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Title: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: sepoy1857 on 03 March 2012, 12:46:31 AM
Hello!
Has anyone used Redoubt's Russo-Japanese War figures for RCW, and how do they compare size wise with Copplestone or Brigade figures? I'm thinking the Ensign and NCO might come in handy for White troops. The Ensign has a double headed Eagle on the flag staff which should work. They also have some banners which might work for some White units. Thanks!

(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/2d0f9a38dcca4171c24727947b93ad71.jpg)
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/6b3650bcd528ad138da9c527575d77c0.jpg)
Christian Units
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/04fcdf2a787f72fdabf13d49d06f1d6a.jpg)
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/82a30f50abe054984c10e6a65a82ae4e.jpg)
Non-Christian Units
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/55f7d07cb35dc948a2321ce12c4d5bc0.jpg)
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/7362f0c0c6bf8d800fee7452f077083f.jpg)
Also Don Cossacks
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/36a5be7cf5c5171c284ccb6dacd1cdc7.jpg)
Naval Ensigns
(http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/shop/shop_image/product/894a8ce34bb8f86400a8a4e749a8becd.jpg)
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Ignatieff on 03 March 2012, 08:01:19 AM
They are actually pretty good.  I've got some I use as reservists, and they look fine next to Brigade, Copplestone, etc.  from memory you need to be pretty picky on the figures.  Some are superb, some are ok, and some are crap.  But overall a good addition.
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: traveller on 03 March 2012, 08:46:15 AM
I use the Russian sailors for RCW they are pretty ok and in the same scale as the copplestone range
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Mark Plant on 03 March 2012, 07:48:28 PM
The flags are good, although they are regimental banners and would not be taken in the front line.

I don't like the eagle on the pole though. Most units didn't have eagles, and they were much smaller anyway.
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Ataman on 03 March 2012, 07:54:29 PM
Quote from: Ignatieff on 03 March 2012, 08:01:19 AM
They are actually pretty good.  I've got some I use as reservists, and they look fine next to Brigade, Copplestone, etc.  from memory you need to be pretty picky on the figures.  Some are superb, some are ok, and some are crap.  But overall a good addition.

Are there any miniatures in particular that stand out, for better or for worse? I've considering getting some to make a small, late 19th century skirmish force. The pictures available on Redoubt's site unfortunately do not provide the clearest image of the figures' quality.
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: sepoy1857 on 03 March 2012, 10:37:40 PM
Thank You Gentlemen; some good input.
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Ataman on 26 March 2012, 03:40:54 AM
Apologies for the thread-necromancy, but I don't believe it would be right to start a whole new thread for my previous question. I'd really like to know some specifics on the quality of the range, chiefly because I don't want to spend a fair deal of money to buy a force marred by some poorly made figures.

The reason I'm so interested is that Redoubt is currently the only company (that I've found) who produce 28mm Russian figures with the 1890s double-breated tunic. I'd be equally appreciative if anyone knows of and could point me to another company that does.
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: traveller on 26 March 2012, 09:11:07 AM
Old Glory has Boxer Rebellion Russians that might fit
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 March 2012, 09:15:40 AM
Tsuba miniatures are doing Russo-Japanese war figures (our very own Maichus is doing them) but I don't know whether they have a double breasted tunic or not.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Ataman on 26 March 2012, 09:50:32 PM
Quote from: jimbibbly on 26 March 2012, 09:15:40 AM
Tsuba miniatures are doing Russo-Japanese war figures (our very own Maichus is doing them) but I don't know whether they have a double breasted tunic or not.

cheers

James

The Japanese figures look fantastic I must say, but I haven't been able to find any Russians. Are they pending to be sculpted?
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Svennn on 26 March 2012, 09:56:23 PM
Quote from: Ataman on 26 March 2012, 09:50:32 PM
The Japanese figures look fantastic I must say, but I haven't been able to find any Russians. Are they pending to be sculpted?

Yes, he has shown some dollies on his site.
http://tsuba-miniatures.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Greens
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Ataman on 27 March 2012, 03:12:40 AM
Quote from: Svennn on 26 March 2012, 09:56:23 PM
Yes, he has shown some dollies on his site.
http://tsuba-miniatures.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Greens

For such early sculpts they still look great! Alas they do not have the double-breasted tunic, but hopefully some early-war figures will be made.

However, I might reconsider and get these regardless if this impressive level of quality is maintained. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on them!
Title: Re: Redoubt Russo-Japanese figures for RCW???
Post by: Shipka on 27 March 2012, 07:04:53 AM
It might be worth contacting Ironclad Miniatures, they I know are in the process of producing some late 19thC Russians in 28mm