Great Northern War ranges 28mm

[Redshank]

I'm considering a new project of GNW in 28mm.

There are a number of great-looking figure ranges. I have got my eye particularly on Warfare Miniatures (League of Augsburg), Ebor, and possibly Avanpost although (ironically enough) postage might be an issue there, as they are in Germany and I am in UK.

I had a look for comment online about compatibility between these ranges, but all I could find was a bit dated (2013), and I suppose sculpts/ranges might have moved on. FWIW, people seemed to think Warfare and Ebor were pretty much compatible back then.

Has anybody got a view on compatibility as it stands now? Including Avanpost if anyone has any knowledge there.

[traveller]

I use ebor, Foundry, OG and Wee Wolf together without any second thoughts. It seems there are no giants or dwarfs in the GNW universe 

[Will Bailie]

I had a Russian army for the GNW but ended up transferring it to a friend.  These photos are from 2019, so more recent than 2013 but still not completely current.

I used Ebor and Warfare Miniatures, plus Warlord Games WSS infantry to bulk out the numbers.  I also found a Peter the Great figure from Reiver Miniatures, but he is noticeably bulkier than the other figures. 

I got some resin figures from Kordegardia in Russia which appear to be the same as the Avanpost ones.  The resin is extremely delicate.  The models would be nice for a static display but are far too brittle for regular handling. 


Here is the Reiver Peter the Great between an Ebor Dragoon and a Warlord Games WSS mounted officer.

Here is PtG between a couple of Ebors (one on foot, one mounted)


And this is probably what you are looking for, the comparison shot with L-R Wargames Factory/Warlord Games WSS plastic infantry, Warfare Miniatures, Ebor (dragoon) and Ebor (grenadier)

[Redshank]

Question very much answered, cheers lads.

If anything you want Peter to be a bit disproportionate given he was 6'8"!

Great intel on the Avanpost too. Shame as they are very nice looking.

[Redshank]

I use ebor, Foundry, OG and Wee Wolf together without any second thoughts. It seems there are no giants or dwarfs in the GNW universe 

 

(I'm slow this morning)

[traveller]

No worries,

Let me know if you need any help on GNW info. It is a big topic here in Sweden 

[bigredbat]

...there is a printed range on eBay, too- they looked quite good. Some of the faces look a bit similar but I think I heard that separate heads are available.

[Redshank]

...there is a printed range on eBay, too- they looked quite good. Some of the faces look a bit similar but I think I heard that separate heads are available.

Yes I also noticed the War Bear ones. They also look really nice.

[Will Bailie]

Great intel on the Avanpost too. Shame as they are very nice looking.

They are very pretty, and scale nicely with Warfare and Warlord.  It's worth asking Avanpost directly if they can confirm or deny my claims, don't just trust some rando's post on an internet forum!

[Redshank]

I have some sample figures on the way.

And so it begins...

[Redshank]

No worries,

Let me know if you need any help on GNW info. It is a big topic here in Sweden 

I've got 3 Helion books - the ones on the Swedish and Russian armies, and the "wargamer's guide".

Grateful for any suggestions on further reading. I seem to have caught the bug.

[traveller]

I've got 3 Helion books - the ones on the Swedish and Russian armies, and the "wargamer's guide".

Grateful for any suggestions on further reading. I seem to have caught the bug.

Those books should give you a good start. In Swedish language there is a whole world of literature on the GNW but not so much in English I am afraid. However, the best account on Poltava that I have read is the book by Peter Englund. Fortunately it is translated into a number of languages. In English it is called "The Battle that shook Europe: Poltava and the Birth of the Russian Empire" - it is one of the best military books I have read. It will give you a life-long bug 

[Will Bailie]

The Rest is History podcast recently completed a 7-part series on Peter the Great including the GNW.  Nice to play in the background as you are painting your figures!

[Redshank]

Very nice - thanks guys

Any suggestions on rules? I know Beneath the Lily Banner covers it. Any other good options out there?

[traveller]

I use Osprey Pikemans Lament. A bit smaller scale but a great set of rules