Perry Miniatures American Civil War Union 3rd New Jersey Cavalry Command Galloping 28mm Scale Model Metal Figures

This set features three28mm metalcommand figures in dynamic galloping poses, specifically designed to represent the leadership of the 3rd New Jersey Cavalry, famously known as “The Butterflies”.

Lead your Federal cavalry regiments with the legendary flair of the 3rd New Jersey using this specialized command set fromPerry Miniatures. These28mm scalemetal miniatures represent the unit’s command group—including an officer with unsheathed saber, a standard bearer, and a bugler—all captured in high-action galloping poses. Known as “The Butterflies” due to their ornate, hussar-style uniforms featuring extensive yellow braiding, this unit was one of the most visually striking formations in the Union Army.

Cast in high-detailwhite metal, these figures offer the crisp textures required to capture the complex hussar braiding and unique uniform details of this historic unit. Designed to perfectly complement Perry Miniatures’American Civil War plastic cavalrysets, these miniatures provide a distinctive centerpiece for wargamers and collectors seeking to bring one of the most colorful Federal units to the tabletop.

Features

• Scale:28mm
• Category:Miniature Figures
• Product Type:Cavalry Command
• Era / Faction:American Civil War – Union Army (3rd New Jersey Cavalry)
• High-quality construction:Metal (White Metal)
• Set includes:3 mounted figures in galloping poses
• Compatibility:Compliments American Civil War plastic sets
• Assembly or painting required:Yes (Unpainted figures; preparation required)
• Packaging:Non Retail Jewelry Box (3.5” W x 2.7” H x 1.1” D)
• Recommended for collectors ages:14+ (Not a toy)

Tip:To authentically represent “The Butterflies,” use a fine-tipped brush to apply yellow detailing over the dark blue base coat; this highlights the intricate hussar-style braiding that gave the unit its famous nickname.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)

• Union Cavalry Blue:AK11189 Dark Prussian Blueis the definitive choice for the deep indigo shell jackets worn by Federal cavalry.
• Butterfly Braiding:AK11191 Goldor a vibrant yellow is essential for the ornate hussar-style trim unique to the 3rd New Jersey.
• Trousers (Sky Blue):AK11175 Sky Blueprovides the correct historical contrast for Union regulation trousers.
• Metallic Details:AK11212 Gun Metalfor firearms and saber blades, andAK11191 Goldfor the brass bugle and hilt details.

The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)

• Base Coat:The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Highlord Bluefor the jackets and “Hardened Leather” for the horses.
• Quick Detailing:UseThe Army Painter Fanatic Matte Blackfor the boots and leather gear, and “Plate Mail Metal” for the steel fittings.

Basing & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation:UseKrautcover Scenics Eternal Fields(KCS-91013) to recreate a realistic, campaign-hardened battlefield appearance.
• Foliage & Tufts:AddKrautcover Scenics Static Grass Summer 2mm(KCS-94002) to simulate the open fields of the Eastern theater.
• Campaign Weathering:ApplyAK Interactive European Earthweathering pigments to the horses’ lower legs to simulate the dust and mud kicked up during a high-speed charge.