For this unit I have used the Alberken/early Minfig FN16 - Line Volitigeur Advancing figure for the Rank and File. This is one of my favourite Alberken figures.
The Chasseur Flankers are a useful addition for 1813/14 French Armies and will form part of my Young Brigade along with a unit of Alberken FN20 - Young Guard Voltigeurs.
They look rather natty in Green. I have had these figures since the early 70s and I bought them from BMW Models in Wimbledon. I had originally painted them as Austrians. For some reason I black lined them in yellow.
It's good to get these figures resurrected after so many years.
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A very clever choice, Mark, and as you say, he looks very natty indeed. The whole battalion will look spectacular.
Nice job Mark. How great to be able to re-use figures you bought years ago - I wish I had some of mine!
Concur completely on how nice a casting that is and the spiffing green uniform. Only another 12 to go then?
Oh how these make me want to paint my own. The Alberkens are a lovely choice and you are absolutely correct in that they are a fine figure despite their age. I am envious of the clean detail and sturdy legs. I feel like the Dks suffer from malnutrition sometimes. In any event what a lovely task to add some green coats to a French brigade!
Best!
David
Hi WM
I the next 12 figures are ready to go. I will be using a HH recast drummer and standard bearer to bring the unit up to strength.
Hi Ian
I had a lot more Alberken French and British figures that I gave away to a youngster who was getting into the hobby.
I hope to get the rest if the unit done before Christmas.
Next year I intend to do more Prussians.
Hi David
I have a fair few Alberkens and they are well cast with little flash and at the time compared well with Hinton Hunts. They were also cheaper at 5p compared to 10p for a HH figure. Although you if you bought a 100 HH figures the price dropped to 5p. As a schoolboy I only ever once saved enough money to get the HH discount.
Nicely done Mark...
I look forward to seeing the whole unit.
All the best. Aly
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