Sources of brass spears suitable for 15mm figures in the UK?

[Major_Gilbear]

Hi all,

As per the thread title, can anybody recommend any suitable places to purchase brass spears suitable for use with 15mm Ancients figures in the UK please?

Most of the ones I see are steel, and I am having difficulty in gauging how big/what diameter the spears are from various photographs of packs online. My figures are all from Forged In Battle, and have fairly petite hands.

Also, I would prefer to buy these ready-made, with a little oval or leaf-shaped pressed end to represent the spear head, as I am going to need a couple of hundred and don't fancy making them myself!

Finally, to pre-empt suggestions of using plastic broom bristles for spears, I prefer working with brass if possible - it's rigid, easy to cut, takes glue and paint well, and if I need to file or shape it at all, then I can.

Thanks in advance! 

[Lowtardog]

Xyston through scotia grendal sell packs of 50 for £10 they do need cutting if after javelins or spears 

[Major_Gilbear]

Thank you Lowtardog; I followed up your suggestion with an email to them, but they confirmed these are copper-washed hard steel.

Are all the commercially-available spear packs steel then? None do brass...?

[Citizen Sade]

I’ve never come across any commercially available brass spears. Back in the days when I dabbled in 15mm ancients, we just used pins. Clip the head off, paint the shaft brown, the point metal and watch out for your hands.

[rob_the_robgoblin]

I use these ones, very nice for my 15mm Fantasy HOTT armies.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275087340147?hash=item400c7bb273:g:2JUAAOSwFsthVU1Q

[mellis1644]

I use dress makers pins - the long ones. I looked for the brass/steel ones (and used them a little in the past) but pins are much easier to get and in many ways look better IMO. They do not have the large flattened head but for 15mm that is an huge issue. They can be sharp though but they encourage careful handling of the toys. They can be cut down easily with simple pliers and are easy to get hold off.

[Arcane Steve]

We sell the steel 50mm spears ( they have the copper wash. We also sell the Albion Alloys Brass rod in a variety of thickness's. You will need to cut the rod to your preferred length - they come in 12 inch lengths but cutting brass is easier than steel.

You can see the spears here:   https://arcanesceneryandmodels.co.uk/?s=50mm+spears&post_type=product

and the Rod here:  https://arcanesceneryandmodels.co.uk/product-category/albion-alloys/rod/

Incidentally, we also sell the Evergreen plastic rod, which you could cut down and use here: https://arcanesceneryandmodels.co.uk/product-category/evergreen-plastics/rods-rounds/

I hope that this helps, regards, Steve

[Golgotha]

Why not use brush bristles instead - cheaper, flexibility means they can't bend out of shape, one does not hurt one's hand on them and tips can be easily shaped into spear points.

Also easier to paint up and paint more likely to stay on than a metal surface. Tend to be easier to glue as well so all round massive advantages - having used both metal rods and bristles I now prefer bristles one just has to find the right brush but once you do the average brush has hundreds of bristles...

[SteveBurt]

You can buy brass rod in almost any size you want. Easy to cut and hammer the end flat to make spears.

[jeffreythancock]

I've bought many from below and recommend them for quality material and service, but now I buy straight pins in bulk for less:

https://shop.ancient-modern.co.uk/

https://shop.ancient-modern.co.uk/eq08-50mm-wire-spear-with-pin-shaped-tip-2630-p.asp

https://shop.ancient-modern.co.uk/eq09-50mm-wire-with-leaf-shaped-tip-2631-p.asp

https://shop.ancient-modern.co.uk/anc20065d---50mm-wire-spears-with-leaf-shaped-points-50-3889-p.asp