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Re: Re: Sardinians 1848/uniform and organization chart
Hi guys,
Enrico is right, the uniforms of 1848 and 1854 are different. But there are in my eyes only small differences:
in 1848 the infantry had wings on the shoulders, wich were removed in the Crimea. The shako has cords in 1848, but not in 1855. Beside this the uniform-coat was a bit longer.
All in all in my eyes things that I can oversee in 1/72 or which you can simply remove.
I will order the whole army today, as the Italian wars of independence are such a colourful interesting subject!
BTW, do you know Ugo's figures for 1860? Enrico has the link on his homepage I think. I have lost it anywhere in my mess.
Re: Re: Re: Sardinians 1848/uniform and organization chart
many thanks Uwe for the info, you have confirmed what i thought only slight differences, these figures will fill a gap in Crimean forces, now all we need are the TURKS, with you on this Hank
cheers old john
There are indeed BIG differences from 1848 to post-1850 uniforms (shakot, buttons, collar, overcoat, equipments...) but of course they're reduced to 1/72, so it's nothing you can't live with!
But then... it's better to use other existing similar plastic figures!!
thanks for the lost link. I like Ugo's figures, nice small dioramas there.
You are right with buttons, colars etc. And as you say in 1/72 you won't see much difference.
This brings me to the question "How important is historical accuracy"? On the HAT-forum people are talking about the good Waterloo 1815 Polish infantry. In reality they are full of mistakes and in terrible poses. How much does this matter to a wargamer or collector?