This 28mm metal cavalry set features three iconic North British Dragoons (Scots Greys) in high-action galloping poses with swords shouldered and covered fur caps, capturing their legendary charge at the Battle of Waterloo.
Charge into the fray with the "Scots Greys," the famous 2nd (North British) Regiment of Dragoons, masterfully sculpted by Perry Miniatures. This set depicts the cavalrymen in dynamic galloping poses, with their swords held in the "shouldered" position. Historically, the Scots Greys were renowned for their massive grey mounts and their distinct bearskin caps, which are shown here with oilcloth covers—the standard protective gear for campaign and inclement weather. Their most famous moment came at Waterloo in 1815, where they captured the eagle of the French 45th Line Infantry during a devastating counter-charge against D'Erlon's Corps.
Cast in high-detail white metal, these figures provide the anatomical precision and weight necessary for a premium command or elite cavalry display. They are designed to seamlessly complement Perry Miniatures' Napoleonic British plastic sets, allowing you to add specialized troop types and movement variety to your heavy cavalry brigades.
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 2nd (North British) Dragoons
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High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
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Set includes: 3 mounted figures and 3 horses 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: To represent the regiment's namesakes, paint the horses in varying shades of light to medium grey; using a dark wash over a light base will help define the muscular equine details.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Uniform Coat (British Scarlet): AK11213 Red provides the high-opacity coverage needed for the iconic British redcoat.
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Cuffs and Facings (Royal Blue): AK11189 Dark Prussian Blue is the correct historical shade for the regiment's "Royal" status.
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Fur Cap Covers (Black Oilcloth): AK11029 Black delivers a perfect matte-black finish for the protective headgear covers.
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Heavy Cavalry Steel: AK11212 Gun Metal for the heavy dragoon sabers and AK11207 Aluminium for polished edge highlights.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
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Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Slaughter Red for the uniforms and Gravel Grey for the horses.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for the boots and headgear, and Plate Mail Metal for the steel swords.
Basing & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity (KCS-91008) to recreate the lush, wet 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 mud of the Waterloo battlefield.
