This highly versatile 28mm (1/56) scale plastic model kit contains 39 Prussian infantrymen plus casualties, allowing historical wargamers to construct forces for the pivotal campaigns of 1870–1871.
Step onto the battlefields of the Franco-Prussian War with the premier starter set for the Perry Miniatures 1870–1871 range. This masterfully designed plastic model kit lets you recreate the disciplined massed maneuvers of the Prussian Army as they clashed with the forces of the French Second Empire. The figures in this set are depicted in dynamic advancing postures, offering a choice of marching or "at the trail"—historically the most common drill position used during a decisive tactical assault.
Engineered with maximum customizability in mind, the sprues feature four distinct headgear variants: the 1860 pattern pickelhaube, the 1867 pattern pickelhaube, forage caps, and Landwehr shakos. Beyond the main advancing forces, the kit includes 10 figures detailed in skirmishing, firing, and loading poses, alongside a comprehensive command frame to lead your battalions. Complete with bases, casualty figures, and an informative historical uniform guide, this kit is the perfect foundation for any historical wargamer looking to depict the birth of modern European warfare.
Specifications
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Scale: 1:56 (28mm)
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Product Type: Infantry Box Set
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Era / Faction: Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871) – Kingdom of Prussia
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Material: Unpainted Gray Plastic
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Figure Count: 39 figures plus casualties
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Customization Options: 4 head variants (1860 pickelhaube, 1867 pickelhaube, forage caps, Landwehr shakos)
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Inclusions: Plastic bases and detailed uniform information guide
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Packaging Dimensions: 9” L x 6” W x 2.75” H
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Recommended Age: 14 years and above (Assembly with glue and paint required)
Tip: Because the plastic in this kit is highly detailed, use a sharp hobby knife to clean the mold lines on the pickelhaube spikes before assembly. For historical accuracy, the transition from the 1860 to the 1867 pattern pickelhaube saw a reduction in the height of the helmet and spike—mix them across your ranks to represent a campaign-hardened unit with mixed-issue equipment.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Prussian Blue Uniform Coat: AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue provides the precise, deep indigo tone required for the Prussian infantry tunic.
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Trousers (Dark Grey): AK11012 Sky Grey mixed with charcoal tones creates the perfect campaign-worn look for their dark trousers.
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Pickelhaube Brass: AK11191 Gold is ideal for the ornamental brass plate (line eagle) and spike fittings.
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Leather Equipment: AK11029 Black delivers the necessary satin-matte finish for boots, cartridge boxes, and pickelhaube leather.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
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Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Highlord Blue for the tunics and Gravel Grey for the trousers.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for the boots and helmets, and Plate Mail Metal for bayonets and rifle barrels.
Basing, Tufts & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to represent the rolling, open farmlands of Alsace and Lorraine.
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Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass wild tufts (such as Dry Green or Wild Flowers) to break up the bases and represent the late-summer vegetation of the 1870 campaign.
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Campaign Dust: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the trousers and boots to simulate the dry, dusty summer roads leading to Sedan.
