Introduction
It was time for Metal Modeles to introduce their new releases, and when they did, I was happily surprised and impressed by the result. An excellent figure of Marechal Soult. I placed my order immediatelly and as you will see in this review I was 100% right about it.
Historical Notes
Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult, duc de Dalmatie (March 29, 1769 – November 26, 1851), Marshal of France, was born at Saint-Arnans-la-Bastide.
He was fairly well-educated, and intended for the bar, but his father's death when he was still a boy made it necessary for him to seek his fortune, and he enlisted as a private in the French infantry in 1785. His superior education ensured his promotion to the rank of sergeant after six years' service, and in July 1791 he became instructor to the first battalion of volunteers of the Bas-Rhin. He served with his battalion in 1792. By 1794 he was adjutant-general (with the rank of chef de brigade). After the Battle of Fleurus (1794), in which he greatly distinguished himself for coolness, he was promoted general of brigade by the representatives on mission.
For the next five years he was constantly employed in Germany under Jourdan, Moreau, Kléber and Lefebvre, and in 1799 be was promoted general of division and ordered to proceed to Switzerland. It was at this time that he laid the foundations of his military fame, and he particularly distinguished himself in Masséna's great Swiss campaign, and especially at the Second Battle of Zurich. He accompanied Masséna to Genoa, and acted as his principal lieutenant throughout the protracted siege of that city, during which he operated with a detached force without the walls, and after many successful actions he was wounded and taken prisoner at Monte Cretto on April 13, 1800.
The victory of Marengo restoring his freedom, he received the command of the southern part of the kingdom of Naples, and in 1802 he was appointed one of the four generals commanding the consular guard. Though he was one of those generals who had served under Moreau, and who therefore, as a rule, disliked and despised Napoleon Bonaparte, Soult had the wisdom to show his devotion to the ruling power; in consequence he was in August 1803 appointed to the command-in-chief of the camp of Boulogne, and in May 1804 he was made one of the first marshals of France.
The kit
Reference : MJDS
Name : Marechal Soult
Comment : White metal miniature kit, 54mm, unpainted
Sculpture : Bruno Leibovitz
The figure was carefully packaged in the known sealed bag with the green logo of Metal Modeles on a carton, stapled on the bag. Inside a bubbled film protecting the body of the figure and the square base , while a smaller closed bag contained all the rest of the parts. Total of 6 parts were present.
In the bag, is also included a leaflet that holds the painting instructions in French (only).
You can check Metal Models web site: http://www.metal-modeles.com/shop_us/produ..._id=MJDS&id=801
Here I will also present you the painting which, Bruno Leibovitz got his inspiration:
Quality and Detail
I knew that Metal Modeles always takes care of detail and quality, but honestly this time it took my breath away. As soon as I checked the figure I got my jaw dropped on the floor. Excellent crisp detail, clean white metal and high quality production. The photos speak from themselves. A total amazing release.
Painting
This figure can be considered a bit difficult for new figurers, since the details of the figure need some extra attention so they will raise and show beautifully on the figure. Also the white pants may raise some more difficulties. But if you give the extra attention needed then you will end up with a real gem.
Conclusion
I have to admit that Metal Modeles is getting improved by each new release of theirs. Even the cast, the cleaniness of the metal, everything is getting better and better. I will highly recommended this figure to all who like to paint a figure of such class and quality.
References
The historical notes and also the photo of the painting were taken from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Jean_de_Dieu_Soult
Xenofon
It was time for Metal Modeles to introduce their new releases, and when they did, I was happily surprised and impressed by the result. An excellent figure of Marechal Soult. I placed my order immediatelly and as you will see in this review I was 100% right about it.
Historical Notes
Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult, duc de Dalmatie (March 29, 1769 – November 26, 1851), Marshal of France, was born at Saint-Arnans-la-Bastide.
He was fairly well-educated, and intended for the bar, but his father's death when he was still a boy made it necessary for him to seek his fortune, and he enlisted as a private in the French infantry in 1785. His superior education ensured his promotion to the rank of sergeant after six years' service, and in July 1791 he became instructor to the first battalion of volunteers of the Bas-Rhin. He served with his battalion in 1792. By 1794 he was adjutant-general (with the rank of chef de brigade). After the Battle of Fleurus (1794), in which he greatly distinguished himself for coolness, he was promoted general of brigade by the representatives on mission.
For the next five years he was constantly employed in Germany under Jourdan, Moreau, Kléber and Lefebvre, and in 1799 be was promoted general of division and ordered to proceed to Switzerland. It was at this time that he laid the foundations of his military fame, and he particularly distinguished himself in Masséna's great Swiss campaign, and especially at the Second Battle of Zurich. He accompanied Masséna to Genoa, and acted as his principal lieutenant throughout the protracted siege of that city, during which he operated with a detached force without the walls, and after many successful actions he was wounded and taken prisoner at Monte Cretto on April 13, 1800.
The victory of Marengo restoring his freedom, he received the command of the southern part of the kingdom of Naples, and in 1802 he was appointed one of the four generals commanding the consular guard. Though he was one of those generals who had served under Moreau, and who therefore, as a rule, disliked and despised Napoleon Bonaparte, Soult had the wisdom to show his devotion to the ruling power; in consequence he was in August 1803 appointed to the command-in-chief of the camp of Boulogne, and in May 1804 he was made one of the first marshals of France.
The kit
Reference : MJDS
Name : Marechal Soult
Comment : White metal miniature kit, 54mm, unpainted
Sculpture : Bruno Leibovitz
The figure was carefully packaged in the known sealed bag with the green logo of Metal Modeles on a carton, stapled on the bag. Inside a bubbled film protecting the body of the figure and the square base , while a smaller closed bag contained all the rest of the parts. Total of 6 parts were present.
In the bag, is also included a leaflet that holds the painting instructions in French (only).
You can check Metal Models web site: http://www.metal-modeles.com/shop_us/produ..._id=MJDS&id=801
Here I will also present you the painting which, Bruno Leibovitz got his inspiration:
Quality and Detail
I knew that Metal Modeles always takes care of detail and quality, but honestly this time it took my breath away. As soon as I checked the figure I got my jaw dropped on the floor. Excellent crisp detail, clean white metal and high quality production. The photos speak from themselves. A total amazing release.
Painting
This figure can be considered a bit difficult for new figurers, since the details of the figure need some extra attention so they will raise and show beautifully on the figure. Also the white pants may raise some more difficulties. But if you give the extra attention needed then you will end up with a real gem.
Conclusion
I have to admit that Metal Modeles is getting improved by each new release of theirs. Even the cast, the cleaniness of the metal, everything is getting better and better. I will highly recommended this figure to all who like to paint a figure of such class and quality.
References
The historical notes and also the photo of the painting were taken from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Jean_de_Dieu_Soult
Xenofon
