Hi All,
Busy summer here; through the continued generous sponsorship of a Pendraken customer, I've been working on some more AWI sets. Since google makes it a real pain to post photos, these are not all that's currently on the table so some more pics will follow.
A bit niche, but fun, is the amusette. It quite literally is a 15mm gun I scavenged from previous work in that scale; with the lock swapped out for a more in-scale version it works nicely.
There's a version with a mantlet to cover behind, and a version being fired from a supported rest. For both Jagers and Queen's Rangers.
Might be a better addition as a vignette than a unit, but interesting all the same.
Also show here are some American light infantry in caps that might be considered late-war. A nice alternative to tricorns and round hats. Good for storming redoubts too.
Lastly, some German officers on horseback. Decided to keep them fairly generic and gave them Swedish cuffs as this seems most common.
Amusette set
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc9zNfB5afhac62BXZj1ZrO0g_Elc_Re-eCfS8AZvZ1x4q_LeyQBFdG5ElQrktX4PqBWiyqF3bQt5c939F9u4gPM4vDdn81e8uJovm2zyAaND3sD0tM=w2400)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc_G5vYA6FGtDr7q5lDEdGa8rj5yg62N8Xlt9PH5kz-uSYX8G258BLGR-_WXp1aU4LIkPr4zR5YnNSraqOP5nYAd9QL0MbLNFul_Hk6aLIQxbeoddrk=w2400)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc8gS7wo3gr8OmWw1KIiPn4kWwEQ-JZaShzNlhGviYO673xlfMAxExHzQZkfJ6iXh-OBBGaO5AcJQe8krQq3wb6y2u2xH8BFUcpnB0xAQJxBVFO-e2s=w2400)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc9zenK7wIAs1ZU497ARwDMiTF4vwavp7J1MO6NPFQ-mkxBfsWsq5I_5oyP5dlmYj1Ul2IlXRnJhFF3tiYc1Hnun2_Y3vFnFGyJUt0hM6FcGTE_AU00=w2400)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc-7ldVxtPI97JlYzx6y1A1NrBY_LeluxZqXDnls1bxVl9HD3aT0WDjYL5M20kW4dPWClOrbJSLBlezN4pP6RUlLTu2W0k2uvEYbg0JgGvE4UZIUTKw=w2400)
American Light infantry marching and Skirmishing
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc_BJZ_R04LZf6Z9yB1mSVl81uZ7gBJEwbo0YEng0bnMDhw-79B4L1n9IRBDNesZWCvWweEGjiBaxJEbZJQe2jM2usBV7WJ7t8D0v9AyXdoJlfgHWGc=w2400)
German Officers mounted
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc9OIMy4p983cvpkH7Ln8qZql5hMvUzgZajJC6A1A2mBXwCULuHJN8VDb-rXRXDgTn638bNb-FGPO0axEJ00aMEawmQDkF3YmBCmhuqLaPbpmxgayTQ=w2400)
Excellent work, love those amusettes.
Reminds of the jingals/jezails/zemburaks in 18th-19th century Asian armies, some of the Chinese/Tibetan ones had really long barrels like 54".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_gun
Bit like 25mmL54 anti-tank guns before their time....
The Afghans had field versions with bipods, I converted some in 28mm plastics for my 1830s-40s Afghan army.
If Pendraken get round to doing more 10mm colonial stuff (eg Boxer rebellion, finishing off the Afghan ranges) then some wall gun teams would be nice.
They're really good!
As always, your work in this scale is outstanding! :o I can see those German officers joining my SYW armies in the not too distant future, if Leon brings a couple of packs to COLOURS (pretty please). :-bd
Oh dear, yet more tempation my way comes ;) ;D !
Those are beautiful Clibinarium! 8)
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Way too early for Xmas, but I guess they'll be om my Santa list! :-\
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Cheers all. It's been good to go back and fill out the range a bit, sometimes its things I wouldn't have thought of, sometimes it's things that have been bugging me for a while (e.g. German gun crews; photos to follow soon).
I don't have time anymore to work on the range in my spare time*, so real thanks goes to the sponsors who ensure I can slot it in the rest of my work. Sort of like when parliament got serious and declared the American war to be a Foreign war so they could really get to work.
German generals by Colours- If Colours is on the 9th of September I think that would be a bit too tight. The figures are still on my work desk.
*now that I read that I realise it can be mathematically reduced to "I don't have any spare time"
Quote from: mollinary on 19 August 2023, 05:28:09 PMI can see those German officers joining my SYW armies in the not too distant future, if Leon brings a couple of packs to COLOURS (pretty please). :-bd
As Clib says, unlikely to have even arrived at Pendraken HQ in time for Colours! I'd imagine these will be a release towards the end of the year, so maybe Warfare in November if you're at that one?
QuoteAs Clib says, unlikely to have even arrived at Pendraken HQ in time for Colours! I'd imagine these will be a release towards the end of the year, so maybe Warfare in November if you're at that one?
Thanks, Leon, I can wait!
Some German gun crews. The hats are a tad big, a reflection of my abilities when the range started- I simply wasn't able to get them any smaller and get the tape around the edge to work. It was important to dolly the hats as they are way too complex to do each time on each figure. Now I would make them smaller. However I did not want them to be inconsistent with the existing line infantry so I decided to keep the old hats.
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Quote from: mollinary on 19 August 2023, 05:28:09 PMAs always, your work in this scale is outstanding! :o I can see those German officers joining my SYW armies in the not too distant future, if Leon brings a couple of packs to COLOURS (pretty please). :-bd
I was thinking the same thing.
Superb
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This has to be a contender for the most impressive and complete 10mm range of all time. 100+ different packs already and climbing. And apart from George dragging his plinth round the battlefield, I lust after each one. Might well have to see the bank manager (who??) before Leon does that price rise.
There's a George without plinth though?
Most complete of all time in 10mm. Don't know, maybe? Probably not if you consider how big a Napoleonic range is, or how a relatively small amount of figs covers something like ACW comprehensively. The problem with the AWI is you can keep adding to it to cover one unit that wore a particular thing for maybe one campaign season
Most complete 10mm AWI I would happily settle for.
Nearly forgot to do what I came here for; more pics of recently completed stuff (and by recent I mean some as little as an hour ago).
Miltia marching in shirt sleeves
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Volunteers of Ireland marching
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Loyalist line marching
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/919985207573098540/1143629124938764298/Loyalist_line_1-001.jpg)
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Wow!
Wow indeed! Well at least that's my Xmas list sorted ;) :) .
Blimey Clib! You hae been so busy! 8)
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My compliments to the chef!! :-bd
Well that's an impressive addition to the range I can see where my money will be going come the end of the year! Really scratching my head to think of anything else that would be useful ( Naval landing party and gun crews ? 🤣)
But these are excellent and many thanks to the sponsors for funding.
I think your first post Graham and if so, welcome on board!
Hi all,
Welcome indeed Graham! Glad you like. I am the sponsor of most of the recent releases. There may be just a few more to come, possibly a grasshopper gun and a few bits and bobs. Clib and I think the range is pretty well covered although additional codes are not impossible.
As for naval crew, landing party. Will give it some thought. I guess could be suitably generic. Marines for British and Americans should be possible from existing codes.
Watch out for developments!
Scott
Thanks for sponsoring these additions Scott, which we all greatly appreciate I'm sure. A grasshopper gun sounds fun (no idea what it looks like but will check!)
No bother Steve!
Light, usually longish barrel, hence the name. Mobile and able to keep up with advancing troops. Perry Miniatures do one for their range! Used by both sides.
Like your blog by the way!
Scott
Hi Graham - welcome to Bedlam !
QuoteLike your blog by the way!
Thanks Scott :) !
Now I know what that gun is, it would be nice to have for sure.
Welcome Graham :-h
Thanks Scott, I've managed to resist the additional temptation you've been helping generate, so far... :-SS
Scott,
Well done sponsoring these and yes Marines can be easily covered from existing figures I was thinking more of just a few naval gun crew and sailors! However I did think some militia artillery crew would be useful, I only say that because I'm converting some at the moment 😃
QuoteWelcome Graham :-h
Thanks Scott, I've managed to resist the additional temptation you've been helping generate, so far... :-SS
Graham, it is only a matter of time before that resolve breaks down!
QuoteScott,
Well done sponsoring these and yes Marines can be easily covered from existing figures I was thinking more of just a few naval gun crew and sailors! However I did think some militia artillery crew would be useful, I only say that because I'm converting some at the moment 😃
Thanks Graham. I started buying from the range years ago, but my interests moved on, in part because I wanted more codes. Recently I was in the fortunate position to have some extra cash and I thought why not!
I will chat to Clib and see if we can come up with a crew that would look like militia or naval crew. Am thinking shirtsleeves, breeches, bareheads and tricornes. They could be the crew for the proposed grasshopper gun but could also serve other guns. A landing party might be an option as well, I think you mentioned that.
Watch this space!
Scott
QuoteScott,
Well done sponsoring these and yes Marines can be easily covered from existing figures I was thinking more of just a few naval gun crew and sailors! However I did think some militia artillery crew would be useful, I only say that because I'm converting some at the moment 😃
Meant to say, there are naval guns in the British SYW codes and the small pirate range might give you some options.
Scott
Scott
I'd noticed the naval guns I could most probably look at the pirates although being traitorous I noticed Newline do some 10mm naval crew 😳
Always happy to chip in for extras
QuoteScott
I'd noticed the naval guns I could most probably look at the pirates although being traitorous I noticed Newline do some 10mm naval crew 😳
Always happy to chip in for extras
Hi Graham, I dropped a note to Clib. Let us see where we can take this and thanks for that offer! I suspect with recent message from Leon work on new items might be defer for a bit, but it is possible that Clib might do the greens anyway if he has capacity. Leave it with me!
Should add had no idea Newline did 10 mm. Will take a look, purely out of interest you know....
Scott
Scott,
Excellent. Yes Newline have had a limited 10mm range for a while
I am very (very) tempted by these.
I am not usually into 'uniformed' era stuff but these, and the limited nature of the conflict are very appealing indeed.
First, thanks Scott for sponsoring the range.
Maybe some indians would be worth consideration ...?
Quote from: maciek on 01 October 2023, 10:53:18 AMFirst, thanks Scott for sponsoring the range.
Maybe some indians would be worth consideration ...?
There are some rather nice looking Indians in the "French & Indian Wars" range; not sure if they would suitable for some of the nations or not.
QuoteFirst, thanks Scott for sponsoring the range.
Maybe some indians would be worth consideration ...?
My pleasure Maciek! Glad you like them. More releases being worked on which should be of interest. As for Indians, I echo the comments of DHautpol. The FIW Indians should work just fine, styles had not changed much, at least as regards the non-Christianised tribes. Stockbridge Indians might have had a different look. I must now check!
Scott
Latest sculpts added through sponsorship.
Landing Party of Naval ratings.
These are intended for all navies so have been kept fairly generic. Mostly in short sailor's jackets, a few trusted men armed with muskets.
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/919985207573098540/1159090925339942962/naval_party_1-001.jpg?ex=652fc28b&is=651d4d8b&hm=d26577dd71a3fb30400cb0919e1c20ed81abbc7dc6068f7e6174e1aecc0cd21f&)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/919985207573098540/1159090925641941063/naval_party_2-001.jpg?ex=652fc28b&is=651d4d8b&hm=fcf9ca698b032c44a30f0e8ae37c86275b95f1f1603263bf56d4f1d3ddf823c8&)
Artillery crews in shirt sleeves.
Can be used for militia artillery, but could also be mixed with uniformed crews to increase variety, particularly among American crews.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/919985207573098540/1159091299945824316/shirt_artillery_1-001.jpg?ex=652fc2e4&is=651d4de4&hm=3199eb216f0252d2d5e161679078ce0075e390ab4cadaf8af33d7ee23deb20f2&)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/919985207573098540/1159091300226826250/shirt_artillery_2-001.jpg?ex=652fc2e4&is=651d4de4&hm=00b53b503a4854259ed37a8d2d18b8d58b6e35b77d937ea93a8dbfdd91e49f0f&)
More stuff is in the pipeline, first of which will be a galloper gun, currently on my drawing board.
An AWI naval landing party? Hmmmm very tempted to recreate some small scale actions out of a very good book series I have read with some of these guys...
Put the new AWI stuff on the watch list pending release of the figures..... just looking Paul R ;)
Thanks for creating this range Clib....l have some of your League of Ausburg figures which are very impressive.
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Yet more temptation comes my way... ;) :D .
Brilliant sculpts
They look great, the naval landing party could be quite useful...
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Hard to resist as is becoming usual.
Are they likely to be produced before Leon is forced into the 2024 price rises?
Quote from: DecemDave on 10 October 2023, 12:33:35 PMAre they likely to be produced before Leon is forced into the 2024 price rises?
Not sure at this point, I'm having to build the new website myself so I'm not getting much time for moulds and releases at the moment. The FV432s are next to be released and should be done this week, then I'll need to get all of the Sci-Fi ranges moulded. There's potentially 80-100 there so that's 2 months of moulding at least.
QuoteThe FV432s are next to be released and should be done this week,
Huzzah!
At the risk of being considered a cheeky wee <expletive deleted>, does that include the Abbott?
Asking for a friend.
The big boys made me do it.
Oh now that is awesome and quick, I know I suggested these but to see them is excellent. The naval landing party will be extremely useful and the artillery in shirt sleeves fills a hole that again will be excellent. Just hope we will see them soon
https://www.britishtars.com/ (https://www.britishtars.com/)
QuoteThis has to be a contender for the most impressive and complete 10mm range of all time. Might well have to see the bank manager (who??) before Leon does that price rise.
Well I resisted for four months. X_X Leon beat me again with the old "prices will be going up" :ar! and "here is more AWI Forum/Facebook eye candy" :d routine.
OK but no more than £200 said the bank manager.
But I thought no harm in adding a few more Peninsular packs as well is there? Its a different period. :D
Anyone have recommendations on uniform books ? Preferably comprehensive rather than 37 Osprey titles.
Hi Dave
My first 'go to' book is John Mollo's 'Uniforms of the American Revolution' (if it still available. mine is pretty close to falling to pieces through overuse)!
There is also plenty of Info online, here is a start: http://www.srcalifornia.com/uniforms/uindex.htm
There are some useful 'wargame painting blogs' as well if you look around: https://altefritz.blogspot.com/2021/05/von-breymann-brunswick-grenadier.html
and: https://gilesallison.blogspot.com/2008/11/von-lossberg-fusiliers.html
Anyway, good luck (particularly trying to stick to £200 ;) ), any ideas on what rules you intend to use?
Cheers Paul
QuoteMy first 'go to' book is John Mollo's 'Uniforms of the American Revolution'
There is also plenty of Info online,
Anyway, good luck (particularly trying to stick to £200 ;) ), any ideas on what rules you intend to use?
Thanks for the info Paul. I've now got an ebay copy of Mollo on the way. Trouble with t'internet is I will just fall into a pit for weeks clicking from one fab site to another. The order is in but the big overspend will be on uniform books, rule sets and other stuff. Yes as the years roll by there will be scope creep. But I can start early war. As for rules I have copies of "live free or die", Black powder and British Grenadier. So next step is to experiment with coloured card units. I'm seeking battles rather than the 28mm skirmish types.
Damn. Just realised I may need to order more bases for BP! =) And possibly more dice! Enthusiasm 1: Planning 0
QuoteDamn. Just realised I may need to order more bases for BP! =) And possibly more dice! Enthusiasm 1: Planning 0
That's not bad planning, it's staged investment :)
https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/kiley-kevin-smith-digby/illustrated-encyclopedia-of-uniforms-of-the-american-war-of-independence/9780754817611 (https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/kiley-kevin-smith-digby/illustrated-encyclopedia-of-uniforms-of-the-american-war-of-independence/9780754817611)
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Amy use?
Yes thanks. :-bd Managed to grab a cheaper used copy. Also found Carl Franklin's British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution ISBN 9781473886667.
Also found some good info in old posts re basing schemes. I LOVE this forum and all its denizens. :-* :-*
In a brotherly, manly way of course. B)
So now its down to the casting dwarves to painstakingly produce the approx 800 figs I have on order. (well the "Army" Packs are never enough are they?)
And then clear a couple of months in the 2024-2034 painting schedule. :D
Quote from: DecemDave on 05 December 2023, 11:41:49 AMI LOVE this forum and all its denizens. :-* :-*
In a brotherly, manly way of course. B)
I say! :-[
Quote from: DecemDave on 05 December 2023, 11:41:49 AMSo now its down to the casting dwarves to painstakingly produce the approx 800 figs I have on order. (well the "Army" Packs are never enough are they?)
Indeed. That 800 figs, is that for one army or two?
And then clear a couple of months in the 2024-2034 painting schedule. :D
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QuoteIndeed. That 800 figs, is that for one army or two?
Two. But no late uniforms, french, hessians, indians, naval parties, ....
yet
QuoteTwo.
Right. Skirmish game then. :P
I have noticed that my pre-1900 armies have been getting bigger. My first was ACW with each sde being 300+ figures. To be fair, they were in quite an open formation and inspired more by The Blessed Featherstone than actual research.
Then the ancients are about 400 figs, to the Dark Age with about 500, then I hit the Napoleonics. The average for these is about 900 figures, with the British being a rather chunky 1714 figures. What can I say? I like a crowded table.
The 2nd Bishops' War are in the same order - about 850 figures. I've promised myself my next project (Romano-British) will be more moderate - planning for a respectable 400 figures ... wait.
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Dammit. When will I learn? I get to the "end" of a project then put on here that my next project is going to be oh, I dunno, the Third Badland-Worseland War and I dig out obscure texts that tell me that Badland were oragnised in units of 806, and that there was a specific unit of Worseland Lancers who used the lance in their left hand and I get my proxy list together and my purchase plan built then *BOOM* little note from Middle-Borough - "Pendraken are proud to announce a range that Nobby expressed some interest in a while ago, or maybe never, and aren't they lovely?"
Hi Dave
I forgot to mention regarding rules, I do not know if you are a fan of the ACW 'Fire and Fury' rules (I am) but if you do have the rules you may want to look at the variant for the American War of Independence, 1775-83 which you down load for free ( :) ) here: http://www.fireandfury.com/rffvariants.shtml
There are also some scenarios that you can download, again for free (which maybe useful for which ever rules you use).
Cheers Paul
Hi Leon
Any thoughts on possible release dates for the Hessian/German AWI additions? :D
Quote from: Wonkey Donkeys on 08 January 2024, 12:26:11 PMHi Leon
Any thoughts on possible release dates for the Hessian/German AWI additions? :D
Not sure at the moment, they'll be going into a master mould in February so it'll depend how quickly I can get them cleaned up and into production moulds.
There's a lot of new pieces it will be great if you can get them out March /April you've got one hell of a range now
Quote from: GrahamC on 12 January 2024, 09:15:43 PMThere's a lot of new pieces it will be great if you can get them out March /April you've got one hell of a range now
That should be fine, more likely March as April will be all Salute prep!
<:-P exciting!
The Naval landing party could also double as early AWI militia.
Quote from: Leon on 13 January 2024, 12:13:09 AMThat should be fine, more likely March as April will be all Salute prep!
Holding you to that :P
Hi Leon
Any more updates on the possible release dates now the tennis season has started? Would be great if it was in time for pick up at Carronade 😎
Cheers
Quote from: Wonkey Donkeys on 29 June 2024, 08:23:28 AMAny more updates on the possible release dates now the tennis season has started? Would be great if it was in time for pick up at Carronade 😎
I'm hoping to have those ready for Edinburgh, just need to get these Indo-China figures done and released first.