| Echelon | 19 Apr 2026 11:36 a.m. PST |
First post so lets hope this is right……. I have acquired some minis and am not 100% sure what they are so thought I would seek some Grognard assistance. Cav:- They look like AB French Dragoons but what year/version (One broken so I need a replacement)
Inf:- Again they have the air of French but not AB……but what are they?
Any help gratefully received (and I can upload other piccies if it helps)
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Perris0707  | 19 Apr 2026 3:43 p.m. PST |
The Cavalry is definitely AB. Not sure about the infantry. |
| nsolomon99 | 19 Apr 2026 5:20 p.m. PST |
Agreed, the cavalry are AB, though they usually come with riders and mounts separate. The infantry uses some AB type poses but they are too rough for AB. Maybe a cheap re-cast??!! |
| TimePortal | 19 Apr 2026 7:05 p.m. PST |
The thin rectangle bases are an indication of AB. The early AB are art of the USA 19th Century ranges along with Old Glory 15s. |
 deadhead | 20 Apr 2026 1:43 a.m. PST |
It is a compliment to the quality of AB that they are such favourites for pirate copies, but I think Tony Barton might just accept that with reservations! I agree with nsolomon99, especially if purchased from the Far East. |
| Echelon | 20 Apr 2026 4:47 a.m. PST |
@nsolomoan99 They will separate with some IPA so defo AB, I am right in thinking French Dragoons? The infantry are weird but as all point out not the quality that AB produces (Keep going Tony B and I will keep buying!). I don't even think they are a direct recast/pirate just a pale imitation. |
| Ruchel | 20 Apr 2026 10:34 a.m. PST |
I think the infantry figures are Fizzer Johnson. Pictures don't do them justice. They are much better in person. They look even better once they are painted. |
| nsolomon99 | 20 Apr 2026 7:09 p.m. PST |
Yes, the cavalry are French Dragoons. |
| Anthony Barton | 20 Apr 2026 11:35 p.m. PST |
The Dragoons are indeed AB, and the Infantry are NOT. They are not pirate copies of AB, so must be part of another range, but I have no idea which. |
| Echelon | 23 Apr 2026 8:56 a.m. PST |
@Ruchel I think you have just knocked this out of the park and based on my photography that's impressive. Plus I think you are right and I am being overly critical. I think with me being so used to AB I am being a little harsh. They are heavier in terms of proportions but the painted up examples on the internet look pretty good. Strange I had never heard/seen this manufacturer before. I will still stick to the ABs as that's the rest of what I have. Thanks for confirming the dragoons are yours AB and thank to everyone else's help. Echelon |
| Erzherzog Johann | 23 Apr 2026 4:49 p.m. PST |
Certainly looking at the infantry enlarged on my laptop to about 5 times the size that the miniatures would actually be is not going to flatter them. They probably look fantastic at actual 18mm scale. Cheers,
John |
goes to sea with the Terrain Mat.
