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Author Topic: Apache! :: UD 23/10 - starting on the mounted alternates  (Read 33793 times)

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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #120 on: August 27, 2015, 03:23:22 PM »
The bow and quiver is a great idea, ideal for the Collie as you say ;)

Looking forward to seeing their mounted versions ;D

I had an idea for the spare rifles. How about making some boxes and adding the rifles to the boxes?

 You could play a scenario with unscrupulous "White Eyes" running guns to the Apaches ;D
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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #121 on: August 27, 2015, 04:00:22 PM »
The bow and quiver is a great idea, ideal for the Collie as you say ;)

Looking forward to seeing their mounted versions ;D

I had an idea for the spare rifles. How about making some boxes and adding the rifles to the boxes?

 You could play a scenario with unscrupulous "White Eyes" running guns to the Apaches ;D

The mounted equivalent of the Apache with bow will of course get the second bow.

Good idea for crates of guns! There's two scenarios in that one: the unscrupulous white eyes trading with the Apache OR the Apache raiding a supply wagon with a small Cavalry escort (hmm, to whom is the native scout loyal?!). Brilliant Nick (and no I'm not building a fort.



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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #122 on: August 27, 2015, 04:15:49 PM »




I'm not building a fort unless there are examples of fortified outposts or way stations that might have been manned by a handful of men!

Hollywood has plenty of those lol

What about a stagecoach depot? ( I was thinking of building one when the Galloping Major first released his Apaches/cavalry,) inspired by the one at the start of Geronimo (Wes Studi version) or the less historically accurate Stagecoach (John Wayne version).

Actually Stagecoach is a film worth investing in (as is Geronimo). Apaches on the war path, The Ringo Kid trying to get the stage from depot to depot across the river and to Lordsburg before the Apaches catch up... ;D

 Looks like you will need to buy a stagecoach though lol
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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #123 on: August 27, 2015, 04:24:52 PM »
You are a corrupting influence .... But I like you!  :D

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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #124 on: August 27, 2015, 04:30:07 PM »
Lovely putty work, Steve.
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The trousers on the Tejano are a nice touch.
 8) 8)



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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #125 on: August 27, 2015, 04:49:56 PM »
The reins went very good.
Those apache conversions are the must. Simple but efective.
Very well done. :-* :-*

Some other westerns for some good ideas:

Escape from Fort Bravo
They Wore a Yellow Ribon

Small cavalry outposts are easy to make and they are just a small area on a gaming table. :D

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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #126 on: August 27, 2015, 04:50:48 PM »
You are a corrupting influence .... But I like you!  :D

 lol

Just trying to be helpful ;) :D

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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #127 on: August 27, 2015, 08:45:53 PM »
Thanks chaps, you're all very helpful!  :D

Btw I'm studiously avoiding John Wayne movies and epics in general: my starting cast is only 30!  lol



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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #128 on: September 06, 2015, 08:54:42 AM »
Last night I discovered another movie with Apaches, which was a bit of a surprise: Cowboys vs Aliens!

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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #129 on: September 06, 2015, 10:04:32 AM »
Well, the movie might be a good sorce of info for apaches and cowboys.
And if you ever go sci-fi you can always do some of those aliens of the movie. :D

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Re: Apache! :: UD 27/8 big update of wip completions (19 images)
« Reply #130 on: September 06, 2015, 10:50:07 AM »
 lol

I did watch most of it last night and in the latter paint there's some good terrain inspiration (much like cork bark).

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Re: Apache! :: UD 23/10 - starting on the mounted alternates
« Reply #131 on: October 23, 2015, 10:08:55 AM »
Bit of a lag while I painted the minis for the WW1 project but am now back in GS mode so will be working on the mounted alternates.

I have 10 mounted alternates to do in the current batch, which basically requires pinning the top half of the mini to a horse, maybe repositioning the arms, and sculpting in some legs. Here's the sort of thing I'm working from:



As I progress I might need to make a few adjustments to lengths/ heights etc ...

In the meantime I watched Mckenna's Gold and Duel at Diablo. Shalako will be next up. :)

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Re: Apache! :: UD 23/10 - starting on the mounted alternates
« Reply #132 on: October 23, 2015, 12:41:03 PM »
Excellent, really looking forward to these coming together.

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Re: Apache! :: UD 23/10 - starting on the mounted alternates
« Reply #133 on: October 23, 2015, 01:13:13 PM »
Thanks  :D

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Re: Apache! :: UD 23/10 - starting on the mounted alternates
« Reply #134 on: October 23, 2015, 04:54:15 PM »
Looking good so far.
 8) 8)

This seems like the only option I may have to get mounted versions of my GM Cavalry, so I shall watch this to see where the pitfalls lie.
I hope you dont mind playing guinea pig, mate.
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