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
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.
