French Artillery Napoleonic Wars

The real subject

Artillery was the arm that decided battles in the Napoleonic Wars: the concentrated fire of the batteries opened the way for the infantry, and the French army put great weight on it. Both foot and horse artillery served in it, and the two differed in their equipment and in how fast they could move. Working a gun took a whole series of tasks divided between several men, so the figures at a gun never stand in the same position, and that is just what makes an artillery scene rewarding on a diorama.

What the set offers

These are plastic figures in 1:72 scale, the size in which a single figure stands roughly two and a half centimeters tall. The breakdown of the figures and their number are given by the manufacturer on the box. The set suits kits and dioramas in the same scale, where it will add the crew of a position to a scene, and it suits painting on its own for the display case.

Painting tips

• Wash the figures in lukewarm water with detergent before painting and let them dry completely.
• Use a primer, because on a smooth surface the paint holds less well.
• Work from the dark areas toward the light ones; on the uniform start with the coat and leave the fittings for last.
• At this scale the detail comes out best with a wash run into the folds and a light dry brush across the edges.
• Protect the finished figures with a matte varnish, as small figures get handled often.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas and battle scenes of the Napoleonic period in 1:72 scale and for collectors who paint small figures.

Paints, glue, a base and terrain material are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.