Hi, I have a huge collection of Pendraken SYW for western theatre.
I have noticed that rarely there are some additions. Do you now how this range would be expanded.
I think it should definitely be expanded. The figs are beautiful. I now that ranges like WW2 are more
popular but some new SYW figs would be nice. For example Hanoverian cavalry and grenadiers or french infantry with front turnbacks and full turnbacks. I would like to have SYW casualty markers, too.
Any news on the subject?
thanks,
Zbigniew
I'll add these to the list. Something like casualties and dead markers shouldn't be too hard to do.
Yes, and making French infantry in turned back coats should be very easy too. Sculptor could only change the heads in existing French grenadiers in turned back coats. :)
And yet, they are really needed for all those foreign infantry on French pay as well as Gardes Francais. (Till now I used Russians in coats for them, but they are not quite suitable cause some belts difference.)
Like Zbigniew I would also be very keen to see SYW French with turnbacks for gardes and foreign infantry regiments. Coincidentally I did ask Dave about making these only a week or two ago and got the impression he was considering it seriously.
Cheers
Paul
Yeah, it's something we've discussed, it's just fitting it into one of the designers schedules. We could maybe look at it better at the beginning of April when the next batch of SCW stuff is finished.
Very good news that it was discussed. Please do at least one pose of French Infantry in turnbacks- favourably advancing or marching one.
That alone would make me very happy!
I would like to second casualty markers, foot & cavalry please. There are several rule systems available now that these these would be very useful and save on cluttering the gaming field with dice (which can get very confusing ;D)
Adrian
Howabout the Ottamans making an appearance in the SYW range?
Adrian
yeah, and Sepoys and other East India stuff for Clive's campaign!
My huge order guaranteed :)
Hi. I would like to see some more supply wagons and cassions also could we have 4 crew per artillery piece instead of 3. I use the awi casualty pack for markers for the syw but we could also use some cavalry casualty markers. And how about some generals and staff officers on foot looking at maps and gaizing through there telescopes that sort of thing.
Thanks for those, I've added them to the list.
The SYW artillery all come with 6 crew per gun? 4 generic types and 2 nation-specific fellas.
Leon, any chance to see a kneeling pose on a future at SYW range?
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i230/caballopublico/IMG_1314.jpg)
Best wishes,
Add some different poses to your SYW line, please.
- loading
- more dynamic advancing
- cavalry charging / at full gallop
BTW, I think the "jumping" horse used through the periods isn't very good. You could make another pose and mix it with old in packs to create diversity.
Thanks for the suggestions, we'll add those.
But first, Frenchmen in turnbacks...please :D
Quote from: Zbigniew on 29 March 2010, 06:19:52 PM
But first, Frenchmen in turnbacks...please :D
Any improve on SYW range will be welcome, Sir.
Quote from: caballopublico on 29 March 2010, 07:06:44 PM
Any improve on SYW range will be welcome, Sir.
Yes, thats right.
And yet, I could think of some specialised cavalry for SYW western theatre:
Buckenburg carabiniers - very cool unit in cuirass and Spanish-style helmet.
French dragoons in crested helmet (many late war units)
Quote from: Zbigniew on 06 April 2010, 08:44:52 AM
And yet, I could think of some specialised cavalry for SYW western theatre:
Buckenburg carabiniers - very cool unit in cuirass and Spanish-style helmet.
French dragoons in crested helmet (many late war units)
... and French cavalry wearing bearskins please
Paul
Greetings
Given Dave and Co. have to at least break even it might be a good idea if we could come up with a list of troop types, how common they were and what figures can be used for them from the existing Pendraken ranges - this way the commercial gaps will be more obvious. Obviously there's a cross over with the War of Austrian Succession anyway.
Regards
Edward
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.
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
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.
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.
Quote from: Leon on 22 April 2010, 12:54:09 PM
The seated general w/ aides is an intereresting one as well.
Chamber ensemble and ladies of easy virtue optional, of course ;)
Quote from: lentulus on 22 April 2010, 01:22:53 PM
Chamber ensemble and ladies of easy virtue optional, of course ;)
:D
Optional? You sure about that? I'd have considered them at least de rigeur if not actually compulsory :P
Quote from: lentulus on 22 April 2010, 01:22:53 PM
Chamber ensemble and ladies of easy virtue optional, of course ;)
do you mean these girls?
:P
Yes, there were Englishmen in France during SYW ;D
Nice, but this young lady might make a more suitable companion for the General
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/drama/images/wig1.jpg)
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.
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!
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
Quote from: kustenjaeger on 17 May 2010, 11:20:18 AM
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.
Quote from: kustenjaeger on 17 May 2010, 11:20:18 AM
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
Like it says on the box. 7 and 18 pounder. Please? 8)
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?
Quote from: Leon on 15 June 2010, 05:40:31 PM
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.
Good stuff!
Leon,
Can we expect any addons to the SYW range this year?
Is any of your sculptors interested in making SYW figures now?
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.
Quote from: Leon on 05 July 2010, 06:22:58 PM
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.
Leon, I know you have many other sculpts to do. However, would it be possible to relese at least one new French with turnbacks figure soon (say, advancing or marching pose) and the rest later or even next year?
I guess it wouldnt be a problem to experienced sculptor and we could have something to go on with.
I have a whole huge French army already completed (around 800 figs), but ther is a big hole in my army, because I dont have a single forign infantry unit in it.
Please dont force me to make green stuff turnbacks myself for some 200 figs I need ;)
We'll be getting something done. I think I mentioned a while back that we're looking at setting a month aside to get a load of odd bits and pieces done.
Ok, I will be very patient ::)
Can I use Austrian Dragoons for Austrian Cheveaux Leger? If not, can you add them to the list?
Thanks,
Leadman
Quote from: leadman on 26 July 2010, 06:57:59 PM
Can I use Austrian Dragoons for Austrian Cheveaux Leger? If not, can you add them to the list?
Thanks,
Leadman
I exactly use Austrian Dragoons figures for Austrian CheveauxLeger. There were no differences in uniform cut between these in reality. The only difference was that chevauxlegers used cheaper, lighter and more agile Polish-type horses. Most Austrian dragoons used heavier and stronger mounts like cuirassiers.
I hope it helps,
Any way of making standard bearers without flags incorperated?
Maybe with the stadardbearer keeping his hat on?
Hanovarian horse without cut tails
SYW13 are generic standard bearers - no flags, hats firmly on heads!
Quote from: Jens Glad on 06 August 2010, 09:13:55 AM
Hanovarian horse without cut tails
You could probably add a horses tail quite easily with a bit of putty.
I know...but as the years
have been pasing I'm prone to being a bit lazy :D
Nice to know with the generic standardbearers...thanks fot the info
How about some 18th Century Sepoys with 'flat' turbans plus native infantry, artillery and horse. This would allow the range to cover the SYW in India. I'd buy a large amount of these as it's my main area of interest....please don't force me to go 28mm!!
Quote from: The Baron on 15 August 2010, 08:33:46 PM
How about some 18th Century Sepoys with 'flat' turbans plus native infantry, artillery and horse. This would allow the range to cover the SYW in India. I'd buy a large amount of these as it's my main area of interest....please don't force me to go 28mm!!
I've added another vote for these!