These figures have "bags" of detail and compliment the foot figures perfectly. The two examples will paint up as Ligne or Legere officers so provide variability to the look of the units.
Next up more King's German Legion Infantry
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Showing posts with label Khurasan Miniatures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Khurasan Miniatures. Show all posts
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Mounted French Colonels - Khurasan Miniatures
Back in September, I reviewed a new range of 18mm Napoleonics from Khurasan Miniatures who have started their range with French Infantry. To compliment these figures they now have French mounted officers, and I have painted the two examples, I have, as French Ligne and Legere battalion commanders.
These figures have "bags" of detail and compliment the foot figures perfectly. The two examples will paint up as Ligne or Legere officers so provide variability to the look of the units.
Next up more King's German Legion Infantry
These figures have "bags" of detail and compliment the foot figures perfectly. The two examples will paint up as Ligne or Legere officers so provide variability to the look of the units.
Next up more King's German Legion Infantry
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Khurasan, AB, Warmodelling and Xan comparison
So if you are thinking about mixing ranges of figures the one thing you'll want to know is how does one range compare with another. Now with the launch of Khurasan's range we have more to choose from, and more to compare.
First up the Grenadiers. I only have Warmodelling Grenadiers and Carabiniers in combined battalions in my collection. However Warmodelling are a good match to AB and as you'll see Khurasan stand a good comparison to both AB and Warmodelling.
Likewise with the Legere, I only have AB and Xan in my collections. The Khurasan figure looks slightly more substantial than an AB, but the difference is hardly noticeable.
However with the Xan figures it is much more evident, and you only need to look at the bayonets to see that Xan and Khurasan don't mix. The curious thing is that the Xan and AB difference is less noticeable but I would not be to distressed with units from both Khurasan and Xan on the table together. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder.
I really like the new Khurasan range and think they add to the options in 18mm.
As well as getting the Khurasan Grenadiers finished off, yesterday was spent sculpting hills for the Vimiero table. The table is done, bar picking up some terrain items and French ADCs from Colours next weekend. The big game is on track and I am thinking of running it several times with different players and possibly combining a Rolica, Vimiero mini campaign by carrying over the casualties from one game to the other.
So with the British and French staff being finished for Vimiero my next post will show some British/French Generals and staff, plus some different stuff I'm doing for friends. Onwards and Upwards.
First up the Grenadiers. I only have Warmodelling Grenadiers and Carabiniers in combined battalions in my collection. However Warmodelling are a good match to AB and as you'll see Khurasan stand a good comparison to both AB and Warmodelling.
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| Khurasan on left, Warmodelling on right |
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| Khurasan on left, Warmodelling on right |
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| Khurasan on left, Warmodelling on right |
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| Khurasan on left, Warmodelling on right |
However with the Xan figures it is much more evident, and you only need to look at the bayonets to see that Xan and Khurasan don't mix. The curious thing is that the Xan and AB difference is less noticeable but I would not be to distressed with units from both Khurasan and Xan on the table together. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder.
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| AB on left, Khurasan on right |
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| AB on left, Khurasan on right |
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| AB on left, Khurasan on right |
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| Xan on left, Khurasan on right |
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| Xan on left, Khurasan on right |
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| Xan on left, Khurasan on right |
As well as getting the Khurasan Grenadiers finished off, yesterday was spent sculpting hills for the Vimiero table. The table is done, bar picking up some terrain items and French ADCs from Colours next weekend. The big game is on track and I am thinking of running it several times with different players and possibly combining a Rolica, Vimiero mini campaign by carrying over the casualties from one game to the other.
So with the British and French staff being finished for Vimiero my next post will show some British/French Generals and staff, plus some different stuff I'm doing for friends. Onwards and Upwards.
French Line Grenadiers in Bearskins from Khurasan Miniatures
Ok guys, as promised, the new Grenadiers soon to be launched as part of the new 18mm Napoleonic range from Khurasan Miniatures.
If, like me, you're into the Peninsular War you are going to need Grenadiers and Carabiniers decked out in their finery. The French army in the Peninsula regularly combined their elite companies and used them en masse. The battles of Vimiero, Fuentes d'Onoro and Albuera are classic examples and indeed the Connaught Rangers thought they were up against Napoleon's Guard Grenadiers at Fuentes when fighting close up and personal with these bear-skinned warriors in the back streets of the village.
I don't, sadly, have a full unit to show you of these guys as these were a sample of things to come and were so new they were still hot when I got them out of the box. However I hope you can see why I really love these little chaps. They really seem to exude authority and confidence in their pose, and it's so nice to have grenadier skirmishers in 18mm.
Once the Carabiniers are out, all you need do is get yourself a Grenadier officer, Mounted Colonel and drummer and you'll have a lovely combined Grenadier battalion to throw in to any awkward situation.
Next up the comparison shots with other makes in my collection.
If, like me, you're into the Peninsular War you are going to need Grenadiers and Carabiniers decked out in their finery. The French army in the Peninsula regularly combined their elite companies and used them en masse. The battles of Vimiero, Fuentes d'Onoro and Albuera are classic examples and indeed the Connaught Rangers thought they were up against Napoleon's Guard Grenadiers at Fuentes when fighting close up and personal with these bear-skinned warriors in the back streets of the village.
Once the Carabiniers are out, all you need do is get yourself a Grenadier officer, Mounted Colonel and drummer and you'll have a lovely combined Grenadier battalion to throw in to any awkward situation.
Next up the comparison shots with other makes in my collection.
Sunday, 1 September 2013
French Light Infantry from Khurasan Miniatures
Last weekend I promised you something new, and I wouldn't want to disappoint.
When I got back from holiday, I had a box of surprises waiting for me in my post bag from Khurasan Miniatures, a US based company run by Mr Jon Katze which amongst other ranges has ventured into the world of 18mm Napoleonics. This range is listed on their site as part of the 15mm historical ranges, but trust me, these are proper 18mm figures.
"Fantastic", I hear you say, "another range on offer for us 18mm fans, the proper scale to fight Napoleonics in the grand manner, where you can see what the figures are and not need a football pitch to do it". Only kidding, you 6/10mm and 28mm aficionados, we all love Napoleonics, right.
The figures have been sculpted by Mike Broadbent. I first saw pictures of the French Line Infantry that, in the photos, certainly seemed to have plenty of detail to get the brush around. That detail is even more obvious when you see them.
The unit I have put together is a junior battalion of Legere, hence the Fanion bearer, and being a Legere unit is able to generate extra skirmishers when required. I also have some lovely French Line Grenadiers in bearskins on the paint desk which I will show you in the next post. These chaps will make any combined Grenadier battalion look very imposing.
I was very impressed with the detail and character in these sculpts. These Legere are in their overalls and they give the collector the opportunity to have French Lights looking more like the chaps who took part in the mid to later stages of the Peninsular War, without all the fancy silver tassel's after the rigours of campaigning had had its effect. However these guys are still able to un-wrap the plumes and cords when the occasion demands.
Once the Grenadiers are done I will do some range comparison shots so you can see these chaps against other ranges in my collection.
I really like these figures, and if these are a sign of things to come, will make an excellent addition to the ranges of figures available to the 18mm gamer.
When I got back from holiday, I had a box of surprises waiting for me in my post bag from Khurasan Miniatures, a US based company run by Mr Jon Katze which amongst other ranges has ventured into the world of 18mm Napoleonics. This range is listed on their site as part of the 15mm historical ranges, but trust me, these are proper 18mm figures.
"Fantastic", I hear you say, "another range on offer for us 18mm fans, the proper scale to fight Napoleonics in the grand manner, where you can see what the figures are and not need a football pitch to do it". Only kidding, you 6/10mm and 28mm aficionados, we all love Napoleonics, right.
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| French Light Infantryman after the rigours of campaigning in the Peninsula had adapted his uniform! |
The unit I have put together is a junior battalion of Legere, hence the Fanion bearer, and being a Legere unit is able to generate extra skirmishers when required. I also have some lovely French Line Grenadiers in bearskins on the paint desk which I will show you in the next post. These chaps will make any combined Grenadier battalion look very imposing.
I was very impressed with the detail and character in these sculpts. These Legere are in their overalls and they give the collector the opportunity to have French Lights looking more like the chaps who took part in the mid to later stages of the Peninsular War, without all the fancy silver tassel's after the rigours of campaigning had had its effect. However these guys are still able to un-wrap the plumes and cords when the occasion demands.
Once the Grenadiers are done I will do some range comparison shots so you can see these chaps against other ranges in my collection.
I really like these figures, and if these are a sign of things to come, will make an excellent addition to the ranges of figures available to the 18mm gamer.
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