20% off SALE

Just use the coupon code on the website. All the details here

http://indusminiatures.mybigcommerce.com/

Cheers

Indian Irregular Rocket men - WIP

Here is a sneak peak at the Irregular Rocket men. Theses are still WIP.

 Cheers Ashok



Silahposh Greens up!

Here are few pics of the Silahposh/Silaposh greens that are on the way.

Cheers Ashok

Irregular Indian cavalry/Pindari now available

These are meant to represent generic Irregular cavalry or Pindari that fought for the Princes, Mughals, Europeans, Sikhs etc.

http://indusminiatures.mybigcommerce.com/indian-cavalry/

Cheers
Ashok

Workbench update - Cannon and Crew

Sorry I have been off the grid for a while, work has got me busy with travel. Here at the latest sculpts up next.  Two cannon and crew!

Also the Irregular Indian Cavalry/Pindari are being cast and should be available next week.

Thanks Ashok

Indus miniatures comparison shots

Sorry these are long over due. Here are some comparison shots with Perry and Wargames Foundry. I did not clean these so there is some flash.

Cheers Ashok

Marathas now available!

Marathas are available now!

http://indusminiatures.mybigcommerce.com/

Cheers Ashok

Indus Miniatures website now up and functional!

This is still work in progress but it is functional. Please give your honest opinion and any suggestions for the website. I will eventually replace the current pictures with painted examples.

 I plan to advertise on TMP and Table Top Gaming news. Where else should I advertise?

Here you go.

http://indusminiatures.mybigcommerce.com/

Thanks Ashok

Indian Cavalry or Pindari

These are meant to represent Indian Irregular Cavalry or Pindari. They could be used from 1700 til 1850's. There are 3 archers poses and 3 spear and shield poses. The command is being done next.

The Maratha sculpts are off to the caster and should be available in a couple of weeks.

Best Regards,

Ashok

Workbench update - Indian Lt Cavalry/Pindari

These are not completed but thought I would share. These will be Indian Light cavalry and or Pindari. Hope to have the final sculpts up this weekend.

Thanks Ashok!

Introducing INDUS MINIATURES!

INDUS MINIATURES will be the brand name these figures will be sold under. Its a little better than "that guy Ashok's figures"...:). Anyway I have set up a temporary blog that for the most part will remain static so people know how to order. I expect my website to be up by end of August.

Please take a look here http://indusminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/07/welcome-to-indus-miniatures.html

All work bench updates will still be done on this blog.

On another note my Maratha Infantry has been sent to the caster. As soon as I get a delivery date I will start preorders!

Best regards,

Ashok

Indian Maratha Horse command Greens - 28mm

Here is the Maratha Command.

Cheers!

Ashok

Indian Maratha cavalry sneak peak......more this weekend

And here are some pics of what is to come! These are eBobs medium horses. Sorry about the quality of the pictures. I rushed them on the site.

Thanks Ashok

Miniatures available....finally

Alright I just heard back from the caster today and the mini's were mailed out this afternoon. I should receive them by Wednesday of next week. If you are interested in purchasing the available miniatures please email me via this blog. The Hindu Militia, Archers, Rajput leaders, and Sepoys are all available. The Maratha's are on their way from the sculptor and should be available in 3-4 weeks. My intent is to get my Website up and running when I have enough product codes. In the meantime I will be selling the miniatures through this blog via paypal.I can be contacted at marinesc2001(at)gmail.com.

Below is how they are being packaged and sold. There are pictures of all the miniatures on this blog. But if you have questions please contact me.

Cost - US Dollars
Singles - $2.00
3 Pack - $6.00

Flat Rate Shipping
USA - $6.00
Canada - $13.00
Everywhere else - $16.00

How to order?

1. Send an email with the product codes, quantity and your location
2. I will confirm and send you a total
3. Payment can be made via paypal to marinesc2001(at)gmail.com
4. When figures arrive/or if in stock I will ship them off
5. I will send email letting you know they have been shipped

Thanks for every ones support during this project. I have a lot more on the way. Up next is Maratha cavalry!

Now CYA Stuff

• These are NOT suitable for children under 14 years of age. There are NOT toys.
• Miniatures are made of white metal
• All miniatures are supplied unpainted
• Some assembly maybe required - mostly shields 

Thanks Ashok

Product Code	Title	Description	Packaging
IND01	Hindu/Indian Militia	3 different poses w/ sword shield	3 pack
IND02	Hindu/Indian Archer	Standing Archer	3 pack
IND03	Hindu/Indian Archer	Kneeling Archer	3 pack
SEPY01	Sepoy Marching	Early Sepoy Marching	3 pack
SEPY02	Sepoy Firing	Early Sepoy Firing	3 pack
SEPY03	Sepoy "At the ready"	Early Sepoy "At the ready"	3 pack
LDR01	Leader	Leader standing sword raised/no armor	single
LDR02	Leader	Armored leader/chainmail over face	single
LDR03	Leader	Armored leader/helmet with point	single
LDR04	Leader	Militia leader sword raised/looking back	single

More Maratha poses

These are in the mail!

Maratha's with Muskets

Maratha "Greens" sneak preview

Here are some Maratha "greens" that were just completed. More on the way. Then off to some cavalry.

Hope you enjoy! Ashok

Update - The other sculpts have been sent to get master and production molds done. Should have stock in a couple weeks.

The Maratha Confederacy

The Maratha Confederacy was an Indian imperial power that existed from 1674 and 1818. It was founded by Shivaji. He waged war with the Mughals for 27 years from 1681 to 1707. The longest war ever waged in India. (Wikipedia).

(Picture above from Osprey's Men at Arms #263)

Other wars fought:

Battle of Panipat -against the Afghans (1761)
First Anglo-Maratha War (1777-1783)
Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805)
Third Anglo-Maratha War, also known as the Pindari War (1817-1818)

Maratha on horseback.
Hopefully I will have some sculpts to share this weekend!

Early Sepoys - "Peons"

When the European "East India Companies" (EIC) set up trading posts in India in the early 1700's they used locals to augment their small forces. The Dutch called them "Peons" (countrymen). These men were untrained locals led by local Zemindars or other local rulers. They would be equipped with any of the following: matchlocks, swords , spears and/or shields.

The sculpt's below are based off of the print in Osprey Men at Arms #453 - Armies of the East India Company.

These can be used from 1700 up until the mutiny. They could also serve several purposes beside Sepoys  - like Indian Pirates, Bad mashes, Darkest Africa mercenaries to name a few. They could augment any Indian force (Mysore, Mahratta, Mogul, Rajput etc) as irregulars or even Princely Sepoys.

Getting closer to production....

Enjoy! Ashok

Teaser...for greens to come shortly

More greens will be posted in the nest few days! I am leaving you with a picture of things to come....

Cheers Ashok!

Lead is in..more comparison shots

Its been a while since I have posted. Been busy with work and family, soccer tournaments etc. I just got some lead casts in last week. I am still waiting on my archers to arrive so I can have my first production mold made.

In the mean time here are a few comparison shots.

Let me preface this by saying I am NOT a good painter.

Below is a comparison of a Sadhu from the old "London War Room" and Hindu militia from the Falcon Miniatures range. 

This next picture is a comparison with a Wargames Foundry's Afghan and Baluchi.

Cheers Ashok!

New Hindu Archer Greens

I am quite fond of these sculpts.
I am getting a lot questions about my plans with all these sculpts. My plans right now are to have enough different sculpts to open a web store or partner with a current dealer. As soon as all these are available I will post on here and advertise on TMP. Most of the lag time is between the sculpting and shipping etc. I plan to do head and weapon variants where possible too. So this will be work in progress. But if you have specific questions please email me. Thanks! Hope you enjoy.

Rajput leader's - Updated

Here is a Rajput Leader that the sculptor has just finished. This sculpt was based on the Osprey illustration in Mughal India (#263). I have another one being completed and also some archers. I will hopefully have all those up this weekend sometime once some minor changes are done to the greens.
Enjoy!

Ebob Horse Comparison

I have decided to use Ebobs (http://www.ebobminiatures.com/) Medium horses for my project. Please note the Ebob horse is not put together and the tail is not attached. Here is a comparison shot with a Wargames Foundry - India range horse and a Perry Muslim range horse. Different positions but it gives you an idea of size. They will look just fine on the table together. Ebobs horse is very nice anatomically. In my humble opinion a much better sculpt.

Rajput Noble- Updated

Here is a Rajput Noble I had commissioned. I have it next to a Perry Muslim (yes there is some flash) so you can compare. Please bare with me as I am learning the best way to photograph these little guys as well. Also playing with Picassa as I go.

New picture added - Wargames Foundry Comparison

I expect to have more comparisons with other makers as we go along. Archers should be up next week. I am very excited to see how those turned out!

I have decided to go with eBob's medium horses as well. And I will have comparison photo's up shortly.

Please notice my poll below as well.

Enjoy!

Rajput Hindu militia

This originally started out as a small project . Now I have decided to start a line of 28mm miniatures that will cover India from the 1550's to 1850's. It is something that I have always wanted to do and just recently decided to invest a substantial amount of money to get this accomplished. Obviously this is "work in progress" and thought I would share this with everyone. These are the 4 sculpts that I have had done so far. I haven't decided if I am going to open my own web store or have another company distribute the line of figures. I am open to comments and what people would like to see next. I have some Archers and Armored Rajputs being done now.



Disclaimer: This is my first attempt at a blog so I am still learning...

I also have some interest in the American Revolution/American War of Independence. But more about that later..