Zvezda 1/72 vs SHQ Kennington 20mm, Napoleonic mounted

The photo above compares two metal figures from Kennington and SHQ (A,C) with a pair of plastic warriors from Zvezda (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.

THE METAL FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The metal figures are sold by both SHQ and Kennington, and are catalogued as BRC 2 “Napoleonic British Heavy Dragoons, Command.” The Napoleonic range from these two firms is quite extensive, and includes all the major participants.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured to rider eyes): 33mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 35mm.

Availability and Cost:

The metal figures can be purchased directly from the two manufacturers. The cavalry featured here sell for €5.50 at MBM Models (Kennington) or £4.50 through SHQ. For that price, you get 3 horses with 3 riders (2 officers and one trumpeter).

Kennington figures are available on the MBM website:

http://www.mbmmodels.com/1-72/kenf20mm/ken20f.htm

The SHQ site is here:

http://www.shqminiatures.co.uk/

Notes on the Samples:

The metal figures were generously provided by Peter Edwards from SHQ.

THE PLASTIC FIGURES

Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:

The Zvezda figures are from box 8026 “"Russian Cuirassiers, 1812-1814." The box contains 16 riders in 8 poses, as well as 16 horses in 4 poses. At the time of writing, Zvezda offers more than a dozen different Napoleonic sets. With one exception, there Napoleonic figures are devoted to French or Russian subjects.

Figure Characteristics:

Rider Height above ground (measured to eyes): 32mm.
Rider Height above ground (measured to top of head): 34mm.

Availability and Cost:

The Zvezda box is currently available and can be found through various online and local hobby shops and distributors.

Notes on the Samples:

The sample figures were obtained in a trade with Will McNally.