SHQ & Kennington 20mm vs HaT 1/72, Napoleonic mounted

The photo above compares two metal figures from SHQ and Kennington (A,C) with a pair of plastic troopers from HaT (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 sold by both SHQ and Kennington, and are catalogued as BRC 2 “Napoleonic British Heavy Dragoons, Command.” The Napoleonic range from these two firms is quite extensive, and includes all the major participants.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 35mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures can be purchased directly from the two manufacturers. The cavalry featured here sell for €5.50 at MBM Models (Kennington) or £4.50 through SHQ. For that price, you get 3 horses with 3 riders (2 officers and one trumpeter).

Kennington figures are available on the MBM website:

http://www.mbmmodels.com/1-72/kenf20mm/ken20f.htm

The SHQ site is here:

http://www.shqminiatures.co.uk/

Notes on the Samples:

The metal figures were generously provided by Peter Edwards from SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two sets, as follows:
B. 8014 “KGL Light Dragoons”
D. 8009 “Napoleonic French Dragoons.”
Each set includes 12 riders in 4 poses, and 12 horses in 2 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

8009 Rider Height above ground (measured to eyes): 34mm.
8009 Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 36mm.
8014 Rider Height above ground (measured to eyes): 31mm.
8014 Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 33mm.
8014 Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

Although this is one of the older sets from HaT, these boxes are currently available from hobby shops and online retailers. HaT has made a broad commitment to the Napoleonic period and is constantly expanding this range.

Notes on the Samples:

These figures were obtained in a trade with Will McNally.