Cgs 120mm Zouave Of The Guard 1854

[Don]

A fine figure from Maurice, personally hope to see a Chasseur d'Afrique in this scale some day.

Hey Johan, how come you didnt like this figure when Maurice posted it on Sculpting? You and Grumbling moaner sayed the Metal Models figure was much better. You also mentioned a mistake in the cape...........Funny how things change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No offence meant, Just constructive critisism (Your Words)

Don

 

[BobLff257]

Great figure again by Moz, hope it does well for you Gra,

Rob

 

[housecarl]

Superb piece of work.
The drapery on the pantaloons is excellent,
Carl.

 

[Don]

Think this is superb, have asked Graham to have one for me at Sword and Lance, so with luck!!!!
Will you be there Carl?

 

[housecarl]

Think this is superb, have asked Graham to have one for me at Sword and Lance, so with luck!!!!
Will you be there Carl?

I will Don, with my mate Ken.

 

[Don]

I will Don, with my mate Ken.

Look forward to seeing you there. Chance to get another of Kens great figures.

Don

 

[housecarl]

He's calling in a bit.
I'll give him your love.
Carl.

 

[Johan]

Hey Johan, how come you didnt like this figure when Maurice posted it on Sculpting? You and Grumbling moaner sayed the Metal Models figure was much better. You also mentioned a mistake in the cape...........Funny how things change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No offence meant, Just constructive critisism (Your Words)

Don

check your PM Don

 

[Don]

Thanks Johan. No worries mate!

Don

 

[Johan]

Thanks Johan. No worries mate!

Don

No problem Don !

... finally, if I'm allowed, I'd like to add something on a lighter note :

 

[Don]

Belgiums most famous detective,,,,,,,,,,,,and hes English but plays the part very well.

Don

 

[Johan]

Actually he's from South-African Lithuanian Russian etc descent I understand, but whatever : David Suchet is CLASS. Poirot is the best series the BBC ever released on mankind

And heartfelt thanks to Ole Agatha for making Poirot a fellow countryman of mine and making clear that there's a difference between French and Belgians.

 

[Don]

Actually he's from South-African Lithuanian Russian etc descent

Thats near enough English for me

Sadly we are drifting away from the thread on this wonderful Zouave

Don

 

[Johan]

OK, back to Zouaves :

I guess this figure also accurately portraits a Zouave from the Italian Wars of 1859, an important period in history MUCH neglected by figure manufacturors. If I bought one, I'd personally display it as a Zouave at the battle of Solferino or Magenta, really.
There were American "observers" in the French army in Italy, and they noticed the Zouaves because they were capable soldiers and had exotic uniforms, and brought back stories of Zouaves to the USA ; Zouaves were the talk of the town after 1859, the fashion to follow in military circles, and that is why 2 years later in the armies of the ACW you'll find quite a few units who had their own particular Zouave uniforms. I think some New York regiment had a uniform virtually identical to this one.
But, as I said, the Americans learned about Zouaves at Solferino and Magenta.

Hope that is a useful historical note which shows the scope of this figure.

 

[Gra30]

Thank you Johan very much, I also looked at my Franco Prussian references, Osprey French Imperial Troops 1870-71, and with some minor alterations and rifle change it could also cover that period so as you said there is a wide scope.

Thanks again, I really appreciate any historical information.

Very best wishes
Gra

 

[Johan]

Graham, if you have any time to read, here's the Osprey title on the subject; it's a good one.

cheers

 

[carl reid]

Cracking Piece Gra!

This will look a million dollars when hes painted!

I like the flamboyancy of the Zouave regiments! As some of you know I have made a few over the years most of which were ACW I must admit.
But great uniforms with loads of character for the sculptor to get they're teeth into! Then colours, Fantastic!

Carl

 

[moz]

Thanks for the casting Gra, received it today. Have to say considering you have not been doing this long it has to be some of the best casting i`ve seen.
Well Done!!

 

[Gra30]

Thanks Moz, hope I have done it justice

I have also amended my website and now prices include shipping worldwide.
I hope this will make the website easier to use for everyone.

Best wishes mate and thanks for a superb sculpt

 

[Gra30]

£37.50 posted worldwide and now showing on website

I have asked the initial posting be amended
Many thanks