The box art provides basic information for painting
Strelets-R continues to flood the 20mm plastic market with new American Civil war minatures. This current subject is the third edition of Union Troops at the charge. The Confederates hold the prize for the most famous futile charge with Pickett's Charge, but the Union was known to have tried the idea a time or two (Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, The Crater). On a smaller scale both sides often tried to advance to decide the issue with the bayonet. Strelets provides us with 36 figures molded in bright blue plastic (plus three Muscovite infantry). The miniatures are cleanly cast in a stiff, but flexible, plastic that shows detail very well. The figures are well-sculpted and proportioned and depict men charging energetically toward the enemy. All of the figures (except for the three Muscovites with halberds) are depicted wearing the knee-length coat and kepis with light equipment. All are in useful poses and will mix readily with the previous two sets to proved the modeller or gamer with a very good variety of positions.
This kit was kindly provided for review by Michigan Toy Soldier Shop and is available to purchase either in their store or through their website
the rear of the box depicts the masters
and gives you a good idea of the contents of the box
box with contents
one sprue of Command, three of infantry
the Command group has taken a pounding ,
two down, two falling and a madly brave officer and standard-bearer
judging from the condition of the flag they have taken a lot of fire
the infantry figures are in the "crouching forward" position
that so many contemporary chroniclers describe, like men walking into a rainstorm
detail is crisp and well executed
folds and creases are deeply sculpted to ease painting
the pose of the officer makes one think of a brave, or desperate, man
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