Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Knuckleduster HO compared to Bluemoon Western and Boxer figures

So, I "bit the bullet" and ordered some of Knuckleduster HO western figures to see how they compare to other 15 mm figures - expecting them to be large, the comparisons are with Bluemoons 15/18 mm figures.  The figures without integral bases are the Knuckleduster figures.

Clearly, they are substantially bigger than the other figures.  I will still find uses for them because of their poses (and I have several other packs) but they aren't likely to be mixed up with the other figures, likely reserved for photo vignettes rather than game table pieces.  And if I don't like even that, then I can sell them off to HO railroad modelers in my sphere.

Made photos extra large so you can see the differences.
The above shot shows the two Chinese civilian figures in the central row to the left with one cavalry guidon bearer.  The top row, the three Bluemoon are all cavalry command figures.
Just a somewhat closer shot - really showing the size disconnect.
And, last, one of the seated ladies next to a mounted warrior.  While quite large, I'm hoping I can still use them as wagon drivers and passengers - but not if they dwarf the vehicle.

My verdict?  Lovely figures, clean sculpts though a challenge  in the basing department but that is okay.  But the bullet I bit didn't taste as sweet as I was hoping for based on the size difference.


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