Alexander Miniatures - New Release June '10
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megroot
A Fixture
I really like this figure. Never paint a ACW figure, and this one could be the first.
Marc
Marc
Christosjager
A Fixture
I agree with you Mark, I also believe that the rifle was not necessary.
Redcap
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It's a very nice figure but IMHO the rifle seems to 'throw' the figure somewhat.
A battle flag with that amount of cloth and a large pole would be a significant weight and I cannot see how he could run / march into battle with the flag whilst carrying around a firearm other than a pistol. He couldn't possibly wave the flag or use it to rally men with one arm only.
Perhaps if it is supplied with optional left arms (with/without the rifle) it may have more wipespread appeal?
Other than this single issue, I like it a lot.
Gary Needham
It's a very nice figure but IMHO the rifle seems to 'throw' the figure somewhat.
A battle flag with that amount of cloth and a large pole would be a significant weight and I cannot see how he could run / march into battle with the flag whilst carrying around a firearm other than a pistol. He couldn't possibly wave the flag or use it to rally men with one arm only.
Perhaps if it is supplied with optional left arms (with/without the rifle) it may have more wipespread appeal?
Other than this single issue, I like it a lot.
Gary Needham
Kandor8
Well-Known Member
Love the figure. However, as others have mentioned, the rifle throws it "off", that's primarily because color guards on both sides were not permitted to bear arms. Except, perhaps a knife or short sword. MAYBE a pistol if it was picked up on the battlefield or their own personal item.
Ric
Ric
