25mm Redoubt Enterprises

Marching to the Front

by Brad Butturff

http://www.redoubtenterprises.com/

Redoubt miniatures are based in the UK and have a reputation for excellent quality miniatures. Taller than many other manufacturers they can be mixed with Renegade. They are distinctive because they come with separate heads. As a result these miniatures are extremely versatile. There is a wide range of headsculpts available from the Kepi and Hardee Hats to Zouave Turbans and Straw hats.

The miniatures are finely sculpted but the detailing is a bit rough. Some detail is more suggestive than actual. Poses are very active, but a few seem odd with several wide-legged stances, which makes some figures look a bit odd, such as a man looking as if he is firing on the run. Most other poses are combat ones with figures reaching for their ammo pouch, pushing down the ramrod or advancing. This wide variety of poses makes the figures look very active and is doubly interesting when combined with the interchangeable heads. A discerning gamer will want to try out different heads and head positions to make the best of these miniatures and will want to bring out the character of a figure with the proper head. Some of the miniatures had a little flash, but could very easily be cleaned up.

The Redoubt range is very extensive and allows to field almost every possible unit of the Civil War, including such exotics as the Virginia Military Institute cadets, complete with 12 pounder cannon and "Old Specs" in person.

Personally I think the Redoubt range is great value for money. They are not as sharp and easy to paint as the Renegade miniatures, but there is so much variety available that this only a minor quibble.

Sculpting quality : 8/10
Gaming value : 9/10
Value for Money : 9/10
Overall : 9/10+

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