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All figures are supplied unpainted (Numbers of each pose in brackets)
| Date Released |
2003 |
| Contents |
48 figures |
| Poses |
8 poses |
| Material |
Plastic (Medium Consistency) |
| Colours |
Grey |
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Average Height
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23 mm (= 1.66 m)
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The Russian light infantry seem to be called many names - Rifles, Chasseurs, Jägers, etc. - but whatever the name their role was very important and it is good to see more light infantry figures such as these appearing on the market.
Given their purpose on the battlefield, you would expect figures both firing and at various stages of reloading. This set includes these, plus a marching figure and one at attention - both perfectly reasonable. The two figures apparently facing the enemy with bayonets fixed would have been defending their partner while they reloaded, and are an appropriate addition to this set.
In 1802 the light infantry were issued with headwear that was part shako and part hat. Basically it was a round hat with a squared peak and a brim all the way around, and with standard shako ornaments on the crown. These figures wear that unusual item, and their uniform generally is appropriate for the 1805 label, being replaced a year or two later with a new style. All the uniform details are correctly sculpted, so it is nice to see good research produce authentic figures. This is well illustrated by the very long cartridge box, which runs across the stomach and round to the middle of the back in one piece. A most remarkable device, and one rarely shown in English language reference books, but perfectly accurate nonetheless.
At this time there were many different types of musket in Russian service, including ones imported from other allies. These men have more than one type, with the kneeling figure having a particularly short model. One of the standing figures also has this weapon, and has attached the long sword bayonet to it. In fact most of the figures have a bayonet attached, even on the march, when in fact before 1810 bayonets were only fixed when ordered, in contrast to the line infantry which had the bayonet always fixed. Therefore we would have liked to have seen fewer bayonets on show, particularly on the marching and 'at attention' figures, though this is easily changed by trimming them with a knife.
These figures have excellent detail and minimal flash, and make an interesting addition to the growing number of Napoleonic Russian sets.
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Historical Accuracy
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 10
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Pose Quality
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 9
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Pose Number
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 5
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Sculpting
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9
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Mould
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10
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