tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post4143709307099725774..comments2024-03-25T23:23:48.818-04:00Comments on wargaming in 28 mm and sometimes smaller: Size Comparisons: Cavalry and Artilleryjohn de terre neuvehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-30661491715647557222010-07-15T06:05:15.214-04:002010-07-15T06:05:15.214-04:00Thanks John for this informative and useful post. ...Thanks John for this informative and useful post. The cav one shows exactly what I've been on about to my metal-head mates about 'scale creep'. The Foundry (which nearly everyone had) are the 'true' 25mm and you can really see the difference when next to other 28mm makes. All my old Foundry look like pygmies - its accentuated by headgear as my Front Rank Bavarians are giants next to the Foundry. With artillery models I have observed similar problems. The Elite range guns are all huge in comparison to most others. The Old Glory Russian horse artillery 8 pdrs were tiny next to the figures and just didn't look right so I used Front Rank guns which at least look the correct scale. There is so much variance with artillery but as your comparison shot shows, at least there is some conformity amongst several major manufacturers. I just don't know how the plastics will go but I think Victrix are the only mob contemplating guns in 28mm - which is still good for us collectors. Its a bit confusing as Lee observed, the figures themselves are slightly larger than the Perrys, although parts are quite interchangeable. As Rafa points out, the problem at 1/72 or 20mm scale is just as bad if not worse. I have boxes of Minifigs which are too big for 20mm and too small for the 28mm (now the 'new' 25s!) The only way around it is just to collect from similar scale manufacturers.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /> DocDoc Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454394616689797734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-15523700198886173722010-07-14T05:24:58.471-04:002010-07-14T05:24:58.471-04:00Superb John! That was just what I have been lookin...Superb John! That was just what I have been looking for, a comparison shot of different ranges. I can see that Perry and Front Rank are fine if not mixed in units so that's reassuring. Thanks for taking the time to do that.<br /><br />jmilesr, I have painted a battery of Victrix guns and the wheels are very fine compared to metal guns and lack detail, but like you say they are good for the price. The crew are better, but annoyingly in full dress with cords etc. <br /><br />Just to add here for information that the Victrix Old Guard figures are slightly large compared to Perry plastics too, but its not that noticable.<br /><br />Thanks again John,<br />Lee.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181989906410822069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-61960617765526455082010-07-13T19:42:47.399-04:002010-07-13T19:42:47.399-04:00I've seen the Victirx Plastic British artiller...I've seen the Victirx Plastic British artillery and while the carriages are small and there are no horses, I don't think there's a better "bargain" around. I still prefer the plastic perry figures but will be getting some of the Victrix Artillery soon<br /><br />Milesjmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-1039661739353375642010-07-13T14:57:55.971-04:002010-07-13T14:57:55.971-04:00That was a really interesting and useful exercise ...That was a really interesting and useful exercise - thanks for posting!<br /><br />IanStrykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-31413776629628671542010-07-13T14:00:02.583-04:002010-07-13T14:00:02.583-04:00JAM
The different size withina same scale is a con...JAM<br />The different size withina same scale is a continuous and unresolved problem. In 1/72 is sometimes unsurmountable and worsened by the 'growing up' virus spreading throughout the different manufactures!<br />Regards<br />RafaRafael Pardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482026140017463557noreply@blogger.com