Progress & Standing Infantry Command

Progress

British Standard Bearer and NCO

I am told that "The British standard bearer and NCO  moulds will be out this week" - we shall see😌

North American Theatre

After a long vacation in Middle Earth (Mithril Miniatures), Chris is back on the SYW range and is currently working on troops for the North American conflict - I will write more when I have some pictures he is happy to release (I have seen the work in progress and they look nice).

Standing Infantry Command

Back in June there was discussion about what SYW moulds to do next, and one of the things on the list is a set of standing command figures to go with mould PA3129 'Jager', which were deliberately designed to also be used as generic (Prussian) infantry standing and kneeling firing. 

The initial idea was for two moulds with four figures:

1. Drummer
2. Standard Bearer
3. NCO
4. Officer ???????????????

I personally don't use figures standing firing, so the choice of figures and poses is to some degree 'up for grabs' - so comments please?

Drummer

I would suggest a drummer in 'Prussian' SYW uniform with a similar pose to the old HE27 mould. 

The issue is do you want it with lace on the arms as PA3102, or without as PA3104. My preference would be without. (I only have PA3102 and get tired of cutting and filing off the lace to use as Austrians!)

This was back in the early days when they had the figures painted for the packaging.

Standard Bearer

There is a standard bearer in the HE range, however I'm not that keen on the pose as it just looks too casual. I think it would look better either held in two hands, or with the pole resting on the ground.

A quick search of the web came up with this, he could either have it raised or on the ground . An NCO in this pose would do the job?

NCO

As discussed above, the standard was carried by an NCO, one option would be to have a single NCO figure to act as both the NCO and standard bearer. I suspect the pose of the right hand figure would be most suitable for semi-flats - again what do you think?

Officer

There is standing 'General Officer' in mould PA3127, however the lapels on the coat are a bit heavy and he has no gorget - is he acceptable or is something else needed?

Discussion

Please note that these are not even on the to do list yet, however PA have told me they have received requests for these moulds, so I will pull together some ideas and collate it for them.

As I don't have a lot or personal interest in these moulds, this is one to open up for discussion in the comments.

As a starting point - IF PA were to produce 2 moulds, and the officer is considered OK, then how about:

1. Drummer as HE27 with no arm lace.
2. Dual purpose NCO/standard bearer as right hand figure,
3. Musketeer at ready (someone send a link to preferred pose)
4. Musketeer loading, as PA51

The two musketeers would not only be additions to the firing line, they would also add to the light infantry poses (that is something I would use).

Over to you!