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

The photo above compares a pair of plastic figures from Esci with two metal figures from Kennington and SHQ. 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 figure second from the left was originally released by Esci in set 217: "Napoleonic Wars Waterloo 1815, ‘Scots Greys’ British Cavalry.” The box included 12 riders in 5 poses, and 12 horses in 3 poses.

The plastic figure on the right was originally released by Esci in set 218: "Napoleonic Wars Waterloo 1815, 'Polish Lancers' French Cavalry.” The box included 12 riders in 4 poses, and 12 horses in 3 poses.

The second set has been reissued by Italeri as box 6039: "Dutch-Polish Lancers, Red Lancers, 1805-1815.”

Figure Characteristics:

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

French Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
French Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to top of head): 34mm.
French Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

Italeri continues to produce the lancers, so they are easily obtained. Esci is no longer in business, so the Scots Grey figures are a bit harder to track down.

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

The photo above compares two plastic figures from Italeri with a pair of metal soldiers from Kennington & SHQ. 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 first Italeri figure comes from box 6016: “French Imperial General Staff.” It contains 8 foot figures in 5 poses, as well as 13 riders in 7 poses and 13 horses in 5 poses.

The second Italeri figure comes from box 6007, “Prussian Cuirassiers, Garde du Corps, Napoleonic Wars 1806/7." The set has also been released by Revell as box 02589 “Prussian Curassiers, Mounted Regiment K2.” The box contains 17 figures in 9 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

6007 Rider Height above ground (measured to rider eyes): 31mm.
6007 Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 33mm.

6016 Rider Height above ground (measured to rider eyes): 30mm.
6016 Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 32mm.

6007 Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 21mm.

Availability and Cost:

Italeri is currently set 6016 and it can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops. Set 6007 has been recently withdrawn from production, but is still easily found.

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figure from box 6007 was donated by Mike Epting.

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.

SHQ and Kennington 20mm vs 1/72 Revell, Napoleonic mounted

The photo above compares two metal figures from SHQ and Kennington (A,C) with a pair of plastic troopers from 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 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

Manufacturers’ designation and Number of Poses:

The Revell figures come from box 02576, “French Mounted Guard Chasseurs, Napoleonic Wars." The box contains 17 riders in 8 poses, 17 horses in 6 poses, and one dismounted figure.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 30mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to top of head): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 21mm.

Availability and Cost:

Revell is not currently producing this set, and it is getting hard to find at hobby shops and second hand dealers. At present, most of the comprehensive online figure retailers list the product as out of stock.

Kennington and SHQ 20mm vs Airfix 1/72, Napoleonic mounted

The photo above compares two metal figures from SHQ and Kennington (A,C) with a pair of plastic troopers from Airfix (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

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

Figure B comes from Airfix box 01736 “Waterloo French Cavalry (Cuirassiers).” The set was also reissued by Accurate as box 7212 “Waterloo French Cavalry.” The set includes 9 riders in 6 poses, mounted on 9 horses in two poses. There are also two vignettes: a man holding his horse, and a crouching trooper beside an injured horse.

Figure D comes from Airfix box 01743 “Waterloo British Cavalry (Hussars).” The set was also reissued by Accurate as box 7210 “Waterloo British Cavalry.” The set includes11 riders, each in a unique pose, mounted on 11 horses in 3 poses. There is also a vignette of a crouching trooper beside an injured horse.

Figure Characteristics:

French Rider Height above ground (measured to eyes): 30mm.
French Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 32mm.
British Rider Height above ground (measured to eyes): 33mm.
British Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 35mm.

Availability and Cost:

Although these figures are not currently in production, they can easily be obtained from dealers.

Zvezda 1/72 vs SHQ Kennington 20mm, Napoleonic mounted

The photo above compares two metal figures from Kennington and SHQ (A,C) with a pair of plastic warriors from Zvezda (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 Zvezda figures are from box 8026 “"Russian Cuirassiers, 1812-1814." The box contains 16 riders in 8 poses, as well as 16 horses in 4 poses. At the time of writing, Zvezda offers more than a dozen different Napoleonic sets. With one exception, there Napoleonic figures are devoted to French or Russian subjects.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured to eyes): 32mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 34mm.

Availability and Cost:

The Zvezda box is currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figures were obtained in a trade with Will McNally.

Revell Thirty Years War vs SHQ & Kennington ECW, mounted

The photo above compares a pair of metal miniatures from SHQ & Kennington (A,C) with a pair of plastic figures from Revell (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 ECWC 44 “Cavalry in Breast Plate and Soft Hat, Charging.” The ECW range from these two firms is quite extensive, and includes 67 foot poses, 15 cavalry poses, as well as artillery crew poses, and guns.
Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 32mm.
Rider Body Height (to eyes): 22mm.
Rider Body Height (to top of head): 24mm.

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). For that price, you get 3 horses with 3 riders.
Notes on the Samples:

The metal figures were generously provided by SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Revell figures come from box 2567, “Thirty Years’ War, Swedish Cavalry." The box contains 15 riders in 8 poses, as well as 15 horses in 8 poses.

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): 22mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to top of head): 24mm.

Availability:

According to PSR, Revell first released this set in 1991. The set is not currently in production.

Notes on the Samples:

The plastic figures were obtained in a trade with Will McNally.

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).

SHQ & Kennington vs Mars, ECW Infantry

The photo above compares three plastic Scots from Mars (A,C,E) with a pair of metal ECW miniatures released by SHQ and Kennington (B,D). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures are offered by both SHQ and Kennington using the same catalogue information. They are catalogued as ECW 29 “Pikemen in Breastplate and Cabacete Helmet Marching.”

The Kennington & SHQ English Civil War range currently includes 62 foot poses: 26 pike, 24 musketeers, 8 lowland Scots, 3 officers, 2 artillery. In addition, the range includes one gun and 15 cavalry poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures are currently available and can be ordered from the manufacturer. SHQ offers the infantry in packs of 4 figures (in a single pose), at a cost of £2.50 UK. Cavalry come in sets of 3 figures with horses, at £4.50.

Notes on the Samples:

The models were generously provided by SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures have been recently released by Mars as set 72034 “Scots Mercenaries (Thirty Years War).” The box includes 48 figures in 12 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

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

Availability and Cost:

As mentioned above, this is a very recent issue, which can easily be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Harfields is selling the box for £7.50.

Notes on the Samples:

The Mars figures were obtained via a trade with Alan Dearn.

SHQ & Kennington vs Strelets, ACW mounted

The photo above compares two plastic Confederate generals from Strelets-R (B,D) with a similar number of metal ACW lancers from SHQ & Kennington (A,C). 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

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from Strelet’s box 47 “Confederate General Staff (1), Civil War 1861-65.” The box includes 12 different riders, and 12 horses in 6 positions.

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): 21mm.
Body Build: Somewhat heavy.

Availability and Cost:

Strelets released this set in 2006 and it is easily found at hobby shops and online dealers. Drum and Flag currently sells the box for £5.60.

SHQ & Kennington vs Italeri, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal ACW cavalry figures from SHQ (A,C) with a similar number of plastic figures from Italeri (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

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from Italeri set 6011 “American Civil War, Confederate Cavalry Riders.” The box includes 16 riders in 9 positions, with 16 horses in four poses, as well as a vignette of a dismounted rider and injured horse..

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): 23mm.

Availability and Cost:

This box is fairly easy to find at stores and online dealers. For instance, Udisco is currently selling it for $6.00 (Canadian).

ECW and Napoleonic comparisons "In the Grand Manner"

In my ongoing quest to aggregate as many plastic/metal comparisons here as possible, I want to point out some that reside on an excellent eye-candy blog called “In the Grand Manner.”

Napoleonic:

In January, Matt posted a comparison of Scruby’s Napoleonic cavalry with Airfix’s mounted RHA officer.

Scruby versus Airfix


He followed that up by comparing Kennington and Newline Design versions of French artillery crews:

Kennington versus Newline Designs

ECW:

Back in December, Matt posted an image comparing a Niblett ECW cavalry figure to an Airfix figure (the same RHA officer used above).

Niblett versus Airfix

Here’s hoping Matt continues to post comparisons of the different types he is using for his games.

SHQ & Kennington vs Gulliver, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal cavalry figures from SHQ (A,C) with three plastic figures from Gulliver (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

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures represent the only production to date from Gulliver (although there are rumours of a revival of the company). They come from set 3601 “American Civil War, South States Cavalry.” This box includes 15 riders in 10 poses, as well as 15 horses in six poses.

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): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

As mentioned above, Gulliver went out of business years ago, so these figures are not currently in production. However, it is fairly easy to track down a set. For instance, Toy Soldiers HQ is selling boxes for $12.00 US.

Airfix vs SHQ & Kennington, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal figures from SHQ (A,C) with two plastic models from Airfix (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

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The Airfix figures come from box 01722 “U.S. Cavalry.” The box includes 11 riders, each in a unique pose, as well as 11 horses in 3 poses. There is also a casualty vignette in the set.

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): 21mm.

Availability and Cost:

Although these figures are not being manufactured at the current time, they are easily found at second-hand dealers, and unopened boxes can still be located. For instance, Netmerchants is selling new boxes for £3.95.

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.

SHQ & Kennington vs Atlantic & W1815, ACW Cavalry

The photo above compares two metal cavalry troopers from SHQ (A,C) with two plastic cavalry figures (B,D) originally released by Atlantic. 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

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures are originally from Atlantic’s box 1004 “Far-West Story, 7th Cavalry.” They were later re-released by Nexus as ATL- 03 “U.S. 7th Cavalry.” Finally, Waterloo 1815 used the same figures in two boxes: P004 “US Cavalry” and P005 “Confederate Cavalry.”

The Nexus version has 24 riders in six poses, and 24 horses also in six poses. The Waterloo 1815 boxes are larger, containing 32 riders and horses.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 26mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 20mm.

Availability and Cost:

Despite its age, this set is still in production, and can be found online and in hobby shops. For instance, Hannants has the Waterloo 1815 Confederate box on sale for £3.90.

SHQ & Kennington vs ACTA, English Civil War foot

The photo above compares three English Civil War figures from A Call to Arms (tan plastic) with a similar number of metal troops from SHQ & Kennington (in black washed metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures are offered by both SHQ and Kennington using the same catalogue information. They are catalogued as ECW 29 “Pikemen in Breastplate and Cabacete Helmet Marching.”

The Kennington & SHQ English Civil War range currently includes 62 foot poses: 26 pike, 24 musketeers, 8 lowland Scots, 3 officers, 2 artillery. In addition, the range includes one gun and 15 cavalry poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.
Body Build: Average.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures are currently available and can be ordered from the manufacturer. SHQ offers the infantry in packs of 4 figures (in a single pose), at a cost of £2.50 UK. Cavalry come in sets of 3 figures with horses, at £4.50.

Notes on the Samples:

The models were generously provided by SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The A Call To Arms figures are from box 61 “Royalist Infantry.” The box contains 32 figures in 8 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

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

Availability and Cost:

ACTA’s figures are currently available and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers. For instance, Hannants sells the box for £4.50.

SHQ & Kennington vs Revell, 17th Century foot

The photo above compares three Thirty Years' War figures from Revell (in various shades of gray) with three ECW figures from SHQ & Kennington (black washed metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures are offered by both SHQ and Kennington using the same catalogue information. They are catalogued as ECW 29 “Pikemen in Breastplate and Cabacete Helmet Marching.”

The Kennington & SHQ English Civil War range currently includes 62 foot poses: 26 pike, 24 musketeers, 8 lowland Scots, 3 officers, 2 artillery. In addition, the range includes one gun and 15 cavalry poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.
Body Build: Average.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures are currently available and can be ordered from the manufacturer. SHQ offers the infantry in packs of 4 figures (in a single pose), at a cost of £2.50 UK. Cavalry come in sets of 3 figures with horses, at £4.50.

Notes on the Samples:

The models were generously provided by SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:

The Revell figures come from three boxes. From left to right they are:

02556 “Thirty Years’ War, Imperial Infantry.” This box includes 47 figures in 16 poses.
02557 “Thirty Years’ War, Swedish Infantry.” This box includes 47 figures in 15 poses.
02566 “Thirty Years' War, Imperial Artillery.” This box includes 28 figures in 23 poses as well as three guns and a team of horses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
Box 2556: 22mm.
Box 2557: 22mm.
Box 2566: 24mm

Body Build (from 5 categories):
Box 2556: C (average).
Box 2557: C (average).
Box 2566: B (somewhat slender)

Availability and Cost:

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.

Notes on the Samples:

Some of the Revell figures were obtained in a trade with Will McNally.

SHQ & Kennington vs Zvezda, Seventeenth Century Foot

The photo above compares three English Civil War infantry figures from SHQ & Kennington (black washed metal) with three Austrian infantry figures from Zvezda (in gray plastic). Click on the image for a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures are offered by both SHQ and Kennington using the same catalogue information. They are catalogued as ECW 29 “Pikemen in Breastplate and Cabacete Helmet Marching.”

The Kennington & SHQ English Civil War range currently includes 62 foot poses: 26 pike, 24 musketeers, 8 lowland Scots, 3 officers, 2 artillery. In addition, the range includes one gun and 15 cavalry poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 19mm.
Body Build: Average.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures are currently available and can be ordered from the manufacturer. SHQ offers the infantry in packs of 4 figures (in a single pose), at a cost of £2.50 UK. Cavalry come in sets of 3 figures with horses, at £4.50.

Notes on the Samples:

The models were generously provided by SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturers’ designation and number of poses:

The Zvezda figures are from box 8061 “Austrian Musketeers and Pikemen.” The box contains 45 figures in 12 poses.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 24mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).

Availability and Cost:

The Zvezda box is currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors. For example, it can be found for $CDN 11.50 at UDISCO.

SHQ & Kennington vs HaT, French Napoleonic Foot, Part 3

The photo above compares four HaT figures (in blue plastic) with three gunners from SHQ (unpainted metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The Hat figures come from box 8171: “1805 French Grenadiers and Voltigeurs.”

The SHQ figures come from their Napoleonic range, and are designated “ART 2 Napoleonic French Guard Horse Artillery Crew.” The range is also available from Kennington.

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
HaT – 21mm
SHQ/Kennington – 22mm

Body Build compatibility (from 5 categories):
HaT – C (average)
SHQ – C (average)

Overall conclusions:
The 1mm difference in height can be seen when these figures are positioned side by side, but it disappears when the two types are marshaled in separate units. It would be very hard to find any objection on those grounds to having them on the same table. These particular samples may not be a good fit in terms of period, but they do illustrate once again that SHQ and HaT figures can be deployed together.

Other notes:
The HaT figures were kindly supplied by the manufacturer.

SHQ & Kennington vs HaT, Napoleonic French Foot, Part 2

The photo above compares three HaT French chasseurs (in blue plastic) with a similar number of French gunners from SHQ (unpainted metal). Click on the image for a larger version.

Manufacturers’ designations:

The HaT figures come from box 8170: “French Guard Chasseurs.”

The SHQ figures come from their Napoleonic range, and are designated “ART 2 Napoleonic French Guard Horse Artillery Crew.” The range is also available from Kennington.

Height compatibility (measured from sole of foot to eyes):
HaT – 22mm
SHQ / Kennington – 22mm

Overall conclusions:
Although there is still a very slight difference in height and build between the two sets, it is almost unnoticeable when the figures are deployed side by side, and disappears altogether when they are used in separate units. Again, the SHQ figures are a suitable complement to those from HaT.

Note: The HaT figures were kindly supplied by the manufacturer.