HLBSC Victorian British Cavalry - Available NOW, but not for long!!!

[Ray Rivers]

I might get a couple more... but would like to see the sculpts first hand.

Here's hoping they are nice.

[JollyBob]

Just got my confirmation and a paypal invoice from Richard, so these little beauties should be on their way to me fairly soon! 

[Thunderchicken]

Just got my confirmation and a paypal invoice from Richard, so these little beauties should be on their way to me fairly soon! 

Same here, Lancers and Household cav on the way. 

[Sterling Moose]

"I might get a couple more... but would like to see the sculpts first hand."

I hope Richard has cast a few extra up for late/additional sales, otherwise you might be out of luck.

[Tommy20]

Yeah, he did say this would be the last casting.  He might have been waiting on payment, however, before having them done, so you may still have time to get additional figs in.

I got my invoice this morning.  Some of every type, for a total of eight units.  I bought more than I really needed, but as it was the last chance...

[Chairface]

I wanted to get some.... And then an unexpected bill came in..... I know that I will regret it eventually. Oh well, at least I got some Mounties.

[Ray Rivers]

He might have been waiting on payment, however, before having them done, so you may still have time to get additional figs in.

I know it is a risk, but hopefully he will have a few spares left over.  He told me in one email that he wouldn't invoice until the figures were ready to ship.  So hopefully we'll be getting them soon.

I ordered a regiment of Dragoons and Lancers, but I could easily go for an additional regiment of Guards and Hussars if the castings come out well.

[JollyBob]

Arrived today - Wooot! They are lovely. JollyBob Senior will like them, I am sure. I'll post pictures when they are painted to his satisfaction. 

[Chairface]

Bob. could you post pics of them unpainted too? I'm really curious.

[JollyBob]

Yeah, shouldn't be a problem. Give me a little while to find the camera and I'll see what I can do.

Edit:

Right, this is the best I could do with bare metal, sorry if you can't make out the details too well.



And a comparrison shot with an Artizan figure for scale:



The Dragoons all have the same basic body casting, but come with seperate right arms, with a choice of drawn sabre (as shown) or bugle or empty hand to take a wire pennant staff in the case of the command set. All the horse poses are the same, so not very dynamic, but perfect for state occasions. 

The only slight fault I have with them is that the horses could have been slightly bulkier, but other than that, they are lovely little models, with very little flash and fit together very easily.

The Oldfella will be pleased, I think. 

[Chairface]

Thank you! That was very kind.

[Sterling Moose]

Looking good JollyBob.  I'm looking forward to seeing my Postie limping to the door under the weight of my parcel.  I just hope that Customs don't pay too close an interest - I got hit with customs fees on my last order 

[Tommy20]

By the by, if anyone ordered the Lancer command pack, please let me know when they arrive.  I passed, as I had some on hand, but I now think I may have made a mistake, as the figures look miscast.

[Thunderchicken]

By the by, if anyone ordered the Lancer command pack, please let me know when they arrive.  I passed, as I had some on hand, but I now think I may have made a mistake, as the figures look miscast.

Tommy20, my Lancer command pack arrived today and the figures look fine. What do you think is wrong with yours?

If I get a chance over the weekend I'll try and get a pic or two for you but being caught with wargaming goodies over Valentines weekend could result in an embarrassing trip to A&E! 

[Tommy20]

The lancer officer's scabbard is very short (shorter than the blade of the sword), and has no detail on it (like the drag on the OR's swords).  After discovering this, I compared it to my Household Cavalry officers, and theirs are similarly bereft of detail, but are the correct length. 

I've since done some more searching through photo's, and think the lack of detail is correct (as the ornamentation on the real thing is rather small to appear on a 28mm fig), however the length is still suspect.