Raventhorpe 20mm
WWII US Infantry


Here are three US infantry - one firing, one walking, and one crouching (USB12, 13, and 14, respectively). They all measure about 21M Barrett. Anatomy is generally good (and conservative), poses are convincing, and detailing is both plentiful and basic. That is, everything's there, but ammo pouches don't have buttons, straps dont have buckles, etc. It's almost impressionistic.

I painted the walking figure and everything felt right; paint completed the details not cast on. The one problem youll have to address before these figures look really convincing, however, is the squished helmets. They badly need building up with putty to take away their caricature-like look. Weapons, like the other details, are not overstated and a bit bland. They paint well, though. For some reason, all three samples had their mouths open wide, as if to yell. I'm not sure of pricing, as these figures have just (as I write) come out. Your local gameshop should carry these. If not, contact RLBPS, 805 Blenheim Dr., Rockford, IL, 61108- BILL RUTHERFORD

* The Courier uses the Tobey Barrett Measurement [BM] System to simplify comparison of figure sizes. The number is the height in millimeters from the bottom of the figure's foot (top of base) to its eyes. The letter refers to the "heft" of the figure: L=light, M=medium, and H=heavy. Thus, Hs will fit in with other Hs and some Ms, but not Ls.

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