The photo above compares two plastic figures from Italeri (A,C) with a pair of metal soldiers from Qualiticast (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures come from Qualiticast’s Napoleonic Range. They are listed as code NF40 “French Imperial Guard Fusilier/Grenadier Standing Firing” on the original packaging. Note that this does not match the codes given in other places, such as at Brookhurst Hobbies (which carried them at the time.)
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
Availability and Cost:
Qualiticast stopped producing figures around 2005 and it is now very hard to find remaining stock at hobby distributors. Used figures do show up on auction sites fairly regularly.
Notes on the Samples:
The samples were obtained from Mike Epting in a trade.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Italeri figures come from box 6002, “’Les Bleus’ French Infantry, Napoleonic Wars 1815." The box contains 50 figures in 15 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.
Availability and Cost:
Italeri is currently producing this set, which can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.
Notes on the Samples:
The sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures come from Qualiticast’s Napoleonic Range. They are listed as code NF40 “French Imperial Guard Fusilier/Grenadier Standing Firing” on the original packaging. Note that this does not match the codes given in other places, such as at Brookhurst Hobbies (which carried them at the time.)
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
Availability and Cost:
Qualiticast stopped producing figures around 2005 and it is now very hard to find remaining stock at hobby distributors. Used figures do show up on auction sites fairly regularly.
Notes on the Samples:
The samples were obtained from Mike Epting in a trade.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Italeri figures come from box 6002, “’Les Bleus’ French Infantry, Napoleonic Wars 1815." The box contains 50 figures in 15 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.
Availability and Cost:
Italeri is currently producing this set, which can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.
Notes on the Samples:
The sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.
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