Alan McNeilly takes a look at U.K. Infantry “Sicily 1945”, a 2 figure resin set from Royal Model.

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Thanks for the review Alan




That's what puts me off Royal Models, These do look good though so if I ever find them at the right price I'll get them.

Good in depth review Al...
I'm inclined to agree that 22 quid is way too much, regardless of how nicely they have been finished. I'd be wanting a little more bang for my sterling than just the usual parts in baggies and bubble wrap...
Brad

Thanks for the review, Al. Interesting observations regarding the figure size, but more importantly the size of the equipment - meaning the figures are under-scale. I'd be curious to know if the rest of the range are similarly sized. I'll be sure to pick a couple up for this comparison the next time I place an order.

Without taking this too off-topic and having it devolve into a pricing thread, unfortunately Royal Model figures are known to be on the upper end of the 1/35 scale resin figure scale - an Aussie online reseller I buy from regularly lists this set at 38.00 AUD (24.25 GBP) while a recent Alpine set sells for 32.35 AUD (20.58 GBP). Incidentally, Royal Models list this set at 24.00 EUR, which according to today's XE.com rates is around 19.98 GBP.

Hi folks,

Pat and Brad, I picked up a second set of their WW2 Infantry, a review of them is in the pipe but fortunately I got them in a sale at SB Models for £10.00.

Rudi, My feeling is that they are a little underscale, although nicely detailed. I'll see how they build up. (The next set for review have better proportions).

Cheers

Al