Plastic Soldier Review - A Call To Arms Confederate Infantry 1861

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A Call To Arms

Set 54

Confederate Infantry 1861

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

Stats

Date Released	2000
Contents	32 figures
Poses	8 poses
Material	Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Colours	Grey

Average Height

21 mm (= 1.51 m)

Review

This set joins the many others depicting infantry of the American Civil War, but the most striking feature of this one is the poses. The eight poses include the usual firing and charging positions, but the animation is excellent - every man is clearly very active, in contrast to the very static poses some producers offer. Indeed the man charging (first figure, second row) is a bit exagerated. The man wielding the bayonet is particularly effective, apparently avoiding some blow from his opponent as he himself prepares to strike.

The figures are clothed and equipped in a variety of items, and all wear the slouch hat rather than a kepi. This would be more typical of the later war period than the 1861 advertised on the box, when men had learned that comfort and practicality were very important when on campaign.

At an average scale height of barely 1.5 metres these men are rather small as they were originally part of the 'OO' scale Marksmen range, but the detail is not bad and there is almost no flash to clean away. The inclusion of an officer would have been welcome, but overall this is a very nice set that deserves its re-release.

Ratings

Historical Accuracy	10
Pose Quality	8
Pose Number	5
Sculpting	7
Mould	9