Picked up a box of these from ebay the other day. There are 5 identical sprues with 6 figures (bodies) and various arm and head combinations. Below is a shot of figures built from one of the sprues. I tried to vary the headgear and weapons as much as possible to show the options. The uniform details make them out to be mid to late war (1916-1918) with jackets without buttons and piping. Also, the lower legs are sculpted wearing puttees, but they could probably be painted as boots as well. The pickelhaube was likely not seen after 1916 (at least on the Western Front), but had to use the one with the guy smoking a pipe - possibly an old reservist who wears his original helmet for good luck.
The box cover showing how they paint up.
Here is one of the sprues - again there are 5 of these and are identical. There aren't any "instructions" for putting them together, but some of the arm combinations do have numbers for reference, e.g. "B1" and "B2" would go together. Besides various weapons and separate mask containers on straps, there are enough of each type of headgear for the entire set of 30 figures; that is: stahlhelm, stahlhelm with gas mask, pickelhaube and feldmutze (soft cap). I must mention the straps for the masks and binoculars are a bit thick, and I may try to shave them down thinner with a hobby knife.
A comparison shot with Warlord Games plastics. They look very similar in size and style, IMO.
All in all, a nice set and I'm looking forward to Wargames Atlantic's future release of their French set. Thanks for stopping by and hope this "review" may have been of some interest. Best to you all.
Very nice set, for sure! Will you have them painted and based before lunch?
ReplyDeleteLol! Thanks, Jonathan. I appreciate your confidence in my painting, but will try to "savor" the time working on these. It is the end of the year, so wanted to slow things down a bit. :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteReally great set!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal. Yes, not too bad especially as I think these are CAD developed, and one of their earlier releases. I'm hoping the French set will be even better. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for revue, Dean! Very useful
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Vasiliy
Good to hear that, Vasiliy. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat article, I have shared your post here https://wargames-directory.com/forums/topic/wargames-atlantic-great-war-german-infantry-intial-review/
ReplyDeleteFeel free to join and share your work
Take care
Andy
Thanks, hopefully others will like it too. Kind regards,Dean
DeleteThank you
DeleteNice kit! Seems like you've got a new passion :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry! Yes, a new project - like a shot in the arm :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNice, I quite fancy their dark age Irish, at least with these you can do a captured tank or 2!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. Yes, a captured Mk IV would be a nice addition. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWargames Atlantic look very nice but they seem to be flitting here there and everywhere when it comes to figure sets - the NW Frontier Pathans look nice too
ReplyDeleteYes, they are quite eclectic in their ranges, but I really am pleased they're following up these Germans with French. Best regards, Dean
DeleteMy buddy got these and is digging them. He even did more to convert them. For me I have to pass, I am already having trouble seeing 28’s let alone 15’s.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thanks,Kevin. BTW, these are 28mm. Best regards, Dean
DeleteThank you for sharing. The set looks very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bartek. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for posting such an interesting review, Dean. It was really useful to see a size comparison too with the Wargames Foundry figures. These do look great! I have just seen that you have two more posts on these of a more recent date so I am looking forward to time travelling forward and seeing these develop!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason