A quick Round Up of 2014 and what's next.

First can I wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope Santa brings you more toys for your metal mountain or pile, depending! and thank you for supporting me and the range.

It will most probably come as no surprise that 2014 has been the best year so far for Crann Tara,- sales have been good, Richard has been productive and I have forged an alliance with Niels of Westfalia Forge and their lovely equipment range.

Financially i guess I may be just about paying my way or at least closing the gap on expenditure over income :) just don't tell the wife!

So what's the plan next year -
I aim to finish the Jacobite rebellion, Richard is currently sculpting Fitz James' horse and the Princes Lifeguard - both of which will suitable for WAS French.
Baggotts Hussars - mounted and foot, a kneeling French infantry man and a mounted British Horse Grenadier ( cos I wanted one :) ).

I would like to think we will get these out in time for Salute but it all depends on Griffin the casters/mould makers who are one of the best in the business but are also very busy!!!!

Following that the Jacobite Personalities and either Government or Jacobite Artillery crew. The Georgia Scouts and mounted Highlanders.

The final release will see which ever artillery crew didn't make it, Government Marines and some other surprises.

John, the other sculptor will be doing some more Savoia pieces and the main project will be the Garde Francais. - no timescales on this though.

To close a couple of my favorite pics  - the Government firing line and the Westfalia Miniatures amusette being pulled by some of my own  Albion sculpts

Merry Christmas Offer - Free Postage on all orders over £50

In order to celebrate the festive season from the 1st December until the 2nd January I'm offering free postage to anywhere in the world on all orders placed to the value of £50 or more. This doesn't include Terrain or Flags but does include all the figure ranges and equipment.

When prompted just enter Xmas14 in the coupon code. All the new figures including the Savoia infantry will be on the site for the 1st. Good time to stock up on the metal mountain.

Savoia Infantry, Prussian and French Guns released

Hopefully going up on the web shop are the new items in stock.
First I have the French 8Pdr and 12Pdr Cannon and the Prussian 12pdr, 10pdr Howitzer and 3pdr from Jim's  Fife and Drum range, these items are in stock and as stated above will be in the shop in the next few days.
Also is the Savoia infantry - sculpted by John on the Crann Tara dollies - the figure is in light kit and could be used as a pretty generic 18th Century Infantry line infantry.

A lovely figure and nicely painted by John - musicians and NCO's will be following shortly. Again these should be in the shop this week and all these items will be available on Saturday at the Battleground show.

Battleground Show 29th November

Just a quick reminder I shall be at Stockton on Saturday at the Battleground show ( formerly Smoggycon).
Now organised by Pendraken miniatures and a new venue it promises to be a good show.
Can I ask that if anyone wants to place an order for collection then do so in the next few days.
You get a 10% discount and the figures will be waiting for you.
I will have all the new stock with me although Personalities and the Fusiliers de Morliere are already getting low!!
Here's the link to the show.
http://www.battlegroundshow.co.uk/

Stock Update! and new Sutlers Wagon

I should be in receipt of the new stock on Friday, all outstanding pre.orders will be processed and dispatched over the weekend and next week, thanks for being patient.

I have also received the new Sutlers wagon from Niels at Westfalia Forge - great piece,
the picture is whilst it was still on work bench. this will be in the shop next week.

Up date re Pre.orders availability

First thanks to everyone for being patient.
Stewart at Griffin moulds has confirmed that the 10 production moulds have just been completed, that means he hopes to have stock with me in the next 7-10 days, so with a fair wind I should have all pre.orders in the post by the 21st/22nd November.
Thanks again.

New Releases available to pre.order

I’m pleased to say that the British Dragoons (mounted and on foot), the French Infantry firing and a new French Command Pack together with the first of the Personalities are all available to pre. Order in the Crann Tara shop.

I have also put up a figure of the converted French/Irish Piquet marching. I have made him to be suitable to represent the infantry in The Manchester Regiment, so trousers and a plaid, will hopefully get some pics on here later.

The Marshall Saxe was kindly painted for me by Dave Jarvis.

Also shown are the Fusiliers de Morliere

So get over to the shop-

http://www.cranntaraminiatures.co.uk/

As usual I offer a 10% discount on all pre.orders  just enter the code Cumberland when paying.

Any questions just get in touch.