"Best 28mm Aztec, Mayan, or other Mezoamericans" Topic

Preferably the battle ready types.

Feeling the drive to make a Fantasy Amazon Jungle warband.

If I could pick an image to find in miniature it would be these

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A mix of empires is fine, I could use them together or as squads.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry thread title should have had a "?" :(

Foundry character pack, The Outpost Wargames Service, TAG and Eureka Mininatures.

Foundry has some very nice Aztecs. They are a little on the pricey side. I've been painting a bunch of the Eureka ones lately and they are very nice figures as well.

TAG does make some very nice ones too.

Fortunately you don't have to pick just one, they all mix pretty well together.

Thanks guys I will check them out!

Nice stuff indeed…any chance we know of someone carrying these lines stateside?

Outpost and Eureka. Outpost is my favorite. I don't like TAG because the shields are to thick.

Foundry character pack, go through The War Store, Neil sell Foundry stuff at a discount. Both "TAG" and The Outpost Wargames Service have good shipping cost. Eureka miniatures, send Nic a email about shipping prices. Be careful with Foundry most of the Warrior packs don't have weapons anymore! My first choice would be The Outpost Wargames Service.

Appreciate the data, the info, the 411 :)

Eureka are pretty nice. I haven't looked at their website to view the entire ranges that are available, but I get the impression that they have more stuff available than is listed on their website.

I've seen previews of stuff not yet available on different websites. I'd say email Nic for complete lists.

I've been reviewing the available miniatures and there are some nice ones.

Though some seem to be a bit, stunted or squaty. They were not a tall people by any means but some of the sculptures seem dated a bit.

But then, some are crazy fun.

It is quite the conundrum…

I found the Black Hat 15mm Aztecs and Enemies by accident link is it just me, and please don't sling river stones or jab jaded blades at my general chest/heart area…is it just me or do these look at least as good as most of the 25/28mm variety?

I had not considered the 15mm size/scale because I was looking forward to sculpting a larger Frog Mage on palanquin, but suppose I could go down to 15mm, it would make an imposing warband/army.

Curious…

look at Scheltrum Miniatures as well – they have some Mayans

Ok I have been pouring over the ones available, checking out all the companies mentioned above and I do believe I am leaning towards Eureka; link for 28mm…and the Black Hat for 15mm.

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I was mulling over plastic zulus, converting like a madman…

or plastic 20mm from Caesar?

Thanks for the bump UKJohn those Caesar are interesting.

The former Pass o' the North 28mm Tlaxcalans and Aztecs are still in production through Monday Knight Productions here in the US.

Hope this helps!

Leland R. Erickson

Thanks Leland. The couple that are shown on the website have potential.

I saw their new tanks on an earlier post, they are fun. But their website leaves me a bit cold, how can a company hope to sell miniatures that the potential buyer can not see? A website without pics of the miniatures is so 1980 :(

I appreciate the recommendation though :)

the problem with 20mm packs are you are tied to what is in the box. If someone did metal 20mm you could use the plastics for cheap core troops and metal to fill gaps as i do with WW1

There is also a set from Revell but practically impossible to find

For Eureka you can go to Eureka USA and avoid the halfway around the world shipping cost.
Robs a treat to deal with.

edit:My bad didn't see the logo at the top of the link

It is all good in the hood :)

Still thinking about the options…

Love the Outpost and Eureka stuff but was also amazed at the Bears Den Incas and just had to buy a couple packs.

Yep I found those last week
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This pack in particular looks good
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You do know those are Incas, which are neither Aztecs, Mayans nor Mesoamericans, right? If you want a fantasy Amazonian army shouldn't you look at Amazonians? For Inca I prefer Foundry and Outpost as they are the most accurate. For Amazonian tribes I like Copplestones the best.

Yes, I know many of those links are blending the lines.

I am not a stickler for the historical security of one or the other, it is really more of a look I am hoping to find.

Copplestone Eh?

Hey hey!

I think we may have a winner winner chicken dinner!

(warning there are tiny miniature wieners on the nearly naked men)

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And a Tupi Tribe Deal
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Thank you Bowman. I don't have the historical miniatures background to think beyond my vision…Amazonians are exactly what I was thinking of…I got lost following the lead from Games Workshop having the Aztec-ish look.

These should work nicely.

My pleasure. Just think of all those complicated Aztec uniforms that you don't have to paint now.

Lol…ah but think of all the extra feathers, wraps, bangles, and jade that I will be adding :)

I really appreciate the miniatures for their clean lines and blank canvas.

I am looking forward to adding bits of fun.

The only real issue with the Amazonians is the complete lack of armor…in gaming terms I may be setting myself up for failure :(

But I am going for a look after all :)

The Tupi did quite well against Portuguese and French Conquistadors in Brazil. In a stand up fight in open ground they would do poorly. Make a jungle terrain, with use of sneak attacks and hidden deployments. Also have their movement rates greater than the Europeans (or any non-local enemy). Get the Tupi tribe deal and have your Tupi outnumber the enemy. Lot's of interesting things to think about.

Now you have to find images of their tattoos.

Tupi or Botocudo

I do favor the Botocudo war clubs (wiener alert!)

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As far as tattoos go, I have some experience with this aspect but would most likely adapt the inkwork to represent the Slann/frog-toad god (toad is most likely, I like the texture of the toad aspect) as well as the other important considerations of tribal tattoos…hunter, coming of age, family, ownership, wealth/property, kills, wives, region, elemental spirits, etc.

As it is fantasy I could go any direction but most likely will go the ash blue faded tattoo work with some blur due to the process and age.

I had not given much thought to tattoos until now, would add to the final result…if my meager painting skills can come close to matching my interest and vision.

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The quicker movement is a good thought…poison weapons is another. I suspect a shadow technique would be reasonable, allowing for a minus to be hit if in contact with jungle/forest terrain.

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I have been a fan of the larger mob scenario before, so the idea of having vulnerable yet larger numbers would work for me :)

Found a couple painted versions of the Copplestone Amazonians

(wiener warning!)

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The Tattoos aren't too hard. Photo #4 is from my internet buddy, Karl. He uses a lot of black and red and I think they look terrific. Not as bad as Celts!

Agreed. I like the stark dimorphic color contrasts.

From too far south to be Mesos . . .

The Foundry Incas packs can make for a good core that can be filled out with Outpost Incas.

Definitely compatible.

Dan
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Last chance for a great deal . . .

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Dan

Just catching up, great idea and yes the Tupi, Botocuvo work very well for this, if you can pick up Hemmings Red gold for historical insight into Brazil and the warring tribes. Eureka have released some nice Tupi which are small but work well for tribes if using larger figures

Oh BTW Bowman is that Ralph?

I am selling off my Aztecs and Inca like Dan, also Tarascans and Tlaxcalans also Spanish Conquistadors.

Though I will keep my Portuguese and French plus the indians as it is such an interesting period

Hi Karl, ya it's me, incognito. I'm sorry but I have enough Inca now. What Tarascans have you got? Won't the shipping be $$$?

Hi, sorry I ve been off radar had a lot of domestic problems last 9 months so now foot loose and fancy free but on the down side forcing sale of lots of lead..lol

I have around 100 of the Outpost ones. Not sure on price for postage but you can have them for 50p a figure I will see what the wieght is if I can.

I will e-mail you over weekend

Cheers

Karl

I'm selling off my leftovers from a never quite finished "Spanish invasion of Mexico" project .

These are unpainted 25/28mm Wargames Foundry figures from their Aztec range.

14 x 24 man units of novice Aztec warriors in assorted poses from the Novice Aztec Warriors packs 1'to 3. Shields and weapons are included.

Units of 24 are $36.00 USD but if you buy 3 units or more, I'll go $30 USD per unit.
Buyer pays shipping.
Thanks pm me if you interested.
Randy

PM sent, Randy.

Oustpost are great.

If you'e interested in saving yourself some money (well, a ton actually) you might want to consider what's available in 1/72 scale plastics--

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Specifically this Maya set from Caesar-

And the soon to be released Caesar Aztecs-

You can also get the old Revel Aztec via the reissue from Mars.