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Arthur- 06-29-2009
It's nice to have confirmation that the AWI range is not entirely on the back burner. Did you try to talk Alan into doing the Volunteers of Ireland and the Foot Guards ? :)
Cornet- 06-29-2009
Alan Perry made early war Brits and Continental cavalry for his Foundry range, so no need to revisit those particular troop types (although there are occasional rumours that he might at some stage, maybe, do some more Continental cavalry).
I have seen masters of new northern-state militia, but I think Alan wants to make some more packs to build up a decent release, which could take some time given the extent of the company's other projects at the moment.
oic. Why'd the Perrys exit Foundry?
What qualifies as "northern-state militia"? Are we talking New England militia or are the middle states subsumed by this group as well?
Ronan the Librarian- 06-30-2009
I'd say the Mason-Dixon Line is the separator. From the last batch of releases, Northern Militia are Southern Militia with coats and shoes.
Cornet- 06-30-2009
... Northern Militia are Southern Militia with coats and shoes.
Heh, some things never change. :isaidwhat:
Giles- 06-30-2009
Why'd the Perrys exit Foundry?
:pop:
:haha:
Giles- 06-30-2009
What qualifies as "northern-state militia"?
Yes, basically New England types in long coats, a variety of hats, and with not a bare foot in sight.
Cornet- 06-30-2009
Why'd the Perrys exit Foundry?
:pop:
:haha:
Humor me. I don't know anything about the behind the scenes stuff, or about Foundry specifically (except that I don't particularly like their website). Remember, I just started with this hobby in Dec-January.
Have I mucked up the math, or is Foundry asking about twice as much per figure compared with Perry Miniatures?
Big Dave- 06-30-2009
Why'd the Perrys exit Foundry?
:pop:
:haha:
Humor me. I don't know anything about the behind the scenes stuff, or about Foundry specifically (except that I don't particularly like their website). Remember, I just started with this hobby in Dec-January.
Have I mucked up the math, or is Foundry asking about twice as much per figure compared with Perry Miniatures?
Thats probably a conservatie estimate!
Cornet- 06-30-2009
What qualifies as "northern-state militia"?
Yes, basically New England types in long coats, a variety of hats, and with not a bare foot in sight.
The reason I ask is that there are nuanced differences in the customs, practices, and attire of regions of the colonies (some of which persist to this day). David Hackett Fischer, author of the very well regarded Washington's Crossing, published his theories about american "folkways" in Albion's Seed back in 1989. In this, he explains that the Puritans migrated from East Anglia to New England; the Cavaliers from the West Country to Virginia and south; the Quakers from the North Midlands to Pennsylvania; and the Scots-Irish from North Britain and Ulster to Appalachia. For a time, these immigrant groups retained a closer resemblance to their place of origin than to their comrades in neighboring colonies.
If you're curious why the Continental Congress felt they needed a southern officer to command the (at that time mostly New England) army, the background on American culture that Fisher's Albion's Seed provides is helpful. Other regional distinctions and their interplay become clearer too.
Anyway, long story short, I was curious if the Perrys would represent an amalgamation of middle and New England attire or if they'd just be representing a Puritan-derived aesthetic. I realize it is a fine point, but the Perrys do seem to do considerable research.
Cornet- 07-01-2009
Alan Perry made early war Brits and Continental cavalry for his Foundry range, so no need to revisit those particular troop types (although there are occasional rumours that he might at some stage, maybe, do some more Continental cavalry).
Ah, I've now had a chance to peruse the Foundry AWI line in some detail. While the sculps are good, the Perry's own line is considerably better. I would love to see the Perrys update the early war figures to bring them up to the quality level of the Saratoga and southern figures. Also, the Perry figures are reasonably priced; the Foundry figures not so much.
I have seen masters of new northern-state militia, but I think Alan wants to make some more packs to build up a decent release, which could take some time given the extent of the company's other projects at the moment.
I'm glad to hear they are continuing to expand their line. It seemed to be stagnating a bit (damn Charlists).
Prince of Darkness- 07-01-2009
Damn Naps, I think - it's the 1815 ranges that have pretty much monopolised Alan's time over the past few years.
It's odd, as you'd expect that packs of things like the American Legions and light infantry would sell like hot cakes (or warm beer, as they say in the West Country.. :hmm: ). It's also odd, I think, that he's never released a British 12-pounder gun.
Anyway, as to why the Perries left Foundry, the answer is Byzantine in complexity and Arthurian in the duration of mists of time in which it has been lost....
Timmo- 07-01-2009
At a really base level they must make a lot more £ being Perry Miniatures than being employed by Brian.
It must be really hard for them as well – its bad enough painting several periods at once let alone sculpting several periods.
Arthur- 07-01-2009
More like the Official Steve Dean Forum News Hound, really, and my kingdom is not of this world anyway :lol:
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