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Doesn't seem to be much interest about the Bluecoats range on the forum. Does anyone collect them???

I stumbled upon this which I think would make a nice figure

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Yes, I think a good idea to pick up the evolution of the blue uniform of the cavalry throughout the 19 century.:D
 
thebritfarmer said:
Doesn't seem to be much interest about the Bluecoats range on the forum. Does anyone collect them???

I stumbled upon this which I think would make a nice figure
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thats a great looking picture scott & would make a nice bluecoat i wasnt really into them to start with unless they were part of the FIW series but the new releases (War of 1812) are stunning & i cant wait to buy them & make a display up!!!
 
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Hi There!
Richard and I have discussed possible new additions to the Redcoats and Bluecoats line and both Artillery sets and Mounted services are to be added in the future. We have been working on filling the gaps in the line like we did with the F&I Classics and we have a way to go yet.

The W. Britain line has grown considerably over the past few years and as a result expansion of some ranges cannot be a fast as it used to be. We will also have to consider the retirement of some sculpts that have been part of the offering the longest, to make room for the addition of new products.

By the way, I am glad to hear that you like the War of 1812 figures Craig... there are more coming in the Fall catalog.

All the Best,
Ken
 
I agree--1812 Rocks!

I collect all the Bluecoats that are issued.

Now if we can only get a WB US and/or British naval series going.

Thank goodness for Wilson Edward tackling this area in several of their ranges.
 
I think one of the real strengths of the new W. Britain Classic Gloss range was the decision to keep the old standard as a size and arrive at a constant scale from there.
This has allowed collectors of traditional Gloss ranges to use our new W. Britain products with old production, new production and cottage industry brands.
In many ways this would have been a nice approach for new production Matt styles also, but it is pretty clear that this is unlikely to happen across the board.
The trends seem to be for new style Matte manufacturers to identify a marketing strategy and then move forward. This can be to follow an existing companies standard to capitalize on an existing collector base, or to move forward with a stand alone range. In the end it really seems to be about the lack of a calculated scale and more about a style and interpretation in size, bulk, color and anatomical proportions.
With that said there are so many good products today most collectors can use the style differences to help them focus their collections, making easier choices.
So naval stuff eh?
 
Yes naval stuff!!!I just bought William Peel and i think an history of the Royal Navy could be a winner!!!
 
Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio said:
Hi There!
Richard and I have discussed possible new additions to the Redcoats and Bluecoats line and both Artillery sets and Mounted services are to be added in the future. We have been working on filling the gaps in the line like we did with the F&I Classics and we have a way to go yet.

The W. Britain line has grown considerably over the past few years and as a result expansion of some ranges cannot be a fast as it used to be. We will also have to consider the retirement of some sculpts that have been part of the offering the longest, to make room for the addition of new products.

By the way, I am glad to hear that you like the War of 1812 figures Craig... there are more coming in the Fall catalog.

All the Best,
Ken
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yep bring on the war of 1812 figures they are excellent your getting me into the bluecoat range now which isn't good for my wallet lol also cant wait for the artillery & mounted services sets to be released
 
Ken wrote,
I think one of the real strengths of the new W. Britain Classic Gloss range was the decision to keep the old standard as a size
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In my case this is really true. If they were the bigger scale it's likely I would not have bought any. As someone who prefers gloss figures (light gloss/satin is good) the figures I've always related to are the 1/32 scale of the old Britains of the fifties.
 
1812

Perhaps someone can help me out with what has been released. From a cursory review of the offering from Britain, it appears as if the following is/has bee been produced:

Bluecoats

Early Campaign:
43067 Private - 1st US Infantry, 1812
46002 Officer - U.S. Infantry 1812-1815

Late Campaign:
46001 Private - U.S. Infantry, Campaign Dress, 1813-1816
46002 Officer - U.S. Infantry, 1812-1815
46003 Drummer - U.S. Infantry, 1813-1821
46004 Color Sergeant - U.S. Infantry, 1813-1821
43006 Private - US Regular Infantry, Dress Uniform, 1814-1851

Last Campaign - The Reckoning :)rolleyes:):
6001 Lady in Afternoon Dress, 1805-1815


Redcoats:

Early Campaign
43140 Private - 49th Foot Battalion Company, 1806-1812
43141 Ensign - King's 4th Regiment of Foot, 1810-1815

Did I miss something?

And why is the drummer (#46003 ) wearing red?

And Ken, what does the 2010 catalog add to this line-up? :D
 
Hi There!
The tradition of reversed colours for the drums and fifes was carried over from the British period in North America. As the musicians were the 'field radios' of the time it was important to be able to locate them easily.

The US drummer would thus wear a red coat faced with blue rather than the blue coat faced red of the young Federal Army.

In 1813 the uniform was simplified as a war time measure and the Blue coat dropped the red facing on the collar and cuffs, and later the trim of white tape or cording too.

On a further note, the officers had to purchase their own uniforms so it was not uncommon to see a coat pre dating the new regulations still being worn . This enable us to offer an officer that could be used with the 43067 private in the 1812 regulation dress as well as the newer figures depicting the 1813 regulations in the all blue coatee with the tombstone leather shako.

We will be adding other figures including more British and Canadians next year.
All the Best!
Ken
 
Thank you for your prompt response, Ken.

You are probably spoiling us with just giving us the answer, in stead of telling us to do our own homework. Thank you nevertheless.

I am obviously in the process of preparing my wishlist for Chicago ....

... and having a lot of fun.

 
years was used in this uniform? end of the nineteenth century?
 

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In the catalog of 2010 Cavalry soldiers appear in glossy?,example: Dragoons, ACW, Indian wars, war of Cuba, WW1.:D:D:D:D
 
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