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Set 207

British 8th Army Soldiers

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All figures are supplied unpainted    (Numbers of each pose in brackets)
Stats
Date Released 1983
Contents 50 figures
Poses 15 poses
Material Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Colours Brown, Light Tan
Average Height 23 mm (= 1.66 m)

Review

This 8th Army set follows the pattern typical of most Esci sets. 15 poses, all of which are good but without being particularly exciting or imaginative. Esci poses tend to be a little wooden compared to some other manufacturers, and this set is no different. However all the important ones are here so there is no real room for complaint.

The level of detail and the quality of sculpting are both excellent, and there is virtually no flash on any figure. All are wearing the uniform commonly associated with these troops, although in fact a much greater diversity would have been seen. Again, though, nothing actually wrong here, just a little dull. The large number of prone poses is accurate, as men would often have to lie flat in a desert frequently lacking any natural cover.

Another thoroughly workmanlike set from Esci, scoring well in all departments without generating much excitement.


Ratings

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

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