Eureka Miniatures http://www.eurekamin.com.au Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:39:08 GMT The latest news from Eureka Miniatures. en-au Copyright Eureka Miniatures webmaster@eurekamin.com.au (Eureka Webmaster) Coranto using the Feed Builder Addon Featured in Leader newspaper! Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:39:07 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFZEEluZuZqOiLIPqO http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFZEEluZuZqOiLIPqO


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Inside story]]> 18mm AB French skirmishing dragoons Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:25:45 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFZpFAAEuVOEyjQxPg http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFZpFAAEuVOEyjQxPg
18mm AB French Skirmishing dragoons


We consider these some of Tony’s finest work to date. The much anticipated AB French dismounted Dragoons in action will be released shortly. There will be a set of four horses and a horse holder, a set of four skirmishing figures and a carbine wielding variant of code F20. All those who have signed up to the 300 Club will receive notice of these figures by e-mail as soon as they arrive with us. The official release will come shortly afterwards.

We think most of you would agree that Tony Barton's work over the past thirty years has been instrumental in raising the standard of wargaming figures in this, or any other scale.

Tony would be the first to acknowledge that his customer's enthusiastic support over the years has enabled him to continue working in the model soldier field. However recent developments have threatened to put this at risk.

It has come to our attention that several companies operating out of China have been illegally selling painted, inferior copies of AB models. These low quality knock offs result in no benefit to Mr Barton at all. Not only do they deny Tony his rightful income, they also tarnish his and Eureka's reputation for quality sculpting and casting. As the sole manufacturers of AB Napoleonics we can guarantee that we do not supply any of the Chinese companies currently selling painted 15mm Napoleonic miniatures via ebay. Therefore, if you are purchasing these figures under the impression that you are buying AB quality, we can assure you that this is not the case.

These cheap recasts represent a not inconsiderable threat to the continued viability of both the Eureka and AB brands and could very well help guarantee that new figures from AB, like the beautiful examples shown above, become a thing of the past. ]]> Shop Closed 7th June 2013 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:55:18 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFZpFEuVElhlKaUKzc http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFZpFEuVElhlKaUKzc
We will re-open on the 8th June as usual.

Apologies for the inconvenience.]]> 28mm Cast of Thousands Tue, 28 May 2013 21:29:19 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyAZElAVAhoKURjdm http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyAZElAVAhoKURjdm Civilians and Vignettes range as well as Pax Limpopo. The figures have been sculpted by Alan Marsh, except for Strongman Bates who was designed and sculpted by Dave Fredericks.

Cast of Thousands


Inspired by the Anubis Games rule set Cast of Thousands, which premiered at Little Wars Melbourne 2012, the figures were all made to complement and enhance this novel game.

The rules are available as a free pdf download here on our web site, including Unit Cards. We think you will be "star struck" by this game.]]> 28mm Wars of the French Revolution French Horse Artillery and Limbers Mon, 27 May 2013 21:49:58 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyAyFFZAldVXYFtzq http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyAyFFZAldVXYFtzq compagnies, each consisting of four 8lb guns and 2 howitzers. By 1794 when it reached its peak there were 54 compagnies, an extraordinary achievement and one that shows the regard in which this relatively new form of artillery was held.



Thanks to Gribeauval and Cornet the French artillery pieces were the best in Europe. The esprit de corps of this new arm of the Revolution was often remarked to be the highest in the army. There are two instances where gunners were reported to have mounted and charged enemy cavalry, without their guns, such was their bravery.

To celebrate these men we have produced the two main uniforms they wore and three different styles of head wear. There are a staggering number of uniforms known from the period most of which are covered by the six variants we offer. As the role of horse artillery is to be highly mobile we have provided all the crews in both foot and mounted variants, along with limbers, caissons and a würtz wagon.

French Horse Artillery limber and riders


We have both four and six horse teams available in walking and running poses as well as separate limbers. All limber teams were crewed by civilians, something which did cause problems at the time as the spirit of the drivers did not always match that of the gunners.

All of these items can be also be used with our previously released foot artillery figures.

Click here to view more colour images of this range.

Click here to view more details images or place an order.]]> Last Reminder for Little Wars 2013 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:25:44 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFylulFAuulETAuGWq http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFylulFAuulETAuGWq
With over 20 games and ten traders already confirmed this looks as though it will be the biggest Little Wars yet.

The show will be held at Mornington Secondary College on Saturday 25th May. Full details are here on the official web site.

See you there!

Little Wars Melbourne 2013
]]> Laughing Monk Daughters of Set released Sat, 04 May 2013 14:44:27 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyZykEpyZcCfzgDig http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyZykEpyZcCfzgDig now available on our web site.

Daughters of Set UnwrappedDaughters of Set Wrapped


]]> 28mm Jazz band and dancers Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:04:13 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyVZVZuVFqCJHkdSG http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyVZVZuVFqCJHkdSG
We often feel as though we never left the 20th Century and this month’s new release goes to prove it. An overwhelming favourite of the 100 Club has been this set of 28mm jazz musicians and dancers. Alan Marsh, the sculptor, is a huge fan of Jelly Roll Morton and early jazz in general. We feel that this is really reflected in the life he has put into these revellers.

28mm Jazz Band and Dancers


The figures represent the following greats of the Jazz Age:

Trumpet - Louis Armstrong (holding instrument and singing)
Clarinet - Johnny Dodds
Trombone - Kid Ory
Piano - Jelly Roll Morton
Drums - Baby Dodds
Double Bass – John Lindsay
Banjo (six strings) - Johnny St Cyr
Singer - Bessie Smith

The dancers are all "bright young things", reflecting my interest in Jeeves and Wooster!

Despite the lovely features of the girls we are hoping that some of the talented painters out there (you know who you are), will be able do justice to Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon with these figures. If you do manage it, please send us the results and the best will be awarded a prize.

Patrick Wilson at the Virtual Armchair General has made a nightclub especially for our 1920 Jazz band. Available for a modest price as a pdf download we highly recommend this to anyone looking for a venue for the band and dancers.

Hot Jazz Special Offer


Buy the entire Jazz band, the frenetic dancers and our 1920’s Ladies of the Speakeasy, 17 figures, a piano and a set of drums for only AUD$50.00.

Click here for more details and to order.

Click here for more colour pictures of this range.]]> Little Wars Melbourne 2013 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:43:43 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyVVlFukFXSGVgREx http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyVVlFukFXSGVgREx
Nic is helping organise the show and as such, if anyone wants to put on a game or trade at the event you can contact Nic via Eureka or through the event web site.

The change of venue and day (from Sunday to Saturday) hasn’t deterred anyone yet, there are already 20 games being run and seven confirmed traders, with an expectation of more.

Little Wars Melbourne 2013
]]> Shop Closure during April Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:34:26 GMT http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyVVlklyyIKIbmDMP http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EFyVVlklyyIKIbmDMP
Mail order business will still be operating, though at a slower rate than usual.]]>