Infantry Division WIP, 1813

A quick view of the finished 2nd Brigade: there are not two identical miniatures amongst those 96!!!

Infantry Brigade

And a couple of shots of the division as it stands. Eight battalions (six of line infantry plus two of light infantry), missing command stands and a foot artillery battery.

Infantry Division (1)

These eight battalions make up a very generic French Infantry division for the 1813 and 1814 campaigns in Germany and France respectively. Flags and cockades got a updated design indeed in 1815.

Infantry Division (2)

Having gone so far into this Division project, I cannot wait until Calpe Miniatures release their French artillery crew and command groups. The bases will be textured/painted once the division is entirely assembled.

Thanks for looking!

Light Infantry Battalion, 1813

And here the 2nd battalion of the 17th Légère, painted in December-January. This the last unit in my planned infantry division, and as planned it is rather ragged (four forage caps, four heads without headgear.

As far as painting is concerned, on this unit I only used metallic paints on muskets and sabres, preferring the use of Vallejo Sky Grey for shako plates, buttons, epaulettes, etc. Note that I was short of an ADC to guard the fanion and used a spare pioneer instead.

The miniatures are by Calpe Miniatures, from the French in March Attack range. The flag is by GMB designs. Based 4 figures to a 40mmx30mm base (i.e. 15mm frontage).

 

 

I need to take pictures of the eight battalions together. I also hope for Calpe to release their Generals packs as well as their gunners packs - I can't wait for them!