The photo above compares two plastic British soldiers from A Call to Arms (A,C) with a pair of metal Frenchmen 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 A Call To Arms figures are from box 50 “British Infantry 1815.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Netmerchants sells the box for £4.75.
Notes on the Samples:
The plastic samples 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 A Call To Arms figures are from box 50 “British Infantry 1815.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Netmerchants sells the box for £4.75.
Notes on the Samples:
The plastic samples were donated by Liam Sullivan.
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