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.

Personalities for Government Army

The first of the Personalities have been sculpted by Richard and are currently at Griffin Moulds for the metal masters to be made.

All for the Government army

First up is the Duke of Cumberland CinC at Culloden but also suitable for Fontenoy and Dettingen

Albermarle  commander of the first line of Government troops

 Henry Hawley commander of the Cavalry at Culloden and fought at Dettingen

All eminently suitable for British/Hanoverian armies be with us in a few weeks.

Minden Miniatures - Marshall Saxe in Coach and his Volontaires de Saxe in stock

Great news yesterday I received stock of the new Minden Miniatures Marshall Saxe in his coach at Fontenoy.
I've also received his Volontaires de Saxe - African and European lancers and Command figures -
Hurried pics below.

The coach will retail at £20 for the coach, two horses and one rider and of course Marshall Saxe
Lancers are £10.50 for 3
Command £7.00 for two.

If you order from me through the blog before I get them on the web shop ( sometime next week)
I will give you 10% discount and flat rate £2.70 postage.
This is only available to UK and European members.
Just send an e.mail to cranntara_miniatures@yahoo.co.uk to order and we will take it from there

Jim is waiting for his stock but it should be with him next week.

Culloden Wargames Day

Whilst it may be a log way to travel ( at least it is for me), I shall be attending the above event on the 11th October at the Culloden visitor centre.
Here's the link
http://cullodenwargamesday.gamescape-north.com/
Prof. Duffy will be there and my trade stand shall hopefully attract him especially if I have the personality figures cast by then. :)
If you do decide to go and want any figures please pre.order, get your 10% discount so contact me direct with your requirements.

The Fontenoy Range

Just a short update, as stated earlier I have placed my flag firmly in the 1740's and as we press on with the '45 I also want to offer up some additional figures.
Bearing in mind within the '45 range there will be Dutch etc I have decided to also look at releasing figures that will expand the French and English armies around the time of Fontenoy.

The Fusiliers de Morliere will be released in the near future, I'm looking at adding Horse Guard Grenadiers for the British alongside the release of the Jacobite horse - most of which of course will serve as French Cavalry.
To that end over the next couple of weeks I will create a new tab for the Fontenoy range and list packs from the '45 that are suitable for this and also list the new packs as they become available.

Looking at the French Garde as the next release for this!

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.