'First Look' at the new Napoleonic French!

[CATenWolde]

I wouldn't worry. So far as I can see, the comments were appreciated by Pendraken and they're looking into possible adjustments, following some natural double-checking of their own. That's a very open process, and I'm sure we'll see more of the same from what I've seen here on the forum.

Cheers,

Christopher

[Leon]

Right then, Dave's been busy over the weekend, and he's done a conversion on the loading figure to make it more accurate.  So here it is:



What are peoples thoughts on this one?

And also, could the original figure be used as a 'fixing bayonet' pose instead?

[CATenWolde]

Uhm ... (can't believe I'm saying this) ... isn't the musket stock supposed to be resting on the left side?

[Leon]

Uhm ... (can't believe I'm saying this) ... isn't the musket stock supposed to be resting on the left side?

   

If it is, then we'll have to get a fresh figure designed, as the way the arms are, we couldn't convert that ourselves.

[von Winterfeldt]

I hardly dare to say, but it sould be on the left side - still better than between the legs.

[CATenWolde]

With the arms where they are, I wonder if the original pose could be changed to a "priming the pan" position, holding the musket more or less horizontal from the chest. Look on page 2 of this thread, the top row of the manual illustration. Actually, between priming, ramming, and firing, I suppose all three basic positions would be covered. Given the scale, it could also represent a skirmisher waiting with a loaded musket, while his partner loaded, etc.

[Jagger]

I wonder if the original pose could be changed to a "priming the pan" position

Nice idea.

[17-21l]

I love this - we can use all these 'mistakes' as well, cor even more poses, I mean it would be a waste not to use the hard work the sculptor has done.

yuk yuk yuk

[Leon]

These arrived last week, but I haven't had chance to get them up.  They are the first lot of conversions from the French dollies we've put up previously, so let us know what you think!

Light infantry - march attack and firing:


Light infantry - command:


Mounted Officer and a Line/Light NCO:


In greatcoats - march attack and firing:


In greatcoats - command:


Mounted Officer:


Line Elite Company:

[nikharwood]

Grr...these look lovely...

I'm  cos I've already got Pendraken Napoleonics which I love...and can see myself doing more 

[CATenWolde]

Looking good! It's very nice to see a greatcoat option right from the start.

Trying to think of some constructive criticism ... about the only thing I can come up with is it might be nice to have some more modeling on the musket, to make the barrel easier to pick out, and perhaps make sure that the bayonet isn't "cleaver" thick. This might be a photo-angle thing.

The NCO is a nice addition, but personally, if I had a chance to pick another pose or two, it would be for a foot officer pose. You have one in every unit, and they tend to stick out, more so than the colour bearer (as the attention is taken up by the flag itself). Foot officer figures can give a unit a bit of personality all by themselves.

Otherwise, just keep up the good work!

Cheers,

Christopher

PS - going to be in London from the 3rd to the 13th on mixed family vacation and research, so if there's anything cool going on let me know! May also take a day trip to Bristol.

[jchaos79]

I love the figure of the long coat and the sabre... superb!!!

Congratulations to the sculptor!

[Leon]

Trying to think of some constructive criticism ... about the only thing I can come up with is it might be nice to have some more modeling on the musket, to make the barrel easier to pick out, and perhaps make sure that the bayonet isn't "cleaver" thick. This might be a photo-angle thing.

The NCO is a nice addition, but personally, if I had a chance to pick another pose or two, it would be for a foot officer pose. You have one in every unit, and they tend to stick out, more so than the colour bearer (as the attention is taken up by the flag itself). Foot officer figures can give a unit a bit of personality all by themselves.

The bayonet's aren't too bad, and they'll thin down during the moulding process as well.

What kind of foot officer are you looking for?  We've got the command for each pack, plus the NCO's as well.

[CATenWolde]

I just meant that the "command set" (officer, colour bearer, drummer/coronet) could include an officer A and an officer B, i.e. a couple of different poses for variety's sake. For instance, the one you have is a great active pose, and maybe "B" could be more staid, etc.

Not a deal breaker, as most lines only have a single officer variant - just thinking out loud.

Cheers,

Christopher

[Leon]

I just meant that the "command set" (officer, colour bearer, drummer/coronet) could include an officer A and an officer B, i.e. a couple of different poses for variety's sake. For instance, the one you have is a great active pose, and maybe "B" could be more staid, etc.

I get what you mean now.  I can have chat with the designer about a different pose.

Out of interest, would people prefer to have the command in with the 30 figures in the packs, or as a separate code of their own?