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Offline paul c

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Brass band
« on: 29 March 2010, 06:53:24 PM »
I want to put together a 28mm brass band for a miner's union militia; VBCW of course.

Does anyone know of any figures in this scale, remotely like this? I can convert any sort of band with green stuff and paint, I think..
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Offline Steve F

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #1 on: 29 March 2010, 07:03:30 PM »
Scarlet and Gold makes numerous 30mm military marching bands.  These are Royal Hussars from their website (I haven't seen them for real).



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Offline Christian

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #2 on: 29 March 2010, 09:47:07 PM »
I've noticed a distinct lack of musical figures for modern warfare (which is to be expected), but never thought of a marching band! Great idea!

You could try some modified ACW command troops as they have drums and bugles and stuff... maybe with some head swaps? What sort of uniform are you visualising?
« Last Edit: 29 March 2010, 09:56:43 PM by Christian »

Offline paul c

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #3 on: 29 March 2010, 10:23:42 PM »
I was  thinking of trousers, high collared jackets and service caps.

Good idea Christian; Dixon do a range of ACW muscians. Anyone got any pictures?
« Last Edit: 29 March 2010, 10:37:20 PM by paul c »

Offline Hammers

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #4 on: 29 March 2010, 10:48:00 PM »
Hah! I am currently modelling a 'Damnation Army' for my VBCW  Anglicans. I've come so far as a sousaphone and a bass drum.

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« Last Edit: 29 March 2010, 10:49:43 PM by Hammers »

Offline joroas

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #5 on: 29 March 2010, 11:30:16 PM »
Dave Bickley has the band, have a look at his site. Bear in mind that many of these are 19th C instruments, similar, but not the same as, modern

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Offline HerbyF

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #6 on: 30 March 2010, 01:32:06 AM »
Tradition has a number of 30mm lines that are fairly compatable with current 28mm. A little thin but might still work for you. There are bandsmen in some of these lines. http://www.traditionoflondon.com/index.asp?page=Home.asp#
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Offline Christian

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Re: Brass band
« Reply #7 on: 30 March 2010, 07:41:37 AM »
'Damnation Army'  lol You crack me up Hammers... no pun intended.

 

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