"Rank and File 15mm's - any impressions?" Topic

I'm planning on fielding a 15mm Franco-Austrian (2nd Italian War of Independence) scenario. Most of the figures I have are OldGlory15s, but I was considering filling in a few of the gaps from the same company's Rank and File range. I followed a few earlier TMP threads, but only found photos for the Russo-Turkish line. I would like to hear impressions about this range, and possibly any photos – especially the Austrians, French and Prussians.

Thanks,
Don

I have a lot of the Crimea British and FPW French. Good servicable basic troops. Limited poses but sizewise you can use side by side with OG15s

In the past, 19th Century Miniatures (Old Glory 15s) have been very accommodating with sending sample figures from their ranges. I suggest dropping them an email with a request for a sample or two.

While I have no Rank & File in my Franco-Austrian War collection, I have filled out gaps with Mirliton. Bersaglieri and cavalry are especially nice. Perhaps, give Lancashire Games a try too?

While I have no Rank & File in my Franco-Austrian War collection, I have filled out gaps with Mirliton. Bersaglieri and cavalry are especially nice.

The full Mirliton range is listed at bit.ly/UpO8D2

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Yes, please ask for a sample. I did of their OG 15mm ACW line and got 8 infantry, 1 cavalryman, and a gun which gave me a good indication of the various types and how well I could still paint 15mm with these old eyes of mine (fairly well actually).

Jim

The Mirliton range looks very impressive, especially the cavalry. Thanks for the information.

Don

I agree about rank and. I knew the gent who originally created the line. Played in a lot of games using them with him. Solid troops with limited poses. I own a lot of them.

I like Rank and File and have a bunch of their figures. Now if only I could find a rules set I like for some of the less played wars these figures represent.

I'm planning on using a modified version of an ACW ruleset that everyone in my club already knows very well. The modifications were originally designed for the Mexican-American War, but I think they will suit this period very well.

UPDATE: Since this posting, I've received a few packs of Rank and File in the mail from 19th Century Miniatures in Michigan. Here are my impressions:

* about the same height as OldGlory 15s
* figures are thinner-bodied than OldGlory15s
* horses in Rank and File bags are OldGlory15s horses

Poses are definitely limited – in fact, an entire bag of cavalry are all the SAME pose (a definite negative in my playbook).

All in all, a good fit on the table. Definitely lower quality than OldGlory15s, but do fill some of the holes in their 19th Century ranges.

Don

I've posted a few comparison photos for anyone who might be interested in the compatibility of Old Glory 15s and Rank & File figures.

Rank & File Cavalry and OG15 Infantry link

Rank & File Infantry and OG15 Infantry link
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link

QRF do a good range, probably similar in size to OG. link

Irregulars are nice but are large 15mm. irregularminiatures.co.uk

I recently received an order from QRF to fill some holes in my Austrian 15mm. The horses and limber riders match up very well with OG15. The limber is a bit on the small size.