Wargames Atlantic 28mm Afghan Cavalry

       Wargames Atlantic recently added to their Imperial Conquests line with this highly versatile set of Afghan Cavalry, it is labelled 1815-1914 but this set will happily cover from the 1500s through 1940 (and with some simple modifications you could extend that another century in either direction). The figure are very cleaning cast in a firm gray plastic that takes detail very well. The figures exhibit no flash and very few mold-lines. They should be a quick build as they have few parts and can be assembled with common plastic model cement. 

       Of particular interest (especially to guys like me that love swapping parts and modifying figures) are the three new horses. These horses differ from the generic horses set produced by Wargames Atlantic a few years ago and are well sculpted and vigorously posed. The riders are dressed in the common voluminous Afghan clothing which is very well sculpted and drapes over the figure convincingly. As usual there is a dizzying array of heads, this is the one spot that I think Wargames Atlantic missed the ball; a few spare heads with Ray-Bans and ball caps along with some hands holding AK or AR platform rifles and the odd RPG would have brought this set into today's headlines. Conversely a few more spears and a few bows and bow-cases could project this set back to the 1400s. Maybe we could petition WA to produce a couple of conversion sets in resin!

 

 

 the front of the box

 

 

the back of the box

 

box with contents

 

those lovely new horses, side A

 

and side B

 

 

riders, side A

properly proportioned and loads of options 

 

riders, side B 

as usual with Wargames Atlantic, NO giant hands or oversized heads

 

some delightfully characterful faces,

 the third guy from the left looks exactly like my old Econ Professor

 

more faces and weapons and the ludicrously tiny shields

 

some nicely detailed muskets and properly curved swords

 

I have to say I really appreciate the set of arms drawing the sword being cast as a single piece,

 getting two separate arms and a sword glued together is beyond my skills!

 

there are enough spare weapons to equip the entire unit with jezzails or swords

 and enough lances to provide half of the minis with the traditional spear 

and there is the all-important arm with a finger pointing (that way you can tell who is in charge, bosses are always hollering and pointing)

       Another fine set from Wargames Atlantic. These figures are excellently proportioned, dynamically posed, well detailed and loaded with options. They with cover a wide swathe of history fighting any number of invading empires. A few simple modification would greatly extend the time period covered. These are excellent value for the money. Pair this set with a box of Wargames Atlantic Afghan Warriors or Perry Brothers Afghan Tribesmen and you will be well prepared to defy the mightiest of empires.

       Highly Recommended!