Ratch Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 We're about to start a figure GB on the ATF and I have chosen DSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr a Pioneer of the 94th Line (1807). He will be made from 01557 French Line Infantryman 1815 using parts from various other figures 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 First change! It would appear that the Line Infantryman's coat is unsuitable as this is the post-1812 shortened version, whereas our Pioneers coat tail would have been the long type as on the 01553 French Grenadier, so this kit becomes my starting point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Instructions and runnersDSC_0004 by Richard Linnell, on FlickrDSC_0005 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 I've filled over the plate and given him a beardDSC_0006 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr The bodyDSC_0007 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Originally all French coats had long tails, then in 1812 Napoleon decreed that the Line Infantry should have short tails like the Spencer jacket. Grenadiers retained their long tails as a distinction. Regimental commanders had some say in the dress of Pioneers and Musicians. This Pioneer has crossed axes on each upper arm as well as his apron - is this where the term 'wood butchers' comes from 😈DSC_0001 by Richard Linnell, on FlickrDSC_0002 by Richard Linnell, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Great idea for a conversion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Thanks Ted. He has changed arms (and possibly legs, I took them from spares I have), the axe is from the ACW American Soldier, not sure where the musket and sword came from (spares) and I made the apron and belts from lead foil. I've surprised myself with how quickly I've finished it. More in RFI. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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