Reviewed by Darryl R. Smith
20mm World War I Miniatures from C&Q Equipment Co. (Stephen Chin-Quee, 11521 SW 60th Terrace, Miami, FL 33173, web site: http://www.netcom.com/~scq/cqfigs.htm), covering the Middle East and East Africa theaters. They sent me a pack each of Turks and Australians. Currently, C&Q makes figures for the Brits, South Africans, Australians, Kings African Rifles, Indians, Turks, Germans, and German Askaris. Pretty much everything you need for these unique theaters! C&Q will be coming out with Americans, more Germans, Russians, Artillery, Arabs, and French Foreign Legion. They also currently make resin vehicles and buildings for this line.
As for the figures, let me say this: When I visited their web site and saw the photos of their line, I wasn't that impressed. They seemed to be an "average" figure company. Boy, was I wrong! The pictures on their web site do not do the actual castings justice. These figures are neatly sculpted by Peter Rodgerson and cast by Pendraken Figures. They aren't as "clean" as a Dixon or Foundry figure, but they are sure worth the money. Good detail, good animation, they will paint up very nicely. I received the following poses: Australians
All of the Aussies are wearing the "bush" hat, turned up on the left, shorts, and puttees. They have the typical military accouterments. All these figures are well proportioned. Turks
The Turks are all wearing the standard Turkish headgear and puttees. They are fairly well-proportioned, my only complaint is that the firing figure seems a bit (and just a bit) on the skinny side compared to his kneeling companion. But again, I guess that is more realistic than not. Anyway, the difference is negligible, and doesn't detract from this figure line. If you are looking to get into World War I, but don't want to do actions on the Western Front, this might be the way to go. Again, a recommended product line! Thanks to all of the companies for their support of our conventions! It is fine folks such as these that make our hobby so enjoyable. More Reviews
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