Unit Request: Colonial Musketman

[Kal-el]

I know Animepornstar was working on a unit like this, but it has been a long time since his last update and I get the impression its not getting done. So, here I am requesting that somebody out there put this unit together. I am attahing a beautiful pic that shows EXACTLY what I am looking for, color scheme and everything. Personally I need this animation for my Double Your Pleasure Mod, but I am sure that a lot of other people would love to see this unit in action as well.

As you can see the coat would be the civ color, the pants white, the tips of his boots that stick out can be black or brown, the hat should be black with a civ color trim. I sure hope somebody accepts the challenge.

 

[GenMarshall]

This unit would be great to use in between the musketmen and the riflemen. I hope some one sees this and create this unit.

 

[sjeng]

Damn, that would be a great unit; it has quite a historical significance. Great idea

 

[Morbius]

something inbetween musketman and rifleman is long overdue indeed.
great idea.
if an artist would create it, it would be a great thing, i think.

 

[pesoloco]

I like the idea.
When I finish the trucks, I can start it if you want.

I think I saw something like that on the civ site, but it never made it to the game.

 

[pesoloco]

kal-el posted these pictures on another thread:
(these are the pics I was talking about before)

 

[pesoloco]

here is another

 

[Kal-el]

I think the model at the top is cooler looking though.

 

[Kryten]

I don't know if this helps, but here is a quick ROUGH preview I knocked up in just over an hour after a late one at the pub ( )

(As you know, I'm far, far, far too busy with the Macedonians to start any new projects at the moment! )

 

[pesoloco]

Originally posted by Kryten
I don't know if this helps, but here is a quick ROUGH preview I knocked up in just over an hour after a late one at the pub ( )

(As you know, I'm far, far, far too busy with the Macedonians to start any new projects at the moment! )

that looks good.
If I do make this unit, I may just use that.

 

[pesoloco]

Originally posted by Kal-el
I think the model at the top is cooler looking though.

yeah , it is. I like your figurine thing. And the picture shows various angles too. that helps a lot.

 

[Dark Sheer]

Looks like Kryten has perfected the cut & paste thingy.

 

[nonnob3]

Looks interesting.
Kryten, the MASTER of cut & pasting

 

[pesoloco]

Originally posted by nonnob3
Looks interesting.
Kryten, the MASTER of cut & pasting

I agree!

 

[Kryten]

....it's not cos I'm clever, it's cos I'm lazy!

 

[nonnob3]

Kryten ,
always joking with an animation. Great sense of humor!

Funny ...........hahaha

 

[Dark Sheer]

Thanks to the suggestion from Kryten I started to work on this request with everything else on hold until I finish this one.

Here is what it looks like for default, fortify and run.

 

[Kal-el]

can you remove the gold epaulettes from his shoulders? Those are the mark of an officer not an infantryman.

 

[Kryten]

Marvellous animation Dark Sheer!

Mind you, I do agree with Kal-el; he would look better without the yellow epaulettes. Also, would it be possible to stick a bayonet on the end of the musket?

Other than that, this figure looks perfect for just about every european nation and their colonies in the 18th century, from the War of the Spanish Succession, though the Severn Years War, the American War of Independace, and right up to begining of the French Revolution!

(BTW, if anyone does wish to create an 18th century Grenadier, may I suggest using Dark Sheer's figure and giving him a brown 'conical' hat with a brass vertical front plate and the backpack of the Infantryman. This will make him look 'heavy', and fits the Grenadier's role of heavy infantry.)

Good job matey!

 

[Kal-el]

a few other requests:

1) can you give him the white gaiters (the cloth that covers his lower leg and boots) as in the picute above. Again boots were generally for officers and cavalry.

2) can you add on the backpack, canteen and cartridge box

3) and I second the bayonet

I know I am being picky here but I just thought I would put in the request.