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03-24-2012, 21:53
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Napoleonic era figures?
Fellas, I havent been into this hobby in years, Im hoping you can help me. Im looking to build a US Marine of the 1812 era for my desktop. Can you tell me the closest figure I could possibly convert. or sites where I can get the parts (weapons...swords..shako etc) This is the basic look Im afterhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/itinerant_wanderer/5700534555/sizes/l/in/photostream/  thanks |
03-24-2012, 22:58
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Re: Napoleonic era figures?
Wow, that was extremely helpful. Thanks
Do you know any additional sources?
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03-25-2012, 03:15
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Captain Eyestrain
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Re: Napoleonic era figures?
You might be able to adapt quite a lot of the DiD " Bruce " figure.
The smallclothes and gaiters, and shoes ( stain them black ) and possibly the shako , though I should make a new one if you have the skill.The pouch and bayonet are also useable .
The problem is your Marine's coat , dark blue with elaborate yellow lacing:
I don't think there's an alternative to making it from scratch . You can make the lace from painted lacet ( email me ) but the actual tailoring is complex if you haven't done that sort of thing before.
You will also need a French-type musket with barrel bands, on which the US model was based. Maybe there's something in the Manitou Traders stuff, or otherwise the DiD " Frank " figure has quite a good one in wood and metal.
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03-25-2012, 10:14
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Man of War
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Re: Napoleonic era figures?
Try Ebay, sometimes you may find pretty good Napoleonic figures and accessories.
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03-25-2012, 21:56
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Re: Napoleonic era figures?
Very good suggestions friends.
Is there however a source for loose weapons..cartridge pouches and other equipment?
I need a decent saber.
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