Wanted: Bussler Hessian Casualities (1 Viewer)

[Oberstinhaber]

Does anyone have the Bussler Hessian "casualties" (A: shot, toppling backwards clutching chest; B: lying dead) that they would be prepared to part with?

I only became aware of the existance of these figures about a week ago. They are the only ones I know of. Are there more casualites in the set?

I understand that they can be used as 7YW Prussians, which is what I propose to do.

Thanking you in anticipation,

Oberstinhaber.

 

[theBaron]

I don't know how many different poses Dr. Bussler produced, of Hessian casualties, but you are correct, you can fit them into Seven Years War displays very easily.

There were just some auctions up on eBay this week; one was for the grenadier, wounded, falling back. Another was for a casualty lying on his back, but that may have been a Continental/British infantryman. Looking for them now, I think they've ended, because I can't find them. But eBay is a good source.

Jack Scheid was another American pioneer in military miniatures, a contemporary of Bill Imrie and Clyde Risley. Scheid produced a catalog of Revolutionary War figures, and his Hessians can also be used for Seven Years War figures. His sculpting style may look a little off compared to what is available today, but painted, they don't look bad at all. I heard one collector who knew Jack describe how he created a master by carving a block of lead-certainly an interesting way to go about it.

Jack produced the figures and a diorama of the Battle of Lexington, that used to be on display at West Point, I think. There are photos of that and other of his dioramas and figures in the older toy soldier books.

Here is an auction for one of his kits:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/54mm-Schei...368480?hash=item3ae58da520:g:f5kAAOSwKytZKFWj

I have a couple of those in my gray army, as well as some other of his Hessians. The molds still exist, too. But though there were discussions about continuing his line, they never concluded successfully.

If I can find the auctions I saw, or new ones, I'll share them back here.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Oberstinhaber]

I don't know how many different poses Dr. Bussler produced, of Hessian casualties, but you are correct, you can fit them into Seven Years War displays very easily.

There were just some auctions up on eBay this week; one was for the grenadier, wounded, falling back. Another was for a casualty lying on his back, but that may have been a Continental/British infantryman. Looking for them now, I think they've ended, because I can't find them. But eBay is a good source.

Jack Scheid was another American pioneer in military miniatures, a contemporary of Bill Imrie and Clyde Risley. Scheid produced a catalog of Revolutionary War figures, and his Hessians can also be used for Seven Years War figures. His sculpting style may look a little off compared to what is available today, but painted, they don't look bad at all. I heard one collector who knew Jack describe how he created a master by carving a block of lead-certainly an interesting way to go about it.

Jack produced the figures and a diorama of the Battle of Lexington, that used to be on display at West Point, I think. There are photos of that and other of his dioramas and figures in the older toy soldier books.

Here is an auction for one of his kits:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/54mm-Schei...368480?hash=item3ae58da520:g:f5kAAOSwKytZKFWj

I have a couple of those in my gray army, as well as some other of his Hessians. The molds still exist, too. But though there were discussions about continuing his line, they never concluded successfully.

If I can find the auctions I saw, or new ones, I'll share them back here.

Prost!
Brad

Hi Brad,

Thank you for your usual comprehensive and informative reply.

I missed out on the 2 Busslers on eBay as I had to be somewhere else when they finished. Such is life!

I was unaware of the "Scheid" figures. So, another line of enquiry to persue!

What I liked about the Busslers was that they were "action poses".

Know what you mean about a "grey army", mine is so large that I am starting to worry that I'll never see them all painted!

Thanks again,

Happy Collecting

Oberstinhaber

 

[Obee]

Bob,

have you seen some Rev War Germans made by All The Kings Men, a US company making 54mm war games figures?

http://www.allthekingsmentoysoldiers.com/

I have had a look at Ken Cliffe's site tonight and I see that he has some casualties, a generic figure which could be used a US, Brit or German, so maybe that could help, they are bare headed.

These are his Hessians

Imrie/Risely also have a casualty in their Rev War series, he is #77 'Wounded/falling' and is available as Grenadier or Fusilier or Musketeer .

https://www.imrierisleyminiatures.com/the-american-revolution/hessians/

I hope this helps you in your quest,

John

 

[Obee]

Bob,

this is the I/R image showing a profile of the figures, the wounded / falling is #77

John

 

[Obee]

Bob,

found another, and this time a Prussian Musketeer, clutching his wounded chest ....



My painted set.

The Death of Field Marshal Von Schwerin by Tradition of London, T54 485 Musketeer 24th Infantry Regiment

John

 

[Oberstinhaber]

Bob,

found another, and this time a Prussian Musketeer, clutching his wounded chest ....

View attachment 221405

My painted set.

The Death of Field Marshal Von Schwerin by Tradition of London, T54 485 Musketeer 24th Infantry Regiment

John

Hi John,

What can I say......

Not one, but three leads!!!

I suspect I shall try all of them. Just want enough wounded to break up the advancing sea of blue uniforms. Big problem, as always, where does one get the Austrians to oppose them?

Happy Collecting,

Oberstinhaber

 

[theBaron]

The I/R wounded/falling pose is the one I was thinking of as Bussler's; I wonder if he copied it? I know he copied some Stadden figures and sold them in his line. The purported Bussler falling grenadier has an oval base, while the original I/R figure has the usual square base with rounded corners. It's also marked under the base with the "IR" script logo.

I mention this, not to spark a debate about Bussler, but rather to let you know that you can probably just order the figure from Imrie-Risley and not have to go hunting for it in its Bussler incarnation.

Ken Cliffe's figures are very good, too, though I'd say that those wounded figures would need some modification to be used as Germans. The uniform details between the Americans and British are similar enough, but for me, I'd need to modify them to use as Prussians, Hessians, Brunswick troops, etc, in the Seven Years War. But his Hessians work very well with the other makers' 54mm figures, too. I have a bunch of his Jäger. Since their uniforms were so similar across the various German states' armies, they can be painted very easily as any of them, too. I've also sourced horses from Ken; he uses plastic horses to save on shipping. They require just a little modification in the gear to be used for the SYW, too.

Prost!
Brad

 

[NEVINSRIP]

I have the Hessians and all the Bussler and Schield AWI figures. When Dr. Bussler passed, I purchased a large lot from the Doctor's Son in Law, including some molds.
I have early catalogs, 25 mm figures, wax masters and a couple of unreleased figures (ACW Zouaves).
One of Doc's painters was a friend of mine and he arranged the sale.

If I get a chance, I'll take a few pix or do some catalog scans.

 

[Obee]

If I get a chance, I'll take a few pix or do some catalog scans.

I'd love to see them, so make it soon ????

John

 

[Oberstinhaber]

I'd love to see them, so make it soon ????

John

Amen to that !

I just love "resurrection" stories. Take "Rose Miniatures", resurrected twice (firstly by Jim Robinson, secondly by John Eden) and still going strong!!

Standing by.

Oberstinhaber

 

[theBaron]

I have the Hessians and all the Bussler and Schield (sic) AWI figures. When Dr. Bussler passed, I purchased a large lot from the Doctor's Son in Law, including some molds.
I have early catalogs, 25 mm figures, wax masters and a couple of unreleased figures (ACW Zouaves).
One of Doc's painters was a friend of mine and he arranged the sale.

If I get a chance, I'll take a few pix or do some catalog scans.

Would you mind taking pictures of those molds, too, please? Do you do any casting, and if so, have you tried casting with them?

Prost!
Brad

 

[semperrandyfi]

Looking for Rev War Hessians?I probably 'sold'300 ,of ALL makes(LeMans..many) to Crescent Miniatures
in Salem,New Hampshire. Nick Cameron is the new owner of 10,000 metal black powder figures.
Look him up.

 

[theBaron]

Looking for Rev War Hessians?I probably 'sold'300 ,of ALL makes(LeMans..many) to Crescent Miniatures
in Salem,New Hampshire. Nick Cameron is the new owner of 10,000 metal black powder figures.
Look him up.

Nick Cameron? Then do you mean Crown Military Miniatures? That's his trade name, unless he uses another one.

Prost!
Brad

 

[semperrandyfi]

Nick Cameron? Then do you mean Crown Military Miniatures? That's his trade name, unless he uses another one.

Prost!
Brad

Brad,A thousand pardons,but Crown it is.Beeelzebubs,I had it written on a paper next to this confounded machine.
Gettin'old amigo.

Take care...randy

 

[theBaron]

No sweat! I wanted to clarify whether there was another vendor for us to follow. We'll have to have a look through Nick's website and eBay store now...

Prost!
Brad