GNW rANGE

[jambo1]

Looking for a bit of advice here, what are the GNW range like, I am thinking of starting a new project and this one appeals to me. I have looked at the army packs and I think this is the way to go to get it up and running, all I need is a bit of advice on the actual figures, what they are like, is the range big enough to do a decent project etc.  Look forward to your help folks.

[Hertsblue]

Jambo,

The GNW sculpts are old-style and feature the well-known "can-can" horses. That said, there are enough types to field all the Swedish and Russian troops. (Not sure about the other nations, but I would think they'd be all right). Oh, and Russian horse grenadiers, while not mentioned in the catalogue yet, ar available. You can, of course, use items from the Marlburian range too. 



Swedish cavalry



Swedish infantry and artillery (the latter from the Marlburian range)



Russian Dragoons (the generals are from another company).



Russian infantry in felt hat.



Russian infantry brigade.

Hope this helps.

[jambo1]

Thank you very much, that is the info I required, figures look good and paint up nicely. Well this is another project to start!!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nice work Hertsblue.

[Techno]

Great stuff, Ray !.
Cheers - Phil

[Leman]

Looking very good there Herts. TBH I've never really objected to the can-can horses, it's that bloke running with the massive outstretched leg behind that gets my vote as worst figure in the Pendraken ranges - as he turns up in all sorts of guises.

[Hwiccee]

I am slowly building all the armies of the war - I have Swedes, Russians, Saxons, Ottomans and Poles. I have a combined 'the rest' army- Danes, Prussians, etc - which I will build up over time.

I started building my armies many years ago before a lot of the current ranges were available so I did things differently. But if I was starting now I would do as has already been suggested - i.e. use figures from other ranges.

The GNW range is good but basically with a limited number of poses and also quite old. The musketeers are all in the standing shooting pose for example. The other ranges are newer and with a lot more choice. You will need some of the GNW range but for a lot you can use other figures.

From the GNW range you will need the guys in felt hats and the pikes. I should say here that all of this is AFAIK as I don't know all the figures in the ranges. So AFAIK there are no suitable substitutes for these.

But for the rest of the Swedes you could use many of the SYW range. The SYW armies were basically in Swedish style uniforms from the GNW. So in theory most of the tricorn wearing infantry and dragoon types from these ranges will be OK for GNW Swedes. In the case of the infantry mainly with GNW pikes added in.

For the Russians (and indeed many of the other nations) you can use most of the Marlburian range figures and indeed even some SYW - the French SYW infantry without turnbacks for example. For Russians you will still need some of the GNW range but for the Danes, Saxons, etc, then these are all covered by the Marlburian range.

The Ottomans, Poles, Cossacks, etc - i.e. 'Eastern' types - are mainly covered by the Renaissance range with some bits elsewhere. Some of these might need a little work but basically can be done with little effort.

So I think if I was starting again and assuming you are looking to do Swedes & Russian I would get a few packs of the 'special' GNW types - i.e. infantry/cavalry in felt hats and pikes. But then get the rest from the Marlburian (for the Russians) or SYW (for the Swedes) ranges.

Finally if you need help/advice then this is a nice forum and there are plenty here who can help.

[jambo1]

Many thanks for that info. Plenty to take in there and some cracking advice. This is indeed one of the best forums about as the advice is always great,

[Leman]

Another satisfied customer - we go from strength to strength, and after decades the forum has taught me how to pronounce voltigeur correctly.

[Womble67]

Very nice indeed

Take care

Andy

[FierceKitty]

Looking very good there Herts. TBH I've never really objected to the can-can horses, it's that bloke running with the massive outstretched leg behind that gets my vote as worst figure in the Pendraken ranges - as he turns up in all sorts of guises.

Wot 'e sed.

[Hertsblue]

Looking very good there Herts. TBH I've never really objected to the can-can horses, it's that bloke running with the massive outstretched leg behind that gets my vote as worst figure in the Pendraken ranges - as he turns up in all sorts of guises.

Yes, he's an old friend (?) who must be the universal soldier. 

[jambo1]

Well after all the really good advice that has been given to me on here I am just about ready to order my first army pack. And it will be Prussian musketeers!! After a bit of planning i have decided to not go down the GNW route but make a start on SYW!! Fickle old me!

[Leman]

Good choice. Don't forget to pack those bases.

[Hertsblue]

Yes, SYW was always my first love.