"Which metal figures are compatible with 1:72 plastics? " Topic

So I've been looking around at some manufacturers of 20mm metal figures to add bits and bobs to my collection that aren't made in plastic. Problem is it isn't always obvious how big 20mm figures actually are. (PSR is great but only covers plastic figures, of course).

Instead of starting a topic for each range like I did for Foundry's – TMP link – I thought I'd start one where people can just add which metal figures are actually 1:72 and, if possible, any particular plastic range they fit in with (or not if that's the case).

I'll start off:
I've got some Kennington Napoleonic British link that are a good match sculpting-wise for the Strelets War of 1812 militia link and Tecumseh link sets. The Kenningtons I have are about a millimetre or two taller than the Strelets figs but it's not the head-and-shoulders difference that you get with some metals and plastics.

You've just taken the first step towards understanding the wargamer's lament.

Just napoleonics?
These all (in my experience) fit alongside most 1/72nd Plastics..well, they are specifically made to fill gaps in the plastic 1/72nd range..a wee bit smaller than Zvezda, although that´s the case for a lot of the Plastics anyway.
Schilling
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Franznap
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ArtMiniaturen
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This lot (394 of them) are Austrian curassiers from ArtMiniaturen

Any period, really. My idea for this thread is that it doesn't just satisfy my own curiosity but could be a resource for anyone interested in adding to their plastic collection.

Impressive cuirassiers btw.

It doesn't seem to have been updated for about 4 years but there is a blog which specialised in metal/plastic figure comparisons

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Which may still help you

For Late Rome/Dark Ages, some biblicals and Samurai, Newline Design do compatible metals in their 1/72 ranges.

Vintage Wargaming
It was looking at that blog last night that gave me the idea for this thread. There doesn't seem to be any pictures on it because of Photobucket changing their third-party hosting rules.

Hobhood4
Yes, you're right. I have looked at their website a few times. Unfortunately none of their 1:72 ranges are my period, only their 20mm (which I take means 1:76) ranges have what I'm after. I don't mind mixing the scales a bit for ancients but for WWII, for example, although people come in different sizes equipment (usually) does not – an SMLE Mk. III is an SMLE Mk. III.

Thanks to everyone for their input so far.

Ok…Medievals/Dark ages..I´ll add resin as well and only from ranges I´ve bought and can confirm they fit alongside most 1/72nd plastics
Nikolai – Medieval- Resin
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Nikolai – Dark ages – Resin
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Hagen – Medieval/Dark Ages – Metal
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Valdemar – Metal
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Fredericus-rex -Resin
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Kamar – Medieval/Dark Ages – Metal
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Toma – Metal
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Art Miniaturen -Metal
schmaeling.de/mittelalter
Tumbling Dice
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There´s one or two small Producers but their sculpts, although very nice, tend to be a bit on the big side to fit alongside most 1/72nd Plastics (or the Metal/Resin ones listed above)

Ah yes, Tumbling Dice. I've been thinking about their metal Normans and Strelets' plastic ones. (As if I don't have enough projects on the go already…)

CP Models, Elhiem Miniatures, Early War Miniatures, Under Fire Miniatures fit perfectly to 1:72.

My pulp list (scroll down):
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Many examples at my blog:
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