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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: unfeasibly on February 03, 2007, 08:20:05 PM

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: unfeasibly on February 03, 2007, 08:20:05 PM

The first 3 packs from the French Foreign Legion range, are finished and being cast, they should be available from mid February 2007.

FFL-1 Skirmish (I)
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/images/photo_043.jpg)
FFL-2 Skirmish (II)
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/images/photo_044.jpg)
FFL-4 Command
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/images/photo_045.jpg)

The base figures for pack 3 (Marching & Guard) are completed and masters will be cast of these before head swaps take place - to provide some individuality.

FFL-3 Marching & Guard (left large to allow you to appreciate the detail)
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/images/photo_046.jpg)Future releases will include;

French Foreign Legion figures in barrack dress, two packs, the former with rifles and the latter in hand to hand combat.


Tuareg Arabs, this is initially 3 packs however the range will be larger, who will be armed with sword, jezzail and rifle- a Remington Rolling-block as the rifle as there were a lot floating around North Africa.


Character figures - in keeping with the historical contect, however will add that Hollywood / Pulp feel - watch this space.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on February 03, 2007, 09:04:49 PM

great, love to see some new nice french legion figs!

and welcome aboard  :)

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Morten on February 03, 2007, 09:19:10 PM

Great miniatures.
And you go for the 1900-1920 period, makes them more suitable in a pulp scenario.

I realy like the beard and mustache faces on FFL-1. Looks like they have more personality? or something?  :freak:

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Grimm on February 03, 2007, 10:35:55 PM

Yes I like these figures .
what abaut the size are they compatible with Copplestone or Foundry ?

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Morten on February 03, 2007, 11:03:44 PM

Quote from: "Grimm"

Yes I like these figures .
what abaut the size are they compatible with Copplestone or Foundry ?

From their webpage
..they are compatible with other ranges (Copplestone Castings   -   High Adventure).

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Driscoles on February 04, 2007, 07:19:49 AM

Hello,

exactly what Iam looking for. I have the Fort, I have all the stuff, but no suitable miniatures. These look very good.

Björn

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: dominic on February 04, 2007, 08:24:26 AM

Thanks!  There is a distinct lack of well-sculpted FFL in Beau Geste uniforms out there and these fit the bill!

Driscoles - I didn't know you have a fort!

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: matakishi on February 04, 2007, 09:24:48 AM

Oh these are good. I've dropped you a mail at your site, please make everything I've asked for ASAP  :lol:

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: matakishi on February 04, 2007, 09:30:23 AM

I forgot bayonets. There must be some charging with bayonets. This was the traditional end to a FFL engagement.

ok, I think that's it for the moment.........

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: unfeasibly on February 04, 2007, 12:14:15 PM

Quote from: "matakishi"

I forgot bayonets. There must be some charging with bayonets. This was the traditional end to a FFL engagement.

ok, I think that's it for the moment.........

Thanks - and yes hand to hand combat figures are in the pipe, however are down as batch 3, so won't be avauilbe until ealy summer

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Driscoles on February 04, 2007, 01:26:18 PM

@Dominic :  Yes I have the Fort Zinderneuf ordered from Old Glory. Lies in my basement for years now. I also have some FFL figs. 20 Painted so far. They are not the frosting on the cake. So this figs here in the post look very nice.
Iam  thinking to do a Participation Game with the Legion against Arabs either on my Do or Dice convention or on the Tactica in Hamburg next year.
Björn

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: cwchmc on February 04, 2007, 03:16:49 PM

Saw these on Frothers....great stuff. They immediately went on my "must have" list. I can't wait to see more.

Chuck

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: unfeasibly on September 30, 2007, 11:30:31 AM

These packs will up on the updated web site by next weekend

Tauregs with rifles
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/USERIMAGES/tauregrifleweb.jpg)
Tauregs with jezzails
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/USERIMAGES/tauregjezzailweb.jpg)
Tauregs with swords
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/USERIMAGES/tauregswordweb.jpg)
French Foreign Legion  - Skirmish pack 3
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/USERIMAGES/fflskirmish3web.jpg)

And a photo of one of the orginal packs painted

(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/USERIMAGES/fflskirmish1ptd.jpg)

Regards
Mark

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: revford on September 30, 2007, 11:36:39 AM

The Tauregs look great, stacks of pulp potential there too.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on September 30, 2007, 11:47:52 AM

I like them, also the painted ones looking great!

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Plynkes on September 30, 2007, 12:10:49 PM

Love them Tuaregs. We wants some, now.

Please do tell us as soon as they are available to buy on your site.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: xeoran on September 30, 2007, 12:46:22 PM

Scrummy. :love:

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: dominic on September 30, 2007, 01:07:06 PM

Fantastic!  Any references on how to paint the Tuaregs?

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: unfeasibly on September 30, 2007, 03:07:53 PM

Quote from: "dominic"

Fantastic!  Any references on how to paint the Tuaregs?

Here is a pdf I've knocked up - let me know what you think

 Taureg Background (http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/USERIMAGES/tauregbackground.pdf)

Regards
Mark

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Plynkes on September 30, 2007, 03:09:26 PM

Edit: As the pdf shows, they're famous for wearing blue, I seem to recall.


Some pics:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/Tuaregs/tuareg.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/Tuaregs/tuareg2.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/Tuaregs/tuareg4.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/Tuaregs/Tuareg5.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/Tuaregs/tuareg6.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/Tuaregs/tuareg7.jpg)

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: xeoran on September 30, 2007, 10:51:17 PM

Quote from: "dominic"

Fantastic!  Any references on how to paint the Tuaregs?

Dark blue, black and white. They look much the same today as in yesteryear except they've switched camels and jezzails for GPS, dirt bikes and assault rifles.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Helen on October 01, 2007, 12:58:32 AM

These figures are excellent! I'm very fond of this period and as you maybe aware there was a female legionaire that fought in the FFL. The only problem is I should have bought the book when I'd the chance. :cry:

Well done to Richard Ansell for the excellent designs. He seems are very busy designer at the moment working for a few well known companies.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: unfeasibly on October 01, 2007, 05:27:42 PM

Quote from: "Helen Bachaus"

......there was a female legionaire that fought in the FFL. ......

Is this her ?
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/userimages/FFLfemale.jpg)

Regards
Mark

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Mainly28s on October 01, 2007, 09:53:20 PM

Very nice indeed. How do they measure up with some of th other FFL stuff out there? I alread ahve a few listed on my site, but I don't know how these measure up.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Helen on October 01, 2007, 10:09:22 PM

Quote from: "unfeasibly"

Quote from: "Helen Bachaus"

......there was a female legionaire that fought in the FFL. ......

Is this her ?
(http://www.unfeasibly.co.uk/userimages/FFLfemale.jpg)

Regards
Mark

Hi Mark, Thanks for showing the pic, but I really don't know :oops:

Thanks again :)

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Will Bailie on October 01, 2007, 10:13:20 PM

I suspect Helen is referring to Susan Travers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Travers

W

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Helen on October 01, 2007, 10:58:13 PM

Quote from: "Will Bailie"

I suspect Helen is referring to Susan Travers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Travers

W

Thanks Will :)

Driver of a self Propelled Gun? This girl is cool 8)

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Westfalia Chris on October 02, 2007, 10:24:04 AM

Quote from: "Helen Bachaus"

Driver of a self Propelled Gun? This girl is cool 8)

"Self-propelled-gun Girl"? That IS pretty cool, indeed! Although you´ll admit that "Tank Girl" has a somewhat snappier sound to it! :lol: ;)

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: Helen on October 02, 2007, 11:46:29 AM

Quote from: "Westfalia Chris"

Quote from: "Helen Bachaus"

Driver of a self Propelled Gun? This girl is cool 8)

"Self-propelled-gun Girl"? That IS pretty cool, indeed! Although you´ll admit that "Tank Girl" has a somewhat snappier sound to it! :lol: ;)

Yep that sounds pretty good Chris. :)  Thats my TMP Name  8) Although now I don't respond to the site now that I'm on this site.

Title: French foreign Legion - Beau Geste
Post by: PeteMurray on October 02, 2007, 03:12:16 PM

Quote from: "Will Bailie"

I suspect Helen is referring to Susan Travers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Travers

W

Good Lord, this woman is a pulp heroine!  :o