"AB - what would you like to be produced." Topic

OK, it is 20mm and WWII, but I recently got a bunch of AB tank crew, US and "British" uniforms, and they are just of incredible quality. That range keeps expanding with some very imaginative subjects of late.

I just like to express my awe when painting those lovely sculpts, like at the moment Austrian infantry of the French Revolution, I am impressed how AB goes into pains to sculpt even the different finger position of a drummer and how they hold the drum sticks, in 18 mm – insane sculpting which speaks about the dedication of the sculptor, a labour of love.

I would wish anything regarding the French Revolution, though that might be a most unrealistic wish there seemingly hardly anybody is interested in this period.

Thank you both for your very kind words, which are the sort of support that keeps me going.
Yes, I do care about the detail and quality of what we produce,and when it comes to things like the drummer's fingers, well, I am myself a drummer, trained to play a sidedrum as a cadet when I was 13, and since then in more recent years the Town Drummer of York , beating a massive 16c style drum for Civic occasions. So I have a personal interest in getting such details right.

I would second v.W. I would love to game the minor and peripheral games of the Revolutionary era, but clothing changed so much during that time (and semi-irregularly uniformed emigre and volunteer units were so common) that there are virtually infinite possibilities.

To the general acclaim, I would add that your figures are an absolute joy to paint, in a class by themselves in that regard, offering definition and detail that give finished figures a unique charm.

I'll add my admiration as well. I just finished a unit of mixed Marie Louises and National Guard, love the variation and detail. I currently have figures by three manufacturers on the table and the AB action AdCs are far and away the best.

Soldiers sitting down

On the Eureka website there is a note as to what is coming out.

There are Guard Chasseurs a Cheval in full dress, Italian Guardes D'Honour, Dutch Hussars and artillerymen, Cossack artillery, Austrian Landwehr, and all sort of other things.

Look out for the new releases from Eureka.

Love seeing any new AB releases. Other than things that have already been mentioned as on their way or on the "to-do" list, here's an overlong catalogue of suggestions from me:

* A counterpart to the Chasseur holding a carbine (AB-IFC01b) for the other major factions – as we'll all gratefully put them on our command bases.
* An open cart with generic driver in bicorne and cloak – then available separately, a couple of seated infantry for each major faction.
* Austrian Caisson team – very happy to see elsewhere on the forum that a Prussian one is already in the works.
* British and French infantry with loot, usable as part of a baggage train – and seriously, a "Paddy with piglet protruding from pack" miniature would sell a million.
* French Ambulance Volante, and perhaps Dominique Jean Larrey on foot accompanied by 1-2 overburdened porters.
* French Middle / Young Guard Mounted Officer (though AB-GDW06 is a decent proxy).
* KGL 2nd Battalion Light Infantry with Muskets – surprisingly nobody makes these in 15/18mm.
* Portuguese Militia (preferably in plumed hats) – various Napoleonic rules tell British players they're supposed to have some in their army, but there's no decent dedicated figures in 15/18mm that I can find.
* Russian-German Legion, plus Clausewitz to lead them.
* Vistula Legion Infantry and Lancers in full dress, because everyone wants to paint those glorious sunbursts.
* Westphalian Jager-Carabiners.

Thank you for your splendidly imaginative list !
To somewhat give away the future releases ,something I try to avoid because it puts pressure on our splendid team at the factory ( so please don't pester them) I've just been making Austrian Caissons; Prussian caissons; three different French baggage wagons; a Cantiniere with her cart, customers, donkey and a dog.
There are also more Austrian artillery drivers and various carts.A set of civilian postilions…..all these things will appear in time.

Redcurrant indicated above what is just out, and I do indeed pay attention to people's requests when they seem reasonable.
Light cavalry skirmishing with carbines is on my List, as are the Vistula Legion and the KGL Light Battalion.
Just give me more time…

Just another plea to Mr Barton, thank you for your brilliant works, they are truly masterpieces of art.

I assume that Nick from Eureka will be coming along to Salute, to discuss with you what happens next, I would like to suggest any of the following – most have been on this site for years, but a little push will not help.

Danish (1812-1814) – yes, I know i t could take years.
Swedish (1812-1814) – as above
French Hussars in full dress, slung pelisse, cords, pointy saddlecloth, sword drawn at rest. I notice that the Guard Chasseurs already released so this must be a potential for head swaps)
Confederation of the Rhine in single breasted tunic.
Westphalian Chevaux-Leger
Saxon Guards
Italian lt-horse with braiding on the jacket.
Portugese Legion, infantry, artillary, and including the La Mancha Lancers.
Berg infantry and cavalry.
Baden troops in helmet
Bavarian Dragoons
British for Flanders 1790 in bicorne and long gaiters.
Ottoman extras – could fight the Russians.
Prussian 6th Uhlans – 1/2 covered shako, 1/2 czapska.
Anything pre 1801 – to keep the revolutions chappies happy.
Westphalian
Neapolitans.
Russian Tartars, kalmuks, bashkirs.
Free French tank crews.

Quite a few of those are on my List , and one or two are actually made , but not released yet.
Anyone coming to Salute is very welcome to come and chat to me on the Eureka stand.

Just been released on the Eureka website.

Italian Guardia D'honore, a series of fine poses, and Cossack Artillary.