French Line Infantry Restock/Pre-Order... (1 Viewer)

[Alex]

OMG !

I have received NAP0083 last week ; must have been the last one !!!!!

And no I can't trade/sell it ! It will follow me in my coffin ... with a picture of my wife and my daughter of course

Alex

 

[Spitfrnd]

OMG !

I have received NAP0083 last week ; must have been the last one !!!!!

And no I can't trade/sell it ! It will follow me in my coffin ... with a picture of my wife and my daughter of course

Alex

Congratulations Alex. That must feel good. Even though I have several already, I was pleased to get the last NAP0096 in North America today.

Now I am looking forward to the next French Line restock. There are several there with more action for the front / breakdown in order of the column that I want. Of course I am also patiently waiting for news on the Rifles.

 

[g18]

Understood; you may consider picking up some fighting redcoats nonetheless for two reasons. First, they could join the sure to be released Rifles to make up a "Sharpe's Company"; second, they could also make up a combined British / Scots company with the Scots and third, they are the only English foot we are likely to see for a while.

Good suggestions, Bill.

Will think about it.

Many thanks.

 

[Gebhard]

Good suggestions, Bill.

Will think about it.

Many thanks.

Please keep us posted , I would love to hear what you think when you buy your first First Legion figure. For most of us its a pretty big moment and changes our collecting habits for good ... All the best Gebhard

 

[g18]

Please keep us posted , I would love to hear what you think when you buy your first First Legion figure. For most of us its a pretty big moment and changes our collecting habits for good ... All the best Gebhard

Sure... and I look forward to have some productive discussions with you and the rest here.

I might have missed the earlier posts... how does it change your collecting habits? Would be most helpful for my conisderation in approaching it.

For myself, I have mostly K&C - Naps & Crusades, due to their availablity and I have been reasonably pleased with my purchases. I understand that some of the forumners here have gone on to solely FL Naps, for valid reasons. I am at a crossroads of sorts - whether to have several manufacturers or go solely with one, as FL may soon become available through a local channel.

I display my figures mostly on the shelf currently. No offence meant to pure-FL collectors and to FL, I am entertaining thoughts of displaying K&C with FL - for example, K&C cavalry (eg.Curaissers 7e regiment, which I like) vs some FL infantry, or FL cavalry vs K&C infantry - just a thought, but I will have to see them in the flesh first before proceeding further.

If I may add, some FL cavalry already look good on their own - eg. BLG or the Russian Hussars lining up in a row.

Comments from all most welcome.

Cheers

 

[VIRIATO]

Sure... and I look forward to have some productive discussions with you and the rest here.

I might have missed the earlier posts... how does it change your collecting habits? Would be most helpful for my conisderation in approaching it.

For myself, I have mostly K&C - Naps & Crusades, due to their availablity and I have been reasonably pleased with my purchases. I understand that some of the forumners here have gone on to solely FL Naps, for valid reasons. I am at a crossroads of sorts - whether to have several manufacturers or go solely with one, as FL may soon become available through a local channel.

I display my figures mostly on the shelf currently. No offence meant to pure-FL collectors and to FL, I am entertaining thoughts of displaying K&C with FL - for example, K&C cavalry (eg.Curaissers 7e regiment, which I like) vs some FL infantry, or FL cavalry vs K&C infantry - just a thought, but I will have to see them in the flesh first before proceeding further.

If I may add, some FL cavalry already look good on their own - eg. BLG or the Russian Hussars lining up in a row.

Comments from all most welcome.

Cheers

To me FL and K&C are very different, I wouldn't display them together. In fact I do have a nice small K&C Nap display, great figures, but FL figures go somewhere else. In my view it's close to comparing K&C and Aeroart. Take a look at this thread (http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21435) in case you find it useful (some comparison photos, there are others around this forum I think). Of course I do prefer FL, but it´s probably easier to build a large diorama with K&C (less $$$$ can be a factor...) and they look great that way. Very personal choices...

Cheers,
Paulo

 

[pugio]

I'm a new collector of FL and of Naps but not of toy soldiers (K&C, Britains, Jenkins, etc.) When we have friends over, one of the first questions to me is always "Anything new in your 'room'. When they saw the FL Naps, the consensus was "the others look like toy soldiers, these look like living, breathing people just a hell of a lot smaller". And now I am on a quest.......

 

[Alex]

I have tons of K&C naps (and WWII) and starting to build a small army of FL figures (already more than 100). I don't display them together.

They don't mix well since K&C figures have no shading whatsoever compared to FL figures, K&C figures are way bulkier, faces of K&C soldiers are less lifelike, level of details is inferior, etc.

FL figures have changed completely what I collect : I don't buy any K&C figures anymore and this, you will be able to understand it fully, when you'll get your first order of FL figures.

Now I don't have time or the talent to make dioramas for figures so I just display them on my shelves without anything else, no buildings, etc. And they look awesome. I will post soon some pictures of my collection including K&C figures.

Understand that I'm not 'bashing' K&C products. I do like a lot the thousands I have but I prefer FL figures way much more. To each his own

Alex

 

[Spitfrnd]

To me FL and K&C are very different, I wouldn't display them together. In fact I do have a nice small K&C Nap display, great figures, but FL figures go somewhere else. In my view it's close to comparing K&C and Aeroart. Take a look at this thread (http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21435) in case you find it useful (some comparison photos, there are others around this forum I think). ...,
Paulo

I'm a new collector of FL and of Naps but not of toy soldiers (K&C, Britains, Jenkins, etc.) When we have friends over, one of the first questions to me is always "Anything new in your 'room'. When they saw the FL Naps, the consensus was "the others look like toy soldiers, these look like living, breathing people just a hell of a lot smaller". And now I am on a quest.......

....FL figures have changed completely what I collect : I don't buy any K&C figures anymore and this, you will be able to understand it fully, when you'll get your first order of FL figures.
....Alex

I agree with the above by Paulo, Pugio and Alex. FL figures changed my habits since I was not planning on even collecting Napoleonic figures until I saw the FL French Line. Then I was totally hooked. My one small exception with my friends is that it is possible, I submit, to display some of the K&C mounted figures with the FL foot and mounted figures with reasonable results. I have done that in some of my diorama previews on the British Guards posted here. You can judge for yourself and certainly the FL mounted figures will be better when released but I think those work together because the K&C Cuirassiers are not as bulky or bright as their usual Napoleonics. I think you are right to like the 7e since I find them to be the best Napoleonics K&C has made. For the foot figures, I agree with my mates, unless you really separate them and put the K&C figures in the background with a soft focus, they don't fit together so well and even then it is a compromise. I have found Britains Napoleonics to offer the best non-connoisseur match with FL although I had them repainted to fit the FL shading style. Size wise they are fine. I hope some of these observations of useful and I think we are all happy to share more thoughts and photos if you have more questions.

 

[DCN1898]

I have kept a dutch Lancer from K&C and it displays well next to my FL carabinier.

 

[g18]

Hi Viriato, pugio, alex, bill and DCN1898,

Many thanks for your interesting and valuable comments.

It is much appreciated.

I will respond to some of your points later, after I clear up some external matters and read the link viriato has kindly provided.

Keep those comments coming.

Best regards


P.s. Just realised that our discussion may not be keeping in the context of the subject title. Perhaps, the moderator may move it to somewhere more appropriate. Thanks.

 

[Gebhard]

I would just like to say that I received my French Line figures from the restock including the four new figures on Monday . I must say I agree 100% with what Bill had to say about the newer version of this fine release . They are painted to even a higher level and are just outstanding they give the Prussians a run as my Favorite release thus far . When put in line with the others they blend very well . All I can say is buy early and often as these will not last long all the best Gebhard

G18
I would agree with what my fellow First legion collectors have said . For me its like this, say you had an OK looking girlfriend with an OK personality but she was on the heavy side .......but its all you had so you stayed with it . Then one day this really HOT looking chick with a perfect body and the heart of mother Teresa driving a new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti gives you a ride home and says I'm new to this town wanna get together sometime ?
That's kinda what happened , I went with a IMO much much much better offer , parted on good terms with the now ex and moved on ... Starting with the research that goes into the product.... The Uniforms , the Weapons , the Field Gear .... Then going onto the Sculpting ..perfect proportions , detail that is in the sculpt not painted on .. Then the Painting , realistic finish , shading ,weathering ect..ect..ect.. you will see for yourself , you'll be riding in the Ferrari in no time . And don't forget your Boss is know dating your old ex So just smile when you pass by you don't wanna get into trouble ... All the best Gebhard

 

[HistoryfortheAges]

I can't see mixing K&C Napoleonics with First Legion Napoleonics. They do not mix well at all to me. They are totally a different style of figure, although, each has its own appeal to me. For diorama purposes though, I might set-up one British Guard square of just K&C and then another with just FL and place them just far enough apart that they don't clash with each other in the same scene. As far as mounted figures, I still prefer to keep them separate as well.

 

[VIRIATO]

I'm a new collector of FL and of Naps but not of toy soldiers (K&C, Britains, Jenkins, etc.) When we have friends over, one of the first questions to me is always "Anything new in your 'room'. When they saw the FL Naps, the consensus was "the others look like toy soldiers, these look like living, breathing people just a hell of a lot smaller". And now I am on a quest.......

I very much like your point: toy soldiers and something else. Nothing wrong with toy soldiers though but sometimes a man's gotta choose...

Paulo

 

[Spitfrnd]

I very much like your point: toy soldiers and something else. Nothing wrong with toy soldiers though but sometimes a man's gotta choose...

Paulo

Yes they do; well said mate.

 

[g18]

Hi guys,

I refer to some of your interesting comments and insights on collecting FL miniatures. Regret the late reply as I have been busy with work and am now in the midst of a holiday.

Very briefly, here goes:

To DCN1898,
I have 3 of those charging K&C red lancers. The red lancers are one of my favourite Naps cavalry - K&C got the jump on the competition by being first to market, though not necessary on quality as this remains to be seen. Do you have FL's General Colbert? Great looking horse there. FL's eventual rendition of the red lancers should be very interesting, going by Colbert's all-action stance.

To Bill,
I am reassured by your comments on K&C Reg 7e Cuirassiers. Am keeping them even if I should go for FL's Reg 4e eventually. Great action there

To Viriato,
Thanks for the link to your post on the Chasseurs. Interesting range. Like your comparison with Aeroart, Kolobob and K&C. Good job!

Many thanks to the rest for your comments. Will post more when I progress to the next stage

 

[DCN1898]

Hi guys,




To DCN1898,
I have 3 of those charging K&C red lancers. The red lancers are one of my favourite Naps cavalry - K&C got the jump on the competition by being first to market, though not necessary on quality as this remains to be seen. Do you have FL's General Colbert? Great looking horse there. FL's eventual rendition of the red lancers should be very interesting, going by Colbert's all-action stance.

T
No I don't have General Colbert. I have not collected the General Officers to this point. I will certainly buy a FL Red Lancer to replace the one that I have from K&C, although I am happy with what I have. I am really getting anxious for the next new release. Cavalry or Artillery would be awesome.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Hi guys,




To DCN1898,
I have 3 of those charging K&C red lancers. The red lancers are one of my favourite Naps cavalry - K&C got the jump on the competition by being first to market, though not necessary on quality as this remains to be seen. Do you have FL's General Colbert? Great looking horse there. FL's eventual rendition of the red lancers should be very interesting, going by Colbert's all-action stance.

T
No I don't have General Colbert. I have not collected the General Officers to this point. I will certainly buy a FL Red Lancer to replace the one that I have from K&C, although I am happy with what I have. I am really getting anxious for the next new release. Cavalry or Artillery would be awesome.

I hear that. I think our next cavalry will be French and if so, it would seem natural to finally see the Cuirassiers. Matt said here once that they needed to workout some of the support issues with those one leg poses and they have had some releases to do that with now.