The photo above compares two metal lancers from HistoriFigs, which were originally released by Jack Scrub, (A,C) with a pair of plastic troopers from Strelets-R (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures were originally released by Jack Scruby, and now are available from HistoriFigs as part of the 25mm Franco-Prussian war range. The pose is catalogued as “9536C, Uhlan, lance erect.” The range comprises 45 different figures, with foot and mounted figures for France, Prussia and Bavaria.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to top of head): 35mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot to eyes): 23mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot to top of head): 25mm.
Availability and Cost:
The HistoriFigs miniatures can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. The figures can be ordered individually for $2.00 US, in a group of 6 for $11.75, or as a set of 12 for $21.75.
The HistoriFigs website is here:
http://www.historifigs.com/
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures were originally released by Jack Scruby, and now are available from HistoriFigs as part of the 25mm Franco-Prussian war range. The pose is catalogued as “9536C, Uhlan, lance erect.” The range comprises 45 different figures, with foot and mounted figures for France, Prussia and Bavaria.
Figure Characteristics:
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to top of head): 35mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot to eyes): 23mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot to top of head): 25mm.
Availability and Cost:
The HistoriFigs miniatures can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. The figures can be ordered individually for $2.00 US, in a group of 6 for $11.75, or as a set of 12 for $21.75.
The HistoriFigs website is here:
http://www.historifigs.com/
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The plastic figures come from two sets of Strelets Crimean War figures. The green figure comes from Set 061, “Russian Crimean Uhlans.” The other miniature is from Set 036, “Crimean War British Lancers.” Each box contains 12 riders in different poses. The Russian set includes 12 horses in six poses, while the British set has 12 unique horse poses.
Figure Characteristics (based on Set 061):
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to rider eyes): 31mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured from ground to top of head): 33mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot to eyes): 21mm.
Rider Body Height (measured from foot to top of head): 23mm.
Availability and Cost:
The British lancers were first released in 2005, while the Russian miniatures joined them in 2007. Both sets are still widely available.
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