6/19/2023 0 Comments A call to armsAchernar is one of the few worlds that still possesses a working Hyperpulse Generator Station, a device that enables communications across the galaxy-and a highly sought-after prize for the splintering factions of the Republic.Īfter failing to qualify as an active MechWarrior, Raul Ortega finds solace in the Republic's military reserves on Archenar, and dreams of the day he might know the adventure and glory of real combat. "Wellington's Infantry 1" - Osprey (Men-at-Arms Series No.Months have passed since the interplanetary communications net was destroyed, isolating planets across the Republic of the Sphere and beyond. "Wellington's Foot Guards" - Osprey (Elite Series No.52) - Ian Fletcher - 9781855323926 "The Thin Red Line" - Windrow & Greene - DSV & BK Fosten - 9781872004006 "Soldier's Accoutrements of the British Army 1750-1900" - The Crowood Press - Pierre Turner - 9781861268839 "Napoleonic Wars: Wellington's Army" - Brassey (History of Uniforms Series) - Ian Fletcher - 9781857531732 "British Napoleonic Uniforms" - Spellmount - Carl Franklin - 9781862274846 "British Infantry Uniforms Since 1660" - Blandford - Michael Barthorp - 9780713711271 "British Foot Guards (3)" - Almark (Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars) - Bryan Fosten - B008H48RM4 "British Foot Guards (2)" - Almark (Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars) - Bryan Fosten Overall, however, this set was a welcome addition to the available British Napoleonics, although the small variety of poses means it will only really add to the sets produced by others. You can't simply build up a strong contingent of light infantry without also acquiring large numbers of unwanted line or Guard. Mixing types means fewer poses per type, and can be very annoying for buyers. Putting more than one troop type in a box is a pet hate here at PSR, and this set certainly suffers as a result. They paint up well and would grace any collection or army. ![]() Again two of these poses have their canteen on the right side, where it gets in the way of the cartridge pouch, so would not happen in reality.Īll the figures are very well sculpted with good detail and virtually no flash. They wear the typical shako for light infantry, with a large bugle-horn badge on the front, and all the uniform is correctly done including the wings on the shoulders. Once again only four poses means their use is somewhat limited, but four poses is better than none, and unlike the Guards all the poses here are conventional and so very useful. The light infantry figures were particularly welcome as at the time no other manufacturer made light infantry. All the Guards have wings on their shoulders, meaning they belong to a flank company (either grenadier or light) rather than a battalion company, which means these figures only represent a minority of ordinary Guards (just two of the 10 companies in a battalion), which is an odd choice. All the men wear their Trotter knapsack and full kit. Uniform and equipment look good, although two have their water canteen on the right side, and one has his in such a place that it interferes with his musket, which is odd (only sergeants wore it on the right). However the poses are very nice and do not generally repeat those produced by other manufacturers. Perhaps trying to use his musket as a club, or parrying some blow, but there are many other poses that would have been more useful. The first figure in our picture is perhaps the weakest of the poses, since it is not entirely clear what he is doing. With only four poses the range is naturally limited, and none of them are firing or reloading. Despite their label as 'Guards' they are perfectly suitable for most regular line or guards regiments. Looking at the Guards first (top row), they are wearing Belgic shakos with an oilskin cover - an authentic feature that was a first when the set was released. The eight poses are divided equally between Guard and light infantry. ![]() The figures are in fact scaled down copies of two of their excellent 1:32 sets - 'Waterloo British Light Infantry' and 'Waterloo British Foot Guards'. After establishing their name with a variety of 1:32 sets, 'British Infantry 1815' was the first 1:72 set from A Call To Arms.
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