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nycjadie04 Nov 2009 10:01 a.m. PST

We've got a picture up of our new greens for Roger's Rangers in snow gear, perfect for the Battle on Snowshoes in 1758. Plus, it won't break the bank to field Roger's entire army in the battle – 180 men.

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Steve
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Goldwyrm04 Nov 2009 11:11 a.m. PST

My current location restricts access to the popular social networking sites, so I'll check these out later as they sound fun. I'm assuming 28mm?? Compatible with Conquest??

nycjadie04 Nov 2009 11:26 a.m. PST

Sorry, Goldwyrm. We should have pictures up by tomorrow on our blog as well. They are 28mm. I don't own any Conquest miniatures, but I think they're about the same size in proportion.

I've added a picture to my personal blog:
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Steve

ageofglory04 Nov 2009 12:03 p.m. PST

Very nice. Best of luck with these!

dormant account04 Nov 2009 12:11 p.m. PST

Thanks for the blog link…. Facebook?!? These look like really nice clean sculpts, lovely faces and great proportions.

Personal logo Der Alte Fritz Supporting Member of TMP04 Nov 2009 12:26 p.m. PST

I will check them out at home this evening. Wordpress is also blocked at work.

aecurtis Fezian04 Nov 2009 1:23 p.m. PST

Are we sure that "bearpaw" (short, oval) snowshoes were used by the Rangers? Seems as though I recall that "teardrop" (longer, tailed) shoes were used earlier than bearpaws.

The reenactors of Harmon's Snowshoe Company (from York, Maine!) seem to be going with teardrop shoes:

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Now it's been a good many years since Nancy and I were winning snowshoe races in high school, but for distance traveling, I'd sure want the longer, narrower teardrop or "pickerel" shoe. Admittedly, the bearpaw is easier to stow on your back and carry.

Allen

Thomas Whitten04 Nov 2009 1:56 p.m. PST

A close up of the rear foot on the center-right miniature looks to show a teardrop snowshoe.

aecurtis Fezian04 Nov 2009 2:10 p.m. PST

Yes, it does. Thanks. Just wanted to be sure.

They're more clear on John Jenkins' large-scale figures:

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Allen

nycjadie04 Nov 2009 2:12 p.m. PST

Thanks Allen, I actually found scant information on this after pouring through materials. I can confirm that we went for the teardrop shape. They aren't shown very well in this picture. I note that John Jenkins did the same for his 60mm models.

I've always wanted to go snowshoeing. As this is supposed to be the coldest winter in some years, maybe I'll get the chance, but I'll probably opt for the newer aluminum models!

Steve

aecurtis Fezian04 Nov 2009 2:17 p.m. PST

Great, Steve! Thanks.

Believe it or not, wooden snowshoes perform better, even though they're a little heavier. You get better "flotation" in deep snow, and they don't build up with ice as much.

Allen

aecurtis Fezian04 Nov 2009 2:21 p.m. PST

Oh, jeez, she's giving me hell, now. Pointing out that with the old, varnished wood and rawhide bindings, they do get wet and heavy in wet snow, while modern neoprene bindings on metal shoes don't have that problem. Plus rawhide bindings stretch when they're wet, so they keep needing to be re-adjusted.

I shouldn't have said anything to her… grin

It doesn't help that her dad was a game warden *before* snowmobiles, so he used them as much as any trapper--to go anywhere. The shed between the house and barn was always full of snowshoes!

Allen

Thomas Whitten04 Nov 2009 3:03 p.m. PST

Get with the program people:

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Nice greens BTW. I've always wanted to do Roger's Rangers in 28mm.

aecurtis Fezian04 Nov 2009 5:05 p.m. PST

You must be kidding. Hi-tech is not my muse. I still have cable bindings on my skis! (Actually, I still have leather straps on one pair, but they need to be replaced.)

Allen

Supercilius Maximus05 Nov 2009 5:29 a.m. PST

I note that you are still refining the figures, so a small suggestion:

Look at the two right-hand figures – their left hands are way too far down and should be nearer the middle of the barrel. For some reason this is a frequent error in figure sculpting, most commonly seen in firing poses.

Otherwise, kudos to you for tackling a much neglected genre – North American winter campaigns.

Wargaminginmaine05 Nov 2009 8:41 a.m. PST

Wonderful! I've wanted to have rangers in snow gear for years. How soon before we can actually buy these?

nycjadie05 Nov 2009 10:15 a.m. PST

Thanks Maximus – I'll keep in mind hand placement on rifles in the future. Great suggestion.

Maine – Hopefully, we'll have the releases before Christmas, and additional packs before Cold Wars (March 2010).

Best,
Steve

Field Marshal16 Nov 2009 2:44 p.m. PST

Will you be doing French marines, indians and Canadian militia for Battle on Snowshoes as well? I am actually collecting the John Jenkins sets for a skirmish game but wouldnt mind doing Snowshoes in almost 1:1!

nycjadie17 Nov 2009 7:22 a.m. PST

That's the plan Field Marshal – Battle on Snowshoes in 1:1. We have some more sketching to do for the sculptor. Hopefully more will be forthcoming by Cold Wars.

Steve
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