Jacobite Rebellion - a wish list... (1 Viewer)

[Cairnbeg]

Hi...

...the Jacobite Rebellion is my chosen JJD range...and as with all other collectors I have a 'wish-list' of figures that I hope one day will make it onto my display...and with that in mind, I'm interested in knowing what other figures would be on Jacobite collectors lists from further afield...

...for instance...

Jacobite :-

Prince Charles - the man himself, it's bound to happen at some point...

Prince Charles flag bearer...

Prince Charles Lifeguards - various poses...

Bagot's Hussars - various poses, simply because they are so unusual !...

Royal Ecossois - An Officer / A flag bearer / a couple more infantry poses...

Lowlanders - ...a good few more (please!) ...in various poses / a flag bearer (e.g. Lord Ogilvy Regt., having seen the original 'in-the-flesh', it would look great)...

Irish Picquets - ...I favour the uniform of Regiment Lally.....the green facings make it look an attractive colour scheme...

...two or three Jacobites posed to work an artillery piece...

...any number of 'named' Jacobite Officers...


Government :-

British Line wounded (knowing that Barrell's suffered the most)...

British Line firing kneeling...

British Line drummer...

British Line NCO's...

Royal Artillery Officer / Gunners posed to work an artillery piece...

Cobham Dragoons - ...I believe these may be already planned for, or at least mentioned in previous posts = Officer / flag bearer / bugler (?)

Argyle Militia (Highland Independent, etc) - ...in various poses....needed to break down the Culwhiniac walls to allow the Dragoons to flood through...

...and again, various 'named' Officers...


...no doubt there are more that could be added to the perfect 'wish-list', especially if we were to take into account the other 'meetings' at Prestonpans / Clifton / Falkirk / Inverurie / etc.....so please add yours !

 

[Dragoon]

Good list. I'd like to see many of those in the future. - But right now, seeing how John is producing so many different series, I'd be very happy to see the release of the full assortment of Royal Ecossois - 2 Colours, a piper, drummer, more soldiers for the firing line including wounded etc.- before he starts on something new for the '45.

 

[Dragoon]

Besides seeing the Royal Ecossois completed, another wish list topper would be to finish off Barrell's Rgmt. with a drummer, NCO, and set of wounded. - If you're out there listening John, those sets for both grenadiers and hatmen would be all the better.

 

[Cairnbeg]

Besides seeing the Royal Ecossois completed, another wish list topper would be to finish off Barrell's Rgmt. with a drummer, NCO, and set of wounded. - If you're out there listening John, those sets for both grenadiers and hatmen would be all the better.

...aye...those are definitely required. . .the range has great potential for amazing future figures. . .

 

[19th Light Dragoons]

How about a vignette of Butcher Clumberland pointing to one of his ADCs to finish off a wounded Highland; Legend has it that it was a young James Wolfe and he refused. Don't know if it is true or not.

cheers
Edward

 

[larso]

Great list Cairnbeg!

Given the big deal that was made about the new bayonet drill designed to counter the HL charge I'm very keen to see some more 4th Foot standing in poses suitable for that. I just love this range!

 

[lancer]

I still say that the JJD Jacobite series is the best TS range on the market. The figures are just unsurpassed. -- Al

 

[Cairnbeg]

Given the big deal that was made about the new bayonet drill designed to counter the HL charge I'm very keen to see some more 4th Foot standing in poses suitable for that. I just love this range!

...I agree.....apart from the sold-out BJ-03 British Line Defending set, the skirmishing pairs are the only current option.....it would be great to have another set of 'Defending' poses....

...with regards to the new bayonet drill, according to the history books that would have taken place a few miles up the road from my home....

 

[farmertony]

This is my first post on this forum but I have been reading it for some time~read years now.But since this is my all time favourite series I have just joined to support all that has been written on this thread and to encourage John to continue to produce these excellent figures,especially more dragoons and NCO's and casualties for the 4th foot and,by the way,more dragoons.

 

[Cairnbeg]

...since this is my all time favourite series I have just joined to support all that has been written on this thread and to encourage John to continue to produce these excellent figures...

...welcome farmertony...!

...what I find is that after reading so many books about 'the '45'.....the set-pieces that I want to eventually display require so many (as yet) unmade figures......whilst I applaud the new additions for the various other ranges, as they show just how well the art of producing these figures is being improved upon by JJD, a wee selfish voice inside says "make some more of mine !"....

...ach well, we just have to be patient.....

PS....what about a Dragoon skirmishing set (Dragoon V Highlander) ?

 

[larso]

"PS....what about a Dragoon skirmishing set (Dragoon V Highlander)"

Wasn't there a story about a Highlander taking on a Dragoon patrol and unhorsing 18 or so of them? This was probably in the retreat/rout phase.

 

[Dragoon]

Besides picking off retreating Highlanders, some of Cobham's Dragoons engaged with the Irish Pickets defending an artillery piece on the Jacobite's far left flank near a corner of the field stone walls surrounding the Culloden Parks. - And a larger portion of Cobham's Dragoons attempted but failed to break the Royal Ecossois as they maneuvered off the field supporting the retreating Highland regiments. - Lots of ''Hand to Hand'' set possibilities.

 

[farmertony]

Dragoon~Totally agree with you about the possibilities for scenes involving the Royal Ecossois and the Irish Picquets in the retreat after Culloden.Both these units fought well against the advancing British(as you would expect from trained regulars).The Royal Ecossois were attacked by loyalist highlanders under Lord Ballimore from behind the wall of Culwhiniac park,but fought their way clear only to be taken in the rear by Hawley's dragoons.I think JJD might have something in mind for the Irish Picquets and the gun since he has already produced a 4lb Swedish gun,the kind most likely to have been at Culloden.As both these units were regular(albeit mercenary)units of the French Army,wore French uniforms and their officers held commissions from Louis xv,they did not fear capture in the way the Highlanders did.Many possibilities here indeed.

 

[farmertony]

Larso~The incident you refer to may be that involving Robert Mor MacGillivray,who, having discarded his weapons and fled the battle,was cornered against the wall of Culwhiniac enclosure by a group of dragoons.He jumped onto a cart,and picking up the cart pole swung it mightily above his head bringing down seven dragoons before one(slightly more intelligent)dragoon backed up his horse,unslung his carbine and shot him dead.Now dragoons of this period were not big men~5'8~9'' and their horses were only about 14 hands~but MacGillivray must have been a giant of a man to achieve this.But such men were not unknown among the Highlanders,and the story is recorded in many accounts of the battle,both contemporary and modern.What a great scene John could make with this!

 

[Cairnbeg]

Larso~The incident you refer to may be that involving Robert Mor MacGillivray,who, having discarded his weapons and fled the battle,was cornered against the wall of Culwhiniac enclosure by a group of dragoons.He jumped onto a cart,and picking up the cart pole swung it mightily above his head bringing down seven dragoons

...it finally pops into my head that that very scene is mentioned in the book by John Prebble, 'Culloden' p121 (a great read)....written in a very engaging style...

 

[Dragoon]

Larso~The incident you refer to may be that involving Robert Mor MacGillivray,who, having discarded his weapons and fled the battle,was cornered against the wall of Culwhiniac enclosure by a group of dragoons.He jumped onto a cart,and picking up the cart pole swung it mightily above his head bringing down seven dragoons

...it finally pops into my head that that very scene is mentioned in the book by John Prebble, 'Culloden' p121 (a great read)....written in a very engaging style...

John Prebble's 'Culloden' and Stuart Reid's 'Like Hungry Wolves' are my two favorite books on the subject. Peter Watkins film 'Culloden' is a must see - Quite a unique piece of filmmaking. It's based on Prebble's book, and he was also the historical adviser for the movie.

 

[Cairnbeg]

...if you ever get the chance to visit the actual Visitor Centre.....try out the 'Battle Immersion Film' that is played on all four walls of a small room.....it puts you right in the heart of the battle....cannonballs and musket shot whizzing past....scenes of Highlanders being blown over, etc....it really sticks in your mind after leaving the room....

 

[larso]

"Larso~The incident you refer to may be that involving Robert Mor MacGillivray,who, having discarded his weapons and fled the battle,was cornered against the wall of Culwhiniac enclosure by a group of dragoons.He jumped onto a cart,and picking up the cart pole swung it mightily above his head bringing down seven dragoons before one(slightly more intelligent)dragoon backed up his horse,unslung his carbine and shot him dead.Now dragoons of this period were not big men~5'8~9'' and their horses were only about 14 hands~but MacGillivray must have been a giant of a man to achieve this.But such men were not unknown among the Highlanders,and the story is recorded in many accounts of the battle,both contemporary and modern.What a great scene John could make with this!"

Yes thanks, that must be it. What an epic stand but a sad outcome.

 

[Cairnbeg]

...from a purely selfish point of view, having done the math......I ' need' at least 20x more various posed Lowlanders / Highlanders to help balance the British Line figures that I wish to display.....I've made a point of avoiding the duplication of the Jacobite figures as they are each so unique, and it is easier to have similar posed British Line together (IMO).....

...so yes, that would be fine.....(if only it were as easy as that !)....