ECW Infantry - Re-vamped?

[And_1]

I have been away from the forum for a while so don't know if this has already been answered

[Leon]

The infantry are still the same ones, it was only the cavalry that got the revamp treatment.

[And_1]

Thanks - will the infantry be re-vamped at all?

[Leon]

Thanks - will the infantry be re-vamped at all?

There's nothing planned at the moment unfortunately.  A couple of the codes could maybe do with a bit of work in the future, the current dismounted dragoons, peasants and artillery crews could do with some updating.

[Glorfindel]

I've painted up a few hundred of the infantry and really don't think
they need an upgrade.   Very nice figures.

I must admit though that I was not so enamoured of the cavalry.


Phil

[Leon]

I must admit though that I was not so enamoured of the cavalry.

Is that the new ones or the older sculpts?  They were revamped about 18 months ago as the older ones didn't match up style/quality wise to our other ranges.  The older codes also didn't have any command included, which was a nuisance.

[mollinary]

There's nothing planned at the moment unfortunately.  A couple of the codes could maybe do with a bit of work in the future, the current dismounted dragoons, peasants and artillery crews could do with some updating.

And perhaps the pikeman could be re-equipped with real pikes to replace their toothpicks on steroids?!       

Mollinary

[Leon]

And perhaps the pikeman could be re-equipped with real pikes to replace their toothpicks on steroids?!       

Mollinary

Possibly, but there's only so thin you can go without it becoming a nightmare to case.  Longer and thinner would be even worse!  Then we hit the open-hand option, which isn't a perfect solution either.

[mollinary]

Possibly, but there's only so thin you can go without it becoming a nightmare to case.  Longer and thinner would be even worse!  Then we hit the open-hand option, which isn't a perfect solution either.

An interesting point, but the old AIM figures, now produced by Caliver in their Minifigs range, all have pikes which are substantially longer, and not outrageously thick. It was those figures which first got me into 10mm ECW in the first place. But open handed might be the aay to go.

Mollinary

[Leon]

An interesting point, but the old AIM figures, now produced by Caliver in their Minifigs range, all have pikes which are substantially longer, and not outrageously thick. It was those figures which first got me into 10mm ECW in the first place. But open handed might be the aay to go.

It's possible to cast them, but it's not always efficient.  I don't mind the open-hands myself, but getting the sculpts to work can be tricky and then I've got to sit and clip more wire up into 30mm lengths...    I really need to find a supplier who can supply smaller length wire!

[Womble67]

Definitely open handed its one of the main reasons stoping me buying ecw now if you did them open well id be having a chat with the wife

Take care

Andy

[FierceKitty]

I'd favour thicker, sturdier pikes myself. The wiggly wormy type bother me more than telegraph poles. But I prefer a pose with pikes angled a bit forward - looks much better when push comes to shove.
Which said, I don't intend expanding my 17th century stuff for a few years. We've been promised bigger fish to put in our burritos.

[Orcs]

I am with the Kitty on this one.

Its bad enough having seperate pikes and spears on 28mm. I would never consider an 10mm Army with seperate pikes.  Too much faffing about and after a few games half your troops are likely to be unarmed.

[Glorfindel]

>>Is that the new ones or the older sculpts?  They were revamped about 18 months ago as the older ones didn't match up style/quality wise to our other ranges.  The older codes also didn't have any command included, which was a nuisance.

Hi Leon,

Sorry for the delay in coming back on this.   The cavalry I found difficult to get
excited about were EC9, specifically the chap on the right hand side of the pic
(standard trooper).   The horse is up the usual high standard - its the trooper
that I had problems with.   As I had already finished the infantry and artillery,
I needed to paint lots of this figure to complete the army.

Unfortunately, the figure stopped me in my tracks and the army hasn't been
taken any further which is a shame.

Its bizarre because I've been very pleased with everything else I've ordered but
found it very difficult to like and paint this figure.

The only reason I can come up with is the pose (with sword held vertical, obscuring
the front of the body and making it hard to paint).

I have no issues with the ECW Infantry or Prussian SYW army currently being painted
- all lovely figures and a joy to paint.

Best wishes,

Phil

[Leon]

That is a shame, sorry to hear the pose put you off painting that army.  If you'd like us to swap them, you can send back those ones and we'll sort out some of the other pose in exchange?