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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 23, 2018 6:27:33 GMT
Vignette definitely, maybe a group of prisoners, stretcher bearers, close quarter combat, priest leaning over wounded giving last rites, soldier leaning over wounded giving water from canteen etc
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 21, 2018 18:09:31 GMT
Just helped support this project, and may I suggest a Banastre Tarleton bonus figure? Though in this scale it probably won't matter lol I suspect a lot of people will use the Light cav for AWI..
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 18, 2018 19:24:49 GMT
I'd say officer walking, colorbearer and drummer but this is difficult all those poses/figures are of great value! But in a battle the dismounted officer is perhaps more common? Head combination 2,3,4, the ultimate would be if you would be able to order additional head sprues with different style of headgear, havelock, bare head, marine hat, bummer caps etc aswell as different faces like African American.
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 18, 2018 11:44:28 GMT
Alan makes some valid points, I'm not a fan of the crowdfunding concept, the idea that some get an exclusive bonus figure in a set and some customers are left out is not that appealing. But if it allows HaT to get up to speed again then I'm all for it.
As for "that other company", they may generate lots of ACW sets but the quality is still nowhere near HaT, and I think most customers will recognize this in time. I hope HaT invest in more ACW sets, we desperately need more ACW artillery figures, figures moving guns, loading and so on.
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 16, 2018 9:39:22 GMT
I want them to match RSM95 20mm metal figures, not sure about what plastic figures since I don't use them that much in ACW projects but maybe Imex and Esci. So around 24mm for me. Bonus figure suggestions: surrendering pose, rifles in air and stretcher bearers. Not sure if others are interested in having their little troops in a "cowardly" pose but I am since we always see miniatures in heroic poses but not what would have been reality for many, surrender, capture and imprisonment.
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 5, 2018 14:13:53 GMT
ACW Marchiing +command American Revolution sets
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 3, 2018 13:24:05 GMT
Admin, do you know if this project is still in the pipeline? And if so, how far down the list of priorities is it? If you're able to find any of that out then that would be great! Thanks! Yes we need to know, I can't believe there aren't any AWI sets on the market, the Accurate/Imex sets were good but now almost out of print, and they only covered some parts of the armies and no cavalry. The Italeri set was awful and as far as I know there are no good alternatives in metal for 20mm AWI.
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 3, 2018 9:31:52 GMT
wow, nice one HäT, should work for ACW too, with some minor adjustments. Not a perfect match but should be able to add additional front piece to get ACW agon I know it's marketed as Boer war, but wouldn't be possible to add that frontpiece or any other pieces to the sprue so the wagon can be used for ACW or any other period? Or do you have plans for a separate ACW wagon set? Wagon sets are high in demand.
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Post by traveller1865 on Jan 1, 2018 20:33:39 GMT
I'd say this is a major release within the 1/72 scale, two sets, one that can be used for the Napoleonic era and the other for both AWI and NW, two major conflicts in world history.
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Post by traveller1865 on Dec 29, 2017 9:20:13 GMT
You should see some great shots of the HaT Moors and El Cid line; I know I did a series of pix with them painted as Crusaders, etc.; and there were much better painters than I whose work was on there, too. 'Give you an idea of the possibilities. Waaiiit a minute, can't the Crusaders double as Normans? Those with the kite shields? Can I finally begin on my Hastings dio? The HaT figures covering the Norman invasion is horrible...Also while I'm at it, the Moors as ancient Persians?
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Post by traveller1865 on Dec 28, 2017 22:16:26 GMT
Good news!! So finally we have some cavarly for Tarleton's Legion, with some minor adjustments of course.
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Post by traveller1865 on Dec 27, 2017 9:16:09 GMT
Thank you, can't believe I missed these sets. In these days one should remember just how much HäT has given over the years, these sets are so useful, two 96 figure infantry sets for both sides that can be used for many parts of history, as well as a terrific command set with good sculpting.
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Post by traveller1865 on Dec 26, 2017 22:47:15 GMT
Are they suitable to use for Crusades of the Middle East without any major conversion work? I ask because all other major sets by other makers have Saracen cavalry or combined infantry and cavalry with few foot soldiers.
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 28, 2017 7:20:35 GMT
wow, nice one HäT, should work for ACW too, with some minor adjustments.
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 22, 2017 9:26:14 GMT
That is so nebulous as to be meaningless. You have hundreds of sets, most out of stock and they are in a queue ....So what. If you release 10 restocks a couple times a year it will take years....many years to work your way through. Could we have an explanation as to why we can't have an explanation of what is in the queue and a rough timetable for re-release ? No one expects a promise of British Peninsular Infantry on January 7, 2018 at 3:14pm. We should be able to get a list of the 10-15 restocks say planned for 1st quarter 2018 release....and the next group with a planned release period. If that can't be provided something is really wrong with the businesses or the management. I hope the frustration is evident. You're quite right, from a business point of view HäT must be losing sales because there's a huge demand for sets that are unavailable, want to build up a German WWI army? You can't because you can't buy them, you have to buy from another company, want some WWI Cavalry to go along your WWI Allies? You can't etc..I doubt new sets like Sassanids sell that much to make up for the losses...
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 22, 2017 9:22:37 GMT
Thank you for suggesting this, I'm also eager to see this in shops again. If anyone has a spare copy they want to sell PM me!! Finnish infantry for your Swedish army?
Does HaT have a few spare sprues I could buy?
Yes and for Swedish too, even if some details are wrong, I just received the HäT Swedes and they're terrible, just like the photos on PSR already revealed. Unless someone makes new nicely sculpted Swedes the Austrians will have to stand in for the Swedes.
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 19, 2017 11:55:39 GMT
if mixed/combined boxes is the only way to get them out quick why not...
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 19, 2017 11:54:47 GMT
posts like these are the worst, seeing awesome masters and knowing it will be months or even years before they're available..I can really see those German cavalrymen in masse charging over a field..
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 17, 2017 7:04:07 GMT
I don't think HäT should focus on just Napoleonics and WWI, though I really look forward to those sets. ACW still lacks a proper marching and command set. Also, some people want to start on something easy before going into the difficult uniforms, the ACW sets can be a road to other eras and eventually generate more sales for HäT.
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 16, 2017 8:24:56 GMT
Hi Taveller1865, I have just been admiring some of your fantastic ACW Diorama's on Benno's Forum and with you new found interest in the Napoleonic era, in particular Napoleonic figures in Greatcoats, a thought has occurred to me do you think you maybe getting a bit obsessed with Grey, Blue and Brown uniforms? or are you in possession of several tons of Grey, Blue and Brown paint? I got attracted to the the Napoleonic era above any other era mainly because of the beautiful and brightly colored uniforms and only have Greatcoated figures as a contrast to make the brightly colored ranks of men stand out even more. Have a look through Alexis amazing website it has all the uniforms from the Waterloo Campaign. centjours.mont-saint-jean.com/unites.phpI think with your painting skills your going to love painting Napoleonic armies although you may need your sunglasses. You're quite right, I have tons of browns and greys lol Not sure exactly why but the different tan earth shades just looks good, and mix well with the more colorful uniforms available, also I'm into realism, I want to see what it really looked like and not the fantasy portrayed in paintings and films we usually have to contend with. I also developed have some fascination for greatcoats since the miniseries Napoleon from 2006, the Austerlitz scenes did contain some for the different sides though I believe the headgear was wrong, the series wasn't that good though. I'm also going into WWI as I love the early British brown uniforms and German greys. The new HäT greatcoats look great and I'm gonna buy lots of em.
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 15, 2017 20:00:31 GMT
Thank you for suggesting this, I'm also eager to see this in shops again. If anyone has a spare copy they want to sell PM me!!
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 15, 2017 17:16:01 GMT
So no one thinks 8146 line infantry in greatcoats is worth restocking? A great set with early war greatcoats to accompany the upcoming late war greatcoats sets, I suspect most focus so on late war Napoleonics, but surely this set with its 96 figures should be made available again? A pefect set for anyone interested in battles like Austerlitz.
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 14, 2017 7:01:25 GMT
I agree with you Edwardian, it's always the sets you need that are out of print, I wanted the WWI cavalries and the Austrian Landwehr, supposedly restocked "soon" but what is soon? Also how come so many sets are sold out, is the 1/72 plastic collector community really that big? They just fly off the shelves? Perhaps produce bigger batches then...
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 13, 2017 18:43:00 GMT
Is Austrian Landwehr being restocked soon?
Edit: saw this answered in another thread
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Post by traveller1865 on Nov 13, 2017 18:41:54 GMT
HäT admin, what happens to the ACW? Will it be in the crowdfunding section or not? The voting suggests the ACW and Austrians are in the lead so why not allow us customers to choose either one or both? Planning to scan this set in. A concise but acceptable answer, thank you HäT admin, I hope this means it's nearer to some completion and eventually release.
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