Emperor Napoleon III, Battle of Sedan, 1871 - Puchala Review

[Guy]

U. Puchala Miniatures
UP8010
Emperor Napoleon III, Battle of Sedan, 1871
120mm resin & white metal (sword)
12 parts

This figure represents Kaiser Napoleon, III at the battle of Sedan, 1871.

The kit comes boxed in a light cardboard box with 12 parts enclosed on a baggie and the sword enclosed in a seperate bag.

The kit is cast in a light gray resin with no seam lines. The casting blocks are the only prior painting work that need be done.

The head is cast separtetly with a block under the neck for correct positioning on the torse. The hat is cast with the hands.

The coat is cast in 2 sections with locating lugs on one side and slots on the other side for proper positioning.

The torso is a seperate part with lugs underneath for positioning the legs and a square slot to recieve the head and be positioned correctly.

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[Guy]

Each of the legs are cast separtley and have no seam lines. Just remove the casting block.

Above are the hands and hat cast on a seperate sprue.

The hood to the overcoat is also cast separtely and fits right on top of the 2 joined overcoat halves.

Above we see the right arm and the white metal sword the figure is holding in front of him.

A resin base can be used and has slots for correct positioning of the legs / feet.

A complete color guide along with historical notes and photographs is included.

Conclusion:
Another excellent quality casted kit from Ulrich Puchala. Highly reccomended.

Ulrich Puchala website - click here

Available in the US from The Red Lancer


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[vergilius]

Thanks for your excellent review