"Arabs in Retreat Review" Topic

"This set is entitled ‘in retreat', but in fact many of the poses are simply moving quickly, and could just as easily be advancing or rushing to catch a bus. Well maybe not catching a bus, but the poses are pretty widely useful for many situations, and only the figure in the top row shooting over his shoulder strongly suggests a fighting retreat. Indeed several of the poses are apparently in close-quarter combat, particularly the first two pictured, both of whom seem to be trying to use their rifle as a club. The first of these holds the rifle well along its length, which would be an ineffective clubbing stance, but the running second man is much more credible, and certainly does not look like he is retreating. There are several about to strike a blow with knife or sword, and some discharging their rifle or pistol. All the figures in the bottom row are holding or otherwise encumbered with two weapons. While this looks dramatic and is often seen in figures, we have to wonder how realistic this is, since it must be hard to effectively use a blade while holding a rifle in the other hand. The last figure is worse yet, as he does not hold his rifle but has it tucked under his arm, which we would have thought was largely impossible while delivering a blow as he is doing. Despite that, these are original and very lively poses, and all those in the first two rows at least are mostly really nicely realised…"

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Amicalement
Armand

That's a useful looking set.

Happy you like it my friend! (smile)

Amicalement
Armand