"Update with pictures* ACW Iron Brigade

[General Lee]

hello guys

I would like to convert figures to use as members of the Iron Brigade. I'm thinking of using the marching Union infantry in Frock coats by the Perries and get some spare heads with Hardee hats from Redoubt Enterprises. Does anybody know if these are compatible ?

[katie]

Well, when I eyeballed them next to each other the figures looked approximately compatible. Couldn't tell you wether the heads will work on the bodies though. This seems like a lot of work; you're going to cut off the plastic heads and drill out neck holes for the redoubt heads.

Wouldn't it be easier to either buy Redoubt's Iron Brigade packs or the Foundry ones (which may well be Perry sculpts)?

[Painter Jim]

I think they will look great General Lee, if compatability is not an issue, and heck, nutin wrong with some custom figs.

[eptingmike]

You may also want to check out Sash and Saber's Iron Brigade.  Although I personally do not own any as yet, they look rather nice on their website as well as Old Glory's.

[joroas]

I bought the Foundry ones, seems a lot of work and expense replacing heads.

http://wargamesfoundry.com/our-ranges/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-infantry-hardee-hats-collection-bccw010/

[Painter Jim]

You know, your going to cut the little boogers heads off. 

[AlyMorrison]

Hi guys

Wouldn't it be easier to either buy Redoubt's Iron Brigade packs or the Foundry ones (which may well be Perry sculpts)?

Although Foundry credit Alan and Michael for the Iron Brigade figures they were actually made by me (a very long time ago).
I think they are probably a bit shorter than the current Perry range also the pack mix won't allow you to have a marching unit.
It may be possible under the "new management " to get multiples of certain figures if you ask nicely .
Personally I would convert ...(I haven't seen the Redoubt heads so I would also get a sample pack of these first)

I hope I have been of some help

All the best. Aly

[General Lee]

Hi guys

Although Foundry credit Alan and Michael for the Iron Brigade figures they were actually made by me (a very long time ago).
I think they are probably a bit shorter than the current Perry range also the pack mix won't allow you to have a marching unit.
It may be possible under the "new management " to get multiples of certain figures if you ask nicely .
Personally I would convert ...(I haven't seen the Redoubt heads so I would also get a sample pack of these first)

I hope I have been of some help

All the best. Aly

thanks for the comments everyone!

Hi mr. Morrison! the current pack mix was also a concern of mine and it seems the command pack is no longer available 

I ordered some of the redoubt heads and the Perry marching figures. If the heads don't match I'll see if I can cut off the hats and stick them on the Perry figures. I'm sure that's a lot of work but if it's worth the effort I don't mind. It often helps to think of someone you don't like when converting figures so no problem  (just joking there)

Anyway I'll post some pictures of my progress,

Can I ask what you have been sculpting recently?

[AlyMorrison]

Yes General Lee
You can ask me what I have been sculpting .............
.................

I am working on some new stuff for Great War Miniatures at the moment but I will wait until they are finished before I tell

I look forward to seeing your finished toys

All the best. Aly

[Mindenbrush]

I bought the Foundry ones, seems a lot of work and expense replacing heads.

http://wargamesfoundry.com/our-ranges/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-infantry-hardee-hats-collection-bccw010/

I also have these and they are excellent sculpts
Unfortunately the Perry sergeants and officers I recently bought are lacking the sharp definition  that Foundry gives one IMHO.

[King Tiger]

What about crusader?
 http://www.crusaderminiatures.com/prod.php?prod=563&cat=13&sub=39&page=1

[General Lee]

What about crusader?
 http://www.crusaderminiatures.com/prod.php?prod=563&cat=13&sub=39&page=1

don't really like those figures. I think I'm going to check out the Wargames Foundry ones

[Calimero]

How about these?...

http://www.sdean-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=34269

[6sided]

Any possibilities using the Perry plastics?

[sepoy1857]

Time for Perry's to do some metal Iron Brigade, Berdan Sharpshooters, and command in Frock Coats to round out their line.