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Baden Napoleonic infantry & command - Franznap figures

Posted by Zed1 on 21 Jun 2015, 11:31

Francesco (http://www.franznap.com has started to fill a real gap in the Napoleonic 1/72 figure range. The grand duchy of Baden was one of the larger German states that fought alongside the French empire - but for some strange reason, no manufacturer yet has taken notice of this army, although it fought at many prominent places.

In 1809, the army of Baden consistet of the following units:
1 Battalion of Lifeguard cavalry (approx. 600men)
1 Squadron Garde du corps (around 70men)
1 light Dragoon regiment (around 450 men)
1 Hussar regiment (around 500 men)

4 Line infantry regiments (sums up to approx. 6000men)
1 Batallion of Jagers (approx. 600 men)

1 Horse Artillery Battery
2 Foot Artillery Batteries

The troops of Baden played a significant role in the 1809 campaign, mostly fighting as an infantry brigade within Legrand's 1st Division of Massena's 4th Corps. They were involved in battles like Aspern and Wagram, later in fighting down the Tirolean uprising.
The 4th infantry regiment, along with one foot artillery battery, went to Spain, where it participated at the famous battle of Talavera.

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These guys represent the 1st batallion, wearing uniforms with white facings etc.

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Badens' (approx. 1200) soldiers and the 2nd Nassau infantry regiment formed the 1st brigade of the 2nd division of General Sevastianis 4th (center) corps.

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The organisation of the army was similar to French standards. In the first version of sets, Franznap sold the infantry in a combined set, which was what I bought. In the meantime, he has split them up in two sets - fusiliers and elites. That setting makes much more sense, as you need regularly more fusiliers then grenadiers and voltigeurs. The command set includes flagbearer, officer, sapper, cornet and drummer, while the mounted officer can be bought separately.

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As usual, all figures are extremely well detailed. It's a pleasure to paint these guys although one must be careful while handling the flagbearer or when getting near these bajonets which easily tend to break. So be cautious, it's worth it. ;-)
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Posted by Mai Strac on 21 Jun 2015, 11:56

:shock: :drool: Awsome!!! :love: :love: :thumbup:
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Posted by Konrad on 21 Jun 2015, 12:11

Very nice!
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Posted by MABO on 21 Jun 2015, 15:51

Yes, a very nice paintjob and thanks as well for the informations.
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Posted by Kekso on 21 Jun 2015, 16:10

They are so nicely painted... and thank you for brief description :thumbup:
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Posted by Acid on 21 Jun 2015, 19:19

Very very nice! Superb paint job!
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Posted by loken32 on 21 Jun 2015, 19:40

oh!! yes!! very good paint!!!
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Posted by despertaferro on 21 Jun 2015, 20:45

Nice figures and superb painting. :love: :love: :love:

Excellent job! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Posted by Rosbif on 22 Jun 2015, 05:41

Lovely work with lovely figures, Zed! :thumbup:
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Posted by Peter on 22 Jun 2015, 17:12

Wonderfull work again Sascha! Love them! :love: :thumbup:
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Posted by k.b. on 24 Jun 2015, 13:39

Sooner or later I will have to get to grips with some of Francesco's fabulous work
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Posted by davbenbak1 on 25 Jun 2015, 14:29

Great product review and painting. Thanks!
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