British Infantry, 1871–1888

ESCI 1:72 Scale Figure Review

British Infantry, 1871–1888, 1:72 A Call to Arms 57.

A Call to Arms 1:72 scale British Infantry wearing the British 1871 pattern valise equipment, 1877 pattern sun helmets, and armed with the Martini-Henry breech-loading rifle introduced in 1871. The figures may be painted khaki to represent British infantry of the Second Anglo-Afghan War or Sudan War.

Contents

32 Figures in 8 Poses – 23 mm equal 166 cm Height

  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle and fixed Bayonet, marching (4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle and fixed Bayonet, advancing (4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle and fixed Bayonet, receiving (4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle and fixed Bayonet, running (4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle and fixed Bayonet, thrusting (4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle, standing, firing (4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle, kneeling, firing(4)
  • British Soldier with Martini-Henri Rifle, loading (4)

Evaluation

Highly detailed figures. The 1871 valise equipment, pith helmet, Martini-Henry rifle, and pattern 1876 socket bayonet are accurately sculpted. The figures look very nice when painted.

With only eight poses and 32 figures per box, A Call to Arms British Infantry are more expensive than ESCI 1:72 scale British Infantry, but they are well worth the money.

British Infantry, Zulu War, 1879, 1:72 A Call to Arms 57.

The marching and advancing infantrymen are wearing full infantry equipment, and the fighting poses are correctly sculpted in fighting order without packs.

While there are no command figures in this set, officers and buglers from ESCI 1:72 scale British Infantry may be used to recruit infantry platoons for The Sword and the Flame (TSATF).

Good casting quality, but noticeable mould lines need to be removed prior to painting.

Compatible with Accurate Figures, ESCI, Imex, Italeri, Jacklex, Revell, Reviresco, and other 1:72 scale miniatures.

Historical Employment

  • British Infantry and Rifle Regiments, 1871–1888
    • The 9th Kaffir War, 1877–1878
    • Second Anglo-Afghan War, 1878–1880
    • Zulu War, 1879
    • Northwest Frontier, 1877–1888
    • The First Sudan War, 1882–1884
    • Third Burmese War, 1885–1887
    • Black Mountain Expedition, 1888
    • Black Mountain Expedition, 1891

Possible Conversion

  • British Infantry with Home Service Helmet, 1871–1888
  • French Marines in khaki Uniforms
    A simple painting conversion, using A Call to Arms British Zulu War Infantry without packs.

A Call to Arms 1:72 scale British Zulu War Infantry is well sculpted, and there are many useful poses to satisfy wargamers and diorama builders.

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