Wargames Atlantic 28mm Great War Russian Infantry

       Wargames Atlantic continues to add to their Great War range with the addition of Russian Infantry and a fine set it is! These figures are cast in a firm medium gray plastic with no trace of flash and very few mold-lines. 

        As we have come to expect from WA offerings they are multi-part figures that provide a vast array of headgear and arm positions. The set does not offer a vast array of weapon choices due to the simple fact that the Russian army didn't have much of a choice of weapons, one standard rifle, two standard pistols with no SMGs or other frills.

       The figures are dressed in the summer uniforms and five of the six body poses have bedrolls over their shoulder. Figure proportions are very good with none of the "giant heads/hands" often encountered in metal miniatures; poses are dynamic without be gymnastic. It would be a simple matter to assemble and entire box full of these without duplicating a pose. Detail of the weapons is delicate and accurate and the loose uniform style of the Russian soldier is reflected well in the way that the clothing drapes over the figure. Excellent work all-around!

 

the front of the box

 

the back of the box

 

 

 

the box with contents

 

sprue, side A

 

sprue, side B

 

lots of choices for heads, and some excellent expressions as well

 

and an equally impressive selection of arms

 

of course there are gasmask-wearing heads too

 

proportions and a sense of movement are superbly reflected in the body-sculpts

 

               This set can be used over a much wider time-period than just 1914-1918, there was little or no change in the uniforms of the Russian Civil War which lasted until 1923, the same troops were involved in the Russo-Polish War 1919-1921 and against the Allied Intervention troops 1918-1925. Without squinting too much they could be painted in white and used a Imperial Russian troops in the Russo-Japanese War of 1905-1906. And, of course, there is any number of conflicts in the twenties in central Asia. This is a truly versatile set!

        Now, if we all bombard Wargames Atlantic with requests, we might even see Austrians, Italians and Ottomans!

        Very Highly Recommended!!!!