The photo above compares two plastic Confederate generals from Strelets-R (B,D) with a similar number of metal ACW lancers from SHQ & Kennington (A,C). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures are sold by both SHQ and Kennington, and are catalogued as CWC 30 “Rush’s Lancers at rest.” The ACW range from these two firms is quite extensive, and includes 75 foot poses, 29 cavalry poses (about half of them dismounted), six artillery crew poses, and two guns.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 30mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 20mm.
Availability and Cost:
The metal figures can be purchased directly from the two manufacturers. The cavalry featured here sell for £4.50 at SHQ. For that price, you get 3 horses with 3 riders.
Notes on the Samples:
The metal lancers were generously provided by SHQ.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures come from Strelet’s box 47 “Confederate General Staff (1), Civil War 1861-65.” The box includes 12 different riders, and 12 horses in 6 positions.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 21mm.
Body Build: Somewhat heavy.
Availability and Cost:
Strelets released this set in 2006 and it is easily found at hobby shops and online dealers. Drum and Flag currently sells the box for £5.60.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures are sold by both SHQ and Kennington, and are catalogued as CWC 30 “Rush’s Lancers at rest.” The ACW range from these two firms is quite extensive, and includes 75 foot poses, 29 cavalry poses (about half of them dismounted), six artillery crew poses, and two guns.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 30mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 20mm.
Availability and Cost:
The metal figures can be purchased directly from the two manufacturers. The cavalry featured here sell for £4.50 at SHQ. For that price, you get 3 horses with 3 riders.
Notes on the Samples:
The metal lancers were generously provided by SHQ.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures come from Strelet’s box 47 “Confederate General Staff (1), Civil War 1861-65.” The box includes 12 different riders, and 12 horses in 6 positions.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 21mm.
Body Build: Somewhat heavy.
Availability and Cost:
Strelets released this set in 2006 and it is easily found at hobby shops and online dealers. Drum and Flag currently sells the box for £5.60.
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