mysteron | 13 Nov 2014 6:40 a.m. PST |
As you will know I am a self confessed Naps numpty but wiling to learn all the time . I have and many thanks to you guys got my Austrian project under way and building a Circa 1809 army. Me being me, I always like building an opposition force and hoping to start one in the future. However I am a little confused of what figures to use as ranges like my favourites, the Perry's are more geared up to the late campaigns and Waterloo . I must state whilst decent figures in their own right, I don't want to go down the Victrix route because of the fragility of the muskets and time taken at the assembly stage. Their Austrians are fine by the way as these are later sets. So really I am looking for decent quality without having to buy from several ranges to make an army. So what figs do you recommend that fit my criteria ? Also can my French wear Gratecoats ? |
Artilleryman | 13 Nov 2014 7:17 a.m. PST |
I would go with the Perrys. Obviously their Austrian range is ideal and with a careful approach you can produce a French army too. They produce a pre-1812 range of infantry which suits and you can use the greatcoated 1815 figures. Old Guard can be used as is. Cavalry and artillery needs a careful approach. Cuirassiers without carbines will fit as will the hussars and Guard cavalry. Leger can be produced from 1815 infantry or by trimming pre-1809 coat-tails. Artillery can be produced by swopping heads on the Guard Foot artillery and filing the Line horse artillery jackets to produce single-breasted habit kinski's. I could go on but it depends what you need. |
Col Blancard | 13 Nov 2014 7:28 a.m. PST |
well before 1812 the French shako plate was a losange, not an eagle. So if you wish to re-use 1815 greatcoat infantry, ensure shakos are covered. Or do some modifications. This is an example of such modified shako on a Perry French 1815 light infantry:
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GatorDave | 13 Nov 2014 7:48 a.m. PST |
Front Rank has an extensive range for that period. My personal favorites. |
raylev3 | 13 Nov 2014 7:51 a.m. PST |
Old Glory and Front Rank….once painted up they both look great. Old Glory is cheaper with a more "active" sculpt, although I prefer Front Rank's style. |
Mserafin | 13 Nov 2014 9:39 a.m. PST |
Look at Perry brothers FN156 through FN163. Lovely metal French line in 1809ish uniforms.
Also, the new Front Rank reinforcement packs are very, very good:
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Murawski | 13 Nov 2014 9:55 a.m. PST |
The new Front Rank Stuff is, in my opinion, leading the way, as the ranges are aimed at that "high imperial period". Its all personal opinion however, and if you like the style Elite have an excellent range as do Old Glory. Why not ask for a few samples and see what suits your tastes? |
wrgmr1 | 13 Nov 2014 10:05 a.m. PST |
Another vote for Front Rank, one of the best in my opinion. Easy painting as well. |
Skeets | 13 Nov 2014 12:41 p.m. PST |
Most of my French are Elite Miniatures with a few Sash & Saber 28s and a few Perrys. |
Cerdic | 13 Nov 2014 1:04 p.m. PST |
There are a lot of manufacturers with suitable ranges. They are listed as "French (shako period)" here… link |
mysteron | 14 Nov 2014 3:57 a.m. PST |
Thanks guys It looks like I will be going to Front Rank which appear to be a popular choice amongst you guys. It just happens that my local store will be starting stocking Front Rank so for me that would be the way forward. |
Mserafin | 14 Nov 2014 9:38 a.m. PST |
I will raise my pet peeve once again, which is that line for this period are easy to find, but there's a serious lack of figures for legere. |