Apache! :: UD 23/10 - starting on the mounted alternates

[Silent Invader]

 

I see how it looks Giles! 

The reality is that I've bought a few figures from a couple of the ranges to knock them together to make sure it all works. For example ensuring the Conquest (UK) horses look right, etc.

Thus the shopping list (aka The Spreadsheet) is coming together for the full set of purchases later in the year. The project needs about 35 characters. So with doubles that's  obviously about 70 minis and about 70 horses and I have a lot of WW1 to finish before I can contemplate that!!!

[Malamute]

Nice work on that pony express ride, I like what you have done adding the Winchester. He looks the part now.

[Silent Invader]

Ta!

The (Steve Saleh?) Northstar North Africa Boer Wagon Driver is a good stylistic/proportions match with the Artizan (Mike Owen) Old West range.

Artizan Pony Express Rider to first left and Apache to third left:



Incidentally, I've bought two sets to do a cut and shut for standing and sitting variants of both. The driver's whip will be replaced with a shotgun rested pointing upwards from thigh.

[Malamute]

Excellent.

[Silent Invader]

 

I'm after another Steve Saleh mini, the single Apache from the Desperados set for Dead Mans Hand.

From the DMH website, chap at far right:

[Silent Invader]

Still looking for that DMH Desperados Apache  

Not a lot of progress as I have been painting for WW1 but purely for purposes of research have watched Ulzana's Raid and Major Dundee.  It was a chore but it had to be done!  

In fact, Major Dundee was a most useful reminder of the Austrian hottie Senta Berger .... I think I would have preferred the movie without the long-winded romantic entanglements but the Strumpet mini by Hasslefree has now arrived (yep, two copies for a mounted alternate) and with some mods will make a great Senta-equivalent for this project.

Next on the viewing list is Chato's Land, which reminds me that I need to find a stylistically similar Apache woman. Thoughts anyone?

[Malamute]

Still looking for that DMH Desperados Apache  

Not a lot of progress as I have been painting for WW1 but purely for purposes of research have watched Ulzana's Raid and Major Dundee.  It was a chore but it had to be done!  

In fact, Major Dundee was a most useful reminder of the Austrian hottie Santa Berger .... I think I would have preferred the movie without the long-winded romantic entanglements but the Strumpet mini by Hasslefree has now arrived (yep, two copies for a mounted alternate) and with some mods will make a great Santa-equivalent for this project.

Next on the viewing list is Chato's Land, which reminds me that I need to find a stylistically similar Apache woman. Thoughts anyone?

Foundry has a nice Apache woman, or a very stylised Indian maiden in its Rendezvous pack from the mountain men range.

http://www.wargamesfoundry.com/our-ranges/old-west/old-west-rocky-mountain-rendezvous-collection-bcow007/

Pack VOW7/5 high times at the rendezvous.

I might have a Foundry female Apache lying around somewhere. I can't find her on their website now.

[Silent Invader]

The one in the foundry link is excellent but I'm always intrigued by what you might find in your drawers ..... 

[Malamute]

The one in the foundry link is excellent but I'm always intrigued by what you might find in your drawers ..... 

Sometimes I even surprise myself. 

[Silent Invader]

 

Sometimes I even surprise myself.  

 

[Galloping Major]

I have some of those Foundry Apache women (unpainted) somewhere among my stuff, they did 2 if I remember correctly, one with a cradle board, the other with a shallow basket on her hip 


www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

[Galloping Major]

Here's the only one of my first Galloping Major Apache pack TWR APA1 that I've been able to afford time to paint. He's armed with a stone headed Apache club and a Richards conversion of the 1860 Army Colt (I don't believe in generics). Below is the content of the pack, mounted versions and more Apaches are planned.


www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

[Silent Invader]

I have some of those Foundry Apache women (unpainted) somewhere among my stuff, they did 2 if I remember correctly, one with a cradle board, the other with a shallow basket on her hip 


www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

Thanks.  Thinking about it a bit more, I'm quite sold on the Indian maiden (or a very similar pose) that Nick linked to, which used as an Apache is probably more cinematic than historical (but then again so is the project, as evidenced by the research material!  ).

BTW: Very nice GM minis and thanks for adding them here. 

[rumacara]

CP models also have an indian woman that might work.

[Silent Invader]

CP models also have an indian woman that might work.

That's a most useful tip, thank you, as I would never have thought to look in their Vicoriana pages! 

http://www.cpmodelsminiatures.co.uk/CP%20MODELS%2028MM%20VICTORIANA.htm

I shall make my final decision after watching Chato's Land