MarquisMini
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Almost done with shading and lights in one of the horses...
WIP 40mm Trident 1st Volontaires Etrangeres De la Marine Hussars
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MarquisMini
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Horse almost done
Chris Ribchester
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Looking good, will watch for updates.
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Daniel
Like the horse details this trooper is really coming to life now , I can almost hear the horse galloping .
Thanks for sharing
Nap
Like the horse details this trooper is really coming to life now , I can almost hear the horse galloping .
Thanks for sharing
Nap
MarquisMini
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Thanks Nap, painting horses it's not my thing, but i am learning to have fun with it
MarquisMini
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Second horse almost ready, need to paint some more details and will probably be finish today or tomorrow .
Hi there Daniel ,
Hope you hurry up ...I am running out of popcorn !! ..lol
Looking forward to seeing more
Thanks for sharing
Nap
Hope you hurry up ...I am running out of popcorn !! ..lol
Looking forward to seeing more
Thanks for sharing
Nap
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Don Johnson
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Daniel, here's what my understanding is: there were originally eight (8) Legions (small armies of foot, cavalry and artillery) approved by the Dept. of Marine (Foreign Services?). Ultimately, only three (3) of these legions were actually formed. Lauzun's was the 2nd Legion. Within the hussar component (I''ve read 200 troopers but can't confirn this), there was a Headquarters Company, which wore red pants and had red trim/tassels on their headgear, and several Regular Companies that wore yellow pants and trim/tassels. Is it possible that you may have confused the Legions (1st and 3rd, which served elsewhere as you mentioned) with the Compnies? All of this, of course, is based on my reading of English secondary/tertiary level sources, about a middle Euorpean cavalry unit serving in the French army over 200 years ago - I essentially have NO idea if any of this is "correct""!! 
Regardless, your hussars look great, and will hopefully inspire me to get mine finished very quickly. As always, best regards, Don
Regardless, your hussars look great, and will hopefully inspire me to get mine finished very quickly. As always, best regards, Don
MarquisMini
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Daniel, here's what my understanding is: there were originally eight (8) Legions (small armies of foot, cavalry and artillery) approved by the Dept. of Marine (Foreign Services?). Ultimately, only three (3) of these legions were actually formed. Lauzun's was the 2nd Legion. Within the hussar component (I''ve read 200 troopers but can't confirn this), there was a Headquarters Company, which wore red pants and had red trim/tassels on their headgear, and several Regular Companies that wore yellow pants and trim/tassels. Is it possible that you may have confused the Legions (1st and 3rd, which served elsewhere as you mentioned) with the Compnies? All of this, of course, is based on my reading of English secondary/tertiary level sources, about a middle Euorpean cavalry unit serving in the French army over 200 years ago - I essentially have NO idea if any of this is "correct""!!
Thanks for all the info Don.
I have red there were plans for 8 legions, only 3 came to existence.
I also red that there were 300 of these hussars sent to the US.
MarquisMini
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The other sources i've found have some similarities, but as you correctly mentiined earlier, these sources are way old and sometimes are translated from a different language.
Thanks for always bring the interesting part of painting miniatures, the history of it, i greatly appreciate your input .
Best regards and looking forward to see your hussar
Thanks for always bring the interesting part of painting miniatures, the history of it, i greatly appreciate your input .
Best regards and looking forward to see your hussar
MarquisMini
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Almost finished...
Next step are the faces, lances and short carbines.
Next step are the faces, lances and short carbines.
Daniel ,
Those horses look great my friend ...perhaps we might see a whole squadron of cavalry from you ..it's only a couple more horses..lol
Good information from Don about the headwear edging ...so that's makes mine a member of the HQ company .......maybe !
Or I might repaint the edge to yellow!
Like you both say it's a long time ago , sources are old and often conflicting !
QUESTION ?..would the HQ company had yellow or red lace on uniform ?
Looking forward to seeing more on these
Nap
Those horses look great my friend ...perhaps we might see a whole squadron of cavalry from you ..it's only a couple more horses..lol
Good information from Don about the headwear edging ...so that's makes mine a member of the HQ company .......maybe !
Or I might repaint the edge to yellow!
Like you both say it's a long time ago , sources are old and often conflicting !
QUESTION ?..would the HQ company had yellow or red lace on uniform ?
Looking forward to seeing more on these
Nap
MarquisMini
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Hello Nap, the HQ company had scarlet breeches with yellow lace and braids on their dolmans.
I hope i am right.
MarquisMini
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Don Johnson
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Daniel, those are some of the sources I have found, as well. I'm on vacation, and cannot get to my sources for a few more days, but I think we agree - a Headquarters company (Compagnie Generale) with red pants and trim on dolman, pelise and shako, and the line companies with corresponding yellow for pants, dolman, pelise and shako. From all accounts, the Duc''s uniform was a spectacular affair conforming to none of the above rules!! Yes, there's no doubt that the historical aspect is, for me, one of the attractions of the hobby. Due to the period I like the most, I'm not/can't be fanatical about every single detail, but understanding the differences in the various uniforms of the American Revolution seems to fit with knowing where and when the units served, and who they fought. I also think you did a great job with the horses for these two hussars, and am looking forward to seeing them in their finished form. All the best, Don
MarquisMini
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Thanks Don, i know i could always count on you and Edorta for historical accuracy.
I red that the Duc de Lauzun's uniform was such a splendid one , and he was quite the Ladie's man.
All of these legends and fabules add to the already interesting history and facts about these people who took part 200 years ago.
Cheers
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