Britains Napoleonics (1 Viewer)

[Spitfrnd]

Is there a thread or other resource somewhere (preferably online) that describes the differences between the various vintages of WB Napoleonic figures? In particular, I am not clear which retired WB Napoleonics are gloss and which are matt. For example, I have 17882 which is matt and it would seem that the others in that series are as well. What about the 17200/300 and up series and sets like 00150-153 and 00289-90?

Same question on the ZW line.

I am mostly interested to see if these early lines are compatible in size and detail to the comtemporary WBs.

Thanks much.

 

[thebritfarmer]

I don't believe there has been a gloss Napoleonic range. As for the Zulu they have always been gloss up until this year.


This may help :0)

Britains catalogues since 83

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/BRitains/index.html

 

[Spitfrnd]

Thanks mate. I have looked at the catalogues, a great reference, but I couldn't really tell from the pictures whether they were gloss or not. So are the NAPs about the same finish and size as the current version? Any differences of note?

 

[thebritfarmer]

I am not 100% sure as I don't collect the Naps, but I think I remember Ken saying they were of a similar size to enable collectors to blend the old with the new.

 

[General Custer]

Look: 2 are W.Britain, 2 are K&C

 

[Spitfrnd]

Look: 2 are W.Britain, 2 are K&C

Thanks GC. These comparisons are extremely helpful to those of us in the hinderlands that don't have convenient store access.

 

[The Lt.]

Thanks GC. These comparisons are extremely helpful to those of us in the hinderlands that don't have convenient store access.

Spitfrnd your being from New England and correct me if I'm wrong from MA you may want to visit the Hobby Bunker who has an extensive line of Britain's, Conte and K &C for you to look at in the flesh. You may also want to touch base with Fish whose highly knowledgeable on the differences in the scales of the mfg .......The Lt.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Spitfrnd your being from New England and correct me if I'm wrong from MA you may want to visit the Hobby Bunker who has an extensive line of Britain's, Conte and K &C for you to look at in the flesh.......The Lt.

Alas for this purpose (but not for many others) I live in the state to the north, which is a goodly distance from there. I hope to visit eventually though.