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Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on July 27, 2005, 10:59:54 AM: A joint project involving more of David's dashing men in uniform... (http://bestsmileys.com/love2/16.gif)

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/pics/main/2005/series.jpg)
(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)
Click on the pic to reach the page

We sold a few of these figures for fun on eBay last year, packaged in the labelled boxes. :)
Unfortunately, we had to give that game up - they didn't travel well because all the extra modelling work is fragile and doesn't always withstand handling by the postal services or customs. Out of 5 auctions, only 3 figures reached their destination completely undamaged, despite careful packing. :roll: Still, it was a nice little project to work on. :cool:

We'll be adding extra pages to this section each week, so we will post regular updates on this thread rather than make a new one each time. ;)

Please excuse the double posting for those who've seen this already elsewhere.
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on July 27, 2005, 05:40:53 PM: (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif)
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif)
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FANTASTIC FIGURE !!!
MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION !!!

Wonderful collaboration, Krystal and Warrensde !!!

Most impressive !!!

Of course we all want one (or two ... or more) ... :)

So ... David, perhaps you could make RTV moulds of your originals and cast the parts from Alumilite. Then they wouldn't be fragile. Then you could ship them safely. (That's my advice for the day.) ... ;)

All the best,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: GaiusIulius on July 27, 2005, 07:02:42 PM: unbelieveable nice :shock: :shock: :shock:

better than my own ones :oops: (ok those were the first ones I ever modified :wink: )
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: andy on July 27, 2005, 07:25:34 PM: very inspiring figure !!!
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on July 28, 2005, 12:04:40 AM: Thanks for the positive feedback. :D

Quote from: Richard

So ... David, perhaps you could make RTV moulds of your originals and cast the parts from Alumilite. Then they wouldn't be fragile. Then you could ship them safely. (That's my advice for the day.) ... ;)
lol
You seem to have an answer for everything, Richard! ;)
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Stéphane on July 28, 2005, 12:34:44 AM: Thanks to permit we to see these beautifull work. Good job David ;)

STéphane
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on July 28, 2005, 01:02:48 AM: Quote from: krystal
You seem to have an answer for everything, Richard! ;)

Ooops! ... :oops:

I didn't mean for it to sound that way ... :(

Sorry ... :oops:

All the best,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on July 28, 2005, 09:08:56 AM: Quote from: Richard
I didn't mean for it to sound that way ... :(

Sorry ... :oops:

No need to apologise! I was only teasing you. :)

Honestly, I don't think David wants to go into mass production of these figures or any others - but not because it is unprofitable, just because he would find it boring making so many of the same thing over and over. :wink:
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on July 28, 2005, 04:22:43 PM: As you would suspect, I have some suggestions, Krystal, but a daren't say anything more ... :P
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on August 05, 2005, 06:02:30 PM: (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/nyork/nyork01.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)

I've just finished updating the site. :)

Photos of the next soldier, the New York Infantryman, are now available via the link on the following page:
American War of Independence Series (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Capitan Enrique on August 06, 2005, 04:55:50 AM: Those are wonderful customs! I remember seeing them when they sold on ebay. I was tempted to bid, but concerned about how they'd cross the Atlantic. Now being able to see them virtually is the next best thing!

Thanks David and Krystal!
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on August 06, 2005, 06:38:42 AM: (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/label4g.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)

Could the "faded" image above be a preview of an American Marine yet to come? Or, maybe a Light Infantryman?

And, what about the other "faded" images. Is one a British Grenadier? Or, perhaps a Hessian?

Could this possibly be the greatest custom Playmobil series that David (or anyone) has ever created!

But, wait ... EsDoc is currently working on a Uhlan as a follow up to his splendid Kaiser figure ...

Could this be the beginning of an incredible contest between two of the greatest Playmobil customizers of all time?

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Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: OLCESE on August 08, 2005, 05:27:04 PM: always also owl, others please? and yes I am in a hurry to see the grayed parts
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: de Warrens on August 08, 2005, 06:13:35 PM: The next one`s coming soon Paul! :D

David
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: EsDoc on August 09, 2005, 10:15:03 AM: Quote from: de Warrens
The next one`s coming soon Paul! :D

David

It surely is ;)

Magnificent work David! To make even these lovely boxes is a wonderful idea I think :D

EsDoc
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: OLCESE on August 09, 2005, 01:00:07 PM: Quote from: de Warrens
The next one`s coming soon Paul! :D

David

Thank's very much, I wait impatiently
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on August 13, 2005, 08:41:13 AM: Number 3 is now online! :)

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/camer/camer01.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)

Click pic above to reach the page with the new link
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: andy on August 13, 2005, 06:27:37 PM: Very nice again...it's my favourite figure...
Title: NEW AWI FIGURE (NUMBER-3) FROM WARRENSDE !!!!!
Post by: Richard on August 13, 2005, 06:43:25 PM: Quote from: krystal
Number 3 is now online! :)

Thank you very much, Krystal!

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You are the master, David! ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif)

Can't wait to see the next one ... ;)

All the best my friend,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: de Warrens on August 14, 2005, 11:49:31 PM: Thanks everybody, this is one of my favourites. :lol:

Btw, why is it that the losers in a war almost always wear the better uniforms???

David
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on August 19, 2005, 10:02:32 PM: The next soldier has been added! :)

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/guard/guard01.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)

Click pic above to reach the page with the new link
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on August 20, 2005, 03:01:14 AM: Thanks again, Krystal ...

(http://www.military-historians.org/company/plates/images/517.gif) (http://www.military-historians.org/company/plates/images/517.htm)

The graphic above shows exactly the same uniform for the 1st Foot Guards in North America during the time of the AWI. But, I'm curious about the hat ...

Regardless, David, it's a beautiful figure! (I can't help it ... I'm just curious) ... ;)

All the best,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Dan on August 20, 2005, 03:10:43 AM: The broard brimmed hat with the feather seems to have been adopted unofficially by the British Army serving in South Carolina under Lord Cornwallis. There are various picture of it being worn, presumably because it gave more shade that the official bicorns and bearskins.
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Dan on August 20, 2005, 03:24:27 AM: I can't find a contemporary picture but here's some wargames figures with the same hat.
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on August 20, 2005, 03:32:34 AM: Quote from: Dan
The broad brimmed hat with the feather seems to have been adopted unofficially by the British Army serving in South Carolina ...

Thanks, Dan!

And, it's actually a much more attractive hat than the tricorne ... ;)

Since we are not at all nit-picky here at GW-PC about the uniforms that our Playmobil toy soldiers wear, I probably shouldn't even have asked the question. However, I was a bit curious and I really do appreciate your providing a quick and very informative response, Dan!

Thanks again and all the best,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: de Warrens on August 20, 2005, 05:04:04 PM: Thanks for the Pic Dan. I used a plate from an Osprey military uniform book as a guide. Sorry that I can`t scan it. Here`s all I could find on the net. My book showed a black feather.

David
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Dan on August 21, 2005, 12:47:24 AM: Red feathers were worn by one regiment (I think the 49th) just so the rebel colonists would know who they were. The regiments's sucessors in the British Army today still wear a red cloth behind their cap badges to commemorate them.
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: de Warrens on August 21, 2005, 06:01:23 PM: Hi Dan,

I think you´ll find it was the 46th, which later combined with the 32nd became the DCLI
Here`s a pic of the later cap badge and in the second paragraph a brief description of the Battle of Paoli and the reason they wore a red feather.

(http://www.britisharmedforces.org/blirreg/li_regiments/dcli_cornwall.gif) (http://images.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http://www.britisharmedforces.org/roy_nixon4.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.britisharmedforces.org/blirreg/li_regiments/dcli_index.htm&h=429&w=326&sz=75&tbnid=kTFYTbApU1MJ:&tbnh=123&tbnw=93&hl=de&start=21&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddcli%26start%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Dde%26hs%3D9Qr%26lr%3D%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:de-DE:official_s%26sa%3DN)
click on image for text
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Dan on August 22, 2005, 09:39:43 AM: I agree its the 46th!

That'll teach me for being too lazy to go and look it up!
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on August 26, 2005, 07:32:52 PM: And now, time for something slightly different...

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/ditty/ditty01.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)

Click pic above to reach the page with the new link
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on August 26, 2005, 09:04:40 PM: Quote from: krystal
And now, time for something slightly different...

Thank you very much once again, Krystal!

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You are indeed the master, David! ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif)

The Regt. von Ditfurth (or, as our history books here in the US just collectively call all of the Hessen-Kassel regiments) ... "a Hessian" ... :)

Can't wait to see the next one (hope you're not going to stop at just six) ... ;)

All the best my friends,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Handzumgrus on August 26, 2005, 10:06:49 PM: Very nice Customizing!!! :D

Greetings

Lars
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on August 27, 2005, 09:58:13 AM: Quote from: Richard
The Regt. von Ditfurth (or, as our history books here in the US just collectively call all of the Hessen-Kassel regiments) ... "a Hessian" ... :)

I like the Hessians. :lol: (Why didn't I think of using that abbreviation :?)

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Can't wait to see the next one (hope you're not going to stop at just six) ... ;)

The last one is definitely my favourite. 8) :wink:
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Capitan Enrique on August 29, 2005, 09:13:10 AM: These are all wonderful!

While I was on vacation last week I finished reading Jeff Shaara's two-book series on the AWI (Rise to Rebellion and Glorious Cause). Besides showing me just how woefully uninformed I am about the war (I learned so much it surprised me! :D), it sparked an interest in the soldiers who fought in that war.

Can't wait to see (and learn) more!
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: OLCESE on August 30, 2005, 02:25:29 PM: I believe that I would never weary myself to admire your work, Magnifique research task and history. Sincere congratulations.
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: de Warrens on September 01, 2005, 09:34:26 PM: Thanks everybody :D

I have made one more.

Then there are the French who I haven`t attempted and all those Loyalists.

All the best,

david
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Sylvia on September 05, 2005, 05:03:12 PM: Here's the last one... for the moment, anyway. ;)

(http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/hesse/hesse03.jpg) (http://www.justforklicks.com/j4k/gallery/warrensde/awi/awi.html)

Click pic above to reach the page with the new link
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Richard on September 05, 2005, 11:10:19 PM: Quote from: krystal
Here's the last one... for the moment, anyway. ;)

You are such a tease, Krystal! ... ;)

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Thank you both for a wonderful series, David and Krystal! ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/worshippy.gif)

Do you both have another series in the works over there at JUST FOR KLICKS (http://www.justforklicks.com) :?:

All the best and thanks again,
Richard
Title: American War of Independence Figures
Post by: Capitan Enrique on September 11, 2005, 02:27:28 AM: Yes, thank you both very much! I am sorry to see this series come to an end - even if it is only "for now." ;)