This 28mm metal command set features three iconic leaders of the Household Brigade in high-action galloping poses, essential for directing the heavy cavalry charges of the Union Brigade.
Direct the "Gentlemen of the Household" into the heat of battle with this masterfully sculpted command set from Perry Miniatures. These metal miniatures represent the high-level leadership of the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards during their most desperate and glorious moments of the 1815 campaign. Captured at a full gallop, this set includes the essential command figures—an officer, a trumpeter, and a standard bearer—designed to lead your heavy cavalry regiments with authentic historical flair.
As a part of the Perry Miniatures range, these figures feature the anatomical precision and crisp uniform detailing required to capture the prestige of the Household Brigade. This set is designed to seamlessly complement Napoleonic British plastic sets, providing the dynamic movement and specialized command roles necessary for a professional-grade wargaming army or a centerpiece historical diorama.
Features
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Scale: 28mm
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Category: Miniature Figures
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Product Type: Cavalry Command
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Era / Faction: Napoleonic War – British Household Brigade
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High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
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Set includes: 3 mounted command figures in galloping poses
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Compatibility: Compliments Napoleonic British plastic sets
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Assembly or painting required: Yes (Unpainted figures; preparation required)
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Packaging: Nonretail box (3.5” W x 2.75” H x 1.2” D)
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Recommended for collectors ages: 14+ (Not a toy)
Tip: When painting the Household Command, remember that the Royal Horse Guards ("The Blues") trumpeters historically wore highly ornate red coats with gold lace, providing a striking contrast to the deep blue coats of the standard troopers.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Officer's Tunic (Scarlet): AK Interactive AK11213 Red provides the high-opacity, vibrant red required for the Life Guards command.
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The Blues Command (Indigo): AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue is the definitive choice for Royal Horse Guard officers.
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Gold Lace and Epaulettes: AK11191 Gold is essential for the heavy metallic embroidery found on elite staff uniforms.
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Metallic Details: AK11212 Gun Metal for the heavy sabers and AK11191 Gold for the brass trumpets and helmet fittings.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
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Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Slaughter Red for Life Guards or Highlord Blue for the Blues.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for the tall jackboots and leather tack.
Basing & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to recreate the lush grasslands of the Belgian campaign.
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Foliage & Tufts: Add Krautcover Scenics Static Grass Summer 2mm (KCS-94002) to simulate the trampled fields of the Waterloo campaign.
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Campaign Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the horses' lower legs to simulate the dust and mud kicked up during a high-speed command maneuver.
