RSM vs HaT, Napoleonic foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from RSM (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic soldiers from HaT (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come from the former RSM 95 range, now produced by the Dayton Painting Consortium. The range includes foot and mounted figures representing Britain, France, Austria, Brunswick, Spain, Saxony and Bavaria, as well as some artillery pieces. There are about 75 Napoleonic codes in total in their catalogue.

I do not have the actual identification for these figures, although the one on the left is one of the Saxon models.

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:

The RSM figures are currently available from DPC. They are sold in bags of 24, including command figures, for $10.80 (US). The website is here:

http://www.dpcltdcom.org/

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was provided in a trade from Mike Epting.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two sets:

B: 8008 “Napoleonic Brunswick Avant Garde”
D: 8097 “Waterloo Lutzow Freikorps & Nassau Grenadiers.”

Box 8008 includes 48 figures in 8 or 9 poses (earlier boxes had only 8 poses, but a 9th was added later). Set 8097 similarly contains 48 figures, in a consistent 8 poses.

As most hobbyists know, HaT is making a concerted effort to present a comprehensive range of plastic figures covering the Napoleonic period. These sets, representing some of the lesser known forces, are indicative of the depth of their offering.

Figure Characteristics:

8008 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 25mm.
8097 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

These boxes are currently available from HaT, and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers.

Notes on the Samples:

The HaT figures were donated by Mike Epting and Liam Sullivan.

Rose vs Revell, First World War German Infantry

The photo above compares two plastc figures from Revell (A,C) with a single metal soldiers from Rose (B). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figure is a Rose Miniature, currently manufactured and sold by Garrison Wargames Figures. This figure is from the 20mm Rose range, which also covers Napoleonic, American Civil War and colonial subjects. At present the range includes 5 figures representing First World War soldiers. Garrison uses the code “ROSEGWG1” to describe this figure.

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:

The Rose figures are sold for £0.50 each, and can be ordered from the Garrison website:

http://www.garrisonminiatures.com/index.asp

Notes on the Samples:

The Rose sample was kindly provided by Garrison.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Revell figures come from box 02504 “German Infantry WWI.” This box includes 48 figures in 12 poses, along with a pair of dogs. At the present time, this is one of only two sets which Revell has made for this conflict.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.

Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

According to PSR, this set was first released in 1990. It is currently in production at Revell, and can be found online and at local hobby shops.

Minifigs vs Esci & Italeri, British Colonial foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from Minifigs (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic soldiers from Esci (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come from the current Minifigs “Colonial Wars” range. That range includes 27 different foot poses for the British, as well as 12 mounted figures, and a pair of artillery limber riders.

The actual figures illustrated are:

(A) BC01: British Colonial Infantry advancing (light order)
(C) BC07: British Colonial Infantry Officer advancing
(E) BC03: British Colonial Infantry attacking (light order)

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

The figures are currently available from Minifigs in the UK and US. They are sold individually: the other ranks sell for £1.00, while the officer is £1.10 on the British site. For American buyers, all the castings are priced at $1.50 each. The websites are here:

http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Home.aspx

http://www.minifigs.com/catalog/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Esci figures come from box 212 “Zulu War, British Infantry Soldiers” and were also issued in box 232 “Indian War Kiber Pass British Infantry.”

Box 212 included 50 figures in 15 poses. The set was later re-released by Italeri as box 6050, “British Infantry, Zulu Wars, 1879.” The Italeri version of the set included only 40 figures.

Box 232 added three new poses, bringing the total to 18, while keeping the number of figures steady at 50.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.

Availability and Cost:

Esci no longer exists, and Italeri is not currently producing this set. However, the figures can be found fairly easily in second-hand shops and online auction sites.

Fritz Figures Turks vs Waterloo 1815 Italians

The photo above compares three metal figures from Uwe Wild (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic Bersaglieri from Waterloo 1815 (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:The metal figures are produced by Uwe Wild. He has released 13 different Turkish infantry poses to date, as well as some artillery figures. Another five foot figures are also in the pipeline. As a new venture, the figures are not yet branded or catalogued.

Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm with some variation.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm with some variation.

Availability and Cost:
These figures are currently available from Uwe Wild. Details on pricing may change, so those interested in purchasing any should contact him through his blog:

http://historyin172.blogspot.com/

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:The plastic figures are from Waterloo 1815’s box AP 015 “Italian Bersaglieri, 1859.” This set includes 48 figures in 12 poses.

Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:
These figures are currently in production, and can be obtained through hobby shops or online distributors.

TQD moves to C-P Models from Sergeants' Mess

TQD is a striking range of 20mm Second World War figures, which have perambulated around the industry in the last couple of years. It seems that the original figures were sculpted by Stuart Emmett and Tony Boustead, and some of them were released under the short-lived Martello International brand.

In mid-2009, the TQD range was licensed to Sergeants’ Mess. Subsequently, TQD and C-P Models were both sold to Mark Dixon, who announced that TQD distribution would remain with Sergeants Mess.

As of this month, that arrangement has ended, and the TQD figures are now available directly through C-P Models.

The range includes figures from Germany, the Soviet Union, Britain, the United States and Poland. Emphasis is on unusual subjects that do not see a lot of attention from other makers.

The image above, taken from the C-P Models website, shows one code in the line: “TQD 49 NKVD Riflemen 2.” This pack comprises five figures, and retails for £4.25

The C-P Model website is here:

http://www.cpmodelsminiatures.co.uk/index.htm

With this change, Sergeants’ Mess has decided to update their website and highlight some of their other products. The new website is here:

http://sgts-mess.com/

RSM vs Esci, Napoleonic foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from RSM (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic soldiers from Esci (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come from the former RSM 95 range, now produced by the Dayton Painting Consortium. The range includes foot and mounted figures representing Britain, France, Austria, Brunswick, Spain, Saxony and Bavaria, as well as some artillery pieces. There are about 75 Napoleonic codes in total in their catalogue.

I do not have the actual identification for these figures, although the one on the left is one of the Saxon models.

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:

The RSM figures are currently available from DPC. They are sold in bags of 24, including command figures, for $10.80 (US). The website is here:

http://www.dpcltdcom.org/

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was provided in a trade from Mike Epting.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two Esci sets:

B: Box 236 “Napoleonic Wars Russian Grenadiers.”
D: Box 226 “Napoleonic Wars Waterloo 1815, Prussian and Austrian Infantry”

Each box included 50 figures in 15 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Box 226 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
Box 236 Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Box 236 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

The Esci figures are no longer in production, but used figures are easily found, and unopened boxes still show up occasionally on auction sites.

Notes on the Samples:

The Esci samples were donated by Liam Sullivan and obtained in a trade with Will McNally.