Mark Fenlon Miniatures

28mm Infantry

Review by Curt Campbell


Mark Fenlon of MARK FENLON MINIATURES (go figure) was kind enough to send me a sample of his new range from his far-off home in Oz. Another 28mm line? Yes, but with a pleasant twist. Any of you who have read my past reviews have probably heard me whine about how well-fed the troops are in most other ranges of 'big 25s'. Well Mark has put up and made me shut up with his new line of castings. No Captain Groceries here! These boys look like they've been worked hard on nothing but hardtack and goober peas.

The detail on these figures is very good, with belts, boxes, mustaches, etc. clearly cast and well defined. The detail is so realistic and fine that it may create a problem with bent muskets, bayonets and swords which may be perfectly in scale but not robust enough to deal with ham-fisted gamers. The animation is very good on the whole, but some castings have a certain two-dimensional quality about them. Front on they look great while to the side they seem somewhat 'flat', almost reminiscent of 1/72nd scale plastics. The cannon is beautifully done with great detail.

It also fits together very well, requiring very little adjustment.

The range is currently made up of 6 CSA infantry packs (6 figures each), 4 artillery packs (2 guns each), 1 crew pack (4 figures) and a pack of CSA casualties. Mark has great plans for his line with CSA cavalry, Zouaves, Iron Brigade and personalities in the works.

Mark is handling his own orders and distribution for his figures allowing you the best value possible. The price is definitely right with figures costing $1.00US! Even with 15% shipping that is a great deal. (He even offers to take care of the money conversion. See his website for information - ed.) Good work Mark!

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