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.
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.
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