"New range from Gringos40. The Indian Wars" Topic

Some figures from Gringo40s new range of the American Indian Wars 1700-1900. Sub range Apache Comanche Wars. I fear the images may be very small but let us see what Ged has sent me as a preview. 28mm as always, a scale that is now just a fond memory to me.

many thanks for posting Liam!
regards
Ged
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I hope Soldados de Cuera are in the queue.

The Shoshone and Comanche used horse armor, so Apache use is within the realm of probability. Apache aren't my thing, so I am not aware of source material.

79thPA thanks for your comment……The Early
Apaches did indeed use Leather armour..no doubt
inspired by their Spanish Enemies,sometimes using
captured pieces but mainly fashioning their own versions
and covering in natural glue and sand. Then painting with
rock minerals in either blue,yellow,red,or green…i had to go deep on this one………they were not natural horsemen unlike the early comanches who took to riding the newly released ponies far quicker ..no doubt helped by the willing or unwilling help from the Navaho people..the Dine .
regards Ged
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A nice photo of an Apache from Ged

thanks for posting Liam.
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Ged
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and another, but less well armed!

much obliged Liam………these Apaches can
also be used for the later period..
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Ged
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Same chap, rear view now;

cheers Liam…the stripped down Archers
featured heavily with the Early Apaches.
making Arrows took up a lot of their time!
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Ged
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and this is another early Apache I gather, with quite a sizeable spear. I could imagine him in an Ancient Greek phalanx!

thanks for posting Liam…just a note to say
some of the Apache Spears were eight to nine foot long..The shaft of Native American spears were usually made with a wooden stick while the head of the spear was an arrowhead, piece of metal such as copper, or a bone that had been sharpened. Spears were a preferred weapon by many for many reasons. A spear was inexpensive to make. It was also an easy weapon to use. There was less training required to teach someone to use the spear than other weapons. They could be made quickly in mass quantities. And when used, they were often a lethal weapon. the chief inspiration were the Spanish and their Cuera Lances…more to follow regards Ged gringo40s.com

Thanks. I could see him as useful in a square at Waterloo and can see why British NCOs retained the spontoon (even if it saw more use in holding ranks steady!)

indeed Liam
wasnt archery considered
as well ?….no black smoke!!
cheers
Ged
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Now this is the best painted one I have seen. That is superb on skin tones and facial features.

I think he is trying to return a giant fried chicken leg to KFC, having realised it is from an ostrich!

thanks Liam…
The Early Apaches
had a wide variety
of hand weapons especially
large and small clubs..as
seen by this fierce brave!
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Ged
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The same chap, rear view;

thanks for posting Liam
Club is a replicas off one
they found, quite a weapon!
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Ged
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more pictures to follow soon
chaps!
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Ged
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as promised;

and now a rear view

thanks for posting Liam
always good to get a rear
view!
regards
Ged
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I think it is a different painter this time, but Ged will tell us;

thanks for posting Liam
it is indeed a different
painter..C Geale..painted
for a private collection
of my New range!
regards
Ged
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Now this chap needs some introduction, but I will leave that to Ged;

thanks for posting Liam they are 28mm Gringo40s Early Apache Gaan Dancers ..two figures…ceremonial dance that is intended to protect the community from disease and enemies. Dancers became "the embodiment of the Mountain Spirits (the Gaan)"; they wear special masks and wands during the dance. The dance is performed by a group of five members, one of them a "clown", each having his specific role. The dance is performed "on the final night of the Sunrise Dance ceremony". available now from gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
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more pictures and News soon!
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Ged
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and now, added to the range, a 28mm Mounted Comanche Brave wearing Wolfskin and armed with a Trade Musket & Axe…top paintwork from Andy Singleton.

That's just one of seven new added Comanche horsemen.
Check out the Plum Creek range. I'll be priming my guys later today.

John the OFM thanks for the support!!
regards
Ged
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The reverse side of the chap above;

Seems there are now also critters for them to hunt for their supper. Soon as I get some images of painted up figures I will post as a new thread;

thanks for posting Liam!
regards
Ged
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Now this is a Comanche chief I am told, but you do have to feel sorry for the horse, done up like that;

appreciate the post Liam
need to get a reverse picture
of the resplendent Chief….
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Ged
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and so, here it is;

Thanks for posting Liam…
based on true life figure!
regards Ged
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Well this will need some explanation and I will leave that to Ged. In UK coastal towns we do get seagulls doing this kind of thing, as one is trying to eat fish and chips out of a newspaper, but this outfit would definitely startle any opposition;

thanks for posting Liam. indeed the brave
was witnessed by a startled Texas Ranger
at the battle of Plum creek…details..
28mm recent release from our Battle of Plum Creek Sub-range..
CPC04 Veteran Mounted Comanche with Sandhill Crane Headress..top paintwork Andy Singleton..available from Gringo40s rapidly expanding 28mm Indian Wars Range 1700-1900 @ gringo40s.com

NB the Comanche were noted for their horse
breeding skills as well as a dab hand at Taxidermy
the Crane pictured..the Sandhill is a Native Texan
species still very abundant today!
regards
Ged
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It seems the range continues to expand and I am sure I will have some nicely painted figures to show shortly. But for now;

thank you for posting Liam…
a fascinating tribe are the
Cherokees..with a rich past.
more to follow.
regards
Ged
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