RSM vs HaT, Napoleonic foot

The photo above compares three metal figures from RSM (A,C,E) with a pair of plastic soldiers from HaT (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURE

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures come from the former RSM 95 range, now produced by the Dayton Painting Consortium. The range includes foot and mounted figures representing Britain, France, Austria, Brunswick, Spain, Saxony and Bavaria, as well as some artillery pieces. There are about 75 Napoleonic codes in total in their catalogue.

I do not have the actual identification for these figures, although the one on the left is one of the Saxon models.

Figure Characteristics:

Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 20mm.
Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 22mm.

Availability and Cost:

The RSM figures are currently available from DPC. They are sold in bags of 24, including command figures, for $10.80 (US). The website is here:

http://www.dpcltdcom.org/

Notes on the Samples:

The Saxon figure was provided in a trade from Mike Epting.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The plastic figures come from two sets:

B: 8008 “Napoleonic Brunswick Avant Garde”
D: 8097 “Waterloo Lutzow Freikorps & Nassau Grenadiers.”

Box 8008 includes 48 figures in 8 or 9 poses (earlier boxes had only 8 poses, but a 9th was added later). Set 8097 similarly contains 48 figures, in a consistent 8 poses.

As most hobbyists know, HaT is making a concerted effort to present a comprehensive range of plastic figures covering the Napoleonic period. These sets, representing some of the lesser known forces, are indicative of the depth of their offering.

Figure Characteristics:

8008 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 25mm.
8097 Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 24mm.

Availability and Cost:

These boxes are currently available from HaT, and can be found at hobby shops and online retailers.

Notes on the Samples:

The HaT figures were donated by Mike Epting and Liam Sullivan.