40mm ACW Foundry figures needed

[Peapot]

My latest project is needing more figures, only thing is they are 40mm American Civil War, Wargames Foundry, which are out of production and like hens teeth from what I can see. Even Ebay has drawn up a blank, so my question to people here is does anyone have any spare or surplus preferably unpainted?
If this is the wrong section to post this, then sorry.
I know of Sash and Sabre 40mm ACW who are available, but I need Wargames Foundry.
Any help on this would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance Michael

 

[garyjd]

Michael, I believe the Foundry figures were/are 28mm in size not 40mm. You may want to try PERRY MINIATURES. Not too long ago they started an American Civil War line that also includes two (2) plastic sets, one of Infantry and another of Cavalry. Although the infantry set are wearing sack coats the option of forage caps OR slouch hats lets you decide to make them Union or Confederate. ~Gary

 

[poch mahone]

Gary, Wargames Foundry done a 40mm range of A.C.W. figures about ten years ago, they were a bit on the chunky side. Joe Videki has a photo of one of them on his website.

http://www.geocities.com/jvideki/TMWOJV-Index.html

I have a few of them but I do not wish to part with them.

Brian

 

[captnenglish]

Have you tried Drabant Miniatures they have a growing line of 40mm ACW figures

 

[Peapot]

Yes I have already seen Drabants 40mm, not the best they have done in my opinion. Anyhow they must be Foundry to keep style the same.
I actually phoned Foundry yesterday in the off chance that they might have some lying around, which they didn't.
They did give me an interesting piece of info though, they intend to re release the 40mm line sometime next year
If anyone has any for swap or sale please let me know.

 

[Peapot]

It looks like I am the only one who bought any of these figures then?
I have had no response at all on this, so if no one can help with the actual figures?
My question is does anyone know how many of these figures were made, types etc? Or even if someone has a price list from way back they could copy it for me to see?
Thanks in advance Michael

 

[poch mahone]

Hi Michael,

There is an old ad in Military Modelling for the figures, October 1991, it lists 41 figures Infantry and artillery along with a Napoleon 12 pound field gun. There were mounted cavalry figures brought out later but I dont have a list for them. The Figures were 95p at that time and the cannon £4.90p. I'll compile the list for you later and post it here.

Brian

 

[poch mahone]

Here is the list of figures, suitable for both sides of conflict unless stated
Officers
ACW1 Officer advancing, frock coat, kepi & sword
ACW2 Officer standing, frock coat, kepi & pistol
ACW3 Officer standing, slouch hat, sword & pistol

Infantrymen
ACW4 Advancing, frock coat, kepi
ACW5 Advancing, sack coat, kepi
ACW6 Advancing, shell jacket, slouch hat, blanket roll
ACW7 Running, frock coat, kepi
ACW8 Running, sack coat, kepi
ACW9 Running, shell jacket, slouch hat, blanket roll
ACW10 Firing, frock coat, kepi
ACW11 Firing, sack coat, kepi
ACW12 Firing, shell jacket, slouch hat, blanket roll
ACW13 Loading, frock coat, kepi
ACW14 Loading, sack coat, kepi
ACW15 Loading, shell jacket, slouch hat, blanket roll
ACW16 At ready, frock coat, kepi
ACW17 At Ready, sack coat, kepi
ACW18 At Ready, shell jacket, slouch hat, blanket roll

Standard Bearers/N.C.O's
ACW19 Sergeant advancing, hand raised, sack coat & kepi
ACW20 Sergeant advancing, hand raised, frock coat & kepi
ACW21 Sergeant advancing, hand raised, shell jacket & slouch hat
ACW22 Union Standard bearer standing with pistol, shell jacket & kepi
ACW23 Union Standard bearer standing with pistol, frock coat & kepi
ACW24 Confederate standard bearer, pistol shell jacket & slouch hat
ACW25 Union Standard bearer charging, frock coat & kepi
ACW26 Confederate Standard bearer charging, shell jacket & slouch hat
ACW27 Confederate Standard bearer charging, shell jacket &1839 forage cap

Infantrymen
ACW28 Advancing, pistol in belt, shell jacket & kepi
ACW29 Advancing, pistol in belt, shell jacket & slouch hat
ACW30 Advancing, pistol in belt, shell jacket & stocking cap
ACW31 Advancing, shell jacket & kepi, henry repeatin rifle
ACW32 Dead lying on back
ACW33 Dead lying on front
ACW34 Wounded sitting slumped
ACW35 Wounded on his knees supported by musket

Artillery
Wearing shell jackets & kepis
ACW36 Sergeant
ACW37 Ammunition carrier opening pouch
ACW38 Firer pulling lanyard, use fuse wire for lanyard
ACW39 Ventman stepping back
ACW40 Loader crouching
ACW41 Spongeman standing
SSG 61 Napoleon 12pnd field gun

I hope this helps you Michael

 

[Peapot]

Yes it does help Brian.
Much appreciated and many thanks, I had been going through old magazines trying to find something similar but with no results.
If you do decide to swap or sell them let me know.
I do vaguely remember reading or being told that there were a couple of personalities as well, not sure though.
I also have a couple of the cavalry figures, which are nicely sculpted.
As for people saying they are chunky, they are not, apart from the gun crew which are slightly, compared to rest, maybe done on purpose. (I have gun crew and a cannon).
Going by your list these were not the cheapest to buy in 1991, hence I only have a few and not many others buying them.

Thanks again Michael

 

[poch mahone]

Hi again Michael,

I know they done a mounted Robert E Lee, which I have. I think they also done a mounted U.S. Grant too I only have a dead figure lying on his back, two wounded sitting slumped one which I converted, an officer with sword some of the Artillery crew with the cannon and a couple of mounted cavalry. I also have been looking on Ebay for more, but like you said they are like hens teeth. I look forward to them being re-released so I can add to my collection. I also have some of the Sash & Sabre figures, but I prefer the Wargames Foundry figures.

Brian

 

[Peapot]

Brian,

Hello again,

Thanks again for info, are your figures painted? If not, I know you said you wanted to keep them, but I'll ask again. Are you willing to swap or sell them?
No problems either way, if you don't ask you dont get.
I have hundreds of other wargames figures and larger models, I have even bought the latest Perry plastic ACW Infantry, which are nice, but I will never paint them. I don't do plastic.

Anyhow out of curiosity do you ever frequent SKELP or TARGE? I am not a wargamer myself, I am only into painting the figures.

Michael

 

[poch mahone]

Hi Michael

My figures are all painted and on display bases, except Lee and a mounted cavalry figure. I'm sorry but I do not wish to part with them. I am not a wargamer but my eldest son is, I also bought the Perry figure but ended up giving him the figures, my eyes sight is not the best for painting in that scale. I have not been to either Targe or Skelp yet as I am usually working when they are on. I have been to Cannonade in Falkirk and Claymore in Edinburgh. The modelling club I was in used to have a display at Claymore. Have you thought of converting the Perry Miniatures 40mm Penninsula range to A.C.W., I have done a couple.

Brian

 

[Peapot]

Brian,

No, I never thought of that. I took another look at the Perry Peninsular figures on web page, it seems an awful lot of work to convert them.
Which ones did you convert and have you any photos? I would be interested to see them. I have only painted one of their Peninsular range, the British Drummer boy.
The Front Rank AWI 40mm are nice also, I bought the US Continental range and only managed to paint about 6 before getting bored with them. The American War of Independance does nothing for me, even after watching The Patriot for inspiration.
If you change your mind about figures or you know of anyone else having them spare please let me know.

Michael

 

[poch mahone]

Hi Michael,

The figures I converted were the Spanish Line Infantry Drummer advanvancing to a Confederate drummer and British Light Infantryman, wounded lying on back to Union private.
I only done uniform conversions so it was pretty straight forward. I don't have any photo's yet, I'll get around to it someday.

Brian

 

[Peapot]

Brian,

Thanks for your input, will keep an eye out for your pics.
If and when Foundry do re-release these figures! I'll hate to see the selling prices.
Anyhow may see you around, Michael