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One of my favorite sets was your French Engineers/ Polish Infantry, not so much the French but the variety of the Polish poses were classic, especially the colour. They really had character!
Any chance of doing an entire set of the same Polish Infantry but in larger numbers?
Re: Napoleonic Polish Infantry and Crimean War French engineers /Génie
Dear Patrick
I think the Génie/Engineers could be slightly modified for the Crimean War so the other part would not be wasted. Modification would be to give some kepis and some with the short shell type jacket rather than all with armour protection. They could provide a very important element in the siege of Sevastopol with the artillery. The engineers are about 12 poses.
Additionally, the whole set proved to be a good seller because they are quite rare now. I always thought limited editions with injection moulded figures was crazy unless you own E bay. Maybe if the tool has been recycled then there is a case for redoing them from scratch.
Agreed, Patrick.
I've painted up the grenadiers as a short-lived Guards unit of Polish Grenadiers (1813). Truly figures with character.
As for the engineers, I've used them in a few games. Recently, a French rear guard, pursued by Russians, needed to hold off the enemy for a set number of turns & some random dice rolls whilst these sappers destroyed three bridges.
I won (not a frequent occurence) due to the excellence of the Strelets' figures, I'm sure
donald
Jozef Poniatowski's presence alone should justify Strelets giving the Polish contingent a much larger representation, especially given the bravery of this brave Polish-Lithuanuian General.
Hi, Patrick,
a fair number of Poles wore French uniform so that is not a problem.
However, more in the Czapska & plastron-fronted tunic would be welcme.
donald