Col Fred Burnaby in miniature

[thejammedgatling]

I've got a nice Great War miniature of an officer with a double barreled shotgun slung over his arm. Could work with conversion for either of those two Empress figures methinks.

[Gluteus Maximus]

I've got a nice Great War miniature of an officer with a double barreled shotgun slung over his arm. Could work with conversion for either of those two Empress figures methinks.

Interesting suggestion, but I don't now if I'd try that. It may be too expensive and too much effort involved. Don't know how compatible the figure would be with my Sudan stuff.

The Empress chaps appear to be fairly compatible with my Perrys (whose RN figures also work very well with Copplestone's, oddly enough) At least the spare heads I have are  , so I think they will be the range to go for.

When I finally manage to put a proper order in I think I'll go for the mounted and dismounted figures in the original post. I reckon they are similar enough to get away with using them both as Fred - and then just look at giving the foot version a shotgun. Looking again at the first pic, the Fred-alike does appear to be quite a bit taller than the others, so a double thickness base might just be enough to give him the required stature.
The other characters that come in those sets are also lovely figures, so they will go into my Darkest Africa/Zulu War rabble. A couple of packs of other ranks to form a full unit and maybe a gun, possibly some Irregular horse and of course you never have enough Zulus........

[Galloping Major]

For me a model of Burnaby should be armed with his 4 barrelled pistol - can't remember the make, but very distinctive. 

[Helen]

For me a model of Burnaby should be armed with his 4 barrelled pistol - can't remember the make, but very distinctive. 

Lancaster Pistol. Military Illustrated Number 12 has an article on him including some lovely coloured illustrations.

Helen

[Galloping Major]

That's the one 

I remembered it was in one of the earlier Military Illustrated issues, I'll have to dig it out.


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[Gluteus Maximus]

That's the one 

I remembered it was in one of the earlier Military Illustrated issues, I'll have to dig it out.


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I now it's a bit out of your usual period, but (being a bit cheeky here) do you fancy making one? Maybe with an attached hand to ease the conversion process? I know it's probably not feasible in commercial terms and you're also busy with your own range, so no worries when you say no 

I could then have three Freds - one with shotgun, one with big f***-off pistol and the third mounted.

[Galloping Major]

I now it's a bit out of your usual period, but (being a bit cheeky here) do you fancy making one? Maybe with an attached hand to ease the conversion process? I know it's probably not feasible in commercial terms and you're also busy with your own range, so no worries when you say no 

I could then have three Freds - one with shotgun, one with big f***-off pistol and the third mounted.

Actually Gluteus Maximus, I'm a big fan of the Victorian era, and that's a tempting idea, but I mustn't get distracted .......... not .... yet..anyway 


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[Helen]

Actually Gluteus Maximus, I'm a big fan of the Victorian era, and that's a tempting idea, but I mustn't get distracted .......... not .... yet..anyway 


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I'm with GM, just to have the miniature, the Victorian hero in all his splendor an armed to the hilt. Okay, it would be a nice addtion to the collection.

Helen

[Gluteus Maximus]

I'm with GM, just to have the miniature, the Victorian hero in all his splendor an armed to the hilt. Okay, it would be a nice addtion to the collection.

Helen

Thanks Helen! If more people think the same, maybe we can make him cave in and do it.... 

[Malamute]

I'm a big fan of the Victorian era, and that's a tempting idea, but I mustn't get distracted .......... not .... yet..anyway 


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Oh go, get distracted

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Is it worth contacting the Perry twins direct to ask if they would make such a figure? 

[Tommy20]

It would be an excellent character figure for them.  I'll add "Young" Winston Churchill to the list.  Who else should we nominate for the "Sudan Characters" pack?

Col Fred Burnaby
"Young" Winston Churchill

[Gluteus Maximus]

Is it worth contacting the Perry twins direct to ask if they would make such a figure? 

It certainly is a good idea. I don't know how they are with suggestions and they seem to have enough on their plates do for 5 other sculptors. Worth a try though!

It would be an excellent character figure for them.  I'll add "Young" Winston Churchill to the list.  Who else should we nominate for the "Sudan Characters" pack?

Col Fred Burnaby
"Young" Winston Churchill

Winston was only in the Sudan from around 1898, so is probably outside the scope of the Perrys' current range. I'm sure there are plenty of other likely lads form the early 1880s though 

[Gluteus Maximus]

Well, I've emailed them the request, so we'll see whether or not it's feasible 

If not, then it's Plan B and buying a couple of packs of Empress for a conversion or two. I'll get the packs anyway, as they will all be good for other Darkest Africa games.

[Gluteus Maximus]

Well, knock me down with a feather! Here's the reply from Alan Perry :

"Hello Ian
Yes, don't worry, he's on the list......quite high up on the list actually.
All the best
Alan"

Absolutely brilliant and much respect to him for making time to reply so promptly.

Yes, it's official - not only are the Perrys great sculptors/painters, they are also great guys 

Oh and I've ordered the other figures from Empress, so it's good news all round!