Stagecoach for Highwayman Games?

[Prof.Witchheimer]

i think, your conversions look great, Malamute! Like them a lot.

btw Westwind also has one , Gipsy caravan

[Pappa Midnight]

Prof: I really do like that GW coach , but at £25.00 in the UK it's a little expensive for what it is.I finally found it on GW UK site.

LTG: It was OUTPOST miniatures that set me off with this ( you been in my mind again?). Has anyone seen these minis. There are some small pictures on their site , but they're not very clear. I might order some samples and see them in the "flesh". If they are any good I'll probably order the lot!

Lurch:I love those foundry minis! I will be keeping an eye open for their release!

Malamute: What can I say...? VERY NICE work as always. I'm not sure about the time scale ( I was looking for 18th century rather than Victorian, although I can't see a huge difference in coach design, so I may blag it!)

Thanks Guys
PM

[Malamute]

Pappa Midnight.-  I know what you mean about the difference between  C18th - C19th carriages.

However I Googled some images and to me it was hard to tell the difference.

If you take the example of the Dixon stagecoach. Once you remove the baggage rails from the roof, the long brake handle and and anything else that looks too Old West then you have a basic shell. With a new driver and an alternative colour scheme it could pass for most periods.

I have seen those Outpost figures in the flesh and In my opinion they are somewhat crude.

I was considering a similar project several years ago and I had in mind Front Rank figures for the militia/government forces and their C18th civilians. Some foundry pirates coverted to highwaymen and Westwind Sleepy Hollow figures for more civilians and armed militia.
GW does a lovely highwayman in the Mordheim range mounted and dismounted, but as you say he is probably too pricey!

I reckon if you phone Foundry you can buy all those figures. They quite often show stuff that doesnt appear to be for sale but one telephone call can make the difference.

Good luck with this, its an interesting project

[Pappa Midnight]

I've ordered a "wedding" favor .At £1.00 each I thought I'd have a look. It may be a little oversize. If it is I'll use as a ghost coach for Horrorclix!!!
If this doesn't pan out I'll probably go for the Dixons Coach ( Thanks Malamute).
Regards
PM

[Grimm]

Hello Pappa Midnight you play  Horrorclix ? can you tell me abaut the game ?

Grimm

[Pappa Midnight]

Hi Grimm,
It's pretty much like the other clix games ( about 90% similar to heroclix).
I don't really play it that much, although I have collected the entire set!
You can get a free copy of the rules here:
http://www.wizkidsgames.com/horrorclix/nextras.asp
Just click on "Pdf".
It is a little "basic" if you are used to playing more complicated skirmish games, but is ideal for a "quick game".
Regards
PM

[H.M.Stanley]

I just know that i'm going to hate myself for this, but ...

[takes deep breath]

The imminent release  of Galloping Major's Anglo/American Provincials has got me thinking about a Highwayman scenario with a stagecoach.

I'm realy enjoying skirmish type games and particular scenarios even more so

Did anyone follow up on those C18 stagecoaches?

Thanks

James

[abu iskander]

Have you checked out Blue Moon? They have a load of suitable stuff for this genre.

[The Dozing Dragon]

Redoubt do a very nice one in their 3 Musketeers range.

[Hat Guy]

I can't believe no one's done this joke yet:



The Mel Brooks one was good though.

On a serious note, I've seen some good toy coaches when browsing the local stores.

[Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers]

Blue moon does a whole highway man set including a coach set with passengers.

http://bluemoonmanufacturing.com/view_product.php?product=BMM206

http://bluemoonmanufacturing.com/view_product.php?product=BMM207

http://bluemoonmanufacturing.com/view_product.php?product=BMM203

And to keep the Adam Ant theme going, here's my costume from my 80's 40th birthday party 



Cheers

Fuzzy

[oldskoolrebel]

Redoubt do a very nice one in their 3 Musketeers range.

Very nice but £25 seems quite expensive- almost on a par with the gamesworkshop one.

The outpost miniatures are really nice.

Cheers
Andy

[Hitman]

Blue Moon Manufacturing has 2 that you will probably be interested in:

http://oldglory25s.com/view_product.php?product=BMM206

and

http://oldglory25s.com/view_product.php?product=BMM207

I have it and it is perfect for what you are looking for...
Regards,
Hitman
 

[imperialforge]

Cheap metal pencil sharpeners are just the right size:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COPPER-STAGECOACH-PENCIL-SHARPENER-/370563831010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56475354e2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COPPER-STAGECOACH-PENCIL-SHARPENER-/370563831010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56475354e2