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Post by joe5790 on Sept 25, 2018 9:53:50 GMT
Seeing the discussion on the Nassau Infantry from a Wargamer it would appear that the only way forward would be to release 13 different sets then let you the clients to choose exactly which ones you want. I am not a wargamer, so although I like figures that are Marching and Stood at Attention because they are easier to paint and show up well the Uniforms and Facings, I also like to see that the figures are doing something. So with the SYW Prussian Infantry I bought only 1 box of Marching, 1 box of Command but 3 boxes of Action. Best regards, Malcolm
They do not need 13 different sets. The Marching, Action and Command boxes are more than enough to cover all bases and all types of collectors. The issue of this thread is about what to put into the box as some want specific features to be added. In my opinion they should do 1/4 of the models in each type of specific feature and be done with it as that will cover all bases at once. But that's just me.
My point in the Nassau thread was that some wargamers (and this is especially true for me) do not like to see inconsistency in their units. For example, having a few models who are standing still and reloading in amongst marching models just looks daft. Equally, having that same model mixed with models standing and aiming/firing also looks off when the unit has to move up the table before the poses make sense. Therefore the marching pose is the best pose as it works for most situations, and ultimately looks better on the table.
I know that some do not care about the above and like to see the models more animated, but the animated poses only really makes sense on the lighter infantry of the period. Linear Formation tactics makes such poses standout like a sore thumb outside of dioramas.
I personally am fine with models based on the Russo-Japanese War up to the Present and Sword and Shield armies to be more animated as they make sense for those periods. However, for the Musket era (1700-1860s?) such animated poses just doesn't feel right for the period. Hence my preference for more Marching boxsets.
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Post by Paul W on Sept 25, 2018 11:42:08 GMT
Whilst I understand Malcolm's point about action versus marching figures, I enjoy both wargames and making dioramas.
I have ACW figures from a very large number of sets from previous companies, but have felt a need for the marching figures that HAT is working on. Until the makeup of the boxes is finally known I cannot say how many I will buy, but I expect it will be in double figures.
The Union sets I use (like many others) include.
Accurate (Revell) - no marching figure
ESCI - no marching figure
IMEX- no marching figure
Italeri - 6 copies of a single marching figure
I am aware of more recent appearances on the market, but I think the HAT figures will fit in better with the figures I already use. So please carry on with this project HAT.
I am saving and waiting.
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Post by Eddie White on Sept 28, 2018 11:27:06 GMT
I am assuming these are not 1/32. I would love to see these as 1/32!!!!
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Post by Sam on Oct 24, 2018 9:02:34 GMT
Various combinations have been suggested already. I look forward to painting them whatever the combination decided on. However, if the additional suggestion figure #13 was included it would be a good figure to paint as either union or confederate.
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Post by Rob Bletz on Dec 12, 2018 5:54:57 GMT
We still need frock coats for berdan sharpshooter, Marines and the Iron brigade among other units on both sides..
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Post by elektrikeal on Apr 5, 2019 14:20:56 GMT
Hi,
What's the status on these ?
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Post by Forum Admin on Apr 10, 2019 4:39:35 GMT
Advanced to the molding stage!
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