Introduction
Here I present you one of the May Releases from Pegaso Models. British Light Dragoon, Officer 11th Regt. 1811. A fine figure Sculpted by the master Maurizio Bruno and Painted from another master Danilo Cartacci. Surely a kit that many Napoleonic fans and not only of course would like to paint.
Historical Notes
Light dragoons have always been rather special troops. They were first raised in the middle of the Eighteenth Century for reconnaissance and patrolling - in other words scouting - but soon acquired a reputation for courage and dash in the charge. Originally, each regiment of cavalry formed a light troop, but so successful was the idea that whole regiments were formed.
Dragoons were originally formed to fulfil the reconnaisance and skirmishing role. When it was found that they could no longer perform these functions effectively, the formation of light dragoon troops attached to the heavy cavalry regiments were authorised in the mid-18th century. These proved so effective that full regiments of light dragoons were authorised.
However, by the time of the Napoleonic wars, it was found that the light dragoons had forgotten their original function and had become enamoured with the charge - ie the function of the heavy cavalry. They had to relearn their original role the hard way in the Peninsula where the Hannoverian troopers of the King's German Legion were considered to be the best in British service. It is interesting to note that the light dragoons could also fight dismounted - the 22nd Light Dragoons fought dismounted during the Java campaign of 1811.
Having learnt from their experiences in the Peninsular War, the light dragoons at Waterloo were considerably more controlled than their relatively inexperienced heavy cavalry cousins.
These light dragoon regiments fought all over the world in the half-century that followed, notably in India and North America. They distinguished themselves under the Duke of Wellington in Spain and Portugal in the Napoleonic wars, and three of them were present at the battle of Waterloo (1815).
The kit
Article 54-232
Sculptor: Maurizio Bruno
Painter: Danilo Cartacci
Material: white metal
Pieces: 8
Weight: 130 gr.
Size: 54 mm.
The usual blue hard carton box of Pegaso contains 2 foams that hold all 8 pieces.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
For more pictures of the finished figure please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/details_en.asp?code=54-232
Quality and Detail
That's another great release of Napoleonic era from Pegaso Models and the sculptor Maurizio Bruno. Minimal seam lines make cleaning easy and quick. The relaxed pose of the figure is so natural that a good painting will defenately attract the eye of the viewer. Fitting is also great so the modeller has just to clean and start paint. Maurizio Bruno the sculptor and Danilo Cartacci, compined again and offer you this high quality kit.
Painting
In this figure the painter has to face the white trousers along with the silver lacing. That's a good challenge for most of the modellers in order to obtain a really nice result that will satisfy them. So do not hesitate to get your hands on this piece and let your brushes flow till the end.
Conclusion
In conclusion I have to say that that's a really nice figure offered for any level of painters. From beginers to masters and I would highly recommended to everyone.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models, Luca Marchetti and Pietro Balloni for providing this kit.
Xenofon
Here I present you one of the May Releases from Pegaso Models. British Light Dragoon, Officer 11th Regt. 1811. A fine figure Sculpted by the master Maurizio Bruno and Painted from another master Danilo Cartacci. Surely a kit that many Napoleonic fans and not only of course would like to paint.
Historical Notes
Light dragoons have always been rather special troops. They were first raised in the middle of the Eighteenth Century for reconnaissance and patrolling - in other words scouting - but soon acquired a reputation for courage and dash in the charge. Originally, each regiment of cavalry formed a light troop, but so successful was the idea that whole regiments were formed.
Dragoons were originally formed to fulfil the reconnaisance and skirmishing role. When it was found that they could no longer perform these functions effectively, the formation of light dragoon troops attached to the heavy cavalry regiments were authorised in the mid-18th century. These proved so effective that full regiments of light dragoons were authorised.
However, by the time of the Napoleonic wars, it was found that the light dragoons had forgotten their original function and had become enamoured with the charge - ie the function of the heavy cavalry. They had to relearn their original role the hard way in the Peninsula where the Hannoverian troopers of the King's German Legion were considered to be the best in British service. It is interesting to note that the light dragoons could also fight dismounted - the 22nd Light Dragoons fought dismounted during the Java campaign of 1811.
Having learnt from their experiences in the Peninsular War, the light dragoons at Waterloo were considerably more controlled than their relatively inexperienced heavy cavalry cousins.
These light dragoon regiments fought all over the world in the half-century that followed, notably in India and North America. They distinguished themselves under the Duke of Wellington in Spain and Portugal in the Napoleonic wars, and three of them were present at the battle of Waterloo (1815).
The kit
Article 54-232
Sculptor: Maurizio Bruno
Painter: Danilo Cartacci
Material: white metal
Pieces: 8
Weight: 130 gr.
Size: 54 mm.
The usual blue hard carton box of Pegaso contains 2 foams that hold all 8 pieces.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
For more pictures of the finished figure please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/details_en.asp?code=54-232
Quality and Detail
That's another great release of Napoleonic era from Pegaso Models and the sculptor Maurizio Bruno. Minimal seam lines make cleaning easy and quick. The relaxed pose of the figure is so natural that a good painting will defenately attract the eye of the viewer. Fitting is also great so the modeller has just to clean and start paint. Maurizio Bruno the sculptor and Danilo Cartacci, compined again and offer you this high quality kit.
Painting
In this figure the painter has to face the white trousers along with the silver lacing. That's a good challenge for most of the modellers in order to obtain a really nice result that will satisfy them. So do not hesitate to get your hands on this piece and let your brushes flow till the end.
Conclusion
In conclusion I have to say that that's a really nice figure offered for any level of painters. From beginers to masters and I would highly recommended to everyone.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models, Luca Marchetti and Pietro Balloni for providing this kit.
Xenofon
