Plastic Soldier Review - A Call To Arms British Infantry 1815

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Set 50

British Infantry 1815

All figures are supplied unpainted (Numbers of each pose in brackets)

Stats

Date Released	1998
Contents	32 figures
Poses	8 poses
Material	Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Colours	Light Tan

Average Height

24 mm (= 1.73 m)

Review

After establishing their name with a variety of 1:32 sets, 'British Infantry 1815' was the first 1:72 set from A Call To Arms. The figures are in fact scaled down copies of two of their excellent 1:32 sets - 'Waterloo British Light Infantry' and 'Waterloo British Foot Guards'.

The eight poses are divided equally between regular and light infantry. Looking at the regulars first, they are wearing Belgic shakos with an oilskin cover - an authentic and so far unique feature. Despite their origins as 'Guards', they are perfectly suitable for most regular line or guards regiments. With only four poses the range is naturally limited, and none of them are firing or reloading. However the poses are very nice and do not generally repeat those produced by other manufacturers.

The light infantry figures were particularly welcome as at the time no other manufacturer made light infantry. Once again only four poses means their use is somewhat limited, but four poses is better than none. As a bonus they could also be pressed into service as pre-1812 British infantry, for use in the Peninsular War for example.

All the figures are very well sculpted with good detail and virtually no flash. They paint up well and would grace any collection or army. Putting more than one troop type in a box is a pet hate here at PSR, and this set certainly suffers as a result. Mixing types means fewer poses per type, and can be very annoying for buyers. You can't simply build up a strong contingent of light infantry without also acquiring large numbers of unwanted regulars. Overall, however, a welcome addition to the available British Napoleonics.

Ratings

Historical Accuracy	10
Pose Quality	9
Pose Number	3
Sculpting	10
Mould	10