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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2017 13:34:04 GMT
Dear Hät, May I suggest early Napoleonic Austrian infantry for the next crowd funding project? In helmets, as those lovely masters of yours are, but perhaps also the casquet—fine alternatives to the 'giants' from Italeri. "Napoleon's greatest adversaries" as the late, great Gunther Rothenberg dubbed them, will surely be a winner?! Cheers, James
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Post by Johnster1 on Apr 29, 2017 20:03:48 GMT
Second that.
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Post by 1stsgt37thga on Apr 30, 2017 1:53:28 GMT
I would buy many sets as long as they matched your other Austrian sets.
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Post by ajs7m on Apr 30, 2017 14:29:49 GMT
I'll repeat my plug for any of the American Revolution sets. I (and many folks I know) would buy many, many of these sets. There simply aren't many good alternatives for this period in plastic, and Hat's beautiful figures would fill a huge industry gap.
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Post by Horatio Hornblower on May 5, 2017 0:34:25 GMT
I place my vote for the Austrians!
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Post by plasticpanzers on May 5, 2017 3:12:35 GMT
French mounted Division and Brigade officers.... none available except from some out of scale metal. There are already English, Austrian, Russian, Spanish, Prussian.... but no viable set of French senior officers between Napoleon/Marshals and the Regimental commanders that come with sets now.
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Post by hoosierdaddy on May 5, 2017 12:36:19 GMT
I choose ALL OF THE ABOVE! The early Austrians would be a very welcome addition to my wargaming table. The long proposed ARW sets would be the achievement of a long cherished goal. Sets covering Brigade, Division, Corps, and their respective Staff, would be a dream come true! I know that HaT, like any other company, does not have unlimited resources, and so must very carefully pick and choose which sets are developed; but, I believe that any (or ALL) of these would be a sound investment for HaT's future.
All The Best,
Martin
P.S. Hey HaT! Could you please add the images of the ARW line of sets to the "Muskets Era" Section so that newer members can see what excellent figures await them down the road?! Thanks!
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Post by BivVelSpătar on Jun 22, 2017 7:56:45 GMT
Austrian first, mounted officers second!
BivVelSpătar
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Post by Brian on Jun 29, 2017 22:20:26 GMT
Would like to see the Nap Austrian Infantry as well for next 1/72 crowdfunding in Helmets with spare Shako's and Bearskins (not forgetting a horse for the General), but no very early war Casquets as the uniform and kit have too many differences from these masters. www.hat72.com/Prev/Austrian/Austrian.html I would also hope that the crowdfunding is made easier and cheaper for future sets as I feel the balance of of payment by crowdfunders is too great and should be shared more by after sales through model shops, online sellers and model shows.
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Post by Malcolm on Jun 30, 2017 8:16:30 GMT
Although I am interested in the Austrians in helmets, I would like them to be in scale with the previously released Esci (half set that I use as Jaegers due to the large sword bayonet) and Italeri (mixed set of Austrian Musketeers and Hungarian Grenadiers). I am particularly short of Standard Bearers. However, I would not support Crowd Funding since until I have confirmation of the final size I would not buy. I do not want anymore of the 26 mm figures that so many manufacturers have produced lately.
Best regards,
Malcolm
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Post by Forum Admin on Jul 1, 2017 9:28:21 GMT
Although I am interested in the Austrians in helmets, I would like them to be in scale with the previously released Esci (half set that I use as Jaegers due to the large sword bayonet) and Italeri (mixed set of Austrian Musketeers and Hungarian Grenadiers). I am particularly short of Standard Bearers. However, I would not support Crowd Funding since until I have confirmation of the final size I would not buy. I do not want anymore of the 26 mm figures that so many manufacturers have produced lately. Best regards, Malcolm With our new process, we are checking all figure sizes before proceeding to molding. Both the new crowdfunding projects, the Zulus and Prussian Landwehr have already undergone this process.
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Post by gbvarese on Jul 3, 2017 18:21:43 GMT
Dear All and Hat,
In order to complete my 1813's Shwrazemberg army, I've been waiting years for the release of a decent set of Austro/Hungarian infantry with shako (Nap. Austrian Infantry (expanded version). For those preferring Austrians with leather helmets, optional heads with such headgear colud be included. To further widen the possibilities offered by such a single set, gaiters and Hungarian knots on the breeches could be added. This would enable to have four uniforms, by simply trimming the details not needed.
I know that I've already submit such a proposal in the past, and I apologise for it, but I'm still convinced that it's reasonble and convenient for Hat. I think that this multipurpose set would be really excellent for a crowdfunding initiative.
Thanks for your comments.
Giovanni.
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Post by gbvarese on Jul 26, 2017 17:44:28 GMT
Dear all and dear Hat, I see that since my last post of 3 July, there have't been any kind of reaction to my proposal. Was it either so absurd or there is any chance that it can be taken into consideration, considering also the fact that up to 2010, some work had been already done on the master? Thanks for any comments. Giovanni
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Post by Forum Admin on Jul 26, 2017 19:03:27 GMT
Dear gbvarese, can you please state the problems with the current Austrian infantry on the market now?
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Post by steve on Jul 26, 2017 21:22:10 GMT
Sorry to hijack this conversation but apart from the size difference of the Italeri giants there is not a lot wrong with the Austrian sets, Except that there is not a lot of variety available. The hat sets are very good but 3 of them (Grenzers, grenadiers,& landwher are out of stock & have been for years. That leaves the hat infantry set & old Italeri & half an esci sets to cover one of the major players infantry in the Napoleonic wars. Compare these with the amount of British & French sets available & you see the problem we need more Austrians lots more Austrians please.
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Post by Forum Admin on Jul 26, 2017 22:14:58 GMT
Coming right up!
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Post by Brian on Jul 26, 2017 23:46:02 GMT
The Nap Austrian Infantry (German uniform) sets in 1/72 consist of just 4 sets (actually 4 half sets). Italeri 6093 unusable Giants with massive heads not helped by very thick bases and only 3 figures wear the 1805 uniform the over 13 figures wear the 1798 uniform. Italeri 6005 lots of small errors such as musket carried on right arm instead of left on marching pose, 9 figures in Infantry uniform many poses are very poor the rest of the set made up of 6 figures in Grenadiers uniform . Esci 226 out of stock for years, only 6 figures in Infantry uniform and mostly poor poses. Hat 8027 the only Infantry in Shako's a good set with few mistakes but still has 1 or 2 poor poses. So there we have it lots of half sets lots of mistakes leave us with barely 8 okay poses in Helmets and 6 in Shako's hence the need for the long awaited Austrian Infantry set in Helmets(with spare Shako's please) quality figures in quality poses. www.hat72.com/Prev/Austrian/Austrian.htmlI won't mention the Nap Austrian Infantry (Hungarian uniform) in 1/72 as none exist.
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Post by gbvarese on Jul 27, 2017 20:22:17 GMT
Dear Hat, I basically agree with the opinions of Brian and Steve. The Austrian army, and in particular its Hungarian component, is fundamental for all the Nap wargames, as it took part in virtually all the coalitions, either against or, more rarely, with Napoleon. Normally on the table the size of the Austrian battalions are 1/3 bigger than those of the other nations; this is why a lot Austrians are needed. Hat 8027 has some faults: the marching man, which represent the basic element for any battalion, is unfortunately shows an innatural pose, is too rigid and too slim. etc, Nothing to do with other marching figures produced by Hat (French chasseurs, Prussian infantry, just to mention but a few). Furthermore the men carrying their guns horizontally , hold them too close to the bayonet, making them look a little bit odd. The described aspects limits a lot Hat 8027. This is why I keep sustaining my suggestion of producing one set, potentially convertible into four different uniforms (read my message of 3 July). This set could be acceptable even with a limited number of poses. I apologyse for my insistance. Best regards . Giovanni.
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Post by traveller1865 on Jul 27, 2017 20:35:00 GMT
I would suggest the ACW sets as they will sell better, unless these are planned for release anytime soon.
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Post by steve on Jul 27, 2017 22:21:49 GMT
Doe this mean your saying that the Austrians are for the crowdfunding or possibly for general production sometime soon .
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Post by Forum Admin on Jul 28, 2017 6:40:49 GMT
Doe this mean your saying that the Austrians are for the crowdfunding or possibly for general production sometime soon . It means we are working on the Austrian restocks.
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Post by Mr Schmitt on Jul 28, 2017 9:55:26 GMT
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Post by Brian on Jul 29, 2017 11:47:26 GMT
Hi Mr Schmitt, These figures are very well sculpted and poses are excellent, Metal figures in general have improved a lot in recent years but they still have compatibility problems with good 1/72 Plastic figures, I have bought a selection of Metal figures and what I found they still tend to be bigger 25-26mm, have exaggerated features such as large hands and heads which is almost unavoidable due to them being sculpted in approx 1/72 scale, as opposed to Plastic figures which are either sculpted much larger and then reduced by Pentagraph or CAD scanned to produce the mold. The main problem with Metal figures is the Price, figures are between £1 to £1.50 per figure and double this for mounted figures as opposed to Plastic figures which are between £0.10 to £0.25 per figure, this is fine if you just need a few figures or you have a large pot of money but, if you want large amounts of figures and you have a budget it's a problem. So as lovely as Leon figures are we still need a decent set of Nap Austrian Infantry in Plastic, HAT have a very good set of sculptures it's time they were put into production. Best Regards Brian
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Post by Brian on Jul 29, 2017 14:20:03 GMT
Doe this mean your saying that the Austrians are for the crowdfunding or possibly for general production sometime soon . It means we are working on the Austrian restocks. Great News the Nap Austrian Grenadiers, Grenzers and Landwehr are to be restocked I have a couple of boxes of each and I certainly could use some more but , what would make buy a lot more to make a proper Napoleonic Austrian Army is a decent set of Napoleonic Austrian Infantry hint hint.
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Post by 007 on Jul 29, 2017 18:42:41 GMT
I am new to the forum and returning to the hobby after 40 years absence. My interest is in Napoleonic wargaming. I would like to see more support vehicles ie baggage wagons, canteens and ambulances. In my opinion these would be a great addition to the Napoleonic HaT range.
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