Questions about Britain’s American Revolution series (1 Viewer)

[general_btsherman]

Hey guys,
I’m relatively new to the hobby and up to this point I have exclusively collected John Jenkins. I like to collect John Jenkins because he releases enough figures to build a good size battle scene on a 1’x3’ shelf. I have never really paid much attention to Britain’s American Revolution figures because it seamed like all they did was release only a couple figures of a particular regiment or a bunch of generic continental line infantry. That doesn’t interest me and I won’t spend my money on generic infantry.

But, this week I was on sierra’s web site and some of the new figures caught my eye (the British 80th foot and the New Jersey regiments). I like these because they are actual regiments and there are enough sets to put them together to build a good looking regiment. I really like the New Jersey flag set, very nice!

I couldn’t find much information on these new releases and I was wondering if this was a new trend for Britain or is this a onetime thing?

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hello There! You might not have known that W. Britain was purchased by a collectables company based out of Iowa about three years ago. From that time all of the new ranges have been designed in depth to enable the collector to build dioramas. All of these new sculpts are of period units with correct uniforms and equipment. We space the release of new sculpts to keep it managable, but you will see enough poses for any one unit to build a small vignette.
If you have any additional questions please feel free to ask!
Ken Osen/Hudson & Allen Studio/W. Britain

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Hey guys,
I’m relatively new to the hobby and up to this point I have exclusively collected John Jenkins. I like to collect John Jenkins because he releases enough figures to build a good size battle scene on a 1’x3’ shelf. I have never really paid much attention to Britain’s American Revolution figures because it seamed like all they did was release only a couple figures of a particular regiment or a bunch of generic continental line infantry. That doesn’t interest me and I won’t spend my money on generic infantry.

But, this week I was on sierra’s web site and some of the new figures caught my eye (the British 80th foot and the New Jersey regiments). I like these because they are actual regiments and there are enough sets to put them together to build a good looking regiment. I really like the New Jersey flag set, very nice!

I couldn’t find much information on these new releases and I was wondering if this was a new trend for Britain or is this a onetime thing?

As Ken mentioned, this is certainly not a one time thing. I am very excited about what Britains has been doing with their new releases over the last 3 years and I believe that many people don't realize what they are missing.

I am grateful to Richard and Ken for keeping the AWI line alive and strong as none of the other companies seem to give this era too much attention. Keep up the great work Britains and keep giving us more AWI!!!

Mark

 

[Leadmen]

I am very pleased with Ken's work on both the F/I war figures and Redcoats along with the Independence war figures. I would love to have about 6 of each marching figures, but at least I bought a couple of each along with the fantastic artillery set in gloss. Leadmen

 

[Mister Dave]

Oh, dear! I just bought a set from the AWI range. That opens a whole new can of worms I guess. I got #17764 and have quickly come up with a list of 10 more sets I'll be needing to keep them company. Just cannot walk past a set of Britains redcoats without buying these days.

MD

 

[jomartvr]

Hi,
My thanks to Ken and Richard for devoting attention to producing historically accurate figures and not generic units. I have 6 marching soldiers from the 80th foot am eagerly awaiting the command set and regimental colors in the mail.

Personally, I believe that Ken and Richard as well as John Jenkins have clearly demonstrated that there is a need for companies to produce figures from the AWI and FI conflicts. Basically, there are many collectors who are interested in periods other than WWII and the ACW.
just my 2cents
Benjamin

 

[general_btsherman]

I was wondering if there has been any talk or rumors about what Britain’s is releasing in its American Revolution series in 2009. Will we see any new regiments or just additional sets for the 2008 regiments?
Thanks

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Bryan,

I haven't heard anything either and was wondering myself what we will see in 2009. Does anyone know what is in store for the AWI line in 2009??

Mark

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi All!
As you probably already know we are going to issue a new catalog in January 2009 that will reflect what was developed in the last part of 2008.
Richard and I just spend a couple of days meeting and kicking around what we should add to all of the ranges after the next catalog.
I can say that there will be a few new items for AWI that will help round out the units that we have already launched. We also discussed a few figures that we would like to add that will stand on their own, or support the existing collection for interest.
As always we are interested in hearing what you would like to see!
All the best!
Ken

 

[Jagdpanther]

Hey thats great news! Hope we see alot more next year.

 

[King's Man]

When will we be seeing the new Yorktown figures shown on the back of the last catalog?

King'a Man

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

They should be in the stores in January, as I recall.
Ken

 

[King's Man]

Thank you

King's Man

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

The January W.Britain Catalogue should make many people very happy. I have been watching all the work that Alan Ball and Ken have done for it pass through the studio, and it has been very, very, very hard to bite my tongue and not share pictures and info with everyone. So, even though I know what is coming out, I too am waiting for January to get here!
Kinda funny really,
All the Best,
Ericka

 

[thebritfarmer]

The January W.Britain Catalogue should make many people very happy. I have been watching all the work that Alan Ball and Ken have done for it pass through the studio, and it has been very, very, very hard to bite my tongue and not share pictures and info with everyone. So, even though I know what is coming out, I too am waiting for January to get here!
Kinda funny really,
All the Best,
Ericka

Do you like chocolates Ericka

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Do you like chocolates Ericka

Richard would kill me. And then who would bake for Ken?
Ericka

 

[Rob]

Hi Ken,i've noticed the retirement of some of your WW1 British troops,do you think you will be returning to this period anytime soon?

Rob

 

[Russell]

Ken, A real thank you for keeping us posted on what is going on. This goes for all the threads, not just this one. With you, Richard, and all the others, Britain has come a long way.

 

[cantinetozzo]

Maybe i'm wrong but these beautiful soldiers seem to be taken directly from "Don Troiani's Soldiers of the American Revolution",the one on the extreme left is a Commander in Chief's Lifeguard and in the center we have Rochambeau and Washington..to the right i presume we have an Aide de Camp..

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi There!
Earlier periods are always the most interesting to reconstruct as the information is not always presented in on place. The period before photography can be frustrating as far as the small details and often we fill in the voids with knowledge of period styles from period painting, written descriptions and surviving material culture.
The figures shown are :
An enlisted man of The Commander in Chief's Guard based on descriptions in Leffert's (1926) and McBarron (1974) These are both 'modern artists' so the historical notes and knowledge of the uniform regulations and fashions of the period directed us.

Rochambeau is based on period images and the art and text provided by Leliepvre (1974) and Mollo& McGregor (1975)

Washington is a composite of many period images by Trumbull and Peale (1780s) and post period Leutze (1851)

Lafayette is primarily based on a Charles Peale portrait (1780s) for the coat with the smallclothes and hat based on the orders of 1780 for General officers. The plume is placed behind the cocade as we know the Lafayette purchased plumes, swords and colours as gifts to the light infantry under his command while in France.

Hope this helps!
Ken