Introduction
This was my first touch with LaMeridiana Miniatures. I was really interested in trying this new for me company, so as soon as I saw this new release I knew that it was time to make the first step and try LaMeridiana.
So I entered their site and placed my order. I have to admit that I received my figure fairly quickly and that's always an advantage for a new company.
The thing that amazed me most with LaMeridiana miniatures, is that they have a very good variety of figures and continuing in that way they will have a very bright future.
Historical Notes
The Compagnies Franches del la Marine were administered in the colonies by the Ministry of the Navy. They were organized as independent companies and their enlistment period was six years or longer if the Govenor felt there was a need for an extension. In Canada and Louisian all soldiers were encouraged to become settlers once their term of service had expired. The first three companies arrived in Quebec in 1689. Most of the Canadian companies (19 out of 28 in the 1740's) were based in Montreal, with many men and officers being posted to outlying forts and outposts. They were the only regular infantry in Canada until 1755, and took part in almost every battle until the surrender of Montreal in 1760.
The regimental coat which was reserved for dress parade or severe weather saw the soldier wearing their sleeved waistcoats and breeches for garrision or field service during the warm season. French Troops in Canada were often issued mitassex, or cloth Indian leggings, as well as moccasins, tumplines or burden straps, which carried the blanket roll that replaced the knapsack. With the types of environments they served in the Compangnie Franches were not only disciplined soldiers, but also skilled partizans and irregulars in the woods warfare that was commonplace during the French & Indian war.
"Special Thanks go to Gary Dombrowski for providing me with the Historical Notes"
The kit
FR54-14
Campagnia Franca di Marina, 18th Century
54mm white metal
sculpted by Eduard Perez
painted by Andrea Tessarini
A Classic hard carton box with inside foam protection holds safely all 9 white metal pieces of the figure.
This carton box is inside an outer thinner carton box that shows the box art figure painted by Andrea Tessarini and sculpted by Eduard Perez.
In the box, is also included a leaflet that holds the painting instructions in Italian (only) and also books for references.
For more colored photos of the finished figure you can check LaMeridiana's web site: http://www.meridianaitalia.com/prodotti.asp?a_id=63&c_id=1
Quality and Detail
The white metal quality is very high, and the casting is in pretty high level . There are some mold lines to clean but they are easy to clean for everyone. It seems that LaMeridiana is really doing some serious work.
Sculpted Detail is crisp and clear but delicate also . All parts are nicely detailed and the thin figure will ask for careful painting to have a nice result with the proper degradation in all shadows and highlights.
Painting
This one is a medium difficulty figure for painting, since there are some details on the uniform and also the dark colors will need right choise for highlighting colors so that the result will stand natural and not forced.
I will paint this one for sure, and I hope I get a nice result as the figure demands for .
Conclusion
In case you are not familiar with LaMeridiana Miniatures, try to do so ! Theyre friendly figures, with interesting variety eras and subjects and that’s attractive. This French Marine is a good chance .
Highly Recommended
Bibliography
1)Soldiers in America - 1754/1865, Art by Don Troiani
2)The French Army in American War of Indipendence, Men-at-Arms
OSPREY no 244
This was my first touch with LaMeridiana Miniatures. I was really interested in trying this new for me company, so as soon as I saw this new release I knew that it was time to make the first step and try LaMeridiana.
So I entered their site and placed my order. I have to admit that I received my figure fairly quickly and that's always an advantage for a new company.
The thing that amazed me most with LaMeridiana miniatures, is that they have a very good variety of figures and continuing in that way they will have a very bright future.
Historical Notes
The Compagnies Franches del la Marine were administered in the colonies by the Ministry of the Navy. They were organized as independent companies and their enlistment period was six years or longer if the Govenor felt there was a need for an extension. In Canada and Louisian all soldiers were encouraged to become settlers once their term of service had expired. The first three companies arrived in Quebec in 1689. Most of the Canadian companies (19 out of 28 in the 1740's) were based in Montreal, with many men and officers being posted to outlying forts and outposts. They were the only regular infantry in Canada until 1755, and took part in almost every battle until the surrender of Montreal in 1760.
The regimental coat which was reserved for dress parade or severe weather saw the soldier wearing their sleeved waistcoats and breeches for garrision or field service during the warm season. French Troops in Canada were often issued mitassex, or cloth Indian leggings, as well as moccasins, tumplines or burden straps, which carried the blanket roll that replaced the knapsack. With the types of environments they served in the Compangnie Franches were not only disciplined soldiers, but also skilled partizans and irregulars in the woods warfare that was commonplace during the French & Indian war.
"Special Thanks go to Gary Dombrowski for providing me with the Historical Notes"
The kit
FR54-14
Campagnia Franca di Marina, 18th Century
54mm white metal
sculpted by Eduard Perez
painted by Andrea Tessarini
A Classic hard carton box with inside foam protection holds safely all 9 white metal pieces of the figure.
This carton box is inside an outer thinner carton box that shows the box art figure painted by Andrea Tessarini and sculpted by Eduard Perez.
In the box, is also included a leaflet that holds the painting instructions in Italian (only) and also books for references.
For more colored photos of the finished figure you can check LaMeridiana's web site: http://www.meridianaitalia.com/prodotti.asp?a_id=63&c_id=1
Quality and Detail
The white metal quality is very high, and the casting is in pretty high level . There are some mold lines to clean but they are easy to clean for everyone. It seems that LaMeridiana is really doing some serious work.
Sculpted Detail is crisp and clear but delicate also . All parts are nicely detailed and the thin figure will ask for careful painting to have a nice result with the proper degradation in all shadows and highlights.
Painting
This one is a medium difficulty figure for painting, since there are some details on the uniform and also the dark colors will need right choise for highlighting colors so that the result will stand natural and not forced.
I will paint this one for sure, and I hope I get a nice result as the figure demands for .
Conclusion
In case you are not familiar with LaMeridiana Miniatures, try to do so ! Theyre friendly figures, with interesting variety eras and subjects and that’s attractive. This French Marine is a good chance .
Highly Recommended
Bibliography
1)Soldiers in America - 1754/1865, Art by Don Troiani
2)The French Army in American War of Indipendence, Men-at-Arms
OSPREY no 244
