French lancers Waterloo1815

[Mai Strac]

I'm not a fan of nappy period but the last week end in Milan Waterloo1815 sold his last new in 1/72 scale French lancers, they looks good for me, here some pics of the minis:

http://www.soldatinionline.it/Forum/Nov ... html#18482

[Kekso]

Me like it... they will be mine... oh yes, they will be mine

Though it seems like another 12 figure cavalry set with 2 officers and 2 trumpeters

[Marc the plasticsfan]

I like these very much, and hope they paint up as nicely as teh British Dragoons appear to on other threads.

As to two officers and two trumpeters, I think they could easily be converted, teh trumpeter especially, to an additional trooper by adding a lance. The officer spares that I end up with can become brigade commanders.

Really good to see Waterloo 1815 pushing out new sets at this time, and I am eagerly awaiting their revised French infantry if they can get the muskets on teh left arm.

[Marvin]

Aargh! I really want them but will I have enough time to include them in my cavalry project for this year, I wonder?

[Peter]

Though it seems like another 12 figure cavalry set with 2 officers and 2 trumpeters

It is even worse! Two officers, two trumpeters AND two flagbearers!!!!!

Why not using the Zvezda system? One command sprue and three troopers sprue? Would be much better!

[Marvin]

It is even worse! Two officers, two trumpeters AND two flagbearers!!!!!

Why not using the Zvezda system? One command sprue and three troopers sprue? Would be much better!

But on the bright side - a mighty three horse poses this time!

[Beano Boy]

I`m afraid the old repetition style sets,are cheaper for top producers to make. It will however effect their sales worldwide. After all who wants an army of Officers,Flagbearers,and Trumpeters? BB

[Ochoin]

Given that plastic figures are relatively inexpensive & unwanted figures provide heads & other conversion fodder, the double-up of command figures doesn't worry me too much.


donald

[steve_pickstock]

But on the bright side - a mighty three horse poses this time!

Would be better if they were decent poses though. Same old question - has this designer even SEEN a real horse?

[Marc the plasticsfan]

They look very much like the Italeri hussar horses, so I assume poses could be swapped/supplemented with those. Worth it for lancers to improve on the original HaT ones.

[Kekso]

It seems they're released

http://www.hatitalywaterloo.it/shop/product_info.php?products_id=5437

Let's wait to see ebay price.

[pontiac]

Hi brothers, I really think that now waterloo1815 is the best company at all.
In Milan event.. French lancers, British heavy dragoons and Belgian Carabiniers, Wellington staff (in metal). Sold out in only 2 days.
Andrea Pierini is a great cult man for our hobby!
Thanks Mr. Andrea, stay this!!!!!
Giampiero (ciao)

[Kekso]

I really think that now waterloo1815 is the best company at all

Maybe it is, maybe it isn't... I won't be the judge. But I think Waterloo 1815 has so much room for improvements. And I hope they read forums and people's opinions.

[Beano Boy]

I wish they,Waterloo1815 would replace something like real horses under my Apache Indians,and US Cavalry I bought from them.
I could fully understand them making trumpeters for a Jericho set,they would be needed to make the walls fall down,but one in six man in Napoleonic cavalry having trumpets,and one in six man being an Officer and one in six man being injured by shot or by whatever,is just crazy. BB

[Ochoin]

Hi brothers, I really think that now waterloo1815 is the best company at all.
In Milan event.. French lancers, British heavy dragoons and Belgian Carabiniers, Wellington staff (in metal). Sold out in only 2 days.
Andrea Pierini is a great cult man for our hobby!
Thanks Mr. Andrea, stay this!!!!!
Giampiero (ciao)

Giampiero, I would have no problems if this was true but I think their output needs to be considerably larger than currently for them to take the crown.
The French lancer set is nice & I will be buying several (an added bonus is the extra trumpeters who can easily be converted for other units that lack these important figures).

donald

[pontiac]

I respect your opinion, of course... But... Do you remember the so bad lancers and heavy dragoons of Hat???
I think that a really lover of our hobby like Mr. Andrea will read every posts and wii do better and better.
P.S. The horses of Apache and US Cavalry was planned by the Italeri sculpture man... Not from Waterloo's artist.
Great sunday for everybody. Thank you for to read my opinion.
Giampiero

[pontiac]

I know that the Zvezda is the better Manufacture... This is clear, but now.. They have reduced the range of Periods and mesure of boxes.. And this is a pity.. But Waterloo1815 still hold on and cover all historical periods. Not the same fo the good soldiers of Caesar (again limited periods). I like Strelets too (new sculture/master is muchh better than one before. Tecumseh a master piece...).
Ciao dear Donald.
best wishes
Giampiero

[pontiac]

sorry for my eglish... Best and not better...

[Ochoin]

sorry for my eglish... Best and not better...

Amico mio,

your English is fine.
I did not make myself clear. Waterloo1815 are producing beautiful figures. I hope they produce many, many more sets,

ciao, donald

[Marc the plasticsfan]

I am in two minds. The repetition of poses initially seems wasteful. But, plastic figures are relatively inexpensive, so I don't mind using more boxes. Plus, the figurea are nice, and the separate sword arm allows more poses. And they fit reasonably well with the previous HaT set, so I have already used up my officer and trumpeter poses and haven't started on the troopers. The wounded guys have become casualty markers, so not wasted.
And against that, it is great to see a new and active manufacturer in these days, producing brave sets - no Scots Greys or Old Guard. So i am prepared to cut them some slack.
And with the lancers, the extra pfficera and trumpeters and standards will command my HaT chasseurs, so again, no waste.
I think, truly, we should be thankful that hebis producing such useful figures. I know we can all dream of the glory days of Zvezda, but they seemed to have gone for good. So i, for one, will enjoy and buy these new figures. And if he releases the French with the muaket on the left, I will buy those as well