This set features three 28mm metal command figures designed to represent high-ranking Union Colonels in leadership poses, ideal for directing Federal forces during the American Civil War.
Command your Federal regiments with the authority of the Union’s finest officers using this specialized set from Perry Miniatures. These 28mm scale metal miniatures provide three unique Mounted Union Colonels, depicted in classic command postures—ranging from steady observation to leading an active charge with unsheathed sabers. During the American Civil War, the Colonel was the heart of the regiment, and these figures capture that essential leadership presence with superb historical detail.
Designed to seamlessly integrate with Perry Miniatures' American Civil War plastic sets, these metallic figures offer the fine anatomical detail and variety required for centerpiece command vignettes. Whether overseeing a defensive line or spearheading a breakthrough, these Colonels are essential for wargamers and collectors seeking to field an authentically led Union army.
Features
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Scale: 28mm
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Category: Miniature Figures
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Product Type: Mounted Command
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Era / Faction: American Civil War – Union Army
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High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
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Set includes: 3 mounted figures
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Compatibility: Compliments American Civil War plastic sets
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Assembly or painting required: Yes (Unpainted figures; preparation required)
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Packaging: Non Retail Jewelry Box (3.5” W x 5.3” H x 1.25” D)
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Recommended for collectors ages: 14+ (Not a toy)
Tip: When painting Union officers, use a slightly darker blue for the frock coats compared to the trousers to signify the higher-quality wool typically worn by the officer corps.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Union Officer Blue: AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue is the definitive choice for the deep indigo frock coats worn by the Federal officer corps.
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Trousers (Sky Blue): AK11175 Sky Blue provides the correct historical contrast for Union regulation trousers.
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Horse Hides: AK11102 Deep Brown or AK11115 Light Earth are excellent for creating realistic equine coat variations.
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Metallic Details: AK11191 Gold for shoulder straps and sword hilts, and AK11212 Gun Metal for the saber blades.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
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Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Highlord Blue for the uniforms and "Hardened Leather" for the horses.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for the boots and hats, and "Plate Mail Metal" for the sabers.
Basing & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Eternal Fields (KCS-91013) for a realistic, campaign-hardened battlefield appearance.
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Foliage & Tufts: Add Krautcover Scenics Static Grass Summer 2mm (KCS-94002) to simulate the fields of the Eastern or Western theaters.
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Campaign Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the horses' legs to simulate the dust of a summer march toward the front lines.
