59 days to Xmas!! what's on your list?? (1 Viewer)

[Currahee Chris]

.... or Siege of Vienna and those beautiful Polish Winged Hussars!

Whoa!! Now that would be really nice!! Not something I would collect but no doubt they would be fantastic.

 

[Fusilier]

Whoa!! Now that would be really nice!! Not something I would collect but no doubt they would be fantastic.

I agree. While not my thing, that would be amazing to see.

Noah

 

[Gebhard]

No seriously, let's hope for a new line; how about the Thirty Years War or Siege of Vienna and those beautiful Polish Winged Hussars!

Both Great wishes , I'd love to see what First Legion would come up with It's strange that you mention Polish Winged Hussars I just finished watching 1612 for the 6th time and Thirty Years War has got my vote many many times .. That would be a site to behold Man just too many choices

 

[Spitfrnd]

Both Great wishes , I'd love to see what First Legion would come up with It's strange that you mention Polish Winged Hussars I just finished watching 1612 for the 6th time and Thirty Years War has got my vote many many times .. That would be a site to behold Man just too many choices

The Thirty Years War would be interesting but the Winged Hussars would certainly do nothing for me. The original concept was simply too strange and I can't imagine trying to ride or, much less, fight in such an absurd costume.

 

[Currahee Chris]

The original concept was simply too strange and I can't imagine trying to ride or, much less, fight in such an absurd costume.

Quote of the month!! Which is why I don't collect them. I think they look pretty amazing- I have seen some Russians do them. Still I think artistically, FL could do some good things there.

After all, who says all military history concepts were good ones??

 

[Gebhard]

Winged Hussars would certainly do nothing for me. The original concept was simply too strange and I can't imagine trying to ride or, much less, fight in such an absurd costume.

Bill ,
My friend i have to disagree with ya here , Ride and Fight they did And very well to boot.... I think you may be surprised . I would love to see First Legion versions of the Brave Polish Cav

 

[Fusilier]

Gebhard, that is an impressive group of pics. That wouldn't be part of your personal collection would it...

Noah

 

[Gebhard]

Gebhard, that is an impressive group of pics. That wouldn't be part of your personal collection would it...

Noah

Hi Noah ,
Actually this are figures I carved and painted myself . They started out as a grain of rice , I painted them with a special brush made from the pub** hair of an Ant . I used the Hubbel Telescope to paint the finer details . Only making a joke

I wish these were in my personal collection , these are pictures of figures from a Russian Master , Winged Hussars are very collectible at the Connoisseur level with just about every studio making their own versions . I was just trying to show Mr Bill how beautiful a subject they can make .I would love to see what First Legion could come up with . All the best Gebhard

 

[jazzeum]

I will claim total ignorance of that part of history but what the you-know-what is that wing supposed to do? Make them fly?

Btw, those horses look like horses should. Of course, they're a lot more bloody expensive so they better look great

 

[aujj65]

I will claim total ignorance of that part of history but what the you-know-what is that wing supposed to do? Make them fly?

Btw, those horses look like horses should. Of course, they're a lot more bloody expensive so they better look great

Not quite, but to make a hell of a racket when at full charge, sort of putting the wind up the enemy to unnerve them.

Jeff

 

[Spitfrnd]

Not quite, but to make a hell of a racket when at full charge, sort of putting the wind up the enemy to unnerve them.

Jeff

Yes and according to accounts it worked against unseasoned troops and horses but not so much against professional soldiers. What really made them formidable was the length of their lances. I am pleased for those of you that like them but they just appear rather over the top to me; rather like rock stars on horseback. I think this is a case of each to his own.

 

[Fusilier]

Hi Noah ,
Actually this are figures I carved and painted myself . They started out as a grain of rice , I painted them with a special brush made from the pub** hair of an Ant . I used the Hubbel Telescope to paint the finer details . Only making a joke

Well played sir, well played.

As far as the Winged Hussars, I still say there are not my thing. There are a number of other things that I would like to see long before these. But, I do think First Legion could do a great job on these, if they choose too. But then, I would say that about pretty much anything First Legion wanted to attempt!

Noah

 

[jazzeum]

I wonder if the use of troops like these helps to explain why Poland has had a difficult time maintaining its independence until recently.

 

[Spitfrnd]

I wonder if the use of troops like these helps to explain why Poland has had a difficult time maintaining its independence until recently.

LOL, good one Brad!!!!

 

[Currahee Chris]

Not quite, but to make a hell of a racket when at full charge, sort of putting the wind up the enemy to unnerve them.

Jeff

Agreed- Samurai were notorious for doing this as well. Psychological warfare.

 

[Gebhard]

Well played sir, well played.

As far as the Winged Hussars, I still say there are not my thing. There are a number of other things that I would like to see long before these. But, I do think First Legion could do a great job on these, if they choose too. But then, I would say that about pretty much anything First Legion wanted to attempt!

Noah

Hi Noah ,
That's really the only problem that I have with First Legion , Whatever they touch they do it well . I have been a Military History nut since I can remember , growing up as a child our Library was 80% Military , I Love it all . I really can't think of a period in Military History that I don't have at least some interest . I don't collect some periods but still like to pick up a book and transport myself to that time period . When I see the Winged Hussars , I think of what it would have been like to be a uneducated peasant who for the most part were very very Religious . I Imagine they would have thought of Angels , seeing these mounted soldiers at full Charge would have been both terrifying and beautiful to behold . Check out this two videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9x5ADYWXeo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOlzBU89Mns ... I have always thought they were kick *** , the elite Calvary of the day .. I would buy a First Legion version in a heart beat Even if as only a stand alone figure .. Best Regards Gebhard

 

[Spitfrnd]

Hi Noah ,
That's really the only problem that I have with First Legion , Whatever they touch they do it well . I have been a Military History nut since I can remember , growing up as a child our Library was 80% Military , I Love it all . I really can't think of a period in Military History that I don't have at least some interest . I don't collect some periods but still like to pick up a book and transport myself to that time period . When I see the Winged Hussars , I think of what it would have been like to be a uneducated peasant who for the most part were very very Religious . I Imagine they would have thought of Angels , seeing these mounted soldiers at full Charge would have been both terrifying and beautiful to behold . Check out this two videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9x5ADYWXeo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOlzBU89Mns ... I have always thought they were kick *** , the elite Calvary of the day .. I would buy a First Legion version in a heart beat Even if as only a stand alone figure .. Best Regards Gebhard

Well Geb, I can understand your passion and certainly the figures you posted are artful and beautiful. If that is your collection, I am not sure why you need FL to do these, unless you really was a whole squadron. If not, I certainly can get it. As long as it doesn't divert them from some absolute must haves, I hope you get your wish.

 

[Gebhard]

Well Geb, I can understand your passion and certainly the figures you posted are artful and beautiful. If that is your collection, I am not sure why you need FL to do these, unless you really was a whole squadron. If not, I certainly can get it. As long as it doesn't divert them from some absolute must haves, I hope you get your wish.

Bill,
These are a long shot for sure . While we both have our must haves list I think they both come from the Same Period All the rest for me is Icing on the Cake
. I think its a given that one day you will get your rifles , but I'd think you may have to wait a while before you can have all the forces for a full blown Peninsula Campaign , but i think you will find plenty to keep you busy in the mean while Plenty of Great Napoleonics are currently up for pre-order .
The Images I posted before are not from my collection , I only wish they were . Can't take credit for owning these Masterpieces . Best Regards Gebhard

 

[Fusilier]

Hi Noah ,
That's really the only problem that I have with First Legion , Whatever they touch they do it well . I have been a Military History nut since I can remember , growing up as a child our Library was 80% Military , I Love it all . I really can't think of a period in Military History that I don't have at least some interest . I don't collect some periods but still like to pick up a book and transport myself to that time period . When I see the Winged Hussars , I think of what it would have been like to be a uneducated peasant who for the most part were very very Religious . I Imagine they would have thought of Angels , seeing these mounted soldiers at full Charge would have been both terrifying and beautiful to behold . Check out this two videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9x5ADYWXeo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOlzBU89Mns ... I have always thought they were kick *** , the elite Calvary of the day .. I would buy a First Legion version in a heart beat Even if as only a stand alone figure .. Best Regards Gebhard

Gebhard-
I can totally understand your sentiment here. My father has taught history for longer than I have been alive, so I can remember having access to his reference library while growing up. Not many other high school kids were reading anything by Keegan or Ambrose....

And I can also understand the desire futher enjoy a new period of history by obtaining some excellent figures as examples of that period. However, I still wouldn't commit to a line of these if they came out. I would of course appreciate the quality if First Legion did some. But as before, they aren't my cup of tea.

But hey, if they were made at some point and you enjoyed them, I would certainly be happy for you. I kind of agree with Bill though, as long as these wouldn't divert from other established lines.

Noah