Barzso Battle of Lexington and Concord - first look at one of the figures (3 Viewers)

[eborris]

While certainly not a Brown Bess expert, I did see am image of a Brown Bess labeled Revolutionary War that had one barrel band, also a Brown Bess carbine with a single barrel band. Not being the type to quibble about the small details, that's good enough for me.

 

[Scott]

While certainly not a Brown Bess expert, I did see am image of a Brown Bess labeled Revolutionary War that had one barrel band, also a Brown Bess carbine with a single barrel band. Not being the type to quibble about the small details, that's good enough for me.

The local Sandy Bay Historical Society has 2 "Brown Besses" with precusion conversions. Local Historical societies also have British 1812 coats and navy swords taken at "Bunker Hill" and the like so you have to check the provenence.

http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/smallarms/p/brownbess.htm

"In the early 19th-century, many Land Pattern muskets were converted from flintlocks to percussion caps. This change in ignition systems made the weapons more reliable and less apt to fail. The final flintlock design, the Pattern 1839, ended the Land Pattern's 117-year run as the primary musket for British forces. In 1841, a fire at the Royal Arsenal destroyed many Land Patterns that were slated for conversion. As a result, a new percussion cap musket, the Pattern 1842, was designed to take its place. Despite this, converted Land Patterns remained in service throughout the empire for several more decades."


A barrel band might only be a repair rather than an issued weapon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Bess#Variations

Still ..any barrel band or lack of a sling on such a well documented issued musket is a lost opportunity for a miniature maker especially when the pose quality and uniform details are so good on their figures.

 

[NY Collector]

Here's a figure size comparison..

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Thx for your interest..

Jim

How about a picture including AIP ?

 

[Scott]

An ACCURATE figure and the two AIP firing poses. I think AIP 18th Century figures are too stylized to be in the same "Universe" with most of the other brands. Hard to hold a musket that way to.

 

[jac28]

I don't have any AIP... so, no can do for a comparison photo.

Thx

Jim

 

[jac28]

I just posted a preview of Barzso's Battle of Lexington Green playset.. shots of 2 new buildings in addition to the figures and some information on the playset.

Go to Barzso's home page http://www.barzso.com/

and then click on the preview link..

Thx,

Jim

 

[Scott]

Wow! Those buildings look great and have plenty of uses other than Lexington, Mass.

 

[Scott]

Will there be the Buckman Tavern or the Lexington meeting house?

 

[jac28]

Will there be the Buckman Tavern or the Lexington meeting house?

Not the Meeting House... however, Buckman Tavern is planned as an "add on" piece - but not part of playset...

Thx,

Jim

 

[Scott]

Not the Meeting House... however, Buckman Tavern is planned as an "add on" piece - but not part of playset...

Thx,

Jim

NEAT!

Thank you.

 

[Warrior]

I just posted a preview of Barzso's Battle of Lexington Green playset.. shots of 2 new buildings in addition to the figures and some information on the playset.

Go to Barzso's home page http://www.barzso.com/

and then click on the preview link..

Thx,

Jim

Thanks for posting the link; those buildings look superb, great job as usual on those, this is going to be a great selling set for Ron.............

 

[Scott]

When the elements of the set are available separately, I want the minutemen figures. Maybe that "salt box" house as well.

 

[jac28]

For more info and photos on Barzso's Battle of Lexington Green playset and concord bridge go to:

http://www.barzso.com and click on the preview #2 link.

Thx

Jim

 

[Scott]

Good bridge and Lexington Green Bell house. What a lost opportunity on those Brits. Barrel bands and NO slings.

I'll get a couple of boxes of Minutemen.

 

[jac28]

Plenty of Minutemen at Concord Bridge (note: Bridge and approaches will have a slightly different paint scheme)

 

[Denver]

Jim
Excellent looking Bridge and Figures.
They show many opportunities to make
conversions.
When I know the exact contents of the Playset,
I will decide about ordering one.

 

[Scott]

Good Minuteman poses. The coatless ones will be good for Bunker Hill in June. The ones with coats look good for April around here. Heads look easy to swap around to for more individuals. I like that figure on his knee looking over a wall.

 

[jac28]

I just posted another photo on Barzso's website (www.barzso.com)... we'll be updating his site with the latest info and photos of the Battle of Lexington Green Playset and add-ons more often now.

Thx,

Jim

 

[aujj65]

Hi Jim,

Great looking figures and nice painting btw....:wink2: ^&cool

Hope all is well. :smile2:

Regards

Jeff

 

[Scott]

That streetlight might be nice for Boston but you don't see such details in the Doolittle prints of Lexington and Concord. I do have to add that New Englanders had figured out "measure twice, cut once" plus the sawmill by 1775 in regards to the rustic fence. Nice buildings and accessories all around. Let us know when they can be purchased separately. I like those "saltbox" houses.