I can now go to the dance. The small order I placed with Pendraken arrived today, and very chuffed I was too. One because the receipt of any new toys is always exciting, two because it means I now have the bases I need to move my AWI project forward*, and three because the models are so bloody good.
* I know what I'm doing this weekend 😊
I particularly like the American riflemen. What you need with skirmishers is a good variety of poses to avoid that regimented look. And in a pack of 30 figures you get eight different poses, so plenty of scope for a ragged line of sharpshooters.
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| American riflemen. A couple of these look suitable candidates for 17th century musketeers too.... |
The other packs I got were pretty good too, like these AWB34 (British infantry in cutdown coats and round hats charging). Four different poses so enough to give a little variety in a regular line unit.
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| British infantry charging. Like the other, need a bit of prep before undercoating - just a little filing |
Also in the delivery were AWB26 (British light infantry command), AWB37 (British mounted officers) and AWB29 (British 6-pounder battalion guns). The light infantry command will allow me to round off the unit I prepped before. I have enough figures now for 3 units a side for a tidy little test game. I'll share the guns between the Brits and the Americans.
The mounted officers include a Highland officer in a cap - I have no hope of painting the tartan band like in this picture. Superb.
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| Screenshot from the Pendraken catalogue |
As I write this I'm mindful of the unfolding situation across the Pond. For all our sakes, but particularly for the hundreds of millions of people in the US, I'm praying that there is calm and that the officials are allowed to complete the task in accordance with the constitution and laws of the several states.
With a new lockdown in order, your package arrived with impeccable timing. Infantry look very good but the horseflesh anatomy looks a bit suspect to me. I am sure all will look great when painted.
ReplyDeleteAs for the situation on this side of the pond, oh my.
Timing is impeccable. Not that I got out socialising much anyway, miserable old so-and-so that I am ;-)
DeleteThe AWI range is superb and Clibinarium does sculpting for Pendraken when he finds something he likes, hence the extra poses and superb detail. They are also very similar in style to larger ranges he has done.
ReplyDeleteAs for across the pond, it is just bizarre and extremely worrying:(
More power to Clibinarium's elbow!
DeleteI like the riflemen and the mounted officers. They are beautifully animated and will paint up splendidly I think. I look forward to seeing them painted.
ReplyDeleteI'm afaid my painting won't be much to look at. I go for an 'arms length' standard.
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