The photo above compares early war Prussian Cuirassiers in plastic from Italeri/Revell with late war Prussian Dragoons in metal from Ehmke-Art. The identification is as follows:
A: Ehmke-Art
B: Italeri
C: Ehmke rider on Italeri horse
D: Italeri rider on Ehmke horse
Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
Currently all Ehmke-Art figures are from the Napoleonic period. These particular models have been identified as Prussian Dragoons, but I do not have a catalogue number for them. I am also not aware of any other Prussian releases by this company.
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): 21mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).
Availability and Cost:
Although some Ehmke figures can be ordered from CW Toys, these particular types are not included. The best way to obtain Ehmke figures is to contact Uwe Ehmke using the contact information on the Ehmke-Art website.
Notes on the Samples:
These figures were donated to the Plastic Pelisse by Conrad Kinch.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ designation and Number of Poses:
The Italeri figures come from box 6007, “Prussian Cuirassiers, Garde du Corps, Napoleonic Wars 1806/7". The box contains 17 figures in 9 poses.
The set has also been released by Revell as box 02589 “Prussian Curassiers, Mounted Regiment K2.”
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.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).
Availability and Cost:
Italeri is currently producing this set, which can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops. For instance, Udisco is currently selling the box for $8.40 (Canadian).
Notes on the Samples:
The sample figures were donated by Mike Epting.
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.
A: Ehmke-Art
B: Italeri
C: Ehmke rider on Italeri horse
D: Italeri rider on Ehmke horse
Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
Currently all Ehmke-Art figures are from the Napoleonic period. These particular models have been identified as Prussian Dragoons, but I do not have a catalogue number for them. I am also not aware of any other Prussian releases by this company.
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): 21mm.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).
Availability and Cost:
Although some Ehmke figures can be ordered from CW Toys, these particular types are not included. The best way to obtain Ehmke figures is to contact Uwe Ehmke using the contact information on the Ehmke-Art website.
Notes on the Samples:
These figures were donated to the Plastic Pelisse by Conrad Kinch.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ designation and Number of Poses:
The Italeri figures come from box 6007, “Prussian Cuirassiers, Garde du Corps, Napoleonic Wars 1806/7". The box contains 17 figures in 9 poses.
The set has also been released by Revell as box 02589 “Prussian Curassiers, Mounted Regiment K2.”
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.
Body Build (from 5 categories): C (Average).
Availability and Cost:
Italeri is currently producing this set, which can be found through various plastic model distributors, and at hobby shops. For instance, Udisco is currently selling the box for $8.40 (Canadian).
Notes on the Samples:
The sample figures were donated by Mike Epting.
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.
2 comments:
This manufacteurer was uknown to me!
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Glad to help. You can find out more about Ehmke in the earlier post on these figures.
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