New Greens - More French and the British Dragoons

Richard has sent me photos of the latest set of sculpts. All are shown except the 3 Personality figures.

First up are some more French, the start of the firing line - the next set of sculpts will see one or two more figures added.

 Next we have the dismounted British Dragoons, I think these are some of Richards best sculpts to date, love the Officer.

 More dismounted dragoons, getting ready for Clifton Moor refight.

 Then of course the British Dragoons, really happy with these.

Together with the 3 Personalities that will be another 16 figures for release. As soon as I receive the greens and check them over they will be off to Griffin for the moulds to be made.

Up and Coming Shows

Just a short note to say I will be at the Border Reiver Show at Gateshead Stadium on the 6th September, if any one wants to pre.order then now your chance.

In addition I shall be attending a gaming event at the Culloden Battlefield on the 11th October.
Here's the link http://cullodenwargamesday.gamescape-north.com
The visitor centre is well worth the trip and of course Fort George is only a few miles away and that is also worth a visit.

Again if anyone wants to pre. Order then 10% discount applies to all orders made for either show.

Westfalia Forge- 18th Century Wagons and equipment in stock

I am pleased to inform you all that I am now starting to stock a range of 18th century wagons and Equipment from Westfalia Forge, a small company based in Germany. Niels, the sculptor already makes equipment for a number of established companies so I am very pleased to be able to offer these new pieces.
All of course are for the 18th Century and are all in stock and on the web shop.

 First up is a two wheeled munition cart, based on the Austrian design but I think would be suitable for other forces as well.

 This is a British Field Forge, great piece.

 Finally the generic hay wagon, suitable for any one :)

More pieces to come in the near future.

Painted figures and Important news

There are some major changes taking place  with Crann Tara. I have decided that  I should return to my original vision and that Crann Tara Miniatures be devoted to the 18th Century therefore to that end over the next couple of weeks I will be removing the Border Reivers and the Graven Images from the shop. You can still buy these but they will be available from my partners sites at http://www.hokaheywargaming.co.uk/ and http://www.waughgames.co.uk/.
We are trying to co-ordinate the change over but you may find some items disappear and then reappear. Sorry for the inconvenience. We have received around another 6 ranges from Graven so it makes sense to do this now.

With this change comes some exciting new announcements, I am stocking the Journals of Horace St.Paul, a series of books written by Neal Cogswell. They are the Journals of St.Paul an Englishman forced to flee the North of England and who served with the Austrian army as an aide to Marshall Browne. Cracking stuff full of orders of battle, maps etc. 

The books will be listed shortly but in the meantime you can always message me. I have received new stock of the upgraded Jacobite rebellion flags from Iain at Flags of War and I am also stocking his AWI flags, again these will be listed shortly.

Having decided to stay with the 18th century my own range of figures will stick firmly around the 1740's and I have some exciting plans for future releases. Shortly there will also be some equipment pieces a British Field forge, generic hay wagon and small ammunition wagon.

Below are some pics of the painted new releases (which I'm still waiting from Griffin -damn holiday season), I will therefore extend the pre.order discount dates on the web shop.

British Infantry regulation dress at ready

 Irish/French Infantry standing easy and marching

 Irish/French Command marching

 Irish/French command standing (waiting for new drummer)

 Grenadier at ready

 Almost forgot these are the four poses of the figure in campaign dress variant 2 i.e. tricorn turned down coat buttoned up.

 
 In addition i have done a couple of conversions, initially i was going to use them as deserters then felt they may be carrying too much kit, so now I will use them just as variants. Question is are they good enough to sell? If so will sell as individual pieces.

Finally coming soon! Using the same dollies to keep scale but a different sculptor I am going to release some other units for the 1740's period. These are the Fusiliers de Morliere. Once the command is done they will be made available. No time scale on these new pieces

Richard is cracking on with the British Dragoons and I think the dismounted figures are going to be something rather special.

Irish Piquets and British Infantry ready to pre.order/ coming soon and Claymore.

The new codes for the Irish Piquets and the remaining British Infantry in campaign dress with turned down tricorne and the 'at ready' pose for all dress are now in the shop and the figures available to pre.order.
The usual 10% discount applies to all pre.orders just enter piquets14 when asked for the coupon.
I hope to have the figures early August so not too long to wait.
Richard has already started on the next set of sculpts, now confirmed as the Irish/French firing line, Mounted British Dragoon, 5 dismounted dragoons skirmishing and the first 3 personalities.

I can't get a stand at Claymore on the 1st August however I am attending and will be travelling up the night before. If anyone wants to order any figures for collection then get in touch via e.mail with what you want. Again I can offer a 10% discount and as at salute the figures will be ready for collection from the Magnetic displays stand.

Stock Due 9th July

Just a quick update, I'm popping over to Griffin on the 9th July to collect the Fife and Drum stock so to all those that placed pre.orders - thank you and your orders will be dispatched by the 12th.

In addition the metal masters for the new Irish Piquets and the rest of the British Line will be ready so I will sort them out for the production moulds whilst there and will hopefully have stock by the end of the month.

I will be doing some pre.order offers on these from the weekend of the 12th.

Crann Tara Miniatures to stock Fife and Drum Miniatures

I am pleased to announce that Jim Purky and I have reached an agreement for me to be the UK and European retailer for his excellent Fife and Drum AWI range. The figures are sculpted by Richard Ansell so there is a great 'cross over' between my @45 range and Jim's.
In addition I am also stocking the majority of his equipment range and his civilians/labourers from the Minden range. I will also be stocking the Government Highlanders from this range (not listed yet).
To celebrate this announcement I am offering a 10% discount on all pre.orders placed between now and the 4th July - just enter 1776 in the coupon box and the discount should apply. - Please note this is for all orders over £10.
Head on over to the shop at  http://www.cranntaraminiatures.co.uk/
Initially figures will be sold in packs of four infantry and three cavalry, this is until I can work out the mould make ups correctly. Discounted unit packs etc will follow in due course.
The initial stock from Griffin is due in anytime soon.
Please don't ask if I will be stocking Minden Miniatures, Jim and I are waiting to see how this partnership works before making a decision on that range.
I am still doing work on the webshop so don't worry if some items appear and disappear from time to time.