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I would like to see Strelets do both the helmet & Shako wearing Austrians in Marching, attack/advance & firing at the very least. I wasn't a huge fan of the other companys recent Austrians in Helmets. They are just about "ok", but nowhere near as good as the previous Austrians by them. Sizing & the general appearance of them left much to be desired.
There are certainly loads of potential sets that could still be made for the Napoleonic era. From what has yet to ever be done, to variations of what already exists. I can certainly think of more than 12 sets!!
Cavalry that looks more battlefield ready is a must. Uhlan sets aside, the other sets look way too relaxed for my liking, even for in reserve. They don't have to be in full blown charge, but swords drawn standing ready or in advance will do. The WSS cavalry is a good pattern to follow. Also, having cavalry that looks more ready to fight means a chance to redo the poor horse sculpts!!
Obviously I would like to see British & Brunswickers in square 1st though!! 😁
Agree as far as the Austrians and Hungarians are concerned. There were more of them in continuous war with the French then there were Bavarians on the French site. Apart from a fring line and cavalry/artillery, they have been decently covered. Leaving the helmeted and shako wearing Austrian/Hungarian troops short changed. Those would be more than welcome, along with their respective cavalry regiments. So too would the British Rifles be .:innocent: Line infantry and highlanders have been aptly covered. It is time for the light troops to make an appearance. Added benefit: light infantry with stovepipes would also do nicely as regular infantry in Spain. But first the 5/60th/95th. One set would enable us groupies to form both regiments:wink: and we could buy as many boxes as we like.
British light infantry in stovepipes also all had shoulder wings so would only be useful for Peninsular British flank companys. I personally would only go for more Peninsular sets if there is the intention to properly cover the other elements such as cavalry, artillery but also Portuguese & Spanish units. Preferably the later uniformed Portuguese/Spanish.
I agree about seeing some light troops made though. With the Revell set out of production, we only have the Italeri 95th rifles and they are quite big and not the best poses to select when there was only 3 of each in a box.
I agree the British line has almost nearly been aptly covered for 1815, apart from the firing line being a miss rather than a hit. I think a in square set should be made as this is sort of the definitive image of the British at Waterloo. Not to mention its awkward and costly trying make squares out of what is currently on sale.
Besides, we have now had 2 sets of highlanders in square when there was only 3 kilted battalions present.
Get a set of Belgic shako British Line made in square as well and then I agree, not much left to be done for that group of infantry.....apart from a firing line remake which is highly unlikely.