Eureka Miniatures http://www.eurekamin.com.au Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:55:51 GMT The latest news from Eureka Miniatures. en-au Copyright Eureka Miniatures webmaster@eurekamin.com.au (Eureka Webmaster) Coranto using the Feed Builder Addon COMING SOON! AB Figures Waterloo range (15/18mm) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:29:28 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkAkykEyluhHrrLlt http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkAkykEyluhHrrLlt


Tony has been steadily working away on British in Belgic shakos, British Dragoons in helmets, Household Cavalry, Scots Greys, Dutch-Belgians, Nassau and many more since the middle of last year. Here, for the first time, we can provide some details, and you can start ordering these figures right NOW - either for collection at Salute (with NO postage charged), or for worldwide shipping from our Australian base on the same day as the event in London (21st April).

So far we can confirm -

British Line Infantry (in Belgic shako)
WB01 Centre Company, marching, shoulder arms
WB02 Centre Company, order arms
WB03 Centre Company, standing, port arms
WB04 Centre Company firing/loading
WB05 Centre Company Kneeling

WB11 Flank Company, marching, shoulder arms
WB12 Flank Company, order arms
WB13 Flank Company, standing, port arms
WB14 Flank Company firing/loading
WB15 Flank Company kneeling
WB16 Flank Company skirmishing

WB21 Officer standing
WB22 Ensign standing, colours uncased
WB23 Mounted Officer
WB24 Drummer
WB25 Centre Company sergeant, with pike
WB26 Centre Company sergeant, marching with pike
WB27 Light Infantry officer

Scottish Highlanders (to augment the original range)
WB30 Centre Company, port arms
WB31 Centre Company, firing/loading
WB32 Centre Company, kneeling
WB33 Highland sergeant, pike
(Existing AB British officers, musicians & Flank coy skirmishers can be used)

British Foot Artillery, covered Belgic shako
WBA01 Crew, firing
WBA02 Crew, loading
WBA03 Crew, heaving gun
(For RHA, Light Infantry and Rifles use existing AB British figures: no change)

Belgian Cavalry
BNC01 Carabinier in helmet
BNC02 Carabinier in helmet officer
BNC03 Carabinier in helmet trumpeter

In the near future we will have details available for RHA Rocket Troop, British Light and Heavy Dragoons (post 1812 uniform); Scots Greys and Household Cavalry - with more to come.

You can now place a Salute pre-order for any of the above coded miniatures by going here.

More pictures and additions to the range will be added to the order pages as we go. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter feeds or this News & Events column for further updates. These will soon include the revised AB Figures 1792-98 Austrians and new Eureka Miniatures ranges due for release at Salute.

Australia is of course a long way from London. So to guarantee getting your post-free order out to the UK in time for you to collect it from the Eureka trade stand at Salute, you MUST get your order to us no later than the 10th April please.

If ordering for collection at Salute please clearly label your order as "for collection at Salute" using additional comments section of the order form and select the "store pick-up" option to remove the postage element.

Customers not attending Salute can place their orders at any time up to the launch date of the 21st April and your orders will be shipped the day before the release day (or a few days later, depending on how close the release day you submitted the order).

For further information or clarification you can contact us. ]]> 18mm Seven Years War - French Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:18:05 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFklyyFllVtEkQgBdb http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFklyyFllVtEkQgBdb
However, these historical disappointments will not deter the gamer and collector of 18th century miniature armies. The French army of the Seven Years War is an attractive proposition to model (the cavalry regiments are especially colourful) and it will of course fight just as well as any other army when lead by a skilled table-top general (rather than some fop who took the fancy of Madame de Pompadour!)

18mm Seven Years War French


Our figures are intended principally for French armies operating in the main European theatre of the Seven Years War, but they can also be used to represent French units fighting in North America, the West Indies and 'European' French regiments operating in India. A reminder, if one was needed, that the Seven Years War was very much a global conflict throwing up all sorts of interesting possibilities for the wargamer.

18mm Seven Years War French cavalry


The range includes a limited selection of artillery that is specifically French (a light battalion gun and some large field/siege pieces), but for generic Seven Years War medium calibre guns we would recommend using any of the 6pdr guns from the existing Austrian and Prussian ranges. For limbers and wagons use those listed in the Russian range.

18mm Seven Years War French Artillery


As will be inferred from this last statement, our Seven Years War range already includes comprehensive lists of models covering the Prussian, Austrian and Russian armies. With the release of the French we are now moving on to the British.

Here are the catalogue details for the new figures in the current release -

NEW 18mm Seven Years War French
Sculpted by Mike Broadbent
300SYW400 French musketeer, no turnbacks, marching (4)
300SYW401 French musketeer, turnbacks, marching (4)
300SYW402 French drummer (2)
300SYW403 French officer (2)
300SYW404 French standard bearer (2)
300SYW405 French NCO (2)
300SYW406 Grenadier de France, marching (4)
300SYW407 Grenadier de France drummer (1)
300SYW408 Grenadier de France officer (1)
300SYW409 Grenadier de France standard bearer (1)
300SYW410 Grenadier de France NCO (1)
300SYW411 Mounted officer (1)
300SYW412 Mounted officer in cuirasse (1)

300SYW415 Hussar, in mirliton (3)
300SYW416 Hussar officer (1)
300SYW417 Hussar standard bearer (1)
300SYW418 Hussar trumpeter (1)

300SYW420 Chevau leger, in tricorn (3)
300SYW421 Chevau leger officer in tricorn (1)
300SYW422 Chevau leger standard bearer in tricorn (1)
300SYW423 Chevau leger trumpeter in tricorn (1)
300SYW424 Chevau leger kettle drummer in tricorn (1)

300SYW425 Chevau leger, in bearskin (3)
300SYW426 Chevau leger officer in bearskin (1)
300SYW427 Chevau leger standard bearer in bearskin (1)
300SYW428 Chevau leger trumpeter in bearskin (1)
300SYW429 Chevau leger kettle drummer in bearskin (1)

300SYW430 Dragoon, in tricorn (3)
300SYW431 Dragoon, in pokalem (3)
300SYW432 Dragoon officer in tricorn (1)
300SYW433 Dragoon standard bearer in tricorn (1)
300SYW434 Dragoon drummer in tricorn (1)
300SYW435 Dragoon musician in tricorn (1)

300SYW436 Cuirassier du Roi (3)
300SYW437 Cuirassier du Roi officer (1)
300SYW438 Cuirassier du Roi standard bearer (1)
300SYW439 Cuirassier du Roi trumpeter (1)

300SYW440 Mounted general staff (2)
300SYW441 Dismounted general staff (2)
300SYW442 ADC mounted and on foot - 2 figure set

300SYW450 4pdr cannon - 2 gun set
300SYW451 12pdr cannon
300SYW452 24pdr siege cannon
300SYW453 Artillery officer (1)
300SYW454 Artillery crewman (8)

Figures are sold individually unless a set is indicated. The number in parentheses denotes the number of available variants for that product code. Variants are supplied randomly, but Eureka Miniatures will always endeavour to supply a representative sample.

Click here to see detailed pictures of all the new French range and the rest of the SYW range.

Click here to see more colour pictures of this range. ]]> Forthcoming 1812 Saxon heavy cavalry (28mm) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:01:59 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkZupkAEAJkBudeJb http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkZupkAEAJkBudeJb
Zastrow Cuirassiers in the first picture, Garde du Corps in the second. Just the charging troopers shown here. More passive "At rest" poses also available, along with all the appropriate officer, standard bearer, and trumpeter figures.

28mm 1812 Zastrow Cuirasiers


28mm 1812 Garde du Corps


The official release date for these will be at Salute in London on the 21st April (yes - Eureka will be there), but if you cannot wait until then there is still time to pre-order them on our website via their 100 Club entry.

We will start shipping the figures to you in early February.(When we download the pre-orders we will send you a list of all the code numbers and you can pick and choose which figures you actually want).

Our thanks to the numerous people who assisted with the research for these figures.]]> CANCON - Eureka Shop hours and last orders! Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:11:09 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkyllEuyAQxGpgIKL http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkyllEuyAQxGpgIKL
Meanwhile, those of you going to Cancon are almost out of time if you want to place an order with us for a POST FREE pick-up at the show. We cannot guarantee Cancon orders placed with us after next Monday 23rd January.

Please clearly mark your orders with "For pick-up at CANCON". Those coming to see us should note that our trade stand will be there all day Friday and Saturday, but only until Noon on the Sunday.

Cancon is held at Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Road, Mitchel ACT on the closest Australia Day weekend. For more information, check out their web site.

We are looking forward to seeing all 'the usual suspects' in Canberra.]]> 28mm 1960-1980s American troops in MOPP gear Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:06:57 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkuVVVyEZbcygrzFG http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkuVVVyEZbcygrzFG


The armed forces of the United States use the term MOPP when referring to protective gear designed for use in biological, radiological, and chemically contaminated situations. MOPP stands for Mission Orientated Protective Posture, under which there are five recognised levels of readiness / protection, ranging from MOPP Level 0 to MOPP Level 4, depending on the perceived seriousness of the threat (explained here).

The figures are all depicted wearing the M17A2 protective mask, along with hood, and are available both with and without the M1 helmet. The M1 steel helmet was phased out progressively through the 1980s, being officially replaced by the Kevlar PASGT helmet in 1985 (although still used by National Guard units until the end of the decade). The protective over garment with charcoal impregnated lining is far more comfortable than the Soviet equivalent. Classic Cold War US weaponry complete the picture - M16 assault rifles, M16 / M203 grenade launcher combinations, M60 machine guns, M72 LAW rockets, and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles.



For a strictly limited period you can buy a complete set of all the figures / variants in this release for a super discounted price (See the "Protect and Survive" Deal).

There is lots of potential here for all kinds of nightmare Cold War scenarios and we would like to recommend our 1980s Soviet soldiers in NBC suits as the obvious opponents for the Americans in MOPP gear. With this in mind we have added a couple of extra special discount deals on the Soviets (see below). Just the thing, we think, for games using the Force on Force rules and their companion volume Cold War Gone Hot - both also now available from Eureka.

And if that is all a little too conventional for you, here at Eureka we always think there is something about gas mask wearing troops and zombies that always goes together!

Here are the catalogue details for the new miniatures in the current release -

NEW 28mm 1960-1980s American troops in MOPP gear
(from our Modern Wars range)
Sculpted by Kosta Heristanidis

100MOD150 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear, with M-16 assault rifle (6)
100MOD151 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear, with M-16 / M-203 grenade launcher (2)
100MOD152 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear, with M-60 machinegun (2)
100MOD153 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear, with M72 LAW rocket launcher (1)
100MOD154 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear, with Stinger anti-aircraft missile (1)
100MOD155 1960-80s US MOPP gear squad: set of all 12 figures from 100MOD150-154

100MOD160 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M-16 (6)
100MOD161 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M-16 / M-203 (2)
100MOD162 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M-60 machinegun (2)
100MOD163 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with M72 LAW rocket launcher (1)
100MOD164 1960-80s US trooper in MOPP gear & helmet, with Stinger anti-aircraft missile (1)
100MOD165 1960-80s US MOPP gear squad in helmet: set of all 12 figures from 100MOD160-164

Figures are sold individually unless a set is indicated. The number in parentheses denotes the number of available variants for that product code. Variants are supplied randomly, but Eureka Miniatures will always endeavour to supply a representative sample.

New Release Special Offers


THE "Protect and Survive" DEAL
A complete set of all the US troopers in MOPP gear figures in this release - 24 figures for the very special price of au$50.00* (normally au$70.80)

Also -

THE "Soviets in NBC Womble suits" DEAL
A complete set of all the infantry figures and variants from our 1980s Soviet soldiers in NBC suits range (includes the Sagger Missile set) - 20 figures for the special price of au$50.00* (normally au$62.05)

THE "Comrade Wombles + heavy weapons" DEAL
A complete set of all the infantry figures and variants from our 1980s Soviet soldiers in NBC suits range (includes the Sagger Missle set) PLUS the 12.7mm Dshk MG and 82mm Mortar and their Soviet BBC suit crews - 24 figures and heavy weapons for the special price of au$65.00* (normally au$84.05)

* Excluding postage and 'Goods and Services Tax' payable by Australian customers only

Click here to see detailed pictures of our MOPP suited Americans and the rest of Kosta's Modern Wars range, or to place an order.

Click here to see more colour pictures of this range. ]]> CANCON 2012 - advanced warning for orders! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:35:31 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkFAEyVFENUqTyqoI http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkFAEyVFENUqTyqoI
If ordering via the web site, please use the additional comments section of the order form to clearly indicate that the order is "For pick-up at CANCON". Those coming to see us should be aware that our trade stand will be operating all day Friday, Saturday, but only until Noon on the Sunday.

As well as the old favourites we will of course have lots of new stuff to inspire you! Among the pre-release 'show specials' on offer will be new 28mm Modern Wars from Kosta Heristanidis, new 18mm Napoleonics from Tony Barton (AB Figures), and lots of new 28mm Wars of the French Revolution miniatures.

Cancon is held at Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Road, Mitchel ACT (Friday 27th to Sunday 29th January 2012). For more information about Cancon 2012 and the Canberra Games Society, check out their web site -

www.cgs.asn.au]]> Christmas Shopping in Melbourne? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:05:23 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkFylZAkFGsKHdmji http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkFylZAkFGsKHdmji
We will also be open on the 30th December (1pm till 7pm) and 31st December (10am till 1pm).

All of us here wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and healthy, prosperous New Year.
]]> 15mm Science-Fiction Alien Infantry - Ventaurans Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:23:05 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkkFlAFlVIszctNKk http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkkFlAFlVIszctNKk
15mm Sci-fi Ventaurans


As you would expect there is futuristic weaponry and full body blast armour aplenty here! Lots of figure variants carrying the standard "assault rifle", supplemented by a section / squad automatic support weapon, a fearsome looking heavy auto cannon, and a two figure anti-armour weapon set. There is also an officer and a communications (Comms) figure. There are all sorts of 15mm sci-fi battle games systems out there in hyperspace that are crying out for these - such as Future War Commander (Specialist Military Publishing). Alternatively, if you prefer playing skirmish games with 15mm figures (rather than the larger scales) there is GZG's venerable but still excellent Stargrunt rules, or check out the exciting new Tomorrow's War (from the Ambush Alley team who brought you the Force on Force rules).

We would like to thank Mr Pearson very much for this opportunity to work alongside him, and if 15mm is not your preferred figure size for sci-fi gaming we would highly recommend you check out the original 25mm figures at Denizen Miniatures.

15mm Sci-Fi Ventaurans


We currently have another 300 Club request for 15mm versions of some more of Chub's work (the Federation troops) and if you would like to see these put into production you can express an interest by pre-ordering here.

Here are the catalogue details for the new miniatures in the current release -

NEW 15mm Science-Fiction Infantry - Ventaurans
Sculpted by Mike Broadbent
300SCI10 Ventauran trooper with assault rifle (8)
300SCI11 Ventauran trooper with Section Automatic Weapon SAW (1)
300SCI12 Ventauran trooper officer (1)
300SCI13 Ventauran trooper team with Light Anti-armour Weapon LAW - 2 figure set
300SCI14 Ventauran trooper with Auto Cannon (1)
300SCI15 Ventauran trooper, comms (1)

Figures are sold individually unless a set is indicated. The number in parentheses denotes the number of available variants for that product code. Variants are supplied randomly, but Eureka Miniatures will always endeavour to supply a representative sample.

Click here to see detailed pictures of all the Ventaurans, as well as the Sci-Fi Germans, or to place an order.

Click here to see more colour pictures of this range. ]]> Paints used on our new modern US Marines Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:40:07 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkEluylpZpSHhEqOo http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkEluylpZpSHhEqOo
28mm Modern US Marines


The uniform is 60% Vallejo 321 Highlight British Tank crew (from the Panzer Ace range) and 40% Vallejo 951 White (Model Colour range)

The flak jacket is 50% Vallejo 923 Japanese Uniform WWII and 50% Vallejo 879 Green Brown.

The light digitised camouflage was achieved by simply stippling on some thinned Vallejo 826 German Camouflage Medium Brown.

Happy painting! ]]> Social Networking Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:32:51 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkplEyZZERqIKqKXc http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFkplEyZZERqIKqKXc
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