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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 18 Feb 2022, 02:15

WSS Austrian / Bavarian Cuirassiers
Strelets revealed further figures for a second set of WSS Cuirassiers. :thumbup:

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Posted by Beano Boy on 18 Feb 2022, 03:53

Now that's a firing line worthy of Napoleonic Painting!
Although as for myself i just used the basic colours in toy soldier style. BB
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Posted by Susofrick on 18 Feb 2022, 08:47

Bluefalchion wrote:The differences between the soldiers of various powers in the WSS are a bit subtle...


Much of the 18th century IMHO. Been thinking about using some of the WSS-range for the GNW, but felt that I can't start another era. Some can probably end up in AWI too. The trick, I think, is the tricorne.
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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 22 Feb 2022, 12:19

An additional & well-done set of this useful troop type has now been fully revealed, this time Bavarians. :thumbup:
258 - WSS Bavarian Cuirassiers

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See the excellent looking Austrian set here (scroll down):
http://bennosfiguresforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=23166&start=600
or here:
http://www.strelets-r.com/Pages/Set.aspx?SetID=417&M=Z
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Posted by Michael Robert on 22 Feb 2022, 20:47

Wow, all these cuirassiers and the new firing line - Bavarian or French, or Danish or Dutch or... are just perfect to complete the WSS range.
Now the cherry on the top would be some final additions like:
- original Hussars (not so fancy yet, but already with Hungarian or Croat traditional fashion)
- a siege set, howisters or heavy guns
- camp followers and bagage train. They are also pretty universal for this period
- a camp life set just as set n°1
If you then add some personality figuees (OK, we have already many in the cavalry sets) it would be just too much.
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Posted by MABO on 23 Feb 2022, 06:33

Michael Robert wrote:Wow, all these cuirassiers and the new firing line - Bavarian or French, or Danish or Dutch or... are just perfect to complete the WSS range.
Now the cherry on the top would be some final additions like:
- original Hussars (not so fancy yet, but already with Hungarian or Croat traditional fashion)
- a siege set, howisters or heavy guns
- camp followers and bagage train. They are also pretty universal for this period
- a camp life set just as set n°1
If you then add some personality figuees (OK, we have already many in the cavalry sets) it would be just too much.


Great ideas MIchael!
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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 25 Feb 2022, 19:36

Nap. British / KGL Infantry in defence?

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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 04 Mar 2022, 07:55

A wonderful sign of life from Strelets. :yeah:
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Posted by Susofrick on 04 Mar 2022, 10:36

We can only hope that they will come out of this alright. And that their sculptor for the WSS-range survive since he joined the National Guard. Great figures!
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Posted by Bessiere on 04 Mar 2022, 16:40

I'm hearing all men of fighting age are being conscripted. It doesn't mean they will get involved necessarily and often common sense prevails among them in particular. They aren't looking to be heroes but just get through this with their lives and family intact. What we don't need is the rest of the world stirring the pot and preventing some kind of settlement to the conflict.
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Posted by Bessiere on 04 Mar 2022, 16:41

Those are some wonderfully animated poses. I wish all sets had so much vitality in their posing.
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Posted by Bluefalchion on 04 Mar 2022, 20:14

Erich von Manstein wrote:A wonderful sign of life from Strelets. :yeah:
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Those look absolutely wonderful. We've got to get this genius back to his sculpting table!
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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 18 Mar 2022, 02:32

Nap. KGL / British Infantry again ... :thumbup:

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Posted by Bluefalchion on 18 Mar 2022, 03:11

Could the Friday update be a positive sign for the company?
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Posted by Misteredd on 18 Mar 2022, 10:58

Any sign of some kind of well beeing is heartily welcome.
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Posted by Paboook on 21 Mar 2022, 12:23

I am afraid our hobby will bet hit by the current war a lot.

This is of course nothing in comparison to the suffering of Ukranian people...

I know V&V miniatures (in Poltava) are still open for business. I have no idea about any 1:72 companies unfortunately.
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Posted by zirrian on 24 Mar 2022, 21:35

Paboook wrote:I am afraid our hobby will bet hit by the current war a lot.

This is of course nothing in comparison to the suffering of Ukranian people...

I know V&V miniatures (in Poltava) are still open for business. I have no idea about any 1:72 companies unfortunately.


Miniart, RedBox/Orion, Strelets, UM, Roden, Masterbox, ACE, ICM, MikroMir, Armory, ClearProp, Dorawings, all Ukrainian. Probably forgot a few, but these are the most prominent ones I have models from. All make high quality kits, and make up approx. 70% of my stash. Any one of them would be a huge loss, and I can only hope that the people who make my life at least slightly bearable will make it out alive and continue to bring joy to millions of modelers worldwide.
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Posted by Erich von Manstein on 25 Mar 2022, 04:35

Despite the current circumstances, Strelets team keeps posting new figures every week. :thumbup:

WWII Japanese Infantry (in combat?)

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WWII US Infantry (early Pacific campaign?) or WWII Commonwealth Infantry (New Zealanders in combat?)

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Posted by Misteredd on 25 Mar 2022, 09:46

I am undecided weather those are Americans or New Zealanders. That hat ? Is it a lemon squeezer or not?
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Posted by Susofrick on 25 Mar 2022, 10:51

That Japanese handgreante reminds me of Spirou in Bretzelburg.
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