Perry Miniatures Union Cavalry Command In Whipple Cap Hats Galloping 28mm Scale Model Metal Figures

Perry Miniatures Union Cavalry Command In Whipple Cap Hats Galloping 28mm Scale Model Metal Figures

AI Summary:

This set features three28mm metalcommand figures depicted in dynamic galloping poses, wearing the distinct Whipple Cap hat, designed to lead Union cavalry forces during the American Civil War.

Lead your Union regiments with authority and historical flair using this specialized command set fromPerry Miniatures. These28mm scalemetal miniatures represent a cavalry command group—including an officer, bugler, and standard bearer—all depicted in high-action galloping poses. The figures are uniquely outfitted in theWhipple Cap(or “Hat-Cap”), a distinctive piece of headgear patented in 1861 and issued to several Union cavalry units, providing a unique visual signature for your army.

Designed to seamlessly complement Perry Miniatures’ existingAmerican Civil War plastic cavalryrange, these metallic figures offer the crisp, fine detail and weight preferred for centerpiece command vignettes. Whether galloping at the head of a charge or rallying a line of skirmishers, these miniatures are essential for wargamers and collectors seeking to accurately depict the diverse uniforms of the Federal cavalry.

Features

• Scale:28mm
• Category:Miniature Figures
• Product Type:Cavalry Command
• Era / Faction:American Civil War – Union Army
• High-quality construction:Metal (White Metal)
• Set includes:3 mounted figures in galloping poses
• Compatibility:Complements Perry Miniatures ACW plastic cavalry sets
• Assembly or painting required:Yes (Detailed preparation and glue required)
• Material color:Unpainted metallic gray
• Nonretail box packaging dimensions:3.5” W x 2.75” H x 1.2” D
• Recommended for collectors ages:14+

Tip:Metal cavalry at the gallop often have small contact points between the horse’s hooves and the base. To ensure stability during gaming, “pin” the hoof to the base by drilling a small hole into both and inserting a section of paperclip wire secured with cyanoacrylate glue.

Recommended Finishing Essentials

The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)

• Union Cavalry Blue:AK11189 Dark Prussian Blueprovides the deep, authentic indigo required for Federal shell jackets.
• Trousers (Sky Blue):AK11175 Sky Blueis the historical standard for Union cavalry reinforced trousers.
• Leather and Tack:AK11029 Blackis essential for high-detail bridles, saddles, and riding boots.
• Metallic Details:AK11191 Goldis ideal for the brass bugle, sword hilts, and rank insignia.

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 leather gear and “Plate Mail Metal” for unsheathed sabers.

Basing & Scenics

• Terrain Foundation:UseKrautcover Scenics Eternal Fieldsto recreate the trampled, sun-dried grass of a Virginia battlefield.
• Foliage & Tufts:AddKrautcover Scenics Static Grass Autumn 4mmto simulate the wilder shrublands of the American South.
• 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.