Way back in the early 1970’s I remember seeing this add in a
comic book. Back then I thought this was simply awesome and hassled my Dad for
ages to send away for them. Eventually he did and after several months they
arrived. The figures were rubbish really but I was still very glad to have them.
They are all gone now but I still remember this add very fondly and the many battles we had with these guys. I now have a
15mm British army and a 28mm Continental army painted up and a 28mm British
army still to paint. Here are my two French units that cost more than $1.98 for
each figure. Front Rank figures and GMB
flags.
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| Probably use this chap as a marker. |
The Royal Deux Ponts infantry regiment was made up of German
soldiers in French service. I stared painting this unit about 3 years ago. It
has been an “on again, off again” thing that has finally come to an end last
month. The light blue coats and the colourful flag should make this unit stand
out on the table.
My other French unit is the Soissonnois Regiment. This unit
was painted a couple of years ago and I struggled with getting all that white
done. Me and white don’t really get along too well.