And the new Perry Miniatures range is...

[Diablo Jon]

Interesting war. Wargames Illustrated did a series of articles on this war back in the 90s IIRC which where a good read. Probably not something I'd invest my hobby budget on but as usual cracking miniatures from the Perry brothers.

[carlos marighela]

Frankly, I’m not sure what a comprehensive range would look like.

For, the Paraguayans, the infantry presented so far would cover most of their foot troops. Obviously you will need gunners and cavalry but the Paraguayan uniforms (increasingly non-uniform) were pretty basic. Apart from the Acá Carayá and Acá Vera regiments a couple of packs would suffice. Even the mounted escort and dragoons weren’t wearing anything much distinctive for long.

Brazilian infantry could really be divided into two main types. Line and Voluntários and even then the most notable difference would be the pleats on the latter’s blouses/jackets. Mix of headwear, kepis, side caps and hats and that will cover 9/10ths of it. The rest comes down to painting.

Similar deal with cavalry. Some in regulation kit, some in gaucho costume.

Argentina is even simpler and to be honest you can supplement figures from the range with the judicious use of the existing Perry ACW range. Cavalry would be one distinctive type that you would want covered, although you could source some proxies or conversion candidates from their Carlist range.

The Uruguayan contingent was small enough that a representative depiction of the Florida Regiment would meet most peoples needs.

I don’t think a lack of encyclopaedic coverage has prevented people from playing with the Perry Carlist and Cape Wars ranges.

[cram]

Looks interesting! I've got way too much to focus on for now but who knows, this could become a future project of mine.

Had a feeling a new period was on the way, wish it was Seven Years War though, would have been HUGELY excited by that!!

[Antonio J Carrasco]

I don’t think a lack of encyclopaedic coverage has prevented people from playing with the Perry Carlist and Cape Wars ranges.

Indeed not, but I have chosen not to commit to any range that I don't believe it covers my personal needs. I hope you will give me your kindest permission to do so. Rest assured that I will refrain myself from any snarky comment regarding your choices.

[carlos marighela]

Neither snarky nor in reply to you. Read back old boy.

[Antonio J Carrasco]

Neither snarky nor in reply to you. Read back old boy.

Did. And I stand for my previous comment.

[carlos marighela]

Oh well, feel free to take umbrage at imagined slights if that’s what floats yer boat. I understand its a popular pastime these days.

[Antonio J Carrasco]

Oh well, feel free to take umbrage at imagined slights if that’s what floats yer boat. I understand its a popular pastime these days.

Usually, I don't take umbrage. Truth be told I can't say why this time is different. I only know that I found your post patronising and got triggered. It's not for anything you wrote in particular... Just the general tone, you know. To be honest, I am somewhat surprised that I felt angered, and more that I still do. It doesn't make much sense, I know. 

[Calimero]

Obscurity Don't you all remember when the South America countries united and try to attack/invade North America... or maybe it was just the plot of one of the season of The Last Ship... I'm not sure now... 

[Happy Wanderer]

Regards what a comprehensive range ‘could’ look like this post on TMP outlined the planned for range by Kingcarbine - see the phase 2 list.

There’s quite a bit in there if a sculptor were to choose to go the whole-hog. It does provide us with a guide of potential wish list sculpts...a good deal more than I first thought.

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=313865

 

[Siaba]

I'd wait a little before attempting to answer that question. Perry figures can vary in size and bulk even within a given range. Not long ago, I ordered a Perry Napoleonic French Old Guard Eclaireur command pack with the intention of using the officers as colonels and ADC's for both the Napoleonic wars and the 1st Carlist war. It turned out that the sculpts (Alan's) were noticeably bigger than the FCW figures (Michael's) and even some of Alan's earlier Napoleonics. 

Give Nuno a few weeks until the first batch of Perry figures is released and I am sure he'll produce some comparison pics.   

If it can help. Perry miniature on the left.

https://imagesia.com/i/QsniJ

[nervisfr]

I'm a little disappointed to see this new range but the Perrys gained the right to to what they want and don't rush to the easy way to make business....but it's not their goal with this range 
They do what they like and i love that, even if i 'm not a big fan of these wars.

May be i'll use some of them to convert them into Maximilian's mexican rebels for example.
Tired to see always the Foundry for the job   

Great news indeed

[TheBlackCrane]

May be i'll use some of them to convert them into Maximilian's mexican rebels for example.
Tired to see always the Foundry for the job   

Great news indeed

Coincidence, that's what I have been thinking so I can put some Imperial Mexicans on the table against my Gringo40 Republicans!

[nervisfr]

Coincidence, that's what I have been thinking so I can put some Imperial Mexicans on the table against my Gringo40 Republicans!

we are connected then !
i have used their Korean range for my old west Peons so why not 

[Happy Wanderer]

For those interested in gaming the period as ‘battle games’, Fire and Fury did a very nice free online supplement. It gives unit trait, weapon and organisational details. Very useful. 

FYI

http://www.fireandfury.com/rffsupport/rffwta.shtml

Happy W