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Well, really they're mostly Rose dismounted Union cavalry, they're just painted French. I used Dark Sea Blue rather than Dark Prussian Blue for the jackets - does seem to suit French better.
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24 figure 6 element battalion organised as 3 2 element companies.
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Not really accurate as historical French infantry of the time, but fit in nicely as fictional 1897 figures.
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The initial intention is to produce British, French and Russian armies based like this. Each army to consist of 3 6 element infantry battalions, 1 4 element cavalry regiment (elements represent HQ plus 3 squadrons) and 2 guns, plus possibly a machine gun. French and British armies will be Rose (with Jaclex officers and standards), Russians will be Jacklex, though probably Rose guns. These figures will complement the individually-based pulp battalions, with the guns serving for both.
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Quick 'sorted figures for painting' update - on left, all the officers, standard bearers and artillerymen I need, middle marching infantry I need, on right what's left of the marching infantry.
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Tres bon! They really look the part.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
They do - and there's a real kick out of casting, painting and using figures designed in the mid 1960s!
DeleteAh, happy memories of all these Rose figures in my ACW armies back in the day. Big sigh!!
ReplyDeleteRonnie
As I like saying, it's a bit like owning a chocolate factory :)
DeleteRoses?
DeleteRonnie
It's a thought...
DeleteThe colour combinations make them look suitably Gallic, Rob!
ReplyDeleteWith all of these armies I'm aiming for 'perception' and (sort of) 'toylike' rather than accuracy - it's turning out to be a very enjoyable way of doing things.
DeleteI like the two-tone French uniform - maybe not accurate but it really captures how a Gallic toy soldier ought to look like.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly!
DeleteLovely looking toys Rob…
ReplyDeleteThe blue and red are such an attractive combination.
All the best. Aly
It is. Very pleasing.
DeleteBrilliant! They look like French infsntry, and that's the entire point surely? I have seen 100% French infantry, which do not LOOK like what they are supposed to be.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly.
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