VICTRIX HAVE ARRIVED

Post by **barr7430** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:25 pm

Just received a box load of Victrix sprues today and I thought I'd do something a little different with them

Results soon... and it won't be line of Redcoats with shouldered muskets!

quindia · Post by **quindia** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:38 am

Ooooo... mine are in the mail!

thinredline · Post by **thinredline** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:10 pm

Mmmmmmmm

Looking at Perry plastics, and their comparison of a Perry metal figure alonside plastic the scale and style are inimicable.

Now my understanding is that Perry metal figures are larger for example than that Foundry. For a comparison, can anyone advise of the compatibility between Victrix Napoleonic plastics and Perry plastics

Thinredline

quindia · Post by **quindia** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:17 pm

I anticipate painting up a few units of each before deciding which ones will ultimately get the bulk of my business. The Perry models are beautiful and match their existing metal range perfectly, though there aren't as many options as I was expecting from plastic models (having been spoiled by GW). The Victrix models seem to have a little more character and they are planning on a full range of plastics including artillery (maybe the Perry's will expand their lines too if sales go well).

Anyway, both sets look great to me.

I'll post comparison pics when my Victrix get here if no one else has done so before then...

quindia · Post by **quindia** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:16 am

My Victrix models have arrived and I was pleasantly surprised by their size compared to my Perry models...

Both sets are well cast, with minimal flashing. There were a few miscast parts on one of my Victrix sprues - one musket sling has a gap and one bayonet was stunted, however it's not a big deal as I have counted 52 muskets on the sprues... more than enough since out of 52 models there are 4 officers, 4 color bearers (bodies are interchangeable with the officers), and 4 drummers which gives you a surplus of muskets!

Anyway, hats off to both companies for some great models! I am looking forward to future releases!

Post by **barr7430** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:36 am

I look forward with anticipation to seeing the fruits of your brushwork on the Brits!... double edged sword though... if you paint too many we'll fall behind with R2E, if you paint too few then there won't be enough to photograph and put IN R2E!!

thinredline · Post by **thinredline** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:06 am

Thank you Clarence, that looks pretty conclusive for me.

A nice match, and it gives me much more scope for future projects.

Thinredline

quindia · Post by **quindia** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:01 pm

barr7430 wrote:I look forward with anticipation to seeing the fruits of your brushwork on the Brits!... double edged sword though... if you paint too many we'll fall behind with R2E, if you paint too few then there won't be enough to photograph and put IN R2E!!

Heh... my computer desk forms an "L" with my painting desk. I inevitably find myself working back and forth!

littlejohn · Post by **littlejohn** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:48 pm

Thanks for those comparison shots Clarence, I just got a couple of boxes of the Perry Naps and was waiting on word about Victrix, so the pics make the decision to use both easy.