15 mm Gangster Era Police Comparison Photos

For the benefit of others, I'm posting a few comparison shots of the 15 mm American 1930's (or so) gangster 'era' police.  I know, I know, most of you would probably have preferred the gangsters and mobsters - these guys were just easier for comparison.  All the figures in each range are to the same size and standard.

The shot above shows from top to bottom the 6 figures from Rebel Miniatures (originally from Splintered Light), the middle row are the 9 figures from Khurasan Miniatures, and the bottom row shows the 12 from Blue Moon Manufacturing.

The above shows Rebel, Khurasan, and Blue Moon (from Old Glory 25s by the way).

And here are three figures standing just picked at random but, again, Rebel, Khurasan, Blue Moon left to right.

Note that the Blue Moon police come in 6 poses and there are two of each pose.  The 9 Khurasan include 1 detective figure.  So that means there are 20 unique poses for police in 15 mm plus the detective (and if you like, Blue Moon has a Sherlock Holmes usable figure in their horror range that is perhaps the best sculpted figure I've seen in any scale - and there are London Bobbies in that mix).  That's pretty impressive.  Obviously, there is some size difference and that may be an issue for some but I like the variety so will use them all, just maybe give the shorter figures thicker bases.  Plan is that some of the cops will be straight law abiding, some may be on the fence, and some will be on the take.  That last is a good reason for the feds to get involved.

Gangsters Wholesale

Having committed to doing a gangster setup, I've laid in all the models I expect to need.  What I may not have I can probably borrow from other collections I already have - though might be in need of painting (so much is in need of painting!).

For buildings, I bought in the Night Chicago Died buildings from Blue Moon.  They make 14 different buildings and I bought one of all of them and then 4 more doubling up to get to a total of 18 for my little naughty neighborhood.

Figures come from the same range plus from Khurasan and Rebel Miniatures (formerly with Splintered Light).  I did some "filling" in with some more Blue Moon (x2 packs of the civilians) and some others from the Boxer and Darkest Africa ranges.  210 total figures, 39 women and girls and 171 men and boys (only a few kids).  And a dog.

Vehicles come from Peter Pig and Blue Moon (WWI trucks), a late friend's collections that had a few items of use, and some Maitso buys over the years.  I've amassed 24 cars and 16 trucks and a couple of damaged trucks.  And a surprise vehicle that is not going to be given away here!

Here are some photos from sorting out how to arrange the buildings:
Note that the names are from Blue Moon but may not be how I use the building since this is a fictional town despite being inspired by Chicago.  Like I said above, there are four duplicates.  First view is looking down Gangster Boulevard.

Right to left is the National Food Store, Biograph Theater, O'Bannion's Flower Shop.

 Same order, Country Club Diner, North Clark Street Storefront, and Storefront and Billiard Hall.

This is a side view of the Police Station (there will be a public square on this side of the station).

A front view of the station and North Clark Street Apartments.

An end view of the building just mentioned.

And below is an opposite view of Gangland Boulevard.

On the right is the warehouse - the bigger one - end view.

And a street view.

Next up is the Peoria Street Bordello, the SMC Cartage Warehouse - the small one, and the Cooperage Barrel Company.  As in most, right to left.

 Mrs. Orvidian's Boarding House, Mrs. Doody's Boarding House, and North Clark Street Apartments.

 Mrs. Dowdy's Boarding House, Peoria Street Bordello, and Cooperage Barrel Company.

Rear view of above.

 Adjacent rearview.

Further down rearview, nearest the warehouse.

The Warehouse's rear view - the dock has metal supports for the roof just lying in place at the moment.

An angled view.  Nearest the camera, the cross street is Shootout Avenue - the only four way I intend.  On the left before the square is Hardluck Street, near the square is Government Place, farthest on the left is Vice Way.

Those boxes contain all the figures and vehicles.

Now all is needed is a lot of painting.  Oh, and I do plan do acquire or build some street details: call boxes, fire hydrants, man hole covers, drains, garbage cans, street lamps, to give it more of a 'lived in' look.

Fun somewhere ahead.  Along with a good dose of mayhem no doubt.