25mm Falcon vs 1/72 Accurate and IMEX, AWI foot

THE METAL FIGURES


Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

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).

The two models are catalogued as:

AW12 Continental on Guard
AW41 German Officer Walking

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.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured to eyes): 23mm.
Height (measured to head): 25mm.

Availability and Cost:

This line can be found on the Minifigs website, by selecting the “Matchlock” label and then looking for the “Falcon AWI tab.”

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

Foot figures in this range are being sold individually for £1.10.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures have been released by three different manufacturers.

The American figure was originally released by Accurate in box 7201 “American Revolution, American Militia.” After IMEX bought Accurate, they included this figure in an expanded set 511, “American Revolution, George Washington’s Army.” Finally, Revell re-released the original Accurate set as 02561 “American War of Independence, American Militia.”

The British figure was included in Accurate box 7200, “American Revolution, British Infantry," as well as IMEX set 512, “American Revolution, British Redcoats.” It also was released by Revell in 02560 “American War of Independence, British Infantry.”

Each Accurate box contains 50 figures, with 17 poses for the British, and 16 for the Americans. The Revell releases are identical.

IMEX changed the mix to include 2 new mounted poses and 3 new foot poses in each of their boxes.

Figure Characteristics:

7200 (British) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
7200 (British) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.
7201 (American) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
7201 (American) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

Although Revell is not currently producing these sets, IMEX still seems to have them in production. They can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.

Notes on the Samples:

Some of the sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.

IMEX, Accurate 1/72 vs Musket 25mm, AWI foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from Musket Miniatures (A,C) with a pair of plastic soldiers from Accurate/IMEX/Revell (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come from Musket Miniatures’ 25mm American Revolution range. They are from code AWR 1720 “Hessian Grenadiers Command” which comes with 4 figures in 4 different poses.

Musket’s American Revolution range is very large, and contains roughly 90 different codes, not including the larger unit packs.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 25mm.

Availability and Cost:

Figures from Musket Miniatures can be found on the company’s website:

http://www.musketminiatures.com/

Foot figures are sold in several ways. Command packs include 4 figures for $3.75 US, while the rank and file can be purchased in groups of 6 for $5.50. Finally, a regiment of 20 figures, including command, costs $17.50.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures have been released by three different manufacturers.

Figure “B” was originally released by Accurate in box 7201 “American Revolution, American Militia.” After IMEX bought Accurate, they included this figure in an expanded set 511, “American Revolution, George Washington’s Army.” Finally, Revell re-released the original Accurate set as 02561 “American War of Independence, American Militia.”

Figure “D” was included in Accurate box 7200, “American Revolution, British Infantry," as well as IMEX set 512, “American Revolution, British Redcoats.” It also was released by Revell in 02560 “American War of Independence, British Infantry.”

Each Accurate box contains 50 figures, with 17 poses for the British, and 16 for the Americans. The Revell releases are identical.

IMEX changed the mix to include 2 new mounted poses and 3 new foot poses in each of their boxes.

Figure Characteristics:

7200 (British) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
7200 (British) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.
7201 (American) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
7201 (American) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

Although Revell is not currently producing these sets, IMEX still seems to have them in production. They can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops.

Notes on the Samples:

Some of the sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.

Musket Miniatures vs IMEX, ACW foot

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

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation:

The metal figures come from Musket Miniatures’ 22mm American Civil War range. They are from code CWH125 “Infantry standing loading” which comes with 8 figures in 4 poses, and includes several head variations.

Musket’s range is very large, and contains more than 300 different codes.

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:

Figures from Musket Miniatures can be found on the company’s website:

http://www.musketminiatures.com/

They are sold in several ways. Individual figures can be purchased for 75 cents (US), packages of 8 castings cost $5.25 US, while a regiment of 20 figures, including command, costs $12.95.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from set 503 “American Civil War, Union Cavalry.” This box includes 11 riders in 5 poses, along with 11 horses in 3 poses, and 15 dismounted figures in 6 poses. There are two variants of this box in release, one of which substitutes a “bonus” figure representing George Custer for one of the existing mounted poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (from ground to eyes): 22mm
Height (from ground to top of head): 24mm

Availability:

These figures are currently in production, and can easily be found.

Newline Designs vs IMEX, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal troopers from Newline Designs (A,C) with a pair of plastic figures from IMEX (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come are from Newline Designs’ American Civil War range, and are catalogued as ACW 50 “Cavalry in Kepi, Carbines Slung.” Newline’s ACW range is quite extensive, and currently includes 101 different products.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are currently in production, and can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. Cost is £3.00 for a set of three horses and riders (all in the same pose).

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from set 503 “American Civil War, Union Cavalry.” This box includes 11 riders in 5 poses, along with 11 horses in 3 poses, and 15 dismounted figures in 6 poses. There are two variants of this box in release, one of which substitutes a “bonus” figure representing George Custer for one of the existing mounted poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are currently in production, and can easily be found. For instance, Woodrow’s War Store is selling boxes for $11.03 (Canadian).

IMEX vs SHQ & Kennington, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal miniatures from SHQ & Kennington (A,C) with a pair of plastic figures from IMEX (B,D). Click on the image for 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 CWC 30 “Rush’s Lancers at rest.” The ACW range from these two firms is quite extensive, and includes 75 foot poses, 29 cavalry poses (about half of them dismounted), six artillery crew poses, and two guns.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 30mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 20mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures can be purchased directly from the two manufacturers. The cavalry featured here sell for £4.50 at SHQ. For that price, you get 3 horses with 3 riders.

Notes on the Samples:

The metal lancers were generously provided by SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from set 503 “American Civil War, Union Cavalry.” This box includes 11 riders in 5 poses, along with 11 horses in 3 poses, and 15 dismounted figures in 6 poses. There are two variants of this box in release, one of which substitutes a “bonus” figure representing George Custer for one of the existing mounted poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

These figures are currently in production, and can easily be found. For instance, Woodrow’s War Store is selling boxes for $11.03 (Canadian).

Wodensfeld SYW vs Accurate/Revell AWI Infantry

The photo above compares three metal SYW French figures from Wodensfeld (A,C,E) with three plastic AWI figures from Accurate/Revell, as follows:

B: 7200 British Infantry
D: 7200 British Infantry
F: 7201 American Militia

Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The Wodenfeld models are part of a small range of French SYW figures from this manufacturer. They are currently being produced by 20mm Nostalgic Revival.

The Wodensfeld SYW range includes a mounted officer and 34 foot poses. The latter include 24 fusilier poses as well as 8 officers and NCOs, and two drummers.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 23mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): B (Slender) to C (Average)

Availability and Cost:

The Wodensfeld figures are currently available from Nostalgic Revival. At this time the figures can be ordered as a full set of 36 models for £18, or individually for 50p each.

Notes on the Samples:

The Wodensfeld models are from recent test runs. They were generously provided by John Cunningham at Nostalgic Revival.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The Accurate figures come from two sets. The British can be found in box 7200, “American Revolution, British Infantry," while the Americans come from box 7201 “American Revolution, American Militia.” Each box contains 50 figures, with 17 poses for the British, and 16 for the Americans.

Both sets have been released by Revell, catalogued as box 02560 “American War of Independence, British Infantry” and 02561 “American War of Independence, American Militia.”

Each set was also released by IMEX, with a few additional figures.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).

Availability and Cost:

Although Revell is not currently producing these sets, Accurate still seems to have them in production. They can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops. For instance, Woodrow’s War Store is currently selling the American Militia box for $11.03 (Canadian).

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figures were donated by Liam Sullivan.

General Notes:

See the side panel lists for websites of the manufacturers, distributors and retailers mentioned above. To convert cost figures to your currency, use a site such as xe.com, also listed in the side panel.

Irregular vs Airfix, Napoleonic Mounted

Airfix is the founding company as far as 1/72 scale plastic troops are concerned. Their figures are still being manufactured today, and over the years have also been manufactured by other companies including Heller, AMC, IMEX and HaT. (The figures shown in this post are currently distributed by IMEX, under the Accurate brand). However, no new Airfix figures have appeared in a very long time.

The picture above compares the Irregular mounted British general with the two Airfix mounted releases: British hussars and French cuirassiers. The image illustrates the problem with assuming that even figures from the same manufacturer will be compatible. The discrepency in size between the hussars and cuirassiers is well-known. Ironically, the cuirassiers were heavy cavalry, so if anything those figures should be larger than the hussars.

Since both sets tower over the Irregular general, I have added a second image, which puts the Irregular figure on a thicker base. As you can see, even this is not enough to disguise the differences.

Incidently, I don't know who to credit for the paint job on the hussars. They are from a batch I picked up on eBay several years ago. I believe they are painted to represent the King's German Legion. Click on the pictures to get a closer look.