"Figure Suggestions for the 1848 European Wars" Topic

All,
I have been wanting t do this since Aly Morrison introduced his Shiny Toy Soldiers a few years ago. They are beautiful, but pricey. I want to focus on the 1848 First Schleswig War primarily. I open to all scales from 15mm to 30mm, but prefer cheaper. What alternative figures are out there that will pass for the combatants?

Nick

In 15mm, both Eureka and Friekorps make 1848 Danish troops.Not familiar with the other combatants but I would guess 1866 Prussians would work okay, just use different artillery pieces.
Hope this helps,
Tom

Eureka also make 1848 Danes and Austrians in 28mm but only infantry
Great War is coming out with some Crimean War French soon
Battle Honors have a line of the 48 or 64 war figures

This will be of interest -no idea how to get hold of the figs though…
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In 15mm, Lancashire has a range of 1859 Austrians which work well for Hungarians in a tunic. If you join the Yahoo group for the 1848 Hungarian revolution, you will see that one of the members has posted a very extensive list of figures available in 15mm, almost unit by unit.

Irregular do some in 28mm I think

The Waterloo to Mons range is perfect, but I don't believe it is available any longer.

Would this figs pass as Danish infantry? link

For the 1st S-H War, you can use the following [all in 15mm]:
Danes in shako: ERM Colonial Brits in Shako and Eureka Danish infantry in shako [not advertised on site but ask]
Danes in kepi: QRF Danes 1850, Minifigs ACW Inf. Frock/kepi among others of the same style [frock coat/kepi], Eureka Danish infantry in cap [not advertised but ask]
Danish artillery: QRF Danish artillery 1850, other artillery crews in kepi/frock
Danish dragoons: QRF Danish dragoons 1850

S/H infantry: QRF S/H infantry, Eureka S/H infantry, 19th Century Minis Crimean War Russian infantry in summer dress [no command but can be added from QRF]
S/H dragoons: QRF S/H dragoons or other manufacturers FPW dragoons [Essex, Outpost Wargame Services, Minifigs, etc.]
S/H artillery: QRF S/H artillery

Prussians, Bavarians infantry: FPW infantry can be used if the boots are painted over for pant/shoe combination. The best thing would be to buy Outpost Wargame Services, as their figures are highly adaptable – shave the shoulder rolls, prime, paint over boots, though any FPW infantry would work if the boots are covered and made into pants

Minor German states: depends on the uniform, if not in any of the uniforms above, try using Minifigs ACW Marines in Frock and Shako for Brunswickers, Crimean War Brits for Saxons or 1859 Austrians for Saxons [still confused on their uniform]

German States cavalry: either Prussian or Bavarian, use FPW. Same goes for the minor states cavalry if they followed Prussian or Bavarian dress. Nap. Brit. dragoons in shako work for Brunswickers

German States artillery: same as above, the problem is the Brunswick artillery in frock/shako – try 1859 Austrian artillery, the shako is rather small but might work.

Swedish/Norwegians: Infantry – Eureka S/H in helmet are perfect. Cavalry – use FPW Bavarians. Artillery – use FPW Bavarians, just paint over the boots to add pants.

I'll be posting a more formal list to the 'Schleswig Wars' Yahoo! group on Monday or Tuesday.

Hope this helps. If you need more info on what is possible in 15mm for the 1st S/H War email me at: jestarnes66@gmail.com and I'd be happy to help. I've also developed a list in 15mm for the 1848 Hungarian War, if anyone is interested.

Just uploaded the 15mm figure list for the 1st S/H War to the Yahoo! Schleswig Wars group. It's a quick list but I tried to make it comprehensive and thorough.

If you're not a member of the SW Yahoo group and would like the figure list, drop me a line and I'll send it to ya!

jestarnes66@gmail.com

Cheers!

Probably all you need to know or care to ask can be found on the Schleswig Wars Yahoo group:

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