British Infantry - First Look

Sculpting on the British (& Hanoverian) infantry is progressing well, Chris Tubb has kindly sent me some digital images to share. 

The same poses have been used as for the other nations so that they can all be mixed and matched. Once the British infantry are in production, I think that completes the 'close order' foot soldiers for the major nations - it's only taken 10 years😀. By mixing and matching bodies and heads from those moulds we should be able to get pretty close to casting infantry types from most nations. 

Rank and File

To try and cover the variation between units in the uniforms and equipment carried by different units we decided to produce 2 moulds, one for the 'hatmen' and the other for the 'grenadiers'. As usual heads will be interchangeable to get as close as possible to the unit you want.

'Hatmen'

These can be used represent the majority of the infantry, the coats have no shoulder wings and no sword is carried, just a bayonet.

'Grenadiers'

A second mould will be produced to represent the grenadiers and fusiliers. The figures have been 'upgraded' with the addition of shoulder wings on the coats, a sword and a cartridge pouch on the front of the waist belt.

Officer

Unlike other nations the British officers wore the sash over their shoulders, so a new figure is needed. He will have a 'plug in' hand to allow him to carry the musket shown, a sword or pole arm. 

Drummer

British drummers were quite distinctive, with hanging sleeves and a fancy mitre cap - so we really needed one of those 😀

Standard Bearer and NCO

As far as I am aware nothing has been done yet. The British standards were carried by junior officers, so I have suggested that one is needed.

Will I ever get my Prussian cuirassiers??????????????????????

As always your comments are very welcome.

British Infantry - Update

Just a quick update to let you know that Chris Tubb is currently sculpting the British infantry, and I have suggested he progress with 4 moulds as discussed back in January 2023 (yes that long ago), text in red are minor changes I have suggested since 2023:

Mould 1: Officer & Drummer

• Officer with  shoulder sash and hand to take partisan, musket or sword.
• 1 x spontoon for officer
• Drummer with hanging sleeves
• 1 x tricorne head
• 1 x grenadier mitre head*

* I wonder if it is worth replacing this with a tricorne with a 'Minden Rose', (officers did not wear mitre caps, which if wanted can come from the grenadier mould)?

Mould 2: Standard Bearer and NCO

• Standard Bearer (Officer with shoulder sash)
• NCO and hand to take pole arm or musket.
• NCO musket
• 1 x tricorne head
• 1 x grenadier mitre head*

* Perhaps another variation of a tricorne with a 'Minden Rose'?

Mould 3 - Hat Men (tricorne) - without sword, belly box, or shoulder wings.

• Marching torso  
• Arm for marching
• Advancing torso
• 2 x tricorne head

Mould 4 - Grenadiers (mitre cap)  - with sword, shoulder wings, belly box and match box.

• Marching torso  
• Arm for marching
• Advancing torso
• 2 x mitre cap head (I have suggested one with 'GR' and one with 3 feathers)

As always feedback would be welcome to help try and get this right.