I have gone for economy and speed in assembling a force of larger scale ACW Confederate figures opting for hard plastic. The price is low especially if you can find someone discarding sets. Painting is as fast as I can make it si is somewhat rough.
A bunch of Perry miniatures from their Civil War infantry set painted as CSA infantry. These miniatures are hard plastic without the nice undercuts of metal miniatures but lighter and cheaper. Assembly is needed, attaching hats and occasionally arms. The figures are lighter and cheaper than metal and a few boxes provide a reasonable number of figures. I have yet to attach flags.A closer view of some of the Perry figures including a piece from the Civil War artillery set. The barrel of the gun is not attached and can be exchanged for other barrels provided.
