Perry Miniatures Mounted Union Colonels 28mm Scale Model Metal Figures

This set features three28mm metalcommand figures designed to represent high-ranking Union Colonels in leadership poses, ideal for directing Federal forces during the American Civil War.

Command your Federal regiments with the authority of the Union’s finest officers using this specialized set fromPerry Miniatures. These28mm scalemetal miniatures provide three unique Mounted Union Colonels, depicted in classic command postures—ranging from steady observation to leading an active charge with unsheathed sabers. During the American Civil War, the Colonel was the heart of the regiment, and these figures capture that essential leadership presence with superb historical detail.

Designed to seamlessly integrate with Perry Miniatures’American Civil War plastic sets, these metallic figures offer the fine anatomical detail and variety required for centerpiece command vignettes. Whether overseeing a defensive line or spearheading a breakthrough, these Colonels are essential for wargamers and collectors seeking to field an authentically led Union army.

Features

• Scale:28mm
• Category:Miniature Figures
• Product Type:Mounted Command
• Era / Faction:American Civil War – Union Army
• High-quality construction:Metal (White Metal)
• Set includes:3 mounted figures
• 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 5.3” H x 1.25” D)
• Recommended for collectors ages:14+ (Not a toy)

Tip:When painting Union officers, use a slightly darker blue for the frock coats compared to the trousers to signify the higher-quality wool typically worn by the officer corps.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)

• Union Officer Blue:AK11189 Dark Prussian Blueis the definitive choice for the deep indigo frock coats worn by the Federal officer corps.
• Trousers (Sky Blue):AK11175 Sky Blueprovides the correct historical contrast for Union regulation trousers.
• Horse Hides:AK11102 Deep BrownorAK11115 Light Earthare excellent for creating realistic equine coat variations.
• Metallic Details:AK11191 Goldfor shoulder straps and sword hilts, andAK11212 Gun Metalfor the saber blades.

The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)

• Base Coat:The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Highlord Bluefor the uniforms and “Hardened Leather” for the horses.
• Quick Detailing:UseThe Army Painter Fanatic Matte Blackfor the boots and hats, and “Plate Mail Metal” for the sabers.

Basing & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation:UseKrautcover Scenics Eternal Fields(KCS-91013) for a realistic, campaign-hardened battlefield appearance.
• Foliage & Tufts:AddKrautcover Scenics Static Grass Summer 2mm(KCS-94002) to simulate the fields of the Eastern or Western theaters.
• Campaign Weathering:ApplyAK Interactive European Earthweathering pigments to the horses’ legs to simulate the dust of a summer march toward the front lines.