Hi everyone
Time to begin looking at some slightly older releases from Legion , in a slightly different way as I lost all my photographs after IT issues so Legion has provided pics , I had however made notes prior to the resin finding new homes so will use them for my write up
The release is of course this
Naturally there are plenty of books available on the Imperial Guard and the uniforms etc including those of the drummers here we have just a few to look at
Based on this picture at a Napoleonic event recreating the uniform and look of the drummers , without doubt he certainly looks older than most would expect a drummer but service in the guard was earned through hard service in campaigns , some earned the award of the legion d'honneur for bravery on the battlefield.......some were where possible pinned on by Napoleon himself
Looking at the reference its clear to see why the subject was chosen....a face so full of character and one that tells many stories of life
Details of thew release are on the boxartwork in the first picture so all I will add is that the casting is very sharply done in a light gray resin and you will find 8 pieces in the usual and safe laser cut wooden box
Parts consist of Torso, head,left hand, plume, pipe,, top and bottom of drumsticks,no base is included
Prep:
As expected this is minimal and consists of removing excess resin post from under torso,hand and neck and removing smaller parts from the casting block as you see in the picture, then its a simple matter of fitting into position
I suggest you fit the drumsticks and pipe last to make painting easier
Lets have my notes on the resin itself
Torso: sculpted with the arms folded closely to the body , the left hand will hold the pipe when fitted and this sits just below the chin
The hand is well styled with the fingers having good sharp details , fit is easy to the left cuff
What's really good to see is the care taken on the lacework, good individual chevrons , nicely defined and sharply cast
Our Veteran has obviously seen much service as seen by the 3 service chevrons on the upper left arm again the sculpting highlighted by the casting ....this continues on the rank badges above the cuffs
Bravery shines through by the wearing of the Legion d'honneur ....another area where casting brings out the sculpting
The clothing has good folds and creases on the arms
Head: this comes with the headwear , the texture of the later is very good and clearly carefully thought out , all cords and flounders are excellent with the rear patch having the correct insignia of a grenade...whats particularly worth noting is the work on the plate at the front ..the eagle and small corner grenades being excellent ......all making painting enjoyable
Facial features are rugged to say the least , a very worn face with creases and as in the reference used .....this is a painters piece ...perhaps for some too lined and old in features but full of character....a VETERAN
Plume: These are something that always look good on the releases and this is no exception , nicely textured and a easy fit ...I suggest pinning it for the extra safety
Drumsticks : good shaping and with both top and bottom parts to fit carefully .
Pipe: A simple piece fitting well into position ...in place it catches that moment in time of relaxation ...perhaps our drummer has just come off a full dress parade in front the Emperor himself
Final Thoughts
This is without doubt a painters piece , full of sharply cast details and with minimum prep you will have a eye catching display piece
Lets enjoy a couple of views of the painted versiom
I hope you have enjoyed looking at this release with me
RECOMMENDED
Legion are members here ( user ID Andrey )
....so you can order direct from him here on PF or via the website which is:
www.legionminiatures.org
They also have a FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214757915731528/
Thanks to Legion for the review item and to you all for looking in
Hapy benchtime
Nap
Time to begin looking at some slightly older releases from Legion , in a slightly different way as I lost all my photographs after IT issues so Legion has provided pics , I had however made notes prior to the resin finding new homes so will use them for my write up
The release is of course this
Naturally there are plenty of books available on the Imperial Guard and the uniforms etc including those of the drummers here we have just a few to look at
Based on this picture at a Napoleonic event recreating the uniform and look of the drummers , without doubt he certainly looks older than most would expect a drummer but service in the guard was earned through hard service in campaigns , some earned the award of the legion d'honneur for bravery on the battlefield.......some were where possible pinned on by Napoleon himself
Looking at the reference its clear to see why the subject was chosen....a face so full of character and one that tells many stories of life
Details of thew release are on the boxartwork in the first picture so all I will add is that the casting is very sharply done in a light gray resin and you will find 8 pieces in the usual and safe laser cut wooden box
Parts consist of Torso, head,left hand, plume, pipe,, top and bottom of drumsticks,no base is included
Prep:
As expected this is minimal and consists of removing excess resin post from under torso,hand and neck and removing smaller parts from the casting block as you see in the picture, then its a simple matter of fitting into position
I suggest you fit the drumsticks and pipe last to make painting easier
Lets have my notes on the resin itself
Torso: sculpted with the arms folded closely to the body , the left hand will hold the pipe when fitted and this sits just below the chin
The hand is well styled with the fingers having good sharp details , fit is easy to the left cuff
What's really good to see is the care taken on the lacework, good individual chevrons , nicely defined and sharply cast
Our Veteran has obviously seen much service as seen by the 3 service chevrons on the upper left arm again the sculpting highlighted by the casting ....this continues on the rank badges above the cuffs
Bravery shines through by the wearing of the Legion d'honneur ....another area where casting brings out the sculpting
The clothing has good folds and creases on the arms
Head: this comes with the headwear , the texture of the later is very good and clearly carefully thought out , all cords and flounders are excellent with the rear patch having the correct insignia of a grenade...whats particularly worth noting is the work on the plate at the front ..the eagle and small corner grenades being excellent ......all making painting enjoyable
Facial features are rugged to say the least , a very worn face with creases and as in the reference used .....this is a painters piece ...perhaps for some too lined and old in features but full of character....a VETERAN
Plume: These are something that always look good on the releases and this is no exception , nicely textured and a easy fit ...I suggest pinning it for the extra safety
Drumsticks : good shaping and with both top and bottom parts to fit carefully .
Pipe: A simple piece fitting well into position ...in place it catches that moment in time of relaxation ...perhaps our drummer has just come off a full dress parade in front the Emperor himself
Final Thoughts
This is without doubt a painters piece , full of sharply cast details and with minimum prep you will have a eye catching display piece
Lets enjoy a couple of views of the painted versiom
I hope you have enjoyed looking at this release with me
RECOMMENDED
Legion are members here ( user ID Andrey )
....so you can order direct from him here on PF or via the website which is:
www.legionminiatures.org
They also have a FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214757915731528/
Thanks to Legion for the review item and to you all for looking in
Hapy benchtime
Nap
