King & Country NA048 Standing Firing Highlander, Napoleonic Era

Unboxing King & Country NA048 – Standing Firing

King & Country NA048 — Standing Firing Highlander brings Highland regality and combat readiness into sharp focus. This 1:30 scale miniature (about 60 mm tall) depicts a Highlander in full firing stance—rifle raised, eyes steeled, tartan vivid. Whether you’re crafting a Napoleonic diorama or a battlefield vignette, this posed figure perfectly bridges drama and authenticity.

Historical Context – The Highland Brigade in Action

Highland regiments like the Black Watch were known not just for their distinctive kilts and pipe tunes, but for their steadfast bravery on the battlefield. Whether advancing in column, firing volleys in unison, or grinding forward under enemy fire, these soldiers were defined by their discipline and ceremonial precision.

Some famous engagements:

Battle of Quatre Bras (1815): Just two days before Waterloo, the 42nd Black Watch stood at the crossroads against Marshal Ney’s French cavalry. They endured repeated charges, bloodied but unbroken, and bought the time Wellington needed to consolidate his army.
Battle of Waterloo (1815): At Napoleon’s last great battle, the Highland Brigade formed squares against wave after wave of French cavalry. Kilts, bagpipes, and unyielding firepower turned them into an immovable wall, helping stop Napoleon’s advance cold.

These moments defined the Highlanders as soldiers of discipline, defiance, and pride in their regiment and clan—a legacy embodied in the sculpting of NA048 and other NA sets.

The NA048 figure captures that poised menace—Highlander soldiers ready to deliver disciplined rifle fire as they upheld their storied martial legacy amid Napoleonic conflicts.

Pairs Well With…

This figure makes a strong companion piece to:

NA051 – Highlander Attacking With Pike
NA052 – Highlander Black Watch Drummer
NA055 – Highlander Advancing with Rifle

Together, these figures offer dynamic sequential coverage suitable for kinetic scenes: marching into action, taking aim, and holding ground under fire—a storytelling trio for any Scottish battalion display.

Collector’s Notes on King & Country NA048

Released in December 2004 and retired by August 2010, NA048 is now a retired gem in the King & Country Age of Napoleon lineup. On the secondary market, boxed examples often command prices from $50 to $70+, depending on condition. Because of its elegance, faithful sculpting, and production status, it remains highly sought-after among collectors.

Coupled with NA051, NA052, and NA055, NA048 becomes part of a compelling mini-series—perfect for diorama-building or staging platoon-turn action—making display possibilities richer and more immersive.

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