Lego Napoleonic British and French Armies

[Sir E Fullner]

Rather nice to be back in the Pirate forums, especially since I have new creations to share:

British Army:

Infantry (Regular Infantry and Rifle Brigade)

The regular infantry is dressed in 2009 Pirates soldier uniforms with grey trousers and knapsacks, in a style reminiscent of the older Royal Regiments (Guards, Royal Fusiliers, &c). The sergeant (left-most) carries a regulation pike. The Rifle Brigade wears the constable torso from CMF Series 11, along with light grey trousers, brown epaulettes, knapsacks, and a plain black shako. Black muskets are used to represent the 1809 pattern Baker Rifles.

 

Royal Artillery

Pictured here is the Royal Artillery with a 12-pounder cannon. The uniform consists of white trousers with the cavalry torso from the Lone Ranger theme, red epaulettes, and a plain black shako. 

 

Cavalry (1st Dragoons)

The 1st Dragoons were a unit of heavy cavalry, here dressed in grey-blue trousers, Classic Imperial Guards torso (gold-edged, like the Household Cavalry), blue epaulettes (representing the usual blue collar and cuffs), and bicorne. Each is armed with a straight-blade sword and carbine mounted on the saddle. 

 

Regimental Band

The Regimental Band wears reverse colors in respect to their regiment. These band members wear grey trousers, Imperial Soldier torsos, white epaulettes, and 2009 Pirate shakos.

 

British Officers (l to r: Ensign, Infantry colonel, Rifle major, Artillery captain)

Last but not least are the officers. Both the Ensign and Colonel wear the POTC Royal Guard torso with bicorne, but the ensign dons blue epaulettes while the colonel wears gold. The Rifle major wears the classic Captain Redbeard torso with dark green trousers, black epaulettes, and plain shako. The Artillery captain wears white trousers with the POTC Captain Barbossa torso, gold epaulettes, and bicorne. The flag carried by the Ensign is the King's Colours for the King's German Legion.

 

French Army:

Line Infantry

Here the Line Infantry is positioned in a usual French column (albeit a fraction of the actual size). The soldiers wear the 2015 Pirates uniform, with red epaulettes and plain black shako. In the rear is the Imperial Eagle bearing the flag of the 55th Line Infantry Regiment (took part in the siege of La Haye Sainte).

 

Voltigeurs

The Voltigeurs were units of light infantry that took part in skirmishes. Here the soldiers wear blue trousers, 2015 Imperial soldier torsos, yellow epaulettes, knapsacks, and plain black shakos. Here they are standing in skirmish order.

 

French Officers (l to r: Brigadier-General, Line Infantry Colonel, Voltigeur Captain)

Last but not least are the valiant officers of the French Army. The Brigadier-General, high upon his horse, is dressed as the 2009 Admiral, except with white gloves. He carries a saber and keeps a pistol mounted on his saddle. The Line Infantry Colonel wears the 2015 Admiral's uniform, with red epaulettes and decorative shako. Lastly, the Voltigeur Captain wears white trousers with the POTC Barbossa torso, yellow epaulettes, and a black bicorne.

 

That about wraps up all there is to see. Feel free to post any comments or questions. In the mean time, seeya!

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[blackdeathgr]

@Sir E Fullner A great way of depicting the main forces of the Napoleonic Wars. Thanks for showing them to us and I am hoping to see them soon in action in one of your MOCs! Also since you have a knuckle for this, is it possible to depict other armies of that era, always of course using readily available LEGO parts and torsos? And once again, thanks!

[Captain Braunsfeld]

Fine, fine!

[Sir E Fullner]

3 hours ago, blackdeathgr said:

@Sir E Fullner A great way of depicting the main forces of the Napoleonic Wars. Thanks for showing them to us and I am hoping to see them soon in action in one of your MOCs! Also since you have a knuckle for this, is it possible to depict other armies of that era, always of course using readily available LEGO parts and torsos? And once again, thanks!

I'm hoping in the future (should the funds exist) to make some American soldiers from the War of 1812, but now have very little resources.