New Mounted Cossacks from Brigade Games

[sepoy1857]

Since November - Several of us (3-4) have asked for pics on the Frigade Forum and here, but nada so far.  Pesky customers...

[Hammers]

HAs anyone got these yet? I still wonder what they look like.

[Von Stroheim]

Do not know why these are not yet illustrated on Brigade site - they have added some new packs of Mob Wars recently all with pics.

Makes me think that they might not be any good.

[sepoy1857]

Well if they were indeed sculpted by Mike Owen of Artizan, then they should be amazing. Strange that there is no picture or description at least. Kind of typical of Brigade though.

[brigadegames]

Do not know why these are not yet illustrated on Brigade site - they have added some new packs of Mob Wars recently all with pics.

Makes me think that they might not be any good.

Really? Based upon all the things Mike Owen has sculpted for me for my ranges?

Paul Hicks takes pictures of the figures that he sends to me for approval. Mike hasn't mastered the camera yet and the ones I get are out of somewhat blurry - definitely not ready for posting on the internet.

Chalk it up to working two jobs, raising 3 teen boys and a daughter in college, and being the local scoutmaster. Between casting, packing orders and paperwork for Brigade after a full day at work, some things slip off my radar working 12+ hour days. (not asking for pity, just explaining the reasons.)

I will try to get them inked and take photos in the next few days before I leave for Cold Wars convention next Wednesday.

I do tend to post pictures of stuff early when I have them in my forum.

One of the things I am going to make a concerted effort to do is find some studio quality painters for my ranges. So if anyone is interested and has superior painting talent, can provide a portfolio of pictures to review, can meet deadlines on a regular basis, can take good pictures of the minis and can deal with my eccentricities, email me.

[Hammers]

Really? Based upon all the things Mike Owen has sculpted for me for my ranges?

You tell him, Lon!

Seriously, I think most of us understand the plights of a man running a small business. For my own part I just want to make sure I don't buy the pig in a poke.

Am I correct in assuming that you would prefer to work with a mini painter on your side of the pond?

[Calimero]

Maybe you could contact Killshot from this forum? He's very talented painter and the pictures he take of the figures he have painted are very clear...

[CompanyB]

Just got these...  Very very nice.

Here's a shot, right out of the bags:


Closeup shots of the command miniatures:



As soon as I get them prepped, primed and painted up, I'll post some better pics.

[Hammers]

Just got these...  Very very nice.

Here's a shot, right out of the bags:


Closeup shots of the command miniatures:



As soon as I get them prepped, primed and painted up, I'll post some better pics.

Wooo! Sold!

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On a second glance, the trumpet looks a bit wonky though...
I wonder if they are made from the same dollies as the arab revolt minis.

[CompanyB]

The trumpet may need to be bent back into place.  It's also a bad angle shot with my phone.

I think Lon is planning a third pack to fill out the unit, so you could have 9 unique figures.  I purchased 1 command and 2 of the rank and file.

[Wirelizard]

Those do look nice! Now I'll have to get over my dislike of painting horses and pick some up!

Some of the riders seem to have open hands for lances/banners/etc - do they come with wire for lances?

[Mark Plant]

Some of the riders seem to have open hands for lances/banners/etc - do they come with wire for lances?

Caucasian mountaineers, and the Cossacks that dressed that way (Kuban and Terek) did not use lances.

[traveller]

Looking good!   

[janner]

Very nice, but everyone does Cossacks. When will someone do some Regular cavalry - mounted and dismounted.

Maybe I just need to put my money where my mouth is and get some made - who here would be up for joining in.

Please pm...

[Ataman]

Very nice, but everyone does Cossacks. When will someone do some Regular cavalry - mounted and dismounted.

Maybe I just need to put my money where my mouth is and get some made - who here would be up for joining in.

Please pm...

The only noticeable difference in appearance between regular cavalry and steppe Cossacks was the colour of the breeches and shoulderboards. I recommend just using the Copplestone White Russian Cossacks and painting them as hussars or dragoons