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Title: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Leon on 17 June 2015, 10:59:32 PM
On the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, and after some unfortunate delays at our end, we're very happy to release Part 1 of our new 1812-1815 Napoleonic British!  This first batch covers all of the foot, command and cavalry codes, and we'll be following this up with the artillery, limbers and personalities in a few weeks time.  (There was a slight issue with the artillery carriages so we're just working on those.)  We'll also be putting together one of our usual army packs once the range is complete.


1812-1815 British - http://www.pendraken.co.uk/Napoleonic-c14/NEW-1812-1815-British-NEW-sc329/ (http://www.pendraken.co.uk/Napoleonic-c14/NEW-1812-1815-British-NEW-sc329/)
NBR1   Centre company, march attack (30)
NBR2   Centre company, firing line (30)
NBR3   Centre company, kneeling to receive (10)   £1.50
NBR4   Flank company, march attack (16)   £2.50
NBR5   Flank company, firing line (16)   £2.50
NBR6   Line command (contains 6 sets, each with 2 standards) (30)
NBR7   Line mounted officer (5)   £1.50
NBR8   Light infantry, advancing, inc. command (16)   £2.50
NBR9   Light infantry, firing, inc. command (16)   £2.50
NBR10   Rifles, inc. Command (30)
NBR11   Highlanders, centre company, march attack (30)
NBR12   Highlanders, flank company, adv/firing (16)   £2.50
NBR13   Highlanders foot command (contains 2 sets, each with 2 standards) (12)   £1.80
NBR14   Highlander mounted officers (5)   £1.50
NBR15   Highlander mounted General (1)   £0.45
NBR16   Dragoons (15)
NBR17   Light dragoons (15)
NBR18   Hussars (15)
NBR19   Household Cavalry (15)
NBR20   Scots Greys cavalry (15)
(All packs priced at £4.50 and contain 30 foot or 15 cavalry, unless otherwise shown.)


And of course some pics:

NBR2 - Centre company, firing line
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/NBR2.JPG)


NBR6 - Foot command
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/NBR6.JPG)


NBR10 - Rifles
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/NBR10.JPG)


NBR16 - Dragoons
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/NBR16.JPG)


NBR20 - Scots Greys
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/NBR20.JPG)
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 June 2015, 11:00:31 PM
Fantastic news Leon, well timed too! :)
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Leman on 18 June 2015, 07:34:27 AM
Very fine looking figures.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: SV52 on 18 June 2015, 07:50:38 AM
Looking very good indeed.  Must be a first for the hobby to include two standard bearers in a British command set, rather than the usual inadequate one!  (I'm sure someone will correct me ;)
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Westmarcher on 18 June 2015, 08:15:20 AM
Yes, they are looking good.    :-bd

... but to be honest (sorry), still puzzled as to why, in the 18th Century and ACW ranges cords are included in the drums but not in the Naps range .....
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Matt J on 18 June 2015, 09:18:23 AM
excellent stuff! need to finish other projects first but I will be getting round to having lots of these

Quote... but to be honest (sorry), still puzzled as to why, in the 18th Century and ACW ranges cords are included in the drums but not in the Naps range .....

from a painters point of view I would much prefer not to have drum cords. With drum cords you can't paint the details on the drum, not enough space to get into the gaps (I've tried). Without cords you can paint the detail on, then paint the cords on.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: old smokie on 18 June 2015, 09:23:53 AM
looking good  =D>

I'll be buying lots of these  :)

the code  NBR15 Highlander mounted General (1)  is he wearing trews or kilt ? or is he wearing what generals normally wore at the time, so  could he  be used for any type of general in the army and not just a Highland general
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Westmarcher on 18 June 2015, 09:36:52 AM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 18 June 2015, 09:18:23 AM
Without cords you can paint the detail on, then paint the cords on.

... paint the detail on a 10mm scale drum (!) ....  :o

.... all power to you, Matt.  Salute!   m/

Each to their own.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Steve J on 18 June 2015, 09:57:35 AM
Very nice indeed. Perfect for some skirmish games as well :).
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: SV52 on 19 June 2015, 08:01:51 AM
I hope the mounted Highlanders are wearing breeks, mighty men indeed going commando on horseback with a kilt ;)
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: WeeWars on 19 June 2015, 11:29:54 AM
Quote from: old smokie on 18 June 2015, 09:23:53 AM
the code  NBR15 Highlander mounted General (1)  is he wearing trews or kilt ? or is he wearing what generals normally wore at the time, so  could he  be used for any type of general in the army and not just a Highland general

I guess, while NBR14 Highlander mounted officer is correct, NBR15 Highlander Mounted General is a normal mounted general and that the word 'Highlander' just crept in by mistake.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: bigjackmac on 20 June 2015, 01:44:25 PM
Oh happy day, I can't wait until mine arrive!!!!

V/R,
Jack
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Leon on 23 June 2015, 06:58:45 PM
Quote from: old smokie on 18 June 2015, 09:23:53 AM
the code  NBR15 Highlander mounted General (1)  is he wearing trews or kilt ? or is he wearing what generals normally wore at the time, so  could he  be used for any type of general in the army and not just a Highland general

The two mounted types are wearing trews, bit rough on a horse wearing a kilt!  The NBR15 code is down as a Highlander General on the sculptor's notes, although I'm sure he can be used in other areas.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: WeeWars on 23 June 2015, 07:46:03 PM
Quote from: Leon on 23 June 2015, 06:58:45 PM
The two mounted types are wearing trews, bit rough on a horse wearing a kilt!  The NBR15 code is down as a Highlander General on the sculptor's notes, although I'm sure he can be used in other areas.

Has he got a fabric/tartan sash worn diagonally across his chest and over one shoulder?
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Leon on 23 June 2015, 08:21:26 PM
Quote from: WeeWars on 23 June 2015, 07:46:03 PM
Has he got a fabric/tartan sash worn diagonally across his chest and over one shoulder?

Not over the shoulder, but he's got one around his waist.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: fsn on 26 June 2015, 07:31:51 PM
Ummm. I have a question. It may be heresy and for that I accept the punishment of the Dark Lord.

I also have a massive and very positive, very firm, very proud reaction to the new Napoleonic British. 

But.

I may have noted in the past my absolute rejection of firing and kneeling figures pre 1900.

Could I, by judicious use of the Dremel convert light infantry into ersatz Rifles by the simple expedient of lopping off some extraneous musket barrel?

Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 June 2015, 07:46:10 PM
Urgh, I've just been a little bit sick at that image!
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 27 June 2015, 06:42:50 AM
Here's the brown paper bag

IanS
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 June 2015, 06:51:37 AM
Thanks Ian, but did it have to be second hand!
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 27 June 2015, 08:47:22 AM
Thought you might want the protein

IanS
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 June 2015, 09:45:35 AM
Urgh!  :-& :-& :-& :-& :-& X_X :-t =O =O
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Techno on 27 June 2015, 12:11:35 PM
 :-& :-& :-& :-& :-& :-&......YUK !!

(How do you 'anti bookmark' something that you never want to read again ?)
Cheers - Phil  :P
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 27 June 2015, 12:46:10 PM
It's above your technological level Phil.

IanS
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Techno on 27 June 2015, 01:36:26 PM
Isn't everything ?  X_X

But going back to Nobby's original point.... (You can teach me something here.)

Have I got the completely false impression that when 'muskets' were used.....
The men were arranged in two ranks, ready to fire.
Front rank were kneeling, and fired first....and while they were reloading, the rear rank fired ?

Then basically, the rear rank reloaded, while it became the front rank's 'turn' to shoot again. (presuming they were quick enough.)
Repeat from start.

Is this complete nonsense ?

Cheers - Phil


Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: fsn on 27 June 2015, 02:26:54 PM
Pretty much. The battalion was divided into firing units (platoons) which fired in a pattern.

I just don't like firing poses pre-1900. I want Riflemen in an advancing pose rather than just firing.
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 27 June 2015, 04:01:40 PM
With 2 ranks you didnt have the front rank kneel, rather the second rank was offset to one side. In the nap and Rev wars only the Brits could use platoon fire effectively throughout. The French Revolutionary lot certainly weren't trained to do it.

ianS
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 28 June 2015, 12:36:17 AM
Quote from: fsn on 27 June 2015, 02:26:54 PM

I just don't like firing poses pre-1900. I want Riflemen in an advancing pose rather than just firing.

I like 'advancing' (if weapon is raised high enough), or 'at the ready' for units for preference. Re numerous orders for old Peninsula campaign single pose figs courteously provided!   8) 
In a firing line pack, many figs would be redundant unless for skirmishers....or used with kneelers to make squared units, (if I EVER got round to painting them!).
(My hangover from the old style 25mm figs from my youth!   =)  ).

Awaiting some of the new figs to try out before 'reassigning' my hordes of unpainted OG march attack brits!   :-\ 
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Heedless Horseman on 02 July 2015, 12:54:41 AM
Got 2 packs of the flankers!   :o  :D 
The 'at the present' Very Nice! Will go 10 to a 3cm base without probs. Be warned   :d   ,will be ordering LOTS of single pose soon...have just ordered Command and some kneelers to use up the flank firers as skirmishers!   :)   Thank you for your efforts, worth the wait!    :)

Ps: Pretty please, can we have Command in Bicorns and stovepipes for my leaderless Peninsula's?   :'(
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Nosher on 09 August 2015, 08:19:44 PM
Any updates on the artillery and the rest of the range (including army packs)?
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Leon on 09 August 2015, 11:48:02 PM
Quote from: Nosher on 09 August 2015, 08:19:44 PM
Any updates on the artillery and the rest of the range (including army packs)?

Just waiting on the low-temp mould back for the new artillery carriage and then we're good to go really.  The personalities have been moulded (along with their French counterparts) so they're ready to be released, and I just need to cast off a few wheels from a master mould to go with the rockets.

If the mould arrives in the next fortnight then they'll be released before the end of the month.  The army pack will be available at the same time.

8)
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Nosher on 10 August 2015, 06:12:14 AM
Huzzah!
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: old smokie on 12 August 2015, 07:53:41 PM
will there be a "Highlanders, flank company march attack pose" ? as with the other British infantry
Title: Re: Waterloo British released! (Part 1!)
Post by: Leon on 12 August 2015, 08:42:15 PM
Quote from: old smokie on 12 August 2015, 07:53:41 PM
will there be a "Highlanders, flank company march attack pose" ? as with the other British infantry

Not planned at the moment, they were done in different poses for variation (and also to make them easier to differentiate on the table!)