This 28mm metal cavalry set features three iconic troopers of the Household Brigade in high-velocity charging poses, capturing the raw power of the British heavy cavalry at the moment of impact.
Bring the prestige of the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards to your tabletop with this masterfully sculpted set from Perry Miniatures. These metal miniatures represent the "Gentlemen of the Household," the elite heavy cavalry tasked with breaking the back of French infantry columns. Depicted in a full-tilt charge with sabers leveled, these figures perfectly capture the momentum of the Union Brigade's legendary assault at Waterloo.
Designed to seamlessly complement Perry Miniatures' Napoleonic British plastic sets, these metallic figures offer the crisp detail—from the intricate helmet crests to the heavy saddlery—that collectors expect from the Perry brothers. Whether reinforcing your front-line regiments or creating a dynamic centerpiece diorama, these unpainted miniatures provide the authentic weight and historical accuracy required for professional-grade wargaming.
Features
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Scale: 28mm
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Category: Miniature Figures
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Product Type: Heavy Cavalry
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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 figures in charging poses
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Compatibility: Compliments Napoleonic British plastic sets
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Assembly or painting required: Yes (Detailed preparation and glue required)
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Packaging: Nonretail box (3.5” W x 2.7” H x 1.2” D)
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Recommended for collectors ages: 14+
Tip: When painting the Household Cavalry, the Life Guards are distinguished by their scarlet tunics, while the Royal Horse Guards ("The Blues") wear deep blue. For the helmet crests, a heavy wash of AK Interactive Black over a red base will give the horsehair a realistic, deep texture.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Life Guards Tunic (Scarlet): AK11213 Red provides the high-opacity, vibrant red required for British elites.
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The Blues Tunic (Indigo): AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue is the definitive choice for the Royal Horse Guards.
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Helmet & Armor: AK11191 Gold for the brass fittings and AK11212 Gun Metal for the polished steel sabers.
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White Breeches: AK11002 Offwhite provides a clean, "parade-ready" look even in the heat of battle.
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 a 19th-century battlefield.
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Campaign Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the horses' lower legs to simulate the churned-up mud of a heavy cavalry charge.
