tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post8442651292687597199..comments2024-03-05T16:17:50.684+00:00Comments on Lace Wars in Tin: Russian Infantry UpdateSteveMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-63819176802582668032014-12-20T13:51:12.967+00:002014-12-20T13:51:12.967+00:00Thanks, I'm new to the period. I was big into...Thanks, I'm new to the period. I was big into WSS for a long time. I don't need anything in a hurry as such, I'm just really jazzed about the line. I started last week with the first three Prussian molds. Last time I cast was twenty years ago with some PA fantasy stuff. I LOVE these molds and the wonderful look of the semi round figures. I also intend to use these for Maurice and Field of Battle. I'm just really keen to have all the molds and start cranking out forces. I suppose I should just throttle back, use my pile of casting metal and get to painting what I have. Thanks for all your work in directing this project to be wargame user focused and your status updates. When I first saw these molds, I balked, since I did not have much faith they would have a line to support them. You've really helped to inspire me to work in 40mm and with PA molds and I'm having a wonderful time doing so. Thanks. Smallworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917760718366883110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-75564621732959922342014-12-20T11:22:41.180+00:002014-12-20T11:22:41.180+00:00I forgot the last bit about the suitability of the...I forgot the last bit about the suitability of the current range.<br /><br />The current PA cavalry are actually just rebadged Karoliners (Swedes), and have the waist belt on the outside of their coats so are not suitable for the Prussians or Austrians (or French!) during the SYW. The Russians still wore belts on the outside so they are not too bad for those - I would still wait if you can.SteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-86701121191124193672014-12-20T11:13:12.656+00:002014-12-20T11:13:12.656+00:00I don't think it will be too long before the n...I don't think it will be too long before the new cavalry are done. The Russian infantry are due late Jan/Feb, and next the Austrian Cuirassiers. <br /><br />The best fit from the existing range are probably K- 931, 932 & 933, and if you are handy with a drill they should take head swaps, however I would wait for the new ones which will have interchangeable parts (I think).<br /><br />The 3pdr cannon K-951 is quite a nice model, but there are nor yet any suitable crew with turn backs.<br /><br />What is it you are actually looking for, and when by?SteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-75730273260351073642014-12-20T04:54:48.934+00:002014-12-20T04:54:48.934+00:00Really glad to see things ticking along. Which lin...Really glad to see things ticking along. Which line of figures (home cast or otherwise) do you thing go together well with this line? I'm looking at getting some cavalry and canons to tide me over until the release of the new PA products. Do the Rossbach models mix well? How about Mathias Manske and Meisterzinn? Do the PA french cavalry work well as troops for Prussia and Austria? Smallworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917760718366883110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-73430645168997545992014-12-18T17:05:28.380+00:002014-12-18T17:05:28.380+00:00Only the rank and file will be upright, so the lea...Only the rank and file will be upright, so the leaning forward officers etc might look a bit odd?<br /><br />SteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-21641776015140451292014-12-16T14:29:19.616+00:002014-12-16T14:29:19.616+00:00The above arrangements should cover the Russian in...The above arrangements should cover the Russian infantry quite well. The officer looks like he will take the Hungarian sword.<br /><br />Since the "upright" pose is for parades I don't think it has to match the posses of the troops that will be on the battlefield. During the SYW he Russians seem to have gone into winter quarters well before the cold weather set in.<br /><br />You might even consider having the hand, rather than the arm, carry the musket to add variety and make it even more of a formal parade pose.Rahwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488589626156732906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-85171330317752925182014-12-14T19:45:17.882+00:002014-12-14T19:45:17.882+00:00Steven
Plates in Blandford and G&B both show ...Steven<br /><br />Plates in Blandford and G&B both show officers with muskets, and Osprey has a guard officer carrying a musket, so I think it is the correct choice. Also we have been trying to squeeze a musket into the moulds which can be used on the NCOs and officers in the Austrian and Hungarian grenadier units. (It is a real problem fitting in all the bits!)<br /><br />We will try and fit a sword in (perhaps drop the pole arm?), but the one from the Hungarian should also fit.<br /><br />Thanks for the comments.<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />SteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-43139297208847792942014-12-14T16:41:52.892+00:002014-12-14T16:41:52.892+00:00I am glad that PA is committed to the SYW range as...I am glad that PA is committed to the SYW range as my concern was that they might lose interest after a period and we would be left hanging (sort of like the 1/72 plastic figure boxes that would start but never finish a range). <br /><br />The Russians look fine and will be a different type of uniform on the wargame table which is good. One question. Shouldn't the weapon preference for the officer be the sword over the musket? Or was that just to add variety? It seems odd for an officer, especially in the Russian army, to be carrying a musket. <br /><br />And, as always, bring on the cavalry! Thanks for the update!Steven Marthinsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649392095405519276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-53864406817824087792014-12-13T18:43:29.233+00:002014-12-13T18:43:29.233+00:00Ross
It is the march attach figure in winter/para...Ross<br /><br />It is the march attach figure in winter/parade uniform which I was suggesting we make more upright - I think it is worth asking PA to give it a go.<br /><br />There are currently 8 moulds out, so with the Russians it will have made 12 in a about year, which is not actually bad. Once the Russian infantry are done it will be time to start on the other troops, first some 'Austrian' cuirassier, which should start adding a bit of variety to the solid base of close order infantry.<br /><br />SteveSteveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750604219474369883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949706697278532115.post-49982434697490956612014-12-13T16:43:21.074+00:002014-12-13T16:43:21.074+00:00The Russians look good thus far. I for one would p...The Russians look good thus far. I for one would prefer a more upright advancing figure even if the command are more aggressive but have no idea if others would.<br /><br />I am quite curious about how well the range will sell given how many molds there will be and how long the gap between first releases and being able to gather a usable army of horse, foot and guns. Hopefully home casters are patient.<br /><br />It was a near run thing but I decided to pass on the Hungarians for now and ordered Austrians and more Prussuan command for now.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.com