tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68948816623316748362024-03-19T03:16:22.130-04:00The Plastic PelisseResources for wargaming in 1/72 (20mm-25mm) scale. Accumulating at a glacial pace.Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-17175982952287331412014-02-27T22:56:00.000-05:002014-02-27T22:57:29.455-05:00Second World War comparisons on "World War 20mm"Piers Brand has recently posted a side by side shot of several figures painted in his inimitable style. They represent a number of different 20mm metal makers of early Second World War German infantry. His post can be found here:<br />
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<a href="http://ww20mm.blogspot.ca/2014/02/more-early-war-germans-figure-comparison.html">German figure comparison</a><br />
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The brands illustrated are: Sojers; Under Fire; Elhiem; Blitz; AB; and CP Models.<br />
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<br />Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-44265736787716163382014-02-25T23:50:00.002-05:002014-02-25T23:54:22.003-05:0020mm Britannia vs 1/72 Forces of Valor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>THE
METAL FIGURES<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">These particular models come from
Britannia’s British World War Two range, but the actual model codes are
unclear. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Height (measured to eyes): 19mm</span></div>
Height (measured to head): 21mm<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
PLASTIC FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The FOV figures are included in set 85242
“US Landing Craft LCM 3.”</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Height (measured to eyes): 20mm approximately</span><br />
Height (measured to top of head): 22mm approximately</div>
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-27066317608339722002014-02-18T23:09:00.001-05:002014-02-18T23:21:15.511-05:00HYTTY 1/72 vs 20mm Newline, Ancient Greek foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>THE METAL FIGURES</b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Newline Designs ANG 3, Greek Hoplite Standing, Linen
Cuirass: </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">Height (to eyes): 20mm</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Height (to top of head): 22mm</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Newline Designs ANP 14, Persian Immortal Spearman, Campaign
Dress: </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">Height (to eyes): 20mm</span></div>
Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">HYTTY 2002, Macedonian Infantry: </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US">Height (to
eyes): varies, 19-23mm</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Height (to
top of head): varies, 21-25mm</span></div>
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-89149408846042798172014-02-16T22:27:00.000-05:002014-02-16T22:36:25.293-05:00Britannia 20mm vs 1/76 Matchbox, WWII<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2014BlogFeb16_zpsef776a59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2014BlogFeb16_zpsef776a59.jpg" height="129" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><b>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Matchbox P5006 “British Commandos”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Height (to eyes): 19mm</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Height (to top of head): 21mm</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Matchbox P5001 “British Infantry”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Height (to eyes): 18mm</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
METAL FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">These particular models come from
Britannia’s British World War Two range, but the actual model codes are
unclear. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Height (measured to eyes): 19mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Height (measured to head): 21mm</span></div>
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-35373231061785773552014-02-02T11:30:00.000-05:002014-02-02T11:30:01.483-05:00Tightening Focus<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">This blog has now been online for more than
5 years, but to be honest it isn’t really a blog at all. When I set this up, I simply wanted to find a
place to publish a series of photos which would illustrate various plastic and
metal ranges side by side. The images
were not intended to be “followed” as they went up; instead I visualized this
as a static resource where hobbyists could look up comparisons as they needed
them.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Over time though, a few other things crept
into the blog. For instance, I had some
lists of manufacturers that I had created for my own use, but I thought they might
be helpful to others, so I published them using the “pages” tool. I also posted “news” items from time to time
when metal manufacturers announced new ranges or other changes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I have now discovered the drawback in
publishing these other items, especially the pages: readers do not realize that
they are not current. And this can make
them less than helpful.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">At this time, I have no desire to maintain
a current description of the manufacturing landscape for 20-25mm metal
soldiers. There are many other places
where that information is published and is kept up to date. In particular, Uwe Wild’s blog <a href="http://historyin172.blogspot.com/">History in 1/72</a> does a great job of staying on top of the new and smaller manufacturers. I will keep links on this page to Uwe’s blogs
and the other core resources for understanding the sector.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">As for this blog, I will shortly be taking
down the out-of-date pages, removing the old “news” items, and deleting the
blog roll. This will remain simply a
storage place for comparison pictures, which will be expanded from time to
time. I hope others find those photos useful in assembling their armies. I know I will continue reading the many other
blogs out there dedicated to modeling and gaming with them.</span></div>
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-44671469184848687312013-10-26T13:07:00.001-04:002013-10-28T14:36:40.590-04:00Newline 20mm vs Atlantic 1/72, Ancient Greek foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2013BlogOct26_zpsbf02ec8e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2013BlogOct26_zpsbf02ec8e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
METAL FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of
Poses:</b></span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Newline Design offers a very large range of
figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22
different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only
slightly smaller with 21 types. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>Figures Characteristics</b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of
head): 22mm</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>Availability and Cost (as at October
2013):</b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for
£1.90. In addition, the firm offers army
deals at significant discounts.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">The Newline website is here:</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/">http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/</a></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
PLASTIC FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of
Poses:</b></span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">The plastic figures come from two sets
originally produced by Atlantic. The
figure on the left is from set 1508 “The Greeks: Greek life in the
Acropolis.” The other figure comes from
set 1509 “The Greeks: The Greek Army.”
Nexus has re-released the latter set as box ATL05 “Greek Infantry.” The set includes 64 figures in 8 poses. They have also re-released set 1508 which is
now called ATL14 “Ancient Life.” This
set includes 42 figures in 7 poses, along with some other items. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>Figures Characteristics</b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">1508 Height (to eyes): 23mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">1508 Height (to top of head): 25mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">1509 Height (to eyes): 23mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">1509 Height (to top of head): 25mm</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><b>Availability and Cost </b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">These figures originated in the 1970s, and
production ended with the close down of Atlantic in 1984. The figures were unavailable for about a
decade before Nexus obtained the rights and moulds, and started to re-issue
them. In recent years, Nexus was purchased by Italeri, but the old Atlantic figures
have not remained in production.</span></div>
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-14641110222039858462013-10-07T17:27:00.002-04:002013-10-07T23:29:05.138-04:00Esci 1/72 vs Britannia 20mm, Second World War<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2013BlogOct7_zps91f1a509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="139" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2013BlogOct7_zps91f1a509.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
METAL FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: white;"><u><span lang="EN-US">Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of
Poses:</span></u><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Britannia is well known for its 20mm Second
World War range. The company covers all
the major participants in great depth.
Besides figures, Britannia has a range of vehicles and also offers
artillery pieces and various other useful items.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">These particular models come from
Britannia’s British range, but the actual model codes are unclear. Because Britannia does not publish a complete
illustrated catalogue, it is not feasible to determine exactly which models
they are.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Figure Characteristics: <o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Height (measured to eyes): 19mm.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Height (measured to head): 21mm.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Availability and Cost:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">The complete Britannia line is available on
their website: </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><a href="http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/">http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Foot figures in this range are being sold
individually for £0.65.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">THE
PLASTIC FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: white;"><u><span lang="EN-US">Manufacturers’ designation and Number of
Poses:</span></u><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">The plastic figure on the right comes from
box 200 “World War Two, British Soldiers.” The box included 50 figures in 15 poses. The set was later re-released by Italeri
as box 6056, “British Infantry: The King’s Regiment.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">The Esci figure
on the left is taken from Set 210 “World War Two, British Commandos.” It also
contains 50 figures in 15 poses, and was reissued by Italeri. Italeri numbered it as 6064 and named it “British
Commandos: No. 2 Commando.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Figure Characteristics:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">200 Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">210 Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">200 Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">210 Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Availability:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Esci no longer exists, however Italeri
continues to produce these figures. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Notes on the Samples:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">The commando figure was donated by Liam
Sullivan.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-38783049871965043912013-10-05T00:27:00.000-04:002013-10-05T18:29:49.181-04:00Newline 20mm vs HaT 1/72, Ancient Greeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/6549483b-b17a-43c8-889d-a85f0f942288_zps32d4405f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/6549483b-b17a-43c8-889d-a85f0f942288_zps32d4405f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
METAL FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US"><b>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of
Poses:</b></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;">Newline Design offers a very large range of
figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22
different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only
slightly smaller with 21 types. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><b>Figure Characteristics</b><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of
head): 22mm</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US"><b>Availability and Cost (as at October
2013):</b><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for
£1.90. In addition, the firm offers army
deals at significant discounts.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">The Newline website is here:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/">http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/</a></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">THE
PLASTIC FIGURES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span lang="EN-US"><b>Manufacturer's Designations:</b></span></u><span lang="EN-US"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">The HaT figure on the left comes from box
8045 “Greek Mercenary Hoplites” while the one on the right is from box 8046 “Alexander’s
Thracians.” Both sets include 48 figures in 8 poses. HaT has released a very
wide range of figures for ancient conflicts.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US"><b>Figure Characteristics:</b><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">8045 Height (measured to eyes): 20mm.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">8046 Height (measured to eyes): 20mm.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">8045 Height (measured to top of head): 22mm.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">8046 Height (measured to top of head): 22mm.</span></div>
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-43594493579363960072013-01-26T23:40:00.000-05:002013-10-07T17:29:16.968-04:00Odemars 1/72 vs Britannia 20mm, Second World War<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2013BlogJan25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" oea="true" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2013BlogJan25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
Britannia is well known for its 20mm Second World War range. The company covers all the major participants in great depth. Besides figures, Britannia has a range of vehicles and also offers artillery pieces and various other useful items.<br />
<br />
These particular models come from Britannia’s British range, but the actual model codes are unclear. Because Britannia does not publish a complete illustrated catalogue, it is not feasible to determine exactly which models they are.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 19mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 21mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
In January 2011, Dave Howitt, the founder of Britannia Miniatures, passed away. Following a period of uncertainty, his complete catalogue was taken over by Andrew Grubb of Grubby Tanks. After a few more months of transition, the complete Britannia line was once again available. The website for this incarnation of Britannia is: <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/">http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/</a><br />
<br />
Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £0.65.<br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses</strong>: <br />
<br />
The plastic figures come from Odemars set PF17 “The Last Defenders of Berlin.” The set contains 42 figures in 14 poses. Odemars did produce two other World War Two sets, one portraying German commanders in the conflict, and the other covering Bosnian troops. <br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
Odemars shut down production in 2009, but their figures can still be found in some hobby shops and online stores.<br />
<br />Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-62418061659761299012012-12-31T12:09:00.000-05:002013-01-02T21:51:52.770-05:00Newline 20mm vs Coates & Shine 1/72, Ancient Greek foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2012BlogDec31_zpse15554cd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="153" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2012BlogDec31_zpse15554cd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. <br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics</strong><br />
<br />
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm<br />
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm<br />
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):</strong><br />
<br />
Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.<br />
<br />
The Newline website is here:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/">http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The plastic figures come from set 8129 “Theban Army.” The set is branded “Coates and Shine” and distributed by HaT Industrie. The box includes 52 foot figures in 10 poses, as well as 8 cavalry figures (with 2 rider poses and 2 horse poses). The set fits into the very side range of Ancients available from HaT.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.<br />
Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
This set was originally released in 2007, and is widely available via HaT.<br />
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-57491372098050317532012-12-23T11:05:00.000-05:002012-12-23T11:14:33.326-05:00Matchlock 25mm vs HaT 1/72, Colonial foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Colonial%20Comparisons/2012BlogDec23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eea="true" height="165" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Colonial%20Comparisons/2012BlogDec23.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The metal figure comes from the “Late 19th/Early 20th Century & Boxer Rebellion” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
<br />
The model is catalogued as FIN13B “Boxer Rifleman.”<br />
<br />
The full line covers French Foreign Legion, Turks, German Southwest Africa, Russians, Japanese, Boxers and various African forces.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
This line was reintroduced in February 2011. It can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
Foot figures in this range are being sold for £1.10, with mounted figures retailing for £2.55<br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The HaT figures come from box 8023 “Colonial Indian Infantry” which includes 48 figures in 8 poses. HaT has committed to building a wide range of figures for colonial conflicts; they have a number of interesting sets which are under development, or have been recently released.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
This set is a recent release from HaT, and can be easily found. <br />
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-86056228356741233742012-11-29T17:35:00.003-05:002013-10-07T17:32:33.698-04:00Britannia 20mm vs Revell 1/72, Second World War<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2012BlogNov29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/20th%20Century%20Comparisons/2012BlogNov29.jpg" tea="true" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:</strong> <br />
<br />
Britannia is well known for its 20mm Second World War range. The company covers all the major participants in great depth. Besides figures, Britannia has a range of vehicles and also offers artillery pieces and various other useful items.<br />
<br />
These particular models come from Britannia’s British range, but the actual model codes are unclear. Because Britannia does not publish a complete illustrated catalogue, it is not feasible to determine exactly which models they are.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 19mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 21mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
In January 2011, Dave Howitt, the founder of Britannia Miniatures, passed away. Following a period of uncertainty, his complete catalogue was taken over by Andrew Grubb of Grubby Tanks. After a few more months of transition, the complete Britannia line was once again available. The website for this incarnation of Britannia is: <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/">http://www.britannia-miniatures.com/</a><br />
<br />
Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £0.65.<br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The Revell figure on the left comes from box 02508 “German Engineers,” while the figure on the right can be found in box 02510 “Soviet Infantry.” The German set includes 40 foot figures in 12 poses, along with a few odds and ends. The Soviet set is a bit bigger, and comprises 48 figures in 18 poses. <br />
<br />
Revell has produced a number of sets covering this conflict.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
02508 (German) height, measured to eyes: 21mm.<br />
02508 (German) height measured to top of head: 23mm.<br />
02510 (Soviet) height, measured to eyes: 23mm.<br />
02510 (Soviet) height measured to top of head: 25mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
Both of these sets were first released in the early 1990s. The Soviet set remains in production at Revell, and can be found online and at local hobby shops. The German Engineer set is not being produced at present, but the company has recently reintroduced a number of other sets from this period, so this one may soon be available again. Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-43286787865778418692012-11-15T17:25:00.000-05:002012-11-15T19:11:03.749-05:0020mm Newline Designs vs 1/72 Odemars, Greek and Persian foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2012BlogNov15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" rea="true" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2012BlogNov15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. <br />
<br />
<strong>Figures Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm<br />
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm<br />
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):</strong><br />
<br />
Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.<br />
<br />
The Newline website is here:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/">http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The plastic figures can be found in Odemar’s box PF02 “Persians.” The set contains 15 foot poses in 5 poses. There are also six mounted figures, with 2 rider poses and 2 horse poses. Odemars offers about a half dozen different sets from various parts of the ancient world. <br />
<br />
<strong>Figures Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
Height to eyes: 21mm<br />
Height to top of head: 23mm<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability (as at October 2012):</strong><br />
<br />
This set is more than ten years old, and was never popular in the hobby. It can take some effort to track down a new box, but it is not a difficult challenge. <br />
<br />
<strong>Notes on the Samples:</strong><br />
<br />
The Odemars were obtained in a trade with Eric Yin.Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-58526964737914163862012-11-06T16:06:00.000-05:002012-11-09T22:24:49.974-05:00Falcon 25mm AWI vs 1/72 Revell SYW, foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Eighteenth%20Century%20Comparisons/2012BlogNov6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" rea="true" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Eighteenth%20Century%20Comparisons/2012BlogNov6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The metal figures come from the “Falcon AWI” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures in this line were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
<br />
The two models are catalogued as:<br />
<br />
AW12 Continental on Guard<br />
AW41 German Officer Walking<br />
<br />
There are currently 30 codes available in this line, all of them foot figures. They represent British and American forces, as well as German troops allied with the British. There are no cavalry or artillery units represented in the range.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
This line can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label and then looking for the “Falcon AWI tab.”<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £1.10.<br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The Revell figures come from two boxes. From left to right they are:<br />
<br />
02579 “Austrian Artillery, 7 Years’ War.” This box includes 24 figures in 17 poses as well as three guns and a team of 4 horses.<br />
02574 “Austrian Infantry, 7 Years’ War.” This box includes 46 foot figures in 13 poses, plus a mounted officer.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): <br />
Box 2574: 23mm.<br />
Box 2579: 23mm<br />
<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): <br />
Box 2574: 25mm.<br />
Box 2579: 25mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
These sets are not currently listed as being in production at Revell, but boxes and used figures can be found at online and local hobby shops. <br />
<br />
<strong>Notes on the Samples:</strong><br />
<br />
Some of the Revell figures were donated by Liam Sullivan. <br />
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-49182923564803174342012-10-31T20:06:00.001-04:002012-11-01T16:37:37.891-04:00Matchlock 25mm vs 1/72 Waterloo 1815, Colonial foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Colonial%20Comparisons/2012BlogOct31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" qea="true" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Colonial%20Comparisons/2012BlogOct31.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The metal figure comes from the “Late 19th/Early 20th Century & Boxer Rebellion” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
<br />
The model is catalogued as FIN13B “Boxer Rifleman.”<br />
<br />
The full line covers French Foreign Legion, Turks, German Southwest Africa, Russians, Japanese, Boxers and various African forces.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
This line was reintroduced in February 2011. It can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
Foot figures in this range are being sold for £1.10, with mounted figures retailing for £2.55<br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The Waterloo 1815 figures are found in box AP-013 “Anglo-Egyptian Army.” The box contains 44 figures in 11 poses, as well as 4 mounted officers in the same pose. <br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
The set is a fairly recent release, and is easily found in hobby shops and at online retailers. <br />
Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-57902810088452146002012-10-27T11:52:00.000-04:002012-10-27T14:10:56.932-04:00Newline 20mm vs Zvezda/Italeri 1/72 Greek and Persian foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2012BlogOct27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" oea="true" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Ancient%20Comparisons/2012BlogOct27.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
Newline Design offers a very large range of figures representing conflicts in the ancient world. Its Greek line includes 22 different types, both foot and mounted, while the Persian range is only slightly smaller with 21 types. <br />
<br />
<strong>Figures Characteristics</strong><br />
<br />
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to eyes): 20mm<br />
ANG 3 (Greek) Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to eyes): 20mm<br />
ANP 14 (Persian) Height (to top of head): 22mm<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost (as at October 2012):</strong><br />
<br />
Foot figures are sold in packs of four, for £1.90. In addition, the firm offers army deals at significant discounts.<br />
<br />
The Newline website is here:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/">http://newlinedesigns.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The plastic figures come from a pair of joint Italeri/Zvezda release. The Persian standard bearer comes from Zvezda box 8006 “Immortals, Persian Infantry, 4th to 5th century BC” which was also released as Italeri box 6025 “Persian Infantry, 4th to 5th century BC.” The Greek officer can be found in Zvezda box 8005 and Italeri box 6024 both of which are titled “Greek Infantry, 5th to 4th Century BC.” In addition to these boxes, Zvezda currently offers 7 other boxes covering the conflicts from the bronze age up to Alexander. Two of those sets were also co-released by Italeri.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
<br />
8005 (Greek) Height (measured from to top of head): 24mm.<br />
8005 (Greek) Height (measured from to eyes): 22mm.<br />
8006 (Persian) Height (measured from to top of head): 25mm.<br />
8006 (Persian) Height (measured from to eyes): 23mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
These figures are at least 10 years old, but the sets are currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors. <br />
<br />
<strong>Notes on the Samples:</strong><br />
<br />
Liam Sullivan donated the Zvezda figures.Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-67286854340842927952012-10-12T16:48:00.003-04:002012-10-12T17:35:40.844-04:00Italeri 1/72 vs Falcon 25mm, American War of Independence, foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Eighteenth%20Century%20Comparisons/2012BlogOct12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" nea="true" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn219/PlasticHussar/Eighteenth%20Century%20Comparisons/2012BlogOct12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The metal figures come from the “Falcon AWI” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures in this line were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
<br />
The two models are catalogued as:<br />
<br />
AW12 Continental on Guard<br />
AW41 German Officer Walking<br />
<br />
There are currently 30 codes available in this line, all of them foot figures. They represent British and American forces, as well as German troops allied with the British. There are no cavalry or artillery units represented in the range.<br />
<br />
<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
<br />
Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
<br />
<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
<br />
This line can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label and then looking for the “Falcon AWI" tab.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
<br />
Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £1.10.<br />
<br />
<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
<br />
The Italeri figures come from box 6061, "American Independence War, Indian Warriors." The box contains 48 figures in 16 poses. Italeri currently offers three other sets for the American War of Independence. <br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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Height (measured from ground to eyes): 22mm.<br />
Height (measured from ground to top of head): 24mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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According to PSR, this set debuted in 2005. Italeri is currently producing it, and it can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.<br />
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-55820035833984865492012-10-08T13:42:00.002-04:002012-10-08T13:43:06.569-04:00Minifigs S Series Recasts in Production<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Minifigs S Series dates from the late 1960s, when they started to supplement and then replace the original 20mm Minifigs. <br />
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According to Vintage20Mil, the S Series is widely seen as the first “true 25mm” range (even though the firm described them as being 20mm in their initial release material). The range covered a wide range of conflicts, and featured a variety of poses that surpassed many contemporary competitors.<br />
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The period of S Series ascendency was brief. In the mid-1970s, Minifigs moved to a new style, featuring sculpts that were slightly taller and significantly bulkier than the S Series. As part of this transition, the S Series figures were pulled out of production.<br />
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But now many of those S Series lines are being made available as a recast range through John Cunningham’s operation: 20mm Nostalgia. John has already acquired the rights and is working for new moulds for all or part of the following lines: Marlburian; Jacobites; Seven Years’ War; American War of Independence; French Revolution and Egyptian Campaign; Crimean War; Franco-Prussian War. Below are some details on the two latter lines.<br />
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Franco-Prussian German (includes Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria, Wurttemberg, Silesia): 10 infantry poses, 2 artillery poses, 5 cavalry poses, 1 mounted general.<br />
Franco-Prussian French: 8 infantry poses, 2 artillery poses, 3 cavalry poses, 1 mounted general.<br />
Crimean British: 18 infantry poses, 7 artillery poses, 5 cavalry poses.<br />
Crimean Turkish: 5 infantry poses, 3 artillery poses, 2 cavalry poses.<br />
Crimean French: 12 infantry poses, 3 artillery poses, 2 cavalry poses.<br />
Crimean Sardinian: 3 infantry poses.<br />
Crimean Russian: 12 infantry poses, 6 artillery poses, 5 cavalry poses.<br />
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The picture above shows some sample figures from the Franco-Prussian War range, with catalogue descriptions as follows:<br />
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PFP 7 Wurttemberg Line Infantry advance<br />
PFP 10 Wurttemberg Line Gunner firing gun<br />
PFP 11 Wurttemberg Line Gunner carrying shell<br />
FFP 3 French Guard Grenadier a Pied advance<br />
FPS 2 Prussian General<br />
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John is currently shipping figures for 50p, and horses for 65p. For more details and to place orders, please contact John at his email address CunnJoh(at)aol(dot)com.<br />
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<br />Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-13029153532382425532012-10-04T17:12:00.002-04:002012-10-04T22:14:37.335-04:00Matchlock 25mm vs Esci 1/72, Colonial foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The metal figure comes from the “Late 19th/Early 20th Century & Boxer Rebellion” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
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The model is catalogued as FIN13B “Boxer Rifleman.”<br />
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The full line covers French Foreign Legion, Turks, German Southwest Africa, Russians, Japanese, Boxers and various African forces.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
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Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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This line was reintroduced in February 2011. It can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label.<br />
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<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
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Foot figures in this range are being sold for £1.10, with mounted figures retailing for £2.55<br />
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<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The British Esci figure comes from box 212 “Zulu War, British Infantry Soldiers” and was also issued in box 232 “Indian War Kiber Pass British Infantry.” <br />
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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.<br />
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Box 232 added three new poses, bringing the total to 18, while keeping the number of figures steady at 50.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.<br />
Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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Esci no longer exists, and Italeri is not currently producing these sets. However, the figures can be found fairly easily in second-hand shops and online auction sites. <br />
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-30330765755432917992012-09-24T19:07:00.001-04:002012-09-24T19:17:43.210-04:00Fritz Figures now online<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As mentioned here and elsewhere, Uwe Wild is a passionate collector of 1/72nd scale figures. Uwe is particularly interested in creating massive dioramas with teams of colleagues. You can read about his work and exploits on his blog:<br />
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<a href="http://historyin172.blogspot.com/">http://historyin172.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Over the years, Uwe’s desire to present some of the more obscure units in his work has led him to commission unique figures from a number of sculptors. Uwe then has the figures cast in metal, and uses them in his production. Of course, as soon as other collectors notice the new models, Uwe gets a drove of requests for additional production.<br />
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Uwe has now taken the logical next step and established a web shop where his figures can be purchased. The site, which takes the name “Fritz Figures” can be found here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.fritz-figures.de/">http://www.fritz-figures.de/</a><br />
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The current offerings include:<br />
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Musketeers, 1680s<br />
Arauebusiers de Grassin, War of Austrian Succession (1740s)<br />
Indian troops, Wellington in India<br />
Polish infantry, Napoleonic War<br />
Horsemen from the Sokoto Caliphate (West Africa), 19th century<br />
Ottoman army (Turkish and Egyptian), Crimean War<br />
Bengal lancers, 2nd Afghan War<br />
Anamites, 1880-1900<br />
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Foot figures are selling for €0.80 while mounted figures are €1.60.<br />
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<em>The picture above shows a unit of Fritz Figures Sepoys painted by Krisztian Takacs. I have borrowed it from Uwe’s blog.</em><br />
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<br />Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-25046157522318926822012-09-19T18:26:00.000-04:002012-09-22T11:04:52.162-04:0025mm Falcon vs 1/72 Airfix, AWI foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The metal figures come from the “Falcon AWI” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures in this line were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
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The two models are catalogued as:<br />
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AW12 Continental on Guard<br />
AW41 German Officer Walking<br />
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There are currently 30 codes available in this line, all of them foot figures. They represent British and American forces, as well as German troops allied with the British. There are no cavalry or artillery units represented in the range.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
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Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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This line can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label and then looking for the “Falcon AWI tab.”<br />
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<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
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Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £1.10.<br />
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<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The first Airfix figure is from set A01740 “British Grenadiers.” The second comes from box A01739 “Washington’s Army.” <br />
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The British box includes 38 foot figures in 8 poses, as well as two mounted officers. The American box has 39 foot figures in 13 poses, in addition to one mounted officer.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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A01739 (American) Height (measured to eyes): 19mm<br />
A01740 (British) Height (measured to eyes): 20mm<br />
A01739 (American) Height (measured to top of head): 21mm<br />
A01740 (British) Height (measured to top of head): 22mm<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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The sets were first produced in the early 1970s. Neither of them has been in production for a while, but figures are still easily found. <br />
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-83505384441323291752012-09-17T16:40:00.001-04:002012-09-17T19:14:43.119-04:00Matchlock 25mm vs RedBox 1/72, Boxer Rebellion foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The metal figure comes from the “Late 19th/Early 20th Century & Boxer Rebellion” range currently offered by Minifigs under the Matchlock brand. The figures were originally sculpted and released under the Falcon Miniatures name (not to be confused with Falcon Figures). <br />
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The model is catalogued as FIN13B “Boxer Rifleman.”<br />
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The full line covers French Foreign Legion, Turks, German Southwest Africa, Russians, Japanese, Boxers and various African forces.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
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Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.<br />
Height (measured to head): 25mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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This line was reintroduced in February 2011. It can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label.<br />
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<a href="http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/">http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/</a><br />
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Foot figures in this range are being sold for £1.10, with mounted figures retailing for £2.55<br />
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<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The plastic figures come from RedBox sets 72017 “US Infantry (Boxer Rebellion 1900)” and 72021 “Sikhs (Boxer Rebellion 1900)” RedBox has made a commitment to covering this conflict in depth, and has released a number of boxes depicting participants. Each of these boxes contains 48 figures in 12 poses.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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72017 Height (measured from to eyes): 19mm.<br />
72017 Height (measured from to top of head): 21mm.<br />
72021 Height (measured from to eyes): 18mm.<br />
72021 Height (measured from to top of head): 20mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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These sets were released about three years ago, and can easily be found at hobby shops and online dealers. <br />
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-26525677513636939082012-09-03T10:47:00.001-04:002012-09-03T10:59:12.554-04:0020mm Rose vs 1/72 RedBox, colonial foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The metal figures are from the Rose Miniature range, currently manufactured and sold by Garrison Wargames Figures. This figure is from the 20mm range, which also covers Napoleonic, American Civil War and First World War subjects. Garrison uses the following codes for these figures: ROSEAW1 “British private standing firing” and ROSEAW24 “Zulu Running with Assegi and Shield.”<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.<br />
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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The Rose figures are sold for £0.50 each, and can be ordered from the Garrison website:<br />
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<a href="http://www.garrisonminiatures.com/index.asp">http://www.garrisonminiatures.com/index.asp</a><br />
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<strong>Notes on the Samples:</strong><br />
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The Rose sample was kindly provided by Garrison. <br />
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<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The RedBox figures come from box RB 72003 “Colonial British Army 1890.” The box contains 48 figures in 12 poses (4 copies of the same sprue). RedBox has also released several other sets covering colonial subjects, including a very deep range devoted to the Boxer Rebellion.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.<br />
Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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This was one of the first sets to be released by RedBox, appearing in 2006. These figures are currently available at hobby shops and online dealers. <br />
<br />Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-16714530311939580852012-08-24T17:25:00.002-04:002012-08-25T09:38:11.885-04:0020mm Platoon 20, WWI vs 1/72 Atlantic Nexus, Russian Revolution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>THE METAL FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The metal figures are from Platoon 20, currently manufactured by East Riding Miniatures. These two figures are found in pack G-G1 “German Infantry Command (Pickelhaube).” This code includes 4 figures in 3 poses. Platoon 20’s First World War range covers Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany and Russia. The German contingent includes 8 codes, 2 of which are mounted. Some of the figures in this range were previously manufactured by Lancashire Games <br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics:</strong><br />
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Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.<br />
Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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East Riding Miniatures sell most of the Platoon 20 figures in packages of 4, with multiples poses, for £2.50. <br />
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The website can be found here:<br />
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<a href="http://shop.eastridingminiatures.co.uk/">http://shop.eastridingminiatures.co.uk/</a><br />
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<strong>THE PLASTIC FIGURES</strong><br />
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<strong>Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses: </strong><br />
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The plastic figures come from Atlantic set 9009, “Lenin-Stalin, Russian Revolution.” The set was reissued by Nexus as ATL-09 “Russian Revolution.” <br />
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Atlantic issued most of their sets in different sized packages with varying number of poses. Available poses included 8 figures on foot, one mounted officer and other accessories. The Nexus box includes 3 copies of each of these items.<br />
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<strong>Figure Characteristics: </strong><br />
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Atlantic described the figures as HO scale, while Nexus used the designation 1/72 scale on their package.<br />
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Height measured to eyes: 17mm.<br />
Height measured to top of head: 19mm<br />
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<strong>Availability and Cost:</strong><br />
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Atlantic first produced these figures in the 1970s and they have been out of business for a long time. It is not clear whether Nexus remains in business, but their figures can be found at specialized retailers. <br />
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<strong>Notes on the Samples:</strong><br />
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The Atlantic figures were generously donated by Liam Sullivan.<br />
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Plastic Hussarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332888511545733478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894881662331674836.post-36591158170733148392012-08-20T23:39:00.001-04:002012-08-20T23:39:06.856-04:00Lancer Miniatures, 20mm SYW and WWI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lancer Miniatures seems to be a new undertaking with a couple of interesting metal ranges. As far as I can tell the firm just started producing this year. The company is based in the UK, and the website is here:<br />
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<a href="http://lancerminiatures.com/">http://lancerminiatures.com/</a><br />
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In terms of figures, Lancer has two ranges: one covering the Seven Years War, and the other dealing with the Great War.<br />
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The Seven Years War range currently comprises 6 British foot poses, and 31 French poses (both foot and mounted). There is also a tab for Hanoverian figures, but it is currently empty. The image above comes from the website and shows the following French SYW miniature:<br />
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SYWF18 “Mounted Staff officer holding hat and giving orders.”<br />
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As for the First World War, Lancer offers almost 100 different figures, covering British, French, German and Portuguese armies on the Western Front.<br />
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Foot figures are sold for £0.60 each, while mounted figures while mounted troops go for £1.30. There are also some discount offers available in both ranges.<br />
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Beside the figures, Lancer also sells buildings and First World War vehicles in 20mm scale.<br />
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