian Mutiny the Regiment was allowed to bear on its Colours the inscription "Lucknow, Defence and Capture," while as a special mark of distinction for its outstanding conduct the Governor-General issued orders that the men of the Regiment of Ferozepore were permitted to wear red safas (turbans), like those in which they had fought, instead of native infantry caps-a privilege of which the Regiment still avails itself on ceremonial parades.
John French's The British In India also confirms the red turbans.
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OH rats! Just when I was trying to be good and not start another new project. I was at the Kashmir Gate taking photos on Sunday afternoon. Unable to get in to St James Church I walked along the Ridge to Flag Staff Tower, and then went in search of Ludlow Castle. Looks as if my time in India may end in 2016 so after that I will feel it safe to collect figures from the First War of Independance as it is known here.
The ridge is now a public park and covered in jungle tempered with some gardens. The rocky outcrops show through but with the Civil Lines and new hospitals, roads and development it is difficult to see the real lie of the land. That said though the Ridge is a defensible slope, but a hill it ain't.
Graham
Delhi
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Well, I went and ordered some ID minis from Empress.
I e-mailed Col. Snook and told him how great the figures look.
He e-mailed me back. Thanks Mike, that's class.
He has a customer for life. :)
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Well, I went and ordered some ID minis from Empress.
I e-mailed Col. Snook and told him how great the figures look.
He e-mailed me back. Thanks Mike, that's class.
He has a customer for life. :)
Mike also emailed me back when I asked him about the revolver / horse pistol issue we discussed about in this thread. Seems a nice guy.
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Does anyone know how this will compare next to
Mutineer miniatures
wargames foundry - Indian mutiny
Wargames foundry - darkest Africa
Cheers
These make me very excited.
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Mike also emailed me back when I asked him about the revolver / horse pistol issue we discussed about in this thread. Seems a nice guy.
...Out of curiosity, what did he have to say on the matter?
Also to possibly answer rabbitz question, I think the foundry IM range is smaller/possibly the darkest Africa is too.
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Well, I've just put my pre-order in. I changed my mind once and then made a mess of my second order so my apologies to the Empress crew, the third and final order is the correct one o_o.
Order is now complete :).
Darrell.
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I am hanging on for some of the later releases, as I want slightly 'later in the war' stuff... I am going to do an Indian Mutiny set-up for TMWWBK as an alternative to my NW Frontier stuff. I have always been keen to do the Mutiny and with Mutineer miniatures plus these marvellous new ones AND a fun ruleset to play with, now is the time! Gonna get, me some Mutineer minis Mutineers and one unit each of their Regulars and Shell Jacket Brit types to be going on with then top up with goodies from this fabulous new range as they emerge!!! Those new Sikhs are a must buy and as soon as the Sikh Cavalry comes out, I MUST have those to do a 'Skinner's/Probyn's, (etc) style irregular cavalry unit!
A cool project for 2015 - 2016 :D
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I am hanging on for some of the later releases, as I want slightly 'later in the war' stuff... I am going to do an Indian Mutiny set-up for TMWWBK as an alternative to my NW Frontier stuff. I have always been keen to do the Mutiny and with Mutineer miniatures plus these marvellous new ones AND a fun ruleset to play with, now is the time! Gonna get, me some Mutineer minis Mutineers and one unit each of their Regulars and Shell Jacket Brit types to be going on with then top up with goodies from this fabulous new range as they emerge!!! Those new Sikhs are a must buy and as soon as the Sikh Cavalry comes out, I MUST have those to do a 'Skinner's/Probyn's, (etc) style irregular cavalry unit!
A cool project for 2015 - 2016 :D
I'm buying the lot!!! With Mike Snook behind the wheel of authenticity you can count on them being the most historically accurate Indian Mutiny range out there by a long shot.
Shirt sleeves or Shell Jackets- they're fighting fit enough for me :D 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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I'm buying the lot!!! With Mike Snook behind the wheel of authenticity you can count on them being the most historically accurate Indian Mutiny range out there by a long shot.
Shirt sleeves or Shell Jackets- they're fighting fit enough for me :D 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
Absolutely, which is why I'm waiting a bit. You see, my 'backstory' for the planned project is for a British Field Force operating around November 1857, taking on the Rhani of Ranjipur (obviously a fictional location and personage, not so loosely based on the Rhani of Jhansi) , a lady who feels ill-used by the British in the wake of her late husband's demise and to whose banner mutinous Sepoys and mercenary Afghans flock in their thousands... :D
This gives me the opportunity for a mix of kit on the Brits (tunics, shell jackets, boat coats, shirtsleeves, whatever) but mostly armed with the Enfield (historically accurate or not - sorry!) Hence waiting for later models in either phase 2 or 3 of the release (can't actually remember what is coming where)for most of my Brits. I want a mix of the two manufacturers because I really admire the work of both sculptors and want stuff from both in my forces.
I look forward to the no doubt stunning job you'll do on yours - mine will be done in my 'base coat, dip & highlight' style as I can't see to layer paint on a black undercoat any more... :(
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I wonder if these guys will mix well with the Westfalia Afghans?
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I wonder if these guys will mix well with the Westfalia Afghans?
I've got no clue..... anyone?
Probably too early to tell.
Darrell.
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Received British figures this morning, nice animated sculpts. They seem smaller than other Paul Hicks figures, slightly smaller than the Empress Zulu War figures. This is my only gripe as my eyes are not getting any younger. I will still be getting some more.
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Good grief what wonderful work!
:-*
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This range looks good enough to tempt me into a new period!
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John French's The British In India also confirms the red turbans.
I'm so glad that I hung onto that Foundry book now as i have with the more esoteric one's too 8)
Darrell.
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Yep,looks like it's going to become an essential bit of kit ,also,can't wait for the Sikh release :)
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The old Foundry book is now available on Kindle - not ideal but if viewed via a larger screen it's not bad!
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The old Foundry book is now available on Kindle - not ideal but if viewed via a larger screen it's not bad!
Well, at least that's in the public domain and not going for silly prices.
Darrell.
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There are now shedloads of new pics on the Iron Duke website :
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(http://imageprocessor.websimages.com/width/774/crop/0,0,774x349/www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/madras%20fus.jpg)
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http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/miniatures-gallery (http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/miniatures-gallery)
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Splendid stuff! They're full of character and action. :-*
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I'll admit that i didn't really know much about the period and didnt really take much interest... but looking at them all like that I'd love to have a collection of these... great stuff!
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Well, you know...... I've put my Indian Mutiny jaunt off for years, was going to use Foundry, then Mutineer miniatures, now I know for sure what company will be making up the majority of my collection!
These pictures are an inspiration and now I have to find a rule set that will allow one to deploy skirmishers as in on the tabletop!
Any suggestions for a Regimental rule set that allows for the literal deployment of skirmishers guys?
I'm thinking of using The Devils Wind but my copy is safely stashed in a garage (and probably [very] hidden from sight). i might order a new set- do Mutineer still carry it?
Maybe I could pick up a copy at Salute?
Actually, I've got way OT so if anyone can answer any of my questions please PM me :)
Darrell.
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Those new photos are a bit special, aren't they??? Blimey...
It's gonna be an amazing range of figures and I am looking forward to getting hold of some.
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Wow,those new additions certainly look great,this will be the "go to" mutiny range for sure. :)
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Ooooh! That was fast!
Looks like Cawnpore will be relieved after all!
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I'd just like to add.... I'm blown away by the dynamism and action posture of these mini's!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
First stop st Salute = Empress Stand and buy all they have! :D
All I need is a regimental set of rules that will suit allowing for skirmishers to be thrown forward etc.
Darrell.
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Thanks Gents. I'm working on now the extra standard bearers that you will need to add to the commands. It won't be long till they, artillery and extra officers will be finished.
All the best
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Thanks Gents. I'm working on now the extra standard bearers that you will need to add to the commands. It won't be long till they, artillery and extra officers will be finished.
All the best
Great news. I expect that Empress will be 'creaming it in' at Salute with this range Paul! Very much looking forward to seeing the sculpts on the day and in the flesh- though I couldn't help but put a pre-order in too!
Darrell.
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I should hope so too. Paul at Empress has done lots of work behind the scenes as well.
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Paul, when are the disloyal opposition expected to be on the workbench?
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Paul, when are the disloyal opposition expected to be on the workbench?
That's actually a good question? ??? ???
Not that it will put me off buying any of these lovelies one iota.....
Darrell.
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I should hope so too. Paul at Empress has done lots of work behind the scenes as well.
Thanks Paul. Its nice to get some credit when your stuck in the engine room lol
I noticed a comment regarding the figures being smaller than other Empress ranges sculpted by Mr Hicks. Can I just confirm that they are the same size. Trust me I know a little about our ranges.
New packs will be going into the shop, with new stuff for some of our other ranges, during the next few days.
Cheers,
Paul
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Pleased to hear the minis are of a similar size to the rest of the empress ranges,will keep a look out at the site for the new additions :)
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Anyone got their hands on some yet? i've been planning to get some foundry for Congo! but now tempted to get some of these as well. How do they stack up? darkest africa and the indian mutiny range have me tempted...
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Have got these and they are magnificent and extremely well proportioned. I have some of the indus miniatures which I didn't know were available from wargames emporium .I also like these immensely and they are slightly smaller than iron duke
Both are a joy to paint
I would also like to praise three companies
Black hat sent some replacement horses free and arrived by return class
Wargames emporium ordered sunday arrived tuesfay
Fighting 15s prompt and informative over the napoleon in Egypt range
All brilliant and thanks
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A glimpse of the upcoming guns, limbers and carts as well :
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Great photos of some of the new figures and other things.
I am waiting for my first batch of figures I ordered last week.
Usually takes about two weeks to get my stuff on the West coast USA.
They will go to the front of the painting line.
I hope all my other figures will not protest to much. lol
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These figures are Gorgeous!
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There's a Gallery Section that's been added to the Gallery on the Iron Duke site that's quite informative if anyone would like to take a look:
http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/miniatures-gallery
Darrell.
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These are the next packs, now in the shop.
Due to huge demands for these we really do suggest that you place your Salute pre orders with us ASAP. Please note that any pre orders not collected by 2pm on the day of the show will be released to other customers, unless previously agreed.
Cheers,
Paul
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Phew I beat Arthur lol
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Well, I want them!!!! Perhaps even more than one pack for the skirmishers(?). But, I'm relying on money collected for painting commissions at Salute to pay for my new shiny goods. i will certainly be able to afford them on the day- I've got folks travelling from Europe to pick up their orders. Well, I want them all but I'm relying on money collected for painting commissions at Salute to pay for my new shiny goods.
I was supposed to be in early attending the Lance and Longbow Agincourt game but I seem to have been overlooked- not very cool of them considering I have organised three award winning games for them! So, I'll be in the que with my Advance Ticket and not sure of what time I'll be in- though I will be there from 8am waiting to get in! (I don't want to come across as childish but I'm quite peeved about it! It takes a lot of effort to put on an award winning game and not much at all to hold onto a ticket!!)
Is there something we can sort out perhaps?
Note, I have the first four packs plus a couple of other things pre-ordered and have payed for them.
Darrell.
Is there something we can sort out perhaps?
Note, I have the first four packs plus a couple of other things pre-ordered and have payed for them.
Darrell.
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What wonderful figures! Anyone know if Iron Duke/Empress will be doing flags? I can't find an Indian Mutiny range that I like (if someone coud recommend one that would also be great!)
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What wonderful figures! Anyone know if Iron Duke/Empress will be doing flags? I can't find an Indian Mutiny range that I like (if someone coud recommend one that would also be great!)
Do you mean for regimental colours? Or a range of mini's?
Darrell.
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I mean the colours, I certainly have found the figures I like! thanks
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I mean the colours, I certainly have found the figures I like! thanks
That's what I figured but the way you worded it..... ;) :)
I've just contacted Flags of War and asked them if they're planning on doing a range. I suppose Empress have it within their capabilities to do their own too?
I'll let you know when I hear back from Flags of War.
Darrell.
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Yes we will ;)
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Yes we will ;)
Marvelous stuff!! Can't do without the colours!! :)
Darrell.
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Oh, I say!! I do need some of those Sikhs and some Madras Fusiliers too!!
My poor wallet...and my lead mountain! *sigh*
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This range just gets better and better
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Oh, I say!! I do need some of those Sikhs and some Madras Fusiliers too!!
My poor wallet...and my lead mountain! *sigh*
I've asked for one of each pack and two in the cases of the skirmisher type!! My poor wallet too!! :D
BTW, are you going to be at Salute Andy? I'm free all day so it would be nice to see some 'old' faces and to put faces to names too boot!
Darrell.
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I've asked for one of each pack and two in the cases of the skirmisher type!! My poor wallet too!! :D
BTW, are you going to be at Salute Andy? I'm free all day so it would be nice to see some 'old' faces and to put faces to names too boot!
Darrell.
Sadly not this year, Darrell. I am taking Mrs Hawes out to see some chap from Strictly Come Dancing in the evening and can't risk the trip down to London during the day - may not make it back in time and all that...
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Well, I caved in too when I saw these new figures.
Now hoping I won't be assaulted by still hundreds of Dark Ages and Great Northern War figures when I bring them home.
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Sadly not this year, Darrell. I am taking Mrs Hawes out to see some chap from Strictly Come Dancing in the evening and can't risk the trip down to London during the day - may not make it back in time and all that...
Ah well, there's always next year matey :).
Darrell.
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Nicley animated Ensigns.
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Great stuff. Got my charging figures in the post today. They are the most dynamic 28mm figures I've seen.
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Lovely additions to the range,sure to be best sellers. :)
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Nicley animated Ensigns.
Yeah, they are beauties.... I wasn't sure whether or not to post this up earlier as I received it in an email and as far as I know it was not a subscription e-mail.... mind, I've been painting all hours of late so I wouldn't be surprised if I had subscribed to a newsletter!!
Darrell.
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I got permission from Mike to post up more upcoming mini's:
Ensigns:
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Very excited about these! 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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In terms of overall approach, coverage, historical accuracy and sculpting quality, this has to be one of the best ranges released over the past few years. And very tempting it is too : I'm currently trying to rein in my lead spending so won't be getting any of these lovely figures for now - especially as they're not cheap and Empress charge a hefty sum for P&P.
But I'm not ruling out a bulk purchase next year once the range has fully developed, especially if I can make it to either Salute or SELWG and collect my loot there.
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Next up are some generic officers and Gun crews too!
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Next up are some generic officers and Gun crews too!
...Pics perchance?
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Can anyone advise on the colour of the Madras Fusilier Sergeant's chevrons and backing?
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...Pics perchance?
Wot m'learned colleague said :D
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Wonderful detail and poses. Can't wait to get these.
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I bought a pack at Salute and took some shots of one compared with a Mutineer Miniatures figure. They actually look fine together, which is a relief as I have quite a few Mutineer figures and didn't want to have to start again! The muskets, pouches, heads and headgear are the same size, critically. Only downside is fragile bayonets. One broke off in the bag.
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...Pics perchance?
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:D :D :D :D
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Very nice!!!! So looking forward to getting some of these...
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Very nice!!!! So looking forward to getting some of these...
I picked up the whole lot Andy! Resistance was utterly futile... not that I offered myself any restraint!
In the flesh they look even better and a packed with animation and aggression- just superb!!
I'm going to be painting up the first regiment this week (along with some HYw archer conversions of course!).
Darrell.
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I picked up the whole lot Andy! Resistance was utterly futile... not that I offered myself any restraint!
In the flesh they look even better and a packed with animation and aggression- just superb!!
I'm going to be painting up the first regiment this week (along with some HYw archer conversions of course!).
Darrell.
Looking forward to seeing those! I have 3 units of Mutineer minis mutineers on the painting table ready to go - once they are done, I'm ordering a unit of Iron Duke Madras Fusiliers and a unit of their Sikhs... Just to keep the painting queue manageable, you understand... ;)
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These are great. I have been working with Col Mike Snook on doing the flags for the range and i hope i can have some soon :)
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That's good news on the flags :)
Bumping my first purchase up the painting queue - I really am a gentleman of negotiable affection when it comes to lead.
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These are great. I have been working with Col Mike Snook on doing the flags for the range and i hope i can have some soon :)
Yay!! 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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:D :D :D :D
Mmmm...quite...
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More nice additions to the range,good news about the flags too.I've caved in and ordered a unit of the Sikhs. :)
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It burns inside me to just cave and start binge-ordering off Empress...but I shall hold out until the officer pack is out at least.
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It burns inside me to just cave and start binge-ordering off Empress...but I shall hold out until the officer pack is out at least.
Brave words, Sir. But I'll wager that mere words they shall remain.
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Brave words, Sir. But I'll wager that mere words they shall remain.
Just you wait! they called me MAD! BUT I'LL SHOW THEM AHAHAHAHAHA!
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I painted this chap up to understand the colours I'd require and give me an idea how quickly and easily they paint up. There's a lot of white, so I've tried to do the haversack and shirt with a different base shade to break the white up a bit.
I understand that I can do the trousers a very dark grey with a red stripe which should also give me a break from painting white. Anyway I'm open to suggestions.
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He looks great Jeff - be warned, I'll be putting in an order for some (OK, a lot of) Sikhs at Triples very soon.
You've seen the latest info on uniforms on the ID website, I guess, where there's a whole section in the different options for trousers?
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Nice work on that mini Jeff,colours look just fine to me. :)
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That's a mighty fine paint job! :-* :-*
You can also paint the shirts grey, as that was a common colour for the undershirt, I believe, although I wouldn't go too dark. You could also paint the trousers dark blue with a red stripe for home service kit, or even varying shades of khaki.
However, I like the white. Looks really good!
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Bear in mind that 19th Century (i.e. pre modern chemical dye) "white" would mean various shades of very light grey and cream. Lots of room for variation there.
I messed around w some Perry French Ligne a few months ago, varying the shades of light cream for the lapels, trousers and cross belts and was very pleased. And enamel cream is easier to use (less thick) than enamel white.
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Jeff,
Really like your painted figure. Well done.
I am waiting for my order to get here to me in the States.
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Great painting work, really fine.
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Thanks for taking the time to reply gents, I think we're all singing from the same hymn sheet with regards to different shades of white and grey. I will be doing a couple of figures in the darker trousers with red stripes and I normally paint about 8 figures to a skirmish unit, when I've done the others perhaps I'll post them up in their own thread.
Jeff
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These are great. I have been working with Col Mike Snook on doing the flags for the range and i hope i can have some soon :)
That would be brilliant...I was just about to write and ask you to do some! :)
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That would be brilliant...I was just about to write and ask you to do some! :)
Makes me wonder if Mike is working on an Indian Mutiny book similar to that of the Perry's? I do not know if this is the case but it would really be something to have such a publication. Sort of like the Foundry John French book but in colour!! :P :P
As I say, I really have no idea and this is all pure conjecture.
Darrell
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http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/uniforms-etc
Mike has already propounded extensive uniform and flag notes for our benefit on his site.
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I would like to see someone do a book with good scenario write-ups.
Mike D
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I would like to see someone do a book with good scenario write-ups.
Mike D
Well, off the top of my head, you could have the Brits lead only by captains on a small scale to gain a parity with the Mutineers?
Another idea is to have the Brits suffering from heat stroke?
Or an ambush by the Mutineers- If memory serves there was such a battle(?)
The main problem the mutineers had was lack of central command and were almost always on the back foot as the British were very aggressive and managed to maintian this during most campaigns.
What do you think Mike?
As regards a book- if I can get the relevant information from somewhere I might put my fine Art degree to the test and try to put together a Uniform Guide for the campaigns Mike Snook has chosen to base his range around.
Has anyone in the know got such a wealth of information that they would be willing to share with me?
I would not charge for the guide unless it was going to cost me money but a Pdf or Jpeg guide wouldn't cost anything if I had the info. It's just an idea at the moment and may or may not come into fruition.
Darrell.
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I was mostly speaking about scenarios for the historical Mutiny battles. With the exception of the Sepoy campaign, there isn't much out there.
A colored uniform guide would be much appreciated. Mike Snook is pretty quickly putting together the uniform guide on his website.
Getting excited about the Mutiny again. I have 2 other projects that are ahead of it though.
Mike D
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There is a lot of information about uniforms and organization in the Iron Duke Miniatures web and, at least, in three Osprey books. With the years, I have discovered that the excess of information,in the end, is not a good idea, so I´m going to limit my search of information in these sources.
But a series of good scenarios, with maps and orders ob battle, in the Iron Duke Miniatures web could be a great addition to this information, IMHO. :)
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I'm sure Victorian Steel publications promised an Indian mutiny scenario book when they launched the rules last year,perhaps the release of this comprehensive range of minis will prompt them into action. :)
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I'm sure Victorian Steel publications promised an Indian mutiny scenario book when they launched the rules last year,perhaps the release of this comprehensive range of minis will prompt them into action. :)
Actually, that's a very good point.... it might be worth contacting Nevermore (Malcolm) and asking him as he posts here quite regularly with the amazing games they seem to pull out of a hat at the Grimsby Club.
Darrell.
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Here's a few WIPs still have to do the bases and get a colour for the ensign. I tried to make the figures look a bit battle weary. Hope you like. THE CID.
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The Cid,nice work on those,definitely achieved that campaign appearance,are you going to wait and add one of the new range of flags for the ensign ? :)
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The Cid,nice work on those,definitely achieved that campaign appearance,are you going to wait and add one of the new range of flags for the ensign ? :)
Yes Romark, I will wait until then. Thanks for the nice comment.
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Great job - speedy job too! Wish I could get stuff out that quickly looking that good! Well done.
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Great job - speedy job too! Wish I could get stuff out that quickly looking that good! Well done.
Me too! I'm looking at doing a unit over the weekend but have some HYW conversions that i want to paint too- decisions.... decisions.... ??? ???
Darrell.
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Great job - speedy job too! Wish I could get stuff out that quickly looking that good! Well done.
Hi I wasn't that speedy, I painted them over a 2 week period, an hour here, an hour there.
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I'm going to file some and get them prepped tomorrow morning- really looking forward to it as they are just so lovely.
I've just sent an email to Warbases asking for the same bases that Mike has on his Iron Duke website so I can use them in skirmish actions and as regimental battles.
Darrell.
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Just brilliant ! :)
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Yeah, saw these earlier, their is a lot to admire in the dynamic action poses that Paul has managed to catch just right in these mini's 8)
Darrell.
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Yeah, saw these earlier, their is a lot to admire in the dynamic action poses that Paul has managed to catch just right in these mini's 8)
Darrell.
I'm wondering if the arms are separate on a couple of those poses. Otherwise, I can't see how Paul and IDM could cast them.
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I'm wondering if the arms are separate on a couple of those poses. Otherwise, I can't see how Paul and IDM could cast them.
On closer inspection I think you may well be correct.
Darrell.
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If you're looking for scenario inspiration, check out the FIBIS wiki, which has accounts of almost every Mutiny-period skirmish and 'battle' with links to both secondary accounts and the original Gazette reports on the actions - it's an incredible resource.
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On closer inspection I think you may well be correct.
Darrell.
Iron Duke blog page responds that they are 1-piece castings wo separate arms.
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Here are the completed standard bearers, along with a glimpse of the Indian drivers for the carts and the horse artillery team :
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Thanks for posting these up Arthur! 8)
They are all the usual lovely posed dynamic and aggressive poses that we are rapidly coming to expect from Iron Duke Miniatures.
I think that the Horse Artillery 'at the gallop' are going to really be something else if the quality of the horses on display are anything to go by.
Darrell.
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Those Indian drivers look real nice and give a taste of the mutineers to come. Mr Hicks is one of the few sculptors in this scale who can produce natural looking turbans that really look like folded cloth.
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They look very nice indeed, even if one of those Indians appears to be wielding a baguette!
And you're right on the turbans, gorgeous work :-*
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Those civilian drivers certainly are very nice,bodes well for the native and sepoy troop types :)
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Those civilian drivers certainly are very nice,bodes well for the native and sepoy troop types :)
Yeah, this is certainly a range of mini's that folk interested in the Indian Mutiny (moi!) can get very excited about 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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So when well the generic officers be up for order? i'm bursting to buy some.
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According to the Iron Duke blog, the officers and ensigns are waiting in line to be master-moulded. No release date is mentioned but they should not be too far away.
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Looks like the rolling thunder's also on its way :
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More beautifully rendered action packed dynamic sculpts- I'm really glad that Iron Duke has stuck with the action poses for the artillery :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*.
Darrell.
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More excellent figures to add to the wants list,beginning to run out of superlatives for the minis in this range :)
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Love the gun and crews.
First rate.
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These are fantastic looking figures, WOW!
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These are just making me drool.
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Will there be more ID IM goodies to pre-order for Partizan??
:) :) :)
Darrell.
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There's nothing about new releases on the Iron Duke site at the moment. I suspect Paul Hicks is busy sculpting the next batch between two of the many other ranges he does for about a dozen manufacturers. Mutineers and native forces are definitely in the pipeline but I don't know if they are scheduled to come out right after the initial British releases.
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Any news on when the generic officer pack will be out? I don't think I can hold out much longer...
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These are truly nice, but when are the Mutineers coming out!????
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These are truly nice, but when are the Mutineers coming out!????
I think it's a case of putting the whole thing together in methodically and in detail. The Mutineers will almost certainly be making an appearance! Let's face it, it wouldn't be much of a mutiny without them! :)
Darrell.
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Not much of an update but there's a preview pic of the British guns on the Iron Duke website. Left to right are a 6 pdr, a 9 pdr and a 24 pdr howitzer :
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Not much of an update but there's a preview pic of the British guns on the Iron Duke website. Left to right are a 6 pdr, a 9 pdr and a 24 pdr howitzer :
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:o :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :o
Cannot wait to get my mitts on the next bit of kit and mini's!!
Darrell.
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And more..... :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Brilliant vignette
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According to the Iron Duke blog, the additional officers and ensigns should be available from Empress by the middle of next week along with the artillery crew manhandling its gun :
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The third tranche of Iron Duke releases will comprise a firing British artillery crew as well as mutineer infantry and artillery, though no date has been given so far.
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Must have ox cart ,all great looking figures.
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Shiny! :-*
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Patience Gentlemen. Lots more to be announced by the end of this week. What a tease. ;)
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Patience Gentlemen. Lots more to be announced by the end of this week. What a tease. ;)
If I don't see them soon I'm going to burst!! :)
Darrell.
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If only to stop Darrel exploding here are the new packs for the range as well as the new flag sheets,
http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart98.htm
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Hopefully that will keep you all happy for a while. I suspect about 10 minutes :D
The next releases will be in about two months and will be another artillery crew, this time firing and the first of the many mutineers. YUMMY!!!
So get these these bought and paid for in the meantime. Always remember all ranges need to be purchased, loved, cuddled and called George for them to flourish. Bit like teddy bears so get to it.
Cheers,
Paul
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Wooooohooooooooooooo!!!
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That's made my week!! Order placed Paul!!!
EDIT: Ass! I forgot to order the colours!! another order inbound!!
Fantastic.... that means i might get to paint up the Ensign at the same time as the command etc this weekend.
Brilliant stuff! 8) 8) 8)
Thanks to you, Mike and Paul for producing a supreme range for the Indian Mutiny!
Darrell- ie a very happy Darrell!
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Glad your happy :)
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Glad your happy :)
Indeed I am! Just sent you an e-mail regarding Paypal as they haven't sent me a receipt as of yet.
Just checking you got the payments?
Darrell.
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Just a heads up, the link in this thread works but the link on your site to the new stuff/Ironduke range isn't working...also order inbound.
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Absolutely gorgeous figures. I'm looking forward to seeing the mutineers. If they are of the same quality I'd guess this will be considered the premier range for that fascinating conflict. Congratulations!
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And we have yet to get to the siege of Delhi and the relief of Lücknow... :P
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And we have yet to get to the siege of Delhi and the relief of Lücknow... :P
Indeed!!! :P :P :P
With Mike's knowledge and Paul's know how....... wonders await IMHO 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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Great additions to an already stellar range,hope Paul and Mike retain their enthusiasm for the period and complete the range,I for one am looking forward to it. :)
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Mike indicated oh his blog that he wouldn't mind the images being ripped from his blog so I thought that I'd put a few up here:
(Not my painting- I cannot take the credit for this brushwork!)
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Darrell.
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The flags and minis look great,the buildings in the background look good too,can anyone identify them ? :)
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The flags and minis look great,the buildings in the background look good too,can anyone identify them ? :)
Some of them look like they are from Adobe.....?? ??? ??? ???
I'm really not sure...... they would come in very handy though so if anyone can identify them it would be a boon to my IM collection (and my wallet!).
Darrell.
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The mosque in the background in the Sikh standard bearer shot is,I believe,from Hovels but I don't recognise the make of the redoubt in that photo or the other buildings,Snapdragon perhaps ?
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The mosque in the background in the Sikh standard bearer shot is,I believe,from Hovels but I don't recognise the make of the redoubt in that photo or the other buildings,Snapdragon perhaps ?
Yep, Hovel's is what I was thinking of when I said Adobe! o_o :)
Not sure at all about the rest..... ???
Darrell.
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Just ordered a whole lot more.
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Just ordered a whole lot more.
Yep, I've got the whole lot; all the regiments involved in Havelock's Campaign, Maude's battery and a whole lot of accoutrements too! A lot to paint up!!
Darrell.
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The mosque in the background in the Sikh standard bearer shot is,I believe,from Hovels but I don't recognise the make of the redoubt in that photo or the other buildings,Snapdragon perhaps ?
Yes, you aree correct the mosque is by Hovels and the adobe buildings are by Snapdragon.
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Thanks for confirming my suspicions Nick,they look lovely in the photos but alas I believe no longer commercially available :( is the redoubt a snapdragon piece as well I wonder ? Shame if so as they could have done double duty for India and Texas games :)
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Yes it's a real shame Snapdragon ceased trading. :(
I can't see enough of the redoubt to know whether it is one of theirs or not.
Mutineer Miniatures make some nice resin buildings specifically for India, they're worth checking out.
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Yep,those buildings by Mutineer are very good :)
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Yep,those buildings by Mutineer are very good :)
Grand Manner make some great buildings for the Sudan which cold be used as well:
http://www.grandmanner.co.uk/28mm_Middle_East__Sudan--category--9.html
They are about the best quality out there IMHO.
Darrell.
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Yep,grand manner stuff is very nice too,but I'm sure I've seen some pre painted urathane stuff around the shows,in an adobe style that would be good,can't think of the manufacturer though :(
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Yep,grand manner stuff is very nice too,but I'm sure I've seen some pre painted urathane stuff around the shows,in an adobe style that would be good,can't think of the manufacturer though
You aren't thinking of the former PMC range are you perhaps Romark? Now carried by Caliver.
I was thinking of venturing into NWF when I finally round off my Mahdists, but this range is just so gorgeous I'm succumbing to overpowering temptation. The painting on those figures just brings the sculpts to life, absolutely fantastic work. Sculpts as dynamic as these so deserve a decent paint job.
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Hi Volleyfire!,thanks but no it's not the old Pmc stuff,I'm familiar with that range as my mate has loads of their buildings,it's definitely another manufacturer,can't think though. :(
Yes the Iron Duke stuff is great,sure to be popular I feel. :)
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Hi could the prepainted buildings be those from Adrian' s Walls?
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Hi could the prepainted buildings be those from Adrian' s Walls?
Adrian's Walls are damn good quality too so I'll be adding them to my list.
Darrell.
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The greens (well, greys really...) for a second British gun crew have just been previewed on the Iron Duke website :
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And though they have yet to be revealed, it looks as if the natives will soon be getting restless :
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You tease, you.
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You tease, you.
It's Mike that's the tease :)
I will of course without any hesitance be buying!!
Darrell.
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More loveliness to look forward to so it seems,this range is going to be the dogs doodahs :)
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And though they have yet to be revealed, it looks as if the natives will soon be getting restless
I hope the Colonel has taken my advice about not issuing those greased cartridges..... He can be damnably headstrong once he has his mind made up......
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Great looking figures.
Please stop posting these photos. :)
I can't take it.
Then my wife said,
"why don't you buy some dear." :o
No wonder we have been married 36 years. :)
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The mutineers look great. I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the go-to range for the Indian Troubles in 28mm.
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Wow ! Those look great,and the faces,just stunning :o
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It looks like I'm going to be skint again. The best yet.
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Wow, wow and wow!
I'm going to need a good uniform guide but I'm sure the good colonel will provide.
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They are just stunning! So stunning that it's getting silly lol
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Darrell.
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The Iron Duke reveals his Master-plan for Mutiny!
http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/workbench
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The Iron Duke reveals his Master-plan for Mutiny!
http://www.irondukeminiatures.co.uk/workbench
Getting scared now...and excited!
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Full text below :
The Duke's 'master plan' for BNI sepoys.
In order that you don't need to worry about hanging back to see exactly what sepoy packs we'll produce, before you start investing in new releases, the good old Duke has decreed that we should make full and frank exposure on what you can expect to see in terms of mutinous BNI sepoys. So here we go...
There will the two core 'types of soldier' you see illustrated here - those in uniform and those in native dress - don't worry about what's on their heads for the time being. Then we divide into two core 'types of unit' - according to pose/animation - which is to say 'firing line' units and 'attacking' units. There will be two codes of firing line sepoys (8 quite separate figures) in native dress, and two codes, (again 8 separate figures), of attacking sepoys in native dress. Then we will take each of these four primary codes and rotate each of them through three head types - the skull cap, the turban and the BNI forage cap (all of which can be freely mixed in a unit) - to give 24 different firing line figures and 24 different attacking figures. That combined total of 48 doesn't include command figures, of which more in a moment, so is more than enough for you to do wonders in terns of producing attractive looking, dynamic and varied units for your table top - not least if you want to mix in the uniformed types, which we haven't even considered yet.
There will be three codes of uniformed 'Gwalior Contingent' types (12 figures) - 4 each in firing line, attacking and skirmishing poses. These three codes will be quite separate animations from any of the native dress sepoys described above. The skirmishing code has been designed so that it can, if desired, also be split into two pairs - one pair animated in such a way that the figures could happily take their place amongst the rank and file of an attacking unit and the second pair animated so as to perform the same function within a firing line unit.
Now the command packs. There will be two BNI firing line command packs and two BNI attacking command packs. These 16 figures will be in a mixture of uniform and native dress. In addition to these 16 officers, sergeants and musicians, there will be two codes of ensigns (another 8 figures). So that's a total of 24 command figures to pick and perm from.
Finally there will be one code of BNI skirmishers (native dress) armed with the Brunswick Rifle, as some but not all of the BNI regiments had light companies armed with this weapon.
In all that's 88 different figures....
So, armed with the benefit of full exposure to the Duke's plan, you can derive your own personal plan and programme of purchases and buy as we go, confident in the knowledge of what is still to come.
Of course there will also be gunners, badmashes, irregular matchlockmen, zemindars, other types of armed civilians and so forth...but that's a whole other story for later on. The gunners will slot into the programme amongst the BNI sepoys - so earlier rather than later.
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May The Lord have mercy on my wallet. o_o
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Full text below :
Such beautiful words.... music to my ears.... if anyone complains about the range not being full!! I think I'd laugh my way to the bank lol
Darrell.
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Fantastic news. I´m planning now how to built the different units I would like to have (and they are a lot!), and thinking about to adapt "The Sands of Sudan" for this period.
Or the very good and reliable "Black Powder"...
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Fantastic news. I´m planning now how to built the different units I would like to have (and they are a lot!),
I'm doing them all!! :o 8)
and thinking about to adapt "The Sands of Sudan" for this period.
Or the very good and reliable "Black Powder"...
I'd be hard pressed to get the guys at the club to play BP as it hasn't gone down very well. Having only played one game I'm not really in a position to comment.
As for Sands of the Sudan I don't own a copy yet though I do plan to order it ASAP.
I wish that I could help more.....
Darrell.
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Full text below :
Wow! I better have an Ebay clear-out sale then to make room!!!
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Wow! I better have an Ebay clear-out sale then to make room!!!
Go one better, sell the wife, the house and the kids ;) :)
Darrell.
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Loving this IM range.
Wow ! Those look great,and the faces,just stunning :o
Exactly, not only do I like these for the IM, I want to buy some to lop heads and do some converting. Maybe they'll save the lives of many innocent figures and produce a variety of heads... :D
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Fantastic news. I´m planning now how to built the different units I would like to have (and they are a lot!), and thinking about to adapt "The Sands of Sudan" for this period.
Or the very good and reliable "Black Powder"...
Going to make a prediction on this, I reckon given time and once Iron Dukes range starts to soar(which it will) warlord games will do an Indian Mutiny supplement for Black Powder.
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They do look nice!
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These are the latest packs released by Iron Duke. Currently available on the Empress site.
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Splendid facial hair on those sepoys,makes them look very martial and villainous,love the addition of the tulwars,brilliant :)
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Just ordered the Sepoys, can't wait to get started.
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Sepoys arrived and splendid they are to. One thing I would suggest to the Ladies of Empress is to change their packing. A couple of figures arrived wounded, snapped Tulwar scabbard and bayonet. The trouble with Mr Hicks superb work is that sometimes the figures become so femur for handling and transportation. This is very frustrating, but worth putting up with for such beautiful figures.
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CID, I've had that problem with a few deliveries too but Empress have been quick to send me replacements in the past.
I just took a snap of the mini's that were broken and they sent the replacements based on the pics.
Darrell.
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CID, I've had that problem with a few deliveries too but Empress have been quick to send me replacements in the past.
I just took a snap of the mini's that were broken and they sent the replacements based on the pics.
Darrell.
Cheers Atheling I will get back to them.
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No probs matey :)
Darrell.
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Just had reply from Empress, they are sending out a couple of replacements. How's that for service. :)
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Just had reply from Empress, they are sending out a couple of replacements. How's that for service. :)
Yeah, they are excellent when it comes to customer service :)
Darrell.
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Got replacements today, great figures, great service. Now just to find time for painting.
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Facebook has photos of new Mutineer command packs, I don't know how to upload them.
Quite simply they are the best yet.
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Outstanding additions,it's becoming difficult to find the words to describe this range,the minis are getting better with every release. :)
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Here you go:
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Cheers,
Darrell.
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There are a few more sepoy packs in the pipeline as well :
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Hot..... Under..... The..... Collar!!!
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Those command figs are very nice. I have hundreds of Foundry and OG figs, but looks like I "need" some of this line.
Mike D
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Those command figs are very nice. I have hundreds of Foundry and OG figs, but looks like I "need" some of this line.
Mike D
I think the dynamism of the sculpts outdoes all the competition to be honest. Not to mention the turbans and the turnout of the troops. With Col. Mike Snook doing the research it is already the most historically correct of all the ranges out there.
I'm addicted to this range! I've got all the British Regiments thus far and i'm hoping to add to that with the Mutineers very soon! all a bit crazy as I only have half of Neil's Bluecoats nearly done to a finish! o_o o_o o_o
Darrell.
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Have you found a decent set of rules yet?
M
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Have you found a decent set of rules yet?
M
All up in the air at present. I'm looking to use a skirmish set and a massed battle type set. So, far I have The Devils Wind but have yet to look at it with more than a cursory eye.
Sharp Practice with some modifications would probably work well for the skirmish set- has anyone tried this for the Mutiny?
Darrell.
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Victorian Steel works
Battles for Empire II works if you fiddle with who is what (there is an ORBAT with all the info on the BFE Yahoo Group)
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Regarding Sharp Practice for the Mutiny, there's an article and scenario for this in one of the TFL Specials. There's also a more comprehensive supplement for the period in draft/play test called "War Without Mercy" which may see the light of day once SP v2 is released sometime in 2016.
The new Osprey "Men Who Would Be Kings" colonial rules (again, September 2016 release) will also work well - the core rules feature quite small forces (40-50 British figures v. 90-100 Mutineers would be typical) but could be readily up scaled for larger games.
So..plenty of time to get those figures painted before you play!
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Regarding Sharp Practice for the Mutiny, there's an article and scenario for this in one of the TFL Specials. There's also a more comprehensive supplement for the period in draft/play test called "War Without Mercy" which may see the light of day once SP v2 is released sometime in 2016.
The new Osprey "Men Who Would Be Kings" colonial rules (again, September 2016 release) will also work well - the core rules feature quite small forces (40-50 British figures v. 90-100 Mutineers would be typical) but could be readily up scaled for larger games.
Yep, I quite agree. Didn't know SP2 was in the running..... be great to see a comprehensive supplement for the Mutiny.
So..plenty of time to get those figures painted before you play!
I've got a Hastings demo at Salute this year and I'm going to do Ravenna the next! [whispers "good luck Darrell" to himself]
Actually I've got a cunning plan to get the Mutiny stuff painted up, at least so I can play a Skirmish Level game or two. It's called the LAF Painting League :D
Darrell.
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Yeah, War Without Mercy has been around for a few years. It looks very good and has a nice campaign system. I've played one SP Napoleonic game; don't know if it is for me. I'm not sure I want that much fussing with the command system.
M
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Regarding Sharp Practice for the Mutiny, there's an article and scenario for this in one of the TFL Specials.
I HIGHLY recommend that one! ;)
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:)
Wonder whatever happened to the incredibly talented and well-read author, we don't seem to hear a lot about him these days.... ;)
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Those command figs are very nice. I have hundreds of Foundry and OG figs, but looks like I "need" some of this line.
Mike D
Same with me!!!!!!!!! :)
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Definitely going to go for a unit charging and in firing line..... to start with!! :D
Darrell.
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Well these are my colonial project for the next couple of years. Outstanding range.
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Mutineer artillery and a few extra command figures for the sepoys are in the pipeline as well :
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