28mm Wargames Atlantic American Revolutionary War British Grenadiers

         As a companion piece to the Minutemen Wargames Atlantic brings us the grenadier company of the 5th Regiment of Foot. This regiment served against the colonies for the first two years of the war before shipping out to the West Indies. It took part in various battles, including Lexington and Bunker Hill (both 1775), Long Island (1776) and Brandywine Creek (1777). These figures could also serve as the Grenadier company of other regiments as the differences in uniform were nominal. 

       The minis are molded in a firm gray plastic that shows detail very well, there is no flash and only traces of mold-lines. The sculpting is first-rate, details are well defined and cleanly cast, the abundant creases and wrinkles clearly reflect the tight-fitting uniforms of the period. There is a limited selection of heads (the troops not being allowed a choice of headgear). I do very much like that the backpack, cartridge box and sabre are cast as a separate piece that can be attached after the belts and straps have been painted, it greatly eases the chore of painting. The figures are normally proportioned and posed, no giant hands or strange huge heads so often seen on metal minis. The muskets and bayonets are a tad on the thick side but not so sturdy as to look odd.

 

the front of the box,

some very nicely painted minis

 

 

the back of the box,

a different view of those minis

 

 

the box with contents,

at thirty minis you can almost model the company at 1:1 ratio

 

sprue, side A 

notice the natural positioning and proportions of the figures

 

sprue, side B 

the draping of the uniform over the mini looks natural

 and should paint well due to the depth of the sculpt

 

delightfully characterful faces!

 

       These are a very good set of figures and an excellent value, if you are contemplating getting into the American Revolutionary War they would be a place to start,

       Very Highly Recommended