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Post by richard on Jan 30, 2018 21:28:40 GMT
I am VERY interested in the AWI sets. Such an under produced (and sometimes poorly done) conflict.
I would take the releases however they come, as long as it sped things up. However, common sense would be to release the basic sets first and go from there. Start with British regulars (including grenadiers) and Continental regulars. Then British light inf and American militia. Then artillery (if you needed to save money/time) you could probably make the one set that does both sides (if they are in shirts/tricornes). Finally cavalry. Anything after that (Hessians, French, wagons etc is just a bonus).
In terms of sizing, I would try and match Accurate/Revell British inf, rather than the larger Hat SYW sets.
Pleased to see this era being considered again. The pics of the masters re-posted recently show just how good those initial designs are. Hopefully other users can add their support to this topic.
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Post by richard on Jan 28, 2018 23:31:36 GMT
These all look really good. I think it's about time you started putting these masters to good use Hat...
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Post by richard on Jan 23, 2018 11:10:35 GMT
The Italeri Austrians can be easily converted to Hungarians because the breeches were sculpted without folds and wrinkles, and thus flow smoothly into the gaiters. While it's not a strictly realistic look, it doesn't look bad either. HaT could adopt the same approach. Add Hungarian knots to all the figures as they can easily be removed for the Austrian look. I agree with this. For most other eras (maybe excluding second world war) collectors have to make massive compromises on accuracy and quality as there just isn't the choice afforded in order to be picky. Just look at the PSR site and look at the amounts of sets available for the different eras. Napoleonics are in an overall abundance, and every time a new set of Napoleonics is created/asked for because a slight 'tweak' in collar or cuff or boot is required (where painting or scalpel could amend it), it just prevents other sets/eras from being created. As a non-Napoleonic collector (you might have guessed...) I don't think you realise how good you've got it overall!!! I understand that this all might make me a bit unpopular with you legions of Nappies, but I don't think I'm the only one thinking how good you've got it!
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Post by richard on Jan 23, 2018 10:56:57 GMT
They look great!
What's this stage classified as and what is the next stage?
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Post by richard on Jan 23, 2018 10:42:41 GMT
Individual figures. Means we can all avoid having modelled the exact same vignette.
But I do like the idea. Creative thinking.
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Post by richard on Jan 23, 2018 10:36:39 GMT
If you look at other kickstarter type crowd funding they have a preformed idea of what they are going to make,and more importantly a delivery date. This date doesn't always work out but at least at the start you have some idea of the time frame. None of us are getting any younger since most of us started collecting in the sixties! I agree with this. I won't financially back a project unless I have some idea to time scales so I can then plan what I'm doing/buying in the mean time. It's also quite difficult for some people (me included), to commit a large amount of money in one go. For some sets (such as AWI/SYW hint hint) I'd buy 10+ sets of each. But it would always be a struggle to pay for them all in one go as under normal circumstances I'd buy one at a time, paint them (badly) and then go buy the next set. That said, I do commend Hat for trying something different in order to create interest and generate demand. Would I crowd fund if it was the ONLY way of ever seeing some sets made (SYW British&French / AWI hint hint again...), reluctantly, YES. Either way, keep up the good work with new ideas, it's really interesting to follow.
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Post by richard on Jan 16, 2018 22:02:41 GMT
That's a comprehensive list! Thanks Graeme!
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Post by richard on Jan 16, 2018 21:57:39 GMT
Have them match size with Accurate/Revell and Imex. Casualties should be included as bonus figures. Thanks for asking. Agree, the Accurate sets are really good and set a benchmark for others to follow. Therefore, making them size compatable is a good idea. Agree with casualties as well.
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Post by richard on Jan 16, 2018 15:13:08 GMT
I still like the ideas of a casualty pose-even if no-one else ever seems interested in them...
I would also like to see one without the jacket on, but hat and maybe cartridge box on. Imex have a couple of these in their AWI artillery and Revell in their AWI American militia. I personally think these always look good.
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Post by richard on Jan 4, 2018 22:58:49 GMT
American Revolution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is so little out there for this era and surely it will interest customers both side of the Atlantic.
And then SYW Austrians. They look really good from the designs already shown, so I think you're onto a winner...
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Post by richard on Jan 3, 2018 12:57:45 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!
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Post by richard on Jan 3, 2018 12:45:30 GMT
In case anyone has missed it on the main Hat site, there is a poll asking which type of bonus figures we would prefer. Some interesting choices on there.
As pack mules are not a choice for the bonus figures, does anyone know any sets in which you can get pack mules? Needs to be fairly generic, something that can cover SYW/AWI/Jacobites etc. Nothing fancy, but something that can be plodding along with a column of British inf as they march through forests (where most wagons were too heavy to go!).
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Post by richard on Jan 3, 2018 12:40:02 GMT
I'm sure everyone's already noticed it, but just in case you hadn't...
On the Hat site there is a poll for which format you would like to see this set launched in-a Marching set with both regular and grenadiers and Action set with both regs and grenadiers or, a Grenadier set (including both marching and action poses) and a musketeer set.
I like the choice that has been put to us, well done Hat!
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Post by richard on Jan 3, 2018 0:00:53 GMT
I'm still going for a pack mule as bonus figure. Generic one with generic packs. This could then cover so many different things from 18th and 19th century.
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Post by richard on Jan 2, 2018 23:57:11 GMT
The more I look at these designs, the better they look.
Hats off to you guys...Get it...I'll go now...
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Post by richard on Jan 2, 2018 13:39:52 GMT
These look really great! And wouldn't some SYW British and French go ever so nicely with them...
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Post by richard on Dec 14, 2017 15:20:27 GMT
FIW French inf would be great. As far as I'm aware, the Zvezda GNW Russian infantry are a challenge to get hold of so still may not solve the problem, but thanks for the tip! It's just a shame no manufacturer decides to give the theme a proper go though. As I've said previously, it's such an interesting theme when you start reading about it. As Hat are American (?), maybe they should go visit some of the sites and get inspired by the era. I hadn't collected figures for maybe 13 years, but after visiting those sites whilst on a road trip around New England, I immediately came home and started collecting again so I could recreate some of what I had seen.
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Post by richard on Dec 14, 2017 15:10:50 GMT
Malcolm, I agree that these are too interesting to ignore!
I'm not fussed about bonus figures, I don't see the point in having a solitary figure from a different unit (hungarian, etc) because as you've said, there's not much you can do with only the one figure. And generally PSR have not been very complimentary on sets that have just 1 or 2 figures from different units. I'm more interested in just seeing some progress with this set!
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Post by richard on Nov 24, 2017 14:08:47 GMT
Hi All, you should be aware that the guest posters asking for Brunwickers, was all the same person using different guest names, this user has been banned and all posts deleted. Sounds like I'll be cancelling my plans then to spend the next 72 hours creating pseudonyms and re-posting support comments for French and Indian war and AWI...
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Post by richard on Nov 24, 2017 12:49:45 GMT
Edwardian, interesting bit of price comparison as I had certainly not given any thought to the price per figure.
I had a 13 year break from collecting (between 2003 and 2016) and was shocked to find prices had literally doubled with many makes upon my return!!! Hat were the only make who had not for the majority of their sets. I've still got the Harfields monthly catalogues from then that show just how cheap it was. Furthermore, all the sets I had not got round to buying originally (as my pocket money would not extend to them at the time) were all long gone and deleted!
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Post by richard on Nov 24, 2017 12:38:12 GMT
Taking another look at the masters and taking into account my own collection to date my thoughts are the following. 1: Make the sets comparable in size with the Accurate and ACTA sets. That way even if released piece meal they will be welcome additions. As to the availability of the other companies products, just look at how Revell have made their SYW sets available to coinside with the Hat re-release of their Prussians. 2: The correctly sized cavalry sets should be welcomed. The British can be used for the SYW as well. I suppose that these would be packaged as 3 mounted and 2 dismounted per sprue. 3: As the artillery uniforms are practically the same I do not care whether they are marketed as the big sprue with 2 guns and all the artillery men on a sprue or as 2 separate boxes as long as they are made available soon. At present I have the Imex sets with good crews but small 1 pounder guns for the 2 major protangonists and Zvedza Napoleonic French with Head Swops (easy) and removal of those backpacks and straps (difficult and time consuming) with the Italeri French Infantry that are not one of their finest. 1: Agree-the Accurate sets are so good it would be silly not to link them size wise. 2: Strangely not fussed about the cavalry. Got a couple sets of the Italeri British cavalry just sitting around waiting to be dealt with but I always find something else to do. 3: I think the Imex American artillery set is actually not too bad. But Hat are capable of much better than that. Would be good if a lot of the poses were not with jackets on etc but just in shirts. That would make it even easier to be sold as both British and American. Not sure I have the patience or steady hand to go to the effort of the French conversion you described! I've just lazily turned Revell SYW Austrian artillery (a great set) into French FIW artillery and the Imex American AWI artillery into Royal Artillery. I choose to ignore the inaccuracies as I'm not skilled enough to do anything about it!
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Post by richard on Nov 20, 2017 23:29:34 GMT
What about mixed sets but in a larger box, like the 90-100 piece sets? Although I do get the argument of not always wanting to have to buy the large set just for a proportion of the figures. Either way, I would take any type of set as long as it meant the AWI project was happening...
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Post by richard on Nov 11, 2017 23:12:35 GMT
Pack horses that can be used for a wide range of eras and campaigns? Or, if specifically sticking with colonial Africa theme, either (or a combination of) British, Boer/settler, Native individuals carrying large packs or chests or pushing/aiding the wheels of the wagons.
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Post by richard on Nov 9, 2017 23:49:59 GMT
That's probably not the best link to PSR if we want Hat to like this idea of combining...The set is panned in the review FOR combining...But on a positive, wouldn't it be cheaper to combine as it's half the boxes, half the artists fee, half the packing cost, half the shipping cost etc. Unless I'm being too simplistic? Admin, thoughts on my amateur business thoughts?!
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Post by richard on Nov 9, 2017 12:34:42 GMT
Just a little list then...
All the SYW and Jacobite stuff I'll always be interested in. And the 30 year war stuff may be a good shout, the Revell sets of these were very good but are difficult to get hold of now. It's a shame Redbox stopped where they did with their Jacobite themed sets, they had made a great start.
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