The photo above compares three metal colonial figures from Ral Partha / Great Endeavours (A,C,E) with a similar number of plastic figures from HaT (B,D, F). Click on the image for a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The Ral Partha figures come from their “Colonials” range. According to a 1985 catalogue, this range included 68 codes, in three groups (covering the Zulu war, the Northwest frontier and the Sudan). Some of the codes contained more than one pose. The figures illustrated are from the following codes.
A: 88-103 “Northwest Frontier Indian Command Group”
C: 88-002 “Zulu War British Infantry Advancing”
E: 88-102 “Northwest Frontier Indian Infantry, Firing”
All the figures are now sold by Great Endeavours, using the same codes. The firm has also expanded the range with new complementary figures, including dismounted cavalry, figures for the Boer war, as well as others for the Boxer rebellion.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build: Somewhat heavy
Availability and Cost:
As mentioned above, Great Endeavours currently distributes this range. They can be purchased from the GE website; the firm sells foot figures in groups of 10 (same pose) for $8.50 US.
Notes on the Samples:
The second figure from the far right was painted by Chuck Turnitsa.
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturers’ Designation and Number of Poses:
The HaT figures come from box 8023 “Colonial Indian Infantry” which includes 48 figures in 8 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 22mm.
Body Build: Average.
Availability and Cost:
This set is a recent release from HaT, and can be easily found. For instance, Dragon’s Cave sells the set for €6.95.
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