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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Outland vs HaT, Napoleonic Russian Infantry


The photo above compares three metal figures from Outland (unpainted metal) with three plastic figures from HaT (in gray plastic). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The Outland models come from their Napoleonic range. They are catalogued as follows (left to right in the picture):

R-25. 1804 Russian Grenadier Advancing, Bushy Plume
R-14. 1812 Russian Foot Artillery with Rammer, in Kivier
R-13. 1812 Russian Foot Artillery with Ball, in Kivier

The Napoleonic Russian range currently includes 34 poses: 21 infantry, 6 cavalry and 7 artillery

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): B (Slender) mainly due to their spindly legs.

Availability and Cost:

Outland’s metal figures are currently available. They must be ordered from GFI – the distributor. The figures can be ordered individually, at a cost of 65 cents (US) each.

Notes on the Samples:

The Outland models were generously provided by the manufacturer.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The HaT figures come from box 8099 “Russian Militia.” This box includes 100 figures in 17 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).

Availability and Cost:

This set is currently in production at HaT, and available through online and local hobby shops. As a 100-figure box, the price is of course higher than for smaller sets. Sample cost: £8.09 at Modelsforsale.com

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figures were obtained in a trade with Will McNally (of Will’s Wargames Blog).

General Notes:

See the side panel lists for websites of the manufacturers, distributors and retailers mentioned above. To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel.

Readers, please add any comments on other considerations with regard to these two types, in particular any thoughts about the compatibility from the standpoint of historical periods.

2 comments:

Rafael Pardo said...

I own Outland and Hat figures in the same wargame unit. In my case 1806 Prussian line musketeers. The Outland drummer seems like a drummer boy when standing side to side with HaT figures!
Regards and thanks for your efforts
Rafa

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