| Chanzy | 23 Dec 2015 1:04 a.m. PST |
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| Rhysius Cambrensis | 23 Dec 2015 3:24 a.m. PST |
I love this period but I am not at the moment a 28mm wargamer but they look absolutely superb. Love the action poses! |
| nickinsomerset | 23 Dec 2015 3:25 a.m. PST |
Nice, but do I need anymore?!!!! Tally Ho! |
| Chokidar | 23 Dec 2015 4:04 a.m. PST |
Lovely stuff.
As many, not my period but I love the faces and poses and I am very tempted to get some to play around with.
Do you have any indication as to how tall they are and heft.. photographs are deceptive but how for example would they stack up against Perry miniatures for example? |
| Grelber | 23 Dec 2015 5:55 a.m. PST |
Beautiful new figures and a new platoon level game. FPW is an interesting and colorful period, and if I don't have to buy and paint whole battalions of figures, this could have possibilities. Grelber |
| Tom Scott | 23 Dec 2015 9:15 a.m. PST |
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Foundry the only company currently producing a reasonably complete Franco-Prussian line? I have watched several firms announce a FP line on this site, but none ever go beyond the first release (and at least one didn't even make that!). So isn't this good news? I am looking forward to it because although Foundry are great figures, all my other 19th cent are 28mm+, so I would prefer to buy into something of similar size. |
| Perris0707 | 23 Dec 2015 10:34 a.m. PST |
No bayonettes??? Otherwise nice figures. Especially like the officer! |
| Chokidar | 23 Dec 2015 11:22 a.m. PST |
Would really love to know the size as you say Tom Scott – small/medium or large… |
| basileus66 | 24 Dec 2015 12:16 a.m. PST |
I like the idea of platoon-sized games for this period. Looking forward to it. |
| MikeinNS | 24 Dec 2015 6:13 a.m. PST |
Agree on the lack of Bayonets…makes them look more WW!ey. That said they are beautiful and will happily scoop some up if they are reasonably compatible with foundry. |
| Henry Martini | 24 Dec 2015 2:12 p.m. PST |
Why would troops who are skirmishing or in a firing line have fixed bayonets? |
| Clays Russians | 25 Dec 2015 2:14 a.m. PST |
I'd use the Spencer Smith line of 30mils. Real nice and clean |
| mashrewba | 25 Dec 2015 2:28 a.m. PST |
The long, long shadow of the Foundry range… |
| Cheriton | 25 Dec 2015 8:05 a.m. PST |
Do you have any indication as to how tall they are and heft.. photographs are deceptive but how for example would they stack up against Perry miniatures for example? The old Perry/Foundry line were (much) more 25mm than 28mm-plus. These fellows look magnificent! But also heroic 28mm? If so likely larger even than the ill-fated "1866" ranges? Finally I have long (several decades) been under the impression that the rifles were really hefty pieces? I am truly anxious to see more visual evidence. One of my favorite eras, I do hope I will be able to use these with my 100s of "1866". I have watched several firms announce a FP line on this site, but none ever go beyond the first release Yes…I sincerely wish Ebob loads of time and inspiration…  
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| mashrewba | 25 Dec 2015 12:59 p.m. PST |
The guns look a bit flimsy but these figures have loads of character. |
| Chanzy | 27 Dec 2015 2:40 a.m. PST |
Thank you all very much for the nice reception of the French "lignards" I'd like to add some info, which will hopefully answer some of your questions. BAYONETS: They can are cast as loose pieces, and can be added according to wish. They will add considerable heft and length to the chassepot. Anyone interested in the FPW will know and love/fear the French bayonet. Its a big one first of all, and its shaped to really inspire fear. Like MikeinNS said, they add the final FPW character. However, during my research, I've found many pictures of skirmishing without the bayonet fixed. This is why I decided to give the consumers both options. SIZE: I'll be posting size comparison pics shortly. However, I can confirm they are 28mm+. I've been a FPW collector for more than 15 yrs, and have both Foundry and 1866 in my collection. Both have their merits.
My range will be close in size to the 1866 range. RANGE: Collecting FPW for more than 15 yrs, I've been through the same emotions as for instance Tom Scott above. That's one of the things that made me get into producing a new freshly sculpted and wide range covering both the Imperial and Republican phase. I'm a Product Manager in my daytime job, and creating assortments, packaging and launch strategies is what I do for a living. I have put loads of time and resources into this FP range, and I will not let you down. This range is made for all of us, who love the Detaille and Röchling paintings, and who want to make those iconic moments come alive on the gaming table. Work on the packaging, webshop design and rulebook is coming along nicely.
I'll be posting more updates shortly. Be safe everyone, and take care until next update!
/Chanzy |
| mashrewba | 27 Dec 2015 3:58 a.m. PST |
Good call on the bayonets -I always cut them off as it's just a matter of time before they catch and bend the whole gun.
I have 1866 and Foundry Prussians but the 1866 Austrians really were just too big -certainly to serve alongside Battle Honors!!!
I have big multi based armies for FPW and I was just thinking about doing a load on single bases for lower level engagements when you pop up with this lot and your rules.
Good timing.
Oh and I do the Republican period so I'm very excited about your future coverage of this. |
 DWilliams  | 27 Dec 2015 9:41 a.m. PST |
Chanzy, three cheers for your enthusiasm for this historical period and some really, really fine looking figures. I have massive amounts of 15mm Franco-Austrian, Franco-Prussian and Austro-Prussian War armies, but have been lately getting interested in 28mm skirmish-style games. These would be a great addition to my collection, so I'll definitely be eagerly watching for new releases. |
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