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Re: French WSS Range: Thoughts on Infantry (1690-1715) and other sets
Hi,
Cavalrywise, I would like the more unique types of horse to be covered, and some of these are to be found in the Imperial Austrian army:
-Austrian/Bavarian cuirassiers (a kind of mandatory one)
-Hungarian hussars in Austrian service,
Then, among the others, probably 3 or 4 sets would see it done:
-Maison du Roi cavalry (may do with 3 or 4 figures of each unit)
-a British Dragoons set (just in name, generic enough to cover whatever)
-French Dragoons mounted AND dismounted, wearing distinctive headgear. 1 of each?
So, that's a total of 5 or 6.
One thing I would love to find in future cavalry sets is some smart-looking kettledrummers! There are not many around, you know, and they quite add to the visual appeal of the era.
- "Light" Cavalry - standard French "Horse"
- Dragoons
- Artillery
I wonder in what volumes people buy figures for such ranges, and I have no idea whether my consumption is above or below average? So far, I have invested in 30 boxes across the range of 4 WSS infantry sets, which, I feel, represents sufficient investment in the range so far as to justify commenting on what else it might usefully contain!
Re: French WSS Range: Thoughts on Infantry (1690-1715) and other sets
Dear Edwardian, I'm very interested in your plans when creating such a large-scale project of VSS in 1/72? Are you suggesting creating a diorama or popularizing this conflict in wargame? Is it possible to get acquainted with your works?
Re: French WSS Range: Thoughts on Infantry (1690-1715) and other sets
You are very kind, Valentin, thank you.
I tend to paint up wargames units (to a rather generous 1:20 figure ratio, because that gives units a meaningfully sized appearance to my eyes), but have never wargamed!
Sad, I know.
I would be happy to post pictures as and when I have them, probably on Benno's, and let you know!