W.I.P Regiment Dillon

[Malkie]

Hello Fellow Planeteers,
For my first Historex conversion, I am modelling a Fusilier of the Irish Regiment Dillon
in British Service in Saint-Domingue 1793/1796. Dillon's was originally part of the French Royal Irish Legion, they surrendered to the British and entered British Service. They wore their French uniforms plus items donated by the British. I intend to make my model with a French musket, working on the basis that a small island like Saint -
Domingue would not have a huge arsenal so they would keep the weapons they were familiar with, but on saying this I could be totally wrong.

 

[Malkie]

For my second figure, I am modelling a Fusilier of the Legion de Mirabeau. The legion was one of the French emigre regiments that fought all over Europe in the 1790's the figure I am modelling was in the service of the Prince of Conde.

 

[clubcat]

A couple of intriguing figures with interesting head gear and histories. Will be keeping an eye on these.
Melanie

 

[Malkie]

For my third and final figure I am modelling a Drummer of the French
Regiment de la Reine serving in Canada 1755/1760. Like my others these are just the basic dollies that require more than a little embellishment.

Malkie

 

[Malkie]

Many thanks for your reply. I have so many figures in my minds eye that the manufacturers have never tackled. So now that I have more time on my hands I hope to remedy this for my own and hopefully others pleasure.

Malkie

 

[Briggsy]

More power to you Malkie, very interesting subjects from an interesting period and all Historex as well. I'll following with great interest.

Cheers Simon