Cunnyngham Confederates. Photos (1 Viewer)
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eborris
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With a little trimming here and there those guys could make it into the Alamo. The guy with the bedroll would be tough though. Kind of a shame since her went through all that effort to kit them out correctly, but I have tunnel vision and at the end of that tunnel is the Alamo.
The Rifle is indeed an early Springfield... an 1842 model. I chose it because I wanted these first confederates to have something a little different than what the upcoming Federals will carry (1861 Springfield). We'll probably try to create new weapons with each set... two-band rifles like the Mississippi, and maybe a well used import like the Lorenz. The differences between the Enfield and the Sprinfield are so small, I'm not sure they would translate in 1/32.
The pose of the standing / loading figure was not designed to stand that way, but molding capabilities forced us to radically change the stance. He was intended to stand with his shoulder facing into the battle, rather than standing chest to the battle. But the pose simply had too much "space" in it, and would have cost us considerably more to produce. We weren't comfortable enough with the entire process yet to really go all out and try to revolutionize the way plastic is done, so we went with this pose.
Also, the small canteen was done intentionally. Confederates used of all sizes of canteens in the field, from 8 inches in diameter, to canteens of 4 inches in diameter. We really wanted these Confederates to have a variety of interesting gear, even if they strayed away from the "norm".
Glad to see the pics, and hope you enjoy them!!
Beau
The pose of the standing / loading figure was not designed to stand that way, but molding capabilities forced us to radically change the stance. He was intended to stand with his shoulder facing into the battle, rather than standing chest to the battle. But the pose simply had too much "space" in it, and would have cost us considerably more to produce. We weren't comfortable enough with the entire process yet to really go all out and try to revolutionize the way plastic is done, so we went with this pose.
Also, the small canteen was done intentionally. Confederates used of all sizes of canteens in the field, from 8 inches in diameter, to canteens of 4 inches in diameter. We really wanted these Confederates to have a variety of interesting gear, even if they strayed away from the "norm".
Glad to see the pics, and hope you enjoy them!!
Beau
Beau, I think they are great, but I have some concerns. I'm not sure they have the correct underwear on, if at all. Do you check this out? And, did you make sure it's southern cotton, not Indian? (and no Union suit) At least the one guy is barefoot. But are there calluses on the bottom of his feet? He should have some. And likely dirt between his toes. And I have some real concern that a few of these guys might not have been brushing after every meal. let alone flossing. Please work on these flaws for future sets. Perhaps a dentist could be included in future sets. And a perky dental hygienist.
And, are these guys getting enough fiber? From the looks on one or two faces, I'm not sure. And don't even start me about lack of beauty sleep.
Other than that, they are very nice.
And, are these guys getting enough fiber? From the looks on one or two faces, I'm not sure. And don't even start me about lack of beauty sleep.
Other than that, they are very nice.
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Thanks for the reply to my review. The small canteen can pass as a civilian/militia item. Loading figures ARE tough to cast/mold according to the manuals as most manuals have the weapon held in front of the body.
Eborris was curious about converting them to 1830s and that would take some changes to gear rather than the poses which I think are great for a skirmish line. Maybe the Mississippi units on the hillside overlooking "Burnside's Bridge" at Antietam.
I'm glad you did the 1842 Springfield as the later Springfield and Enfield look the same at that scale. That model of Springfield translates well back to the flintlock era Springfield. REALLY good details!
Sorry if my comment on the kepi head was cruel. A change of another one of the excellent heads from the set is my plan.
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.......Jay's post was funny however
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In US reenacting we have two "parties"....the FARBS or unauthentic reenactors who either don't know or know, but don't care, and the Stitch Nazis. There are shades in between. Nice that Cunnyngham figures are going for the top end. TIMPOs are "fun."
I acutally appreciate all reviews I can get of the figures. This is our first time, and of course, there are things I wish we would have changed. The "small head" was a little odd to me as well, though I thought of it the other way around, that the body was too top heavy... almost barrel chested (he must be a heavy smoker!).
The standing firing figure was the first we had sculpted. That was before we decided to leave off blanket rolls and packs, thus, he's wearing the roll.
When we first sent these in as prototypes, we had all sorts of inaccuracies. Missing cap pouches, no bayonet scabbards, an arm in the complete wrong place to be able to support the rifle, all things we should have caught in the design phase (no fault of our awesome sculptor), but we worked with the wonderful, talented people at the factory to fix these things (something they didn't have to do!).
Overall, there are some things we would change, and things we will do differently in the future, but I'm glad most people like them... and I'm always open to constructive reviews.
And to Jay's question about their underwear... they're all going commando!!
beau
The standing firing figure was the first we had sculpted. That was before we decided to leave off blanket rolls and packs, thus, he's wearing the roll.
When we first sent these in as prototypes, we had all sorts of inaccuracies. Missing cap pouches, no bayonet scabbards, an arm in the complete wrong place to be able to support the rifle, all things we should have caught in the design phase (no fault of our awesome sculptor), but we worked with the wonderful, talented people at the factory to fix these things (something they didn't have to do!).
Overall, there are some things we would change, and things we will do differently in the future, but I'm glad most people like them... and I'm always open to constructive reviews.
And to Jay's question about their underwear... they're all going commando!!
beau
eborris
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I'm not that concerned with total accuracy for the most part, I mean I don't want a Davey Crockett carrying a SAW (squad automatic weapon) , had to specify , I know you guys. However, things like the size of his canteen or a button missing from his lapel won't drive me over the edge. I understand that the research done on just a set of 6 figures must be extensive and maddening, so I try to show a little understanding. do understand that some people want things to be perfect, but this however an imperfect world.
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A friend of mine lost the most of the sight in his right eye, going on 40 years ago now. Two warring parties of teenagers recently influenced by watching ZULU on a rainy Saturday afternoon, running thru the woods with saplings trimmed into spears. Handfuls of them.Yup, Lots of fun until thwack, Dave fell backwards with a projectile sticking out his face.His older brother pitched that one.
Kept the eye, just doesnt see out if if very good.
I like the figures. Does anyone have any painted examples?
I volunteer to paint one of each!
FUB