SYW range

[Zbigniew]

Ok I agree with Kustenjaeger
I will start with an obvious need of French Infantry with turnbacks which are in my opinion one of the most urgent needs. I would like to notice, that there were Foreign troops and/or Guards or Grenadiers Royaux present in almost every battle SYW French army took part in (and in considerable numbers). In adition, there isnt any replacement for them in the existing ranges. Till now I used SYW Russian infantry in coats to make them but these are not very good for it because of sabres instead of swords, other leatherwork and belts and command figs, too. Making French infantry in turnbacked coats would fill the gap that probably causes reluctance of some customers to collect otherwise exellent Pendraken French SYW range.

[Lovstrom]

A french army is probably what I want to do after the Prussians.
Always had a weak spot for the french armies of the 18thcent.
So turnback coats is obviusly needed.
But more infanteri poses would be really welcome too.
Sven

[lentulus]

I'd like a small staff stand with a general in a chair and a few aids on foot.  Would go nicely with the carriage.

[Leon]

The French w/ turnbacks are definitely going to get done, there's been so many requests for them.  The seated general w/ aides is an intereresting one as well.

[lentulus]

 The seated general w/ aides is an intereresting one as well.

Chamber ensemble and ladies of easy virtue optional, of course  

[Leon]

Chamber ensemble and ladies of easy virtue optional, of course 

[nikharwood]

Optional? You sure about that? I'd have considered them at least de rigeur if not actually compulsory 

[sebastosfig]

Chamber ensemble and ladies of easy virtue optional, of course  

do you mean these girls?

Yes, there were Englishmen in France during SYW

[lentulus]

Nice, but this young lady might make a more suitable companion for the General

[lentulus]

The horses of my Austrian limber team have saddles for a postilion rider, but nor the rider proper.  It would be nice to have a few with riders, or an optional rider figure.  Not a big deal, it is a pretty complete range, but it would be nice.

[Zbigniew]

And I have found one more reason for SYW French in turnbacks - they could be used also as Spanish or Portuguese infantry. Wow, I could make the siege of Havana!

[kustenjaeger]

Greetings

1. Exploring the AWI range I presume that we can use the 5.5" howitzer for the lighter SYW types - at least in Western Germany - filling in the absence of howitzers. 

2.  Could the SYA32 Mounted Grenadiers pass for French cavalry in bearskin (volontaires or some regular chevaulegers regiments as time wore on)?

3.  Does anyone know what the key differences are in uniform/equipment between the SYW Prussian jagers and the AWI German jagers?   I'm currently using SYP codes for SYW Hessians and Brunswicker line infantry 1757-60.

Regards

Edward

[Leon]

1. Exploring the AWI range I presume that we can use the 5.5" howitzer for the lighter SYW types - at least in Western Germany - filling in the absence of howitzers.  

2.  Could the SYA32 Mounted Grenadiers pass for French cavalry in bearskin (volontaires or some regular chevaulegers regiments as time wore on)?

3.  Does anyone know what the key differences are in uniform/equipment between the SYW Prussian jagers and the AWI German jagers?   I'm currently using SYP codes for SYW Hessians and Brunswicker line infantry 1757-60.

1.  Yes, although you might need to change the wheels?

2.  Yes, should be fine.  The command figures are in Tricorn.

3.  Not sure, might need someone else to jump in on this one.

[Zbigniew]

Greetings


2.  Could the SYA32 Mounted Grenadiers pass for French cavalry in bearskin (volontaires or some regular chevaulegers regiments as time wore on)?



Edward

my advice is to use French heavy cavalry figures. All you have to do is getting rid of tricorns delicately and then attaching blob of green stuff - which can be hard or easy depending on how fussy you are
I wouldnt advice using SYA32 fore these. There are many minor differences. Remember that French horse in bearskins formally were not horse grenadiers but cuirassiers. SYA32 have muskets while French heavy horse had carbines etc.
Here you have a few pictures of my green stuff conversions:
In second row is unit of Nassau-Sarrebruck heavy horse made of French heavy cavalry figs (with one or two converted prussian cuirassier figure added)
In the first row are Volontaires de Schomberg made of British light dragoons and Prussian Bosniack lancer figures

[lentulus]

Like it says on the box.  7 and 18 pounder.  Please?   

[Leon]

I've popped those on the list.  There's always the 5.5" Howitzer in the AWI range, which we could supply with SYW crew?

[lentulus]

I've popped those on the list.  There's always the 5.5" Howitzer in the AWI range, which we could supply with SYW crew?

I'll give it a try with the next order.

[Leon]

Good stuff!

[Zbigniew]

Leon,
Can we expect any addons to the SYW range this year?
Is any of your sculptors interested in making SYW figures now?

[Leon]

With the ranges being quite comprehensive, there's not a lot planned for them.  The only thing I could see us adding before the end of the year would be the French with turnbacks, as quite a few people have requested them.