"EUREKA FRENCH ARTILLERY pics posted!" Topic

Hi All
I've posted some pictures and comments of some FANTASTIC new figures from Eureka Miniatures FRENCH REVOLUTION / EARLY NAPOLEONIC WARS range:
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AWESOME!
Cheers

Bah! Why arn't they available on their web site!!!!

This will teach me to read which board an item is posted on! When I saw the title I assumed it was artillery for the Eureka French in Indo-China, and had visions of impending poverty. I'm safe now though.

Gentlemen,
For anyone going to Historicon next week, these figures from our Wars of the French Revolution range,will be available along with our new Austrian infantry & grenadiers and our new French infantry in Casque (tarleton like) helmets!!!!

cheers,
rob
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Pics of the French infantry in Tarletons/casques are now up on Eureka's (Australia) website:-

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Oh, wow. These are very nice. The soldiers of the time might have hated it, but I like this uniform!

Wow, the revolution range started to look like a "real" range. If cavalry is coming out I will going to buy.
I promised myself that I would wait until at least cavalry and artillery was out; but seeing these it becomes more difficult

They look very nice, also very good poses, the only draw back, the over long gaiters which end up mid thigh, they should end up just above the knee cap.

"They look very nice, also very good poses, the only draw back, the over long gaiters which end up mid thigh, they should end up just above the knee cap."

actually im not sure thats true. Not from the plates ive seen anyway…

Here a photo form a Hoffmann print of 1791, showing regiment Nassau, a so called German regiment in the famous bleu celeste foncé – a dark "light" blue – quite dark in 1791.
the height of the gaiters is well depicted.

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I am really interested in plates which were created at the time of the French Revolution

Here another one, from Hauk And Baaker, showing a French infantryman at the invasion of Holland in 92 / 93, his long gaiters sit quite low.

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To go on a bit , the same is true for the Austrians and Prussians as well, here an Austrian fusilier of about 1770

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our new Austrian infantry & grenadiers and our new French infantry in Casque (tarleton like) helmets!!!!

Oh dear.

That's not in the Historicon budget.

This could get messy.

"Wow, the revolution range started to look like a "real" range."

Actually, I have had a long chat with Nic on this subject and the French revolutionary range has always been intended to be the 'signature' range for Eureka, so there's not much doubt there's sufficient commitment. The principal sculptor is a pretty busy chap, that's the only constraint.

The new French and Austrian figures are sensational and thoroughly in keeping with the high standards produced to date. Whilst this period isn't a particular interest of mine, I've succumbed and bought some. At least the Austrians will provide yet another set of opponents for Ottoman Turks. Now to make some Spanish Reiter field defences….

Trailape – how many different four-man gun crews could you put together from the available figures?

they look totally jaw-dropping..and are on my list

regards

Ged
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Now these could prove a bit tempting! A raggedy few Frenchies in bicornes?

Do the faces have good detail?

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"Trailape – how many different four-man gun crews could you put together from the available figures"?

Hi Gallowglass
I suspect about 4 or 5 (depending on wether you want 3 or 4 figure detachments).
Cheers

Oh. My. God!

Those are absolutely awesome, breath taking and what have you.

Those French in casquets are really something, as are the artillery.

Does anyone have pictures of the Austrians?

some were on the same blog
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No that I've been made aware that the gaiters are too long, how could I possibly consider these inferior figures??

Seriously though, these are really terrific looking figures and by far the best looking FRW range that's been produced to date. I'll definitely be looking to pair these with the pending Perry plastic hussars with Mirliton. Although I thought their moustaches a little long!!

Trailape – thanks for the info.

Does anyone have pictures of the Austrians?

Do the clicky thing. Bit good.

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I don't even have an army of that period in that scale but I'm going to buy some.

TW.

Those pics in the steve dean forum are mine, and i can say the range will be a great addition to any collection.

The figures are great scuplts which makes them easy to paint and as usual the production by eureka provides them very flash free and well defined.

Great models.

great job on those Austrians Bob!

I am sorry I didn't budget for a revoulutionary Austrian army now! and those guns are excellent pieces!

Gentlemen,
If you would like to see the artillery painted just drop me an email. I just got the pictures today and it will appear on a TMP News item later this week!!
I expect to receive the pictures of the painted Austrians Monday or Tuesday.
Remember you can see all of the new figures at Historicon this week!!
If you are interested in this range we have a email list that will keep you updated on this range. The email list is just for our Wars of the French Revolution range.

cheers,
rob
eureka miniatures usa
eurekaminusa.com

These look simply superb. Any idea of a release date for Australia?

I would suspect October long weekend at Moab or Cancon in Jan perhaps

Hi
"I would suspect October long weekend at Moab or Cancon in Jan perhaps"

I think they will be released before then.
Just a hunch.

I have a few photos of the painted grenzers on my blog:

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Not the best photos, sadly.

I can vouch for these miniatures – I'm currently painting the french grenadiers in "regulation" dress, and they are a pure pleasure.

Can't wait until Saturday and my appointment with the Austrians – my wallet is very afraid…!

GregS

Greg,
Do Nic & I have a deal for you…….

cheers,
rob
eureka miniatures usa

These look great. I love the casque troops.

More expenditure!

I saw these in the "flesh" today at Historicon and ended up buying a couple French battalions and the arty pack. I can't stress enough the cool factor of these figures. I look forward to future releases with high anticipation.

I looked Nik in the eyes even with the crazy glasses. I'm ordering Austrians soon.

Me too, although I think I will wait until the cavalry is added to the range. I'm already painting some French in bicorns.

…BTW, DID they have a deal for me!

Thanks to my lovely wife, I was able to take advantage of it (she spotted me the dough!).

A poorer, but very happy,
GregS