Introduction
This was my first touch, with Pegasos 54mm mounted figure and I have to admit that I was really excited about it. Plus the offer of the wooden base and Panoplia that included in the kit, made my excitement even bigger. An excitement that grew bigger as soon as I opened the box. Enjoy this review
Historical Notes
General Etienne-Marie-Antoine Champion de Nansouty was a very able and knowledgeable cavalry commander of the old school. He came from a family having noble origins and was considered by many to be fussy and cautious. Fussy because of his attention to detail especially where dress was concerned. He was one of those who supported the retention of the hair done in a "queue", and was beside himself with fury when he returned from leave and found that it had been abolished during his absence (as was also le Marechal Jean-Baptiste Bessieres).
He was considered cautious because he developed a reputation for being slow, or even reluctant to bring his squadrons to battle, but that was mainly on those occasions that Murat was in overall command, who Nansouty considered to be somewhat over zealous and headstrong when faced with the possibility of an all out charge on a grand scale.
In some aspects, the cautious "tag" was not warranted, as the delay often resulted from the terrain and distance Nansouty had to travel to bring his men to action and on a number of occasions too much was asked of both his men and their horses. However, Nansouty was one of those commanders who cared a great deal about the welfare of every man under his command and regarding them more as if they were his own children.
His combat record was little short of brilliant and he was present at Wertingen, Ulm, Austerlitz, Kolozomb, Golymin, Eylau, Willenberg, Guttstadt, Friedland, Abensberg, Eckmuhl, Ratisbonne, Essling, Wagram, Swir, Ostrovno, Borodino, Dresden, Leipzig, Hanau, Rothiere, Montmirail, Troyes, Berry au Bac, and Craonne.
He was certainly no Bonapartist and on the Restoration, had no difficulty at all in swearing his allegiance to the returning Bourbon Monarch. He became a Chevalier de Saint Louis, and ADC to Comte d'Artois.
During his period in the Emperor's service he was very highly regarded and awarded a number of honours including in 1805 Premier Chambellan to Imperatrice Josephine then decorated with the Grand Aigle de la Legion d'Honneur. He was Premier Ecuyer de l'Empereur in 1808 and Comte de l'Empire about the same time. He was also awarded annual pensions of 5,882 francs, 25,000 francs, and 10,000 francs respectively by Napoleon who rated his abilities very highly indeed. Nansouty also was a married man and had one son born on 16th July 1803. Receipt of all these honours and awards did not prevent him from switching his allegiance to Louis XVIII on his return after Napoleon's exile to Elba.
The kit
Article 54-900
Sculptor: Atelier Pegaso
Painter: Danilo Cartacci
Material: white metal
Pieces: 22
Weight: 550 gr.
Size: 54 mm.
A black hard carton box with protective material inside, holds all 22 pieces, plus the wooden base, of the kit safely and secure.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
More pictures in the next thread...
For more pictures of the finished figure please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/details_en.asp?code=54-900
Quality and Detail
The high quality of Pegaso Models, is once again proved by this kit. Fine and crist detail, clean metal, suberb fitting and minimal mold lines make this kit really appealing. All these can be seen at the photos, but I encourage you to get your hands on the kit and enjoy it up to its painting. Another great piece from Pegaso Models.
Painting
I would rate the painting of this kit from Medium to even Expert level. I don't believe that it's something very complicated and I would also consider it as a good practice to paint a horse with a very good cavalryman, who compines metals, cloths etc. So don't be afraid, or think that it will be something impossible to paint. I highly recommended to all the fans of Napoleonic era and not only.
Conclusion
Concluding I have to say that the kit offers everything that a figure modeller looks from a mounted figure at high standards. The addition of a wooden base and panoplia at a very attractive price, is very appealing and a smart move Surely this release will not dissapoint anyone who will purchase it and eventually paint it.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models and Luca Marchetti the owner for providing this kit.
Xenofon
This was my first touch, with Pegasos 54mm mounted figure and I have to admit that I was really excited about it. Plus the offer of the wooden base and Panoplia that included in the kit, made my excitement even bigger. An excitement that grew bigger as soon as I opened the box. Enjoy this review
Historical Notes
General Etienne-Marie-Antoine Champion de Nansouty was a very able and knowledgeable cavalry commander of the old school. He came from a family having noble origins and was considered by many to be fussy and cautious. Fussy because of his attention to detail especially where dress was concerned. He was one of those who supported the retention of the hair done in a "queue", and was beside himself with fury when he returned from leave and found that it had been abolished during his absence (as was also le Marechal Jean-Baptiste Bessieres).
He was considered cautious because he developed a reputation for being slow, or even reluctant to bring his squadrons to battle, but that was mainly on those occasions that Murat was in overall command, who Nansouty considered to be somewhat over zealous and headstrong when faced with the possibility of an all out charge on a grand scale.
In some aspects, the cautious "tag" was not warranted, as the delay often resulted from the terrain and distance Nansouty had to travel to bring his men to action and on a number of occasions too much was asked of both his men and their horses. However, Nansouty was one of those commanders who cared a great deal about the welfare of every man under his command and regarding them more as if they were his own children.
His combat record was little short of brilliant and he was present at Wertingen, Ulm, Austerlitz, Kolozomb, Golymin, Eylau, Willenberg, Guttstadt, Friedland, Abensberg, Eckmuhl, Ratisbonne, Essling, Wagram, Swir, Ostrovno, Borodino, Dresden, Leipzig, Hanau, Rothiere, Montmirail, Troyes, Berry au Bac, and Craonne.
He was certainly no Bonapartist and on the Restoration, had no difficulty at all in swearing his allegiance to the returning Bourbon Monarch. He became a Chevalier de Saint Louis, and ADC to Comte d'Artois.
During his period in the Emperor's service he was very highly regarded and awarded a number of honours including in 1805 Premier Chambellan to Imperatrice Josephine then decorated with the Grand Aigle de la Legion d'Honneur. He was Premier Ecuyer de l'Empereur in 1808 and Comte de l'Empire about the same time. He was also awarded annual pensions of 5,882 francs, 25,000 francs, and 10,000 francs respectively by Napoleon who rated his abilities very highly indeed. Nansouty also was a married man and had one son born on 16th July 1803. Receipt of all these honours and awards did not prevent him from switching his allegiance to Louis XVIII on his return after Napoleon's exile to Elba.
The kit
Article 54-900
Sculptor: Atelier Pegaso
Painter: Danilo Cartacci
Material: white metal
Pieces: 22
Weight: 550 gr.
Size: 54 mm.
A black hard carton box with protective material inside, holds all 22 pieces, plus the wooden base, of the kit safely and secure.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
More pictures in the next thread...
For more pictures of the finished figure please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/details_en.asp?code=54-900
Quality and Detail
The high quality of Pegaso Models, is once again proved by this kit. Fine and crist detail, clean metal, suberb fitting and minimal mold lines make this kit really appealing. All these can be seen at the photos, but I encourage you to get your hands on the kit and enjoy it up to its painting. Another great piece from Pegaso Models.
Painting
I would rate the painting of this kit from Medium to even Expert level. I don't believe that it's something very complicated and I would also consider it as a good practice to paint a horse with a very good cavalryman, who compines metals, cloths etc. So don't be afraid, or think that it will be something impossible to paint. I highly recommended to all the fans of Napoleonic era and not only.
Conclusion
Concluding I have to say that the kit offers everything that a figure modeller looks from a mounted figure at high standards. The addition of a wooden base and panoplia at a very attractive price, is very appealing and a smart move
Surely this release will not dissapoint anyone who will purchase it and eventually paint it. Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models and Luca Marchetti the owner for providing this kit.
Xenofon
