Welcome to CFM, but just who and what on earth is CFM? To answer that requires an explanation of our rather idiosyncratic name. As the name implies "Cannon Fodder" represents those warriors and soldiers who made up the vast bulk of armies throughout history. Given.that our primary interest is in the rank and file it isn't CFM's intention to make 'personality' figures as such, although because we are human some will inevitably sneak in. Several other manufacturers produce truly excellent 'personality' models that are compatible with our ranges. These figures can be used as centerpieces around which larger, hopefully CFM, armies can be built. Another important aspect of CFM is a desire wherever possible to keep our prices to a reasonable level. We really want to offer wargamers the opportunity to amass large armies without breaking the bank when doing so and will attempt to set our prices accordingly.

Initially our ranges will represent figures mostly from the Colonial era, although the eagle-eyed will notice a 20mm Viet-Cong on our list, an example of whimsy overcoming our sculptor. We will expand the range gradually, a description of future plans can be found at the end of the lists. Please feel free to contact CFM with any queries you might have.

SUDAN [28mm]

CFM's Mahdists are representative of the period of the initial Mahdist uprising and the Gordon Relief Expedition. Codes marked with * have open weapon hands to allow a variation in weaponry. These are our initial offerings. They will be added to in the fullness of time.

H1 Hadendowah warrior, advancing, trousers, sword, shield.

H2 Hadcndowah warrior, charging, barcchested, sword, shield, throwing stick.

H3 Hadendowah warrior, charging, tunic, sword, shield*

H4 Hadendowah warrior, advancing, barechested, shield, spear raised above head, sheathed sword, shield.

H5 Hadcndowah standard bearer, sheathed sword and shield slung on back, [Supply own standard].

H6 Hadendowah warrior, curved knife, shield, sheathed sword.

H7 Hadcndowah warrior, brandishing Remington rifle, shield, sheathed sword.

Al Ansar, charging, cap, sword*[scparatc shield supplied]

A 2 Ansar, advancing, turban, shield, sheathed sword*

A3 As above but with fixed sword and sheathed knife.

A4 Ansar, turban, shield, sword*

A5 Riverine Arab, advancing*

A6 Ansar with Remington rifle, advancing.

A7 Ansar with Remington nifle, firing.

A8 Artillery Crew: Three enslaved Egyptian gunners and a Mahdist overseer - AUD$6.

CAPE WARS [28mm]

The first of a selection of figures representative of the native peoples involved in the Southern African Cape Wars. All codes marked * have open weapon hands. Spears and javelins are not supplied but can be easily made. from wire or pins.

CW1 Xhosa warrior, knobkerrie, musket, cloak.

CW2 Xhosa warrior, musket.

CW3 Xhosa warrior, naked, raised weapon hand*

CW4 Xhosa warrior, throwing Javelin, cloak*

CW5 Xhosa warrior, firing musket one handed, cloak.

CW6 Xhosa warrior, wearing trousers, trade blanket, head scarf, with musket.

Note that traditional dress of the Xhosa warrior was an animal hide cloak and nothing else. Unless otherwise noted CFM's Xhosa accurately reflect this.

JUNGLE DRUMS [28mm]

Just the sort of native chaps your darling and intrepid explorers would expect to confront. Codes marked * have open weapon hands. Unless noted spears are not provided. As with the other ranges this range will also grow with the passage of time.

JU1 African warrior, round plume headdress, large axe in belt, small oblong shield*

JU2 African warrior, feathered bonnet, small axe in belt, large ribbed shield*

JU3 African warrior, piled hair, feathered headband, monkey tall kilt, knobkerrie in belt, small oblong shield*

JU4 African warrior, shaved head with topknot, brandishing spear, grass kilt, large oblong shield.

JU5 As above with rifle - no shield.

JU6 As above with knife and severed head - no shield.

THE EGYPTIAN ARMY 1877 - 1885

E1 Infantryman lunging forward with bayonet

E1a As above but with African features.

E2 Officer with drawn sword, firing revolver.

E3 Infantryman standing, wearing full inarching kit.

E3a As above but with African features.

E4 Artillery gunner pack. Four gunners each one in a different pose - AUD$6.

E5 Bugler-Standard bearer.

E5a As above but with African features.

EP1 Loring Pasha, mounted - One armed Maj General William Loring ex C.S.A - AUD$6

WEAPONS PACKS

These packs are designed to allow you to arm your miniature warriors in the way you want to. Each pack has six pieces and costs AUD$1.50. Codes in bold type are currently available.

W1 Remington Rifles.
W2 Flintlock muskets.
W3 Early model bolt action rifles.
W4 Percussion cap musket
W5 Short primitive spears
W6 Long primitive spears.
W7 Long metal bladed spears.
W8 Knobkerries
W9 Broad bladed Assegais
W10 Mixed W5, W8
W11 Large primitive shields
W12 Small primitive shields
W13 Large ribbed shields
W14 Mahdist round shields
W15 Mahdists oblong shields
W16 Swords

THE VIETNAM WAR [20mm]

Although there is only one figure here, it Is a nice one.

VC 1 Viet-Cong Main Force soldier, scarf, bush hat, chest pouches, AK47.

CFM will be adding to its range steadily. When this occurs is really in the lap of the Gods but our intentions are good and we'll work on the following when and where we get the time to do so.

Australian colonial era: Aboriginal warriors, Police etc More African warriors for the Cape Wars range.

Some American Civil War Infantry.

Garibaldi, Neapolitans and Papal troops.

More Viet-Cong

Pricing: All 28mm figures and weapons packs are $1.50 each. 20mm figures are $1.00 each. The price includes Surface postage within Australia. Overseas Orders should include 25% for Airmail costs. Payment can be made by Bank Check, Post Office Money Order in Australian funds or cash in any convertible currency. CFM will take no responsibility for the safe delivery of cash. Personal checks drawn on Australian banks may be sent but goods will not be forwarded until the check is cleared. Foreign currency conversion will be done at the date applicable to the day the Order is received by CFM.

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