1914 Germans

[mollinary]

Those look great.   Don't forget that the FPW range might be able to provide the heads you are looking for.

Mollinary

[realthing]

Thanks guys and for the suggestion re. the FPW figures. I'd wondered about using the hussars as donors for heads or even converting the whole figure. Must investigate more closely.

[Hertsblue]

Yes, the PFW Prussian cuirassier heads would do nicely for WW1. You might have difficulty getting them off, though, as the cuirassier is hunched forward over his horse's neck.

[Leveller Mutineer]

How much difference would a FPW cuirassier be to a WWI version at this scale?  I'm thinking that rather than replacing heads, could the whole figure itself be converted.  Obviously if the cuirass itself was too prominent it could be a problem.  But what about the FPW Dragoons?  They could be a lot plainer figure (no pic) and so could be more easily converted?

Just a thought. 

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

The WWI Curriassier helmet is a lot longer at the back as I recall!

[Fenton]

I think Pithead do some Belgians on cycles?

[Leveller Mutineer]

The WWI Curriassier helmet is a lot longer at the back as I recall!

Touch of milliput (or other putty) do it? 

[Hertsblue]

How much difference would a FPW cuirassier be to a WWI version at this scale?  I'm thinking that rather than replacing heads, could the whole figure itself be converted.  Obviously if the cuirass itself was too prominent it could be a problem.  But what about the FPW Dragoons?  They could be a lot plainer figure (no pic) and so could be more easily converted?

Just a thought. 

Wouldn't be too difficult to replace the cuirassier's sword with a lance. The edging of the cuirass could be eased off with a sharp knife. The officer only needs the cuirass toned down and the trumpeter doesn't wear a cuirass anyway.

[Leveller Mutineer]

Wouldn't be too difficult to replace the cuirassier's sword with a lance. The edging of the cuirass could be eased off with a sharp knife. The officer only needs the cuirass toned down and the trumpeter doesn't wear a cuirass anyway.

The question is did they take their lances into combat?  I even remember seeing a photo of Uhlans riding to the front without them, armed with just swords and carbines.  If you want all the German Cavalry to be represented carrying lances then it's a problem.  However I may just have my Uhlans with the lance and I might use the FPW Dragoons for the rest.  Anyone got a picture?

[kustenjaeger]

Greetings

http://www.allworldwars.com/German-World-War-I-Postcards-Part-I.html has a picture of mounted cuirassiers and another of mounted dragoons both with lances.  Quite a lot of other good photos as well.

Regards

Edward

[Bernie]

I am using the Pendraken Belgian guide cavalry who carry and lance and wearing a large busby as German Hussars to provide a bit of variety from the Uhlans

[realthing]

Great postcards, Edward, many thanks for sharing the link. Really helpful discussions too; will check out the various ideas regarding figures

[Hertsblue]

Greetings

http://www.allworldwars.com/German-World-War-I-Postcards-Part-I.html has a picture of mounted cuirassiers and another of mounted dragoons both with lances.  Quite a lot of other good photos as well.

Regards

Edward

Great series of cards, Edward. Interesting to note that one group of cavalry not only has lances but also lance-pennons. I had always understood that they were never employed in wartime. 

[nikharwood]

That's a fascinating series - I love the Goulash Cannon (field kitchen) & the soldiers convalescing...by hitting seven bells out of each other 

[J.S.]

Just as good as your French, lovely paint job! 

[realthing]

Thank you JS. More to come in due course.

[moocifer]

Are the bases 40mm wide ??

[realthing]

Are the bases 40mm wide ??

Yes, 40 x 30 for the infantry and the staff, 40 x 40 for all the others

[Womble67]

Hi

Very nice         

Take care

Andy

[Techno]

Another thread I've somehow missed.

Brilliant !!
Cheers - Phil.