| Garde de Paris | 02 Jan 2009 1:44 p.m. PST |
When I gamed in Napoleonics in the 1980's using Staddens and Willy figures, we had a limited choice of artillery. HR miniatures (?) made French metal equipment of 8 pounders, limbers, Wurst wagons and ammunition caissons, and also a nice British 9 pdr with limber and caisson. But these seemed rather fragile, and perhaps too small for the Staddens. Later I bought a couple of 25mm guns – Peter Guilder figures is I recall – but never assembled and painted them. They were bulkier, but more "squat." Does anyone have a preference in today's 28 mm series for artillery, limbers, caissons and the like – for French/Spanish Gribeauval system 4's and 8's for Peninsular use. Also for British long 6 pdrs; 6 pdr horse artillery; and 9 pdrs. Has anyone ever seen side-by-side comparisons of different manufactures on the internet? GdeP |
 Der Alte Fritz  | 02 Jan 2009 2:25 p.m. PST |
The whole Elite Miniatures range is 30mm, in my book at least, even though they are listed as 28mm. The artillery pieces are large and I think that you will like them. They fit in well with Gilder's artillery pieces (I think that both artillery ranges were done by the same sculptor). I give my highest recommendation to the Elite range of cannon and accessories. |
| christot | 02 Jan 2009 3:13 p.m. PST |
Elite Guns are indeed lovely, and large!
My favourite pieces are the 7 years war models- really lovely sculpting The connoissuer guns are a bit smaller, the British models are particularly good. Calpe's Prussian pieces are….like Mary Poppins? Practically perfect in every way? Bicorne have some interesting bits – particularly Russian- caissons, engineer wagons and IIRC a russian 6pdr on s sled! |
| Clay the Elitist | 02 Jan 2009 3:34 p.m. PST |
Mirliton also makes some LARGE artillery pieces (and have the detail to back it up). |
| Garde de Paris | 02 Jan 2009 8:02 p.m. PST |
Great responses from you all! I shall look into them: Elite Miniatures; Connoisseur; Calpe; and Bicorn. Many thanks, and Happy New Year to you all. GdeP |
| Byrhthelm | 03 Jan 2009 9:14 a.m. PST |
You might also want to take a look at Hinchcliffe's 'Super Gun' range. While listed as 25mm, they are actually much nearer to 30mm in size! |
| 11th ACR | 03 Jan 2009 10:00 a.m. PST |
HistoriFigs produce the old Jack Scruby line 30mm Napoleonic Artillery. "True 30mm" link |
| Cheriton | 04 Jan 2009 12:26 p.m. PST |
>>>You might also want to take a look at Hinchcliffe's 'Super Gun' range. While listed as 25mm, they are actually much nearer to 30mm in size!<<< We used Hinchliffe "30mm" French (12pdr & 8 pdr) and a British (5/5?) howitzer for our Stadden & Willie 1740-63 armies back in the 70s~80s. Also used Hinchliffe 25mm Nap arty as battalion guns. Perhaps these are still produced in this "Super Gun" range mentioned above? |
| Roustam | 25 Feb 2009 8:29 p.m. PST |
Is it possible to obtain Elite's various artillery pieces
w/o the crew? I need 30mm artillery pieces for a project I'm doing. Thanks to all who respond.
Russ |
| Der Alte Fritz | 25 Feb 2009 11:51 p.m. PST |
Yes, you can buy the Elite guns as separate items. He also sells battery packs at a discount and these packs include the crew. But yes, guns are sold separately. |
| Roustam | 26 Feb 2009 6:13 a.m. PST |
Thanks Der Alte Fritz for the information. Triangle Miniatures carries both Elite and Front Rank ranges. Which artillery pieces are larger; Elite or Front Rank? The figures I'm using are a very very true 30mm.
Thanks again,
Russ |
| patrick766 | 26 Feb 2009 8:04 a.m. PST |
Elite are larger than Front Rank. |
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