The photo above compares three metal Turks from Ral Partha (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic Strelets from Zvezda (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:
The Ral Partha figures come from their “The Condottieri” range. According to a 1985 catalogue, the Turks in this range included 10 codes, some of which contained more than one pose. In addition, the range included Swiss and Imperialist troops.
The figures illustrated are from the following codes.
A: 54-608 “Turkish Archer”
C: 54-611 “Iyaler with Sword”
E: 54-610 “Turk with Scimitar and Buckler”
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 25mm.
Availability and Cost:
With the exception of Colonial subjects, most Ral Partha historical figures continue to be produced by Iron Wind, a successor firm. However, Iron Wind does not seem to be offering The Condottieri range at present.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:
The Zvezda figures are from box 8040 “"Russian Strelets Infantry, 16-17th Centuries AD.” The box contains 46 figures in 11 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
Availability and Cost:
According to PSR, Zvezda released this box in 2006. It is currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.
Notes on the Samples:
The plastic figures were obtained in a trade with Eric Yin.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:
The Ral Partha figures come from their “The Condottieri” range. According to a 1985 catalogue, the Turks in this range included 10 codes, some of which contained more than one pose. In addition, the range included Swiss and Imperialist troops.
The figures illustrated are from the following codes.
A: 54-608 “Turkish Archer”
C: 54-611 “Iyaler with Sword”
E: 54-610 “Turk with Scimitar and Buckler”
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 25mm.
Availability and Cost:
With the exception of Colonial subjects, most Ral Partha historical figures continue to be produced by Iron Wind, a successor firm. However, Iron Wind does not seem to be offering The Condottieri range at present.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer's Designation and Number of Poses:
The Zvezda figures are from box 8040 “"Russian Strelets Infantry, 16-17th Centuries AD.” The box contains 46 figures in 11 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
Availability and Cost:
According to PSR, Zvezda released this box in 2006. It is currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.
Notes on the Samples:
The plastic figures were obtained in a trade with Eric Yin.
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