RAFM Flint and Feather

25mm Seven Years War

Reviewed by Ken Bunger

Rafm is continuing to populate Eighteenth Century Canada with many new "Flint and Feather" releases, and has brought over "pure" European troops with their new "All the King's Men" range. There are now over forty-two packs to choose from in these two 25mm Seven Years War ranges. I'm also happy to report that their attention to accuracy and anatomy has improved greatly, and is now second to none. Most of the figures are extremely well animated and don't have that stiff look some of their early American Indians did.

All of the figures are extremely well detailed and cast. The facial and uniform detail will commend itself to those painters who enjoy shading and highlighting. The size and bulk of these figures is compatible with Minfigs, Falcon and Garrison.

The IN range contains a great variety of figures appropriately clad for North America. Most ofthese wear leather gaitersand carry hatchets. The "All the King's Men" are in standard European uniform. A few particular comments are in order. The British infantry (IN-29 and 6153) wear packs which were not worn in Europe. The British drummer (IN-30) wears a non-regulation tricorne instead of mitre cap, but makes a perfect Hanoverian. The British grenadier (6152) should have his pigtail tucked-up under the hat, although this figure is also useful as a Hanoverian. The British Marine is excellent with its older style mitre cap. The other IN figures have cut down coats with a jockey cap (IN-27) or round hat (IN-28) The officers come with a variety of weapons to choose from. Another excellent touch is the variety of headgear for the Americans in hunting frocks. The female settlers are useful for any 17th to 19th Century civilian. The French in waistcoats wear both a tricorne (IN-33) and forage cap (IN-34). The former figure (IN-33) would be an excellent Russian if the hatchet is trimmed off, as they also only wore waistcoats in summer. The French grenadier (6155) wears a bearskin with a front plate and no hanging bag, which might be questionable. The sword belt is also worn around the waist instead of over the shoulder as was the custom of French grenadiers. The French musketeer (6154) is a wonderful figure with just enough animation advancing with his musket straight forward.

Rafm has also included in each package a color chart and source information for the particular miniature. This is an absolutely fantastic idea. It must be of extraordinary help to those new to the period. The sheets also contain much to interest the veteran, as well. The research for these ranges is obviously excellent.

The figures and catalog are available from Rafm Company, Inc., 19 Concession St., Cambridge, Ontario N1R 2G6, (519) 623-4832. Each package contains six figures and sells for $4.00. Rafm accepts VISA and Mastercard.

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