The photo above compares two metal cavalry figures from Emhke (A,D) with a pair of plastic figures from Airfix / Accurate (B,C). 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: 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 Airfix figures come from box 01736 “Waterloo French Cavalry (Cuirassiers).” They were 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: the man holding his horse, and a crouching trooper beside an injured horse.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 29mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 21mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
Although these figures are not currently in production, they can easily be obtained from dealers.
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: 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 Airfix figures come from box 01736 “Waterloo French Cavalry (Cuirassiers).” They were 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: the man holding his horse, and a crouching trooper beside an injured horse.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 29mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot, to knee, to hip, to eyes): 21mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
Although these figures are not currently in production, they can easily be obtained from dealers.
1 comment:
They look almost identical in size.
However, Airfix Cuirassiers always were sligthly undersized...
Keep the good work!
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