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

 

[MarquisMini]

What a lovely work on one of my favorite Irish in French service.
I have so many parts of Historex figures, always nice to see someone else working on these minis.
Can't wait to see it.
Here is one reference i hace used for Dillon.

 

[Merryweather]

OOOh , a very interesting trio of subjects. looking forward to this

 

[MarquisMini]

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 IView attachment 704045 am modelling was in the service of the Prince of Conde.

I have always find fascinating the story of the emigreé regiments
Their uniform, at least at the beginning if the resistance , were inly French. Which evilved gradually into a mix from many countries involved, mainly British.

Here are some references I have used in the past, tgis is a project i never finish, the figure is still looking mad at me everytime i open my drawer for parts.
Maybe your post as Inspirational as is will force me ti finally do jistice to these brave Troooers that still believed In the Ancien Regime.
Keep up the great work Malkie!!

 

[Malkie]

Thank you all so much for your support and comments. I will endeavour to
do justice to my chosen projects.

Malkie