HIRIART French Military Parade, 1914 (1 Viewer)

[ucla1967]

Finally, the mounted troops, from left to right:

1315 SPAHIS SENEGALAIS

1168 CHASSEURS D'AFRIQUE

1171 SPAHIS DE AFRIQUE

As I have mentioned before, the French military in their 1914 uniforms makes a very colorful display.

 

[ucla1967]

Oops! Here they are.

 

[lancer]

No fair. My favorite TS are WW1 1914 French in all their colorful glory. Beautiful sets. -- Al

 

[ucla1967]

No fair. My favorite TS are WW1 1914 French in all their colorful glory. Beautiful sets. -- Al

Al,

All is fair in love, war, and toy soldiers. Seriously, they are hard to beat especially as glossies. I don't think matte figures would have the same impact.

 

[ucla1967]

Patron3085 has listed a 15 figure colour party formation of the Buffs Regiment at-present-arms for $275 plus $25 shipping on eBay today.

 

[ucla1967]

In December, I posted some new photos of my World War I French Military Parade, 1914 display. Those photos were shot at about a 30 degree angle and showed about three sets at a time. I also took some close-ups which were taken at eye level which shows more individual figure detail, especially regarding the first figure in each set which has either a fanion or a bugle. In this close-up photo, the two sets are 1127 ZOUAVES De CONSTANTINE and 1143 INFANTERIE de LIGNE, 1914.

 

[MikeNick]

Mike,
Your Hiriart parade is quite the eye-catcher.
One of these days....

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

Mike,
Your Hiriart parade is quite the eye-catcher.
One of these days....

Mike

Hi Mike,

Yes, it is quite colorful and the various uniforms are very interesting. When you are ready to make the move from Greeks, let me know. I'll include the French buildings facade backdrop for you, which really enhances the overall effect.

 

[lancer]

Ah, my favorite thread re-emerges.:wink2:^&cool^&grin Great stuff. {bravo}} -- Al

 

[panda1gen]

coming from the land of matte I had not seen this thread, fantastic sets

 

[ucla1967]

Ah, my favorite thread re-emerges.:wink2:^&cool^&grin Great stuff. {bravo}} -- Al

Well, thank you Al, that is very nice of you to say that. In your honor, here is another close-up which shows set 1143 INFANTERIE de LIGNE, 1914 at a different angle along with set 1145 FUSILIER MARINS, 1914.

 

[ucla1967]

coming from the land of matte I had not seen this thread, fantastic sets

Thank you for the compliment. Maybe, you will consider coming over from the dark side and join us glossy affectionatos. Just think what that display would look like if the figures were painted in matte instead of glossy.

 

[lancer]

Well, thank you Al, that is very nice of you to say that. In your honor, here is another close-up which shows set 1143 INFANTERIE de LIGNE, 1914 at a different angle along with set 1145 FUSILIER MARINS, 1914.

Thanks, Mike. I appreciate the extra picture. -- Al

 

[ucla1967]

Here is another close-up. This time of Hiriart sets 1137 TIRAILLEURS SENEGALAIS and 1131 TIRAILLEURS ALGERIENS TURCOS.

 

[ucla1967]

Here is a close-up of set 1165 MARINE FRANCAISE "POMPON ROUGE" in their blue winter uniforms. Note the bag piper which one doesn't usually associate with the French, but which must have its origins in the Celtic heritage of the Bretons. Hiriart also has another version of the Pompon Rouge, set 1125, in summer whites.

 

[ucla1967]

This is a close-up of sets 1128 ZOUAVES D'ORAN and 1156 CHASSEURS ALPINS.

 

[MikeNick]

Some guys have all the luck!

 

[ucla1967]

Some guys have all the luck!

Mike,

It is not so much luck, but rather years of accumulating these sets so I could make this display.

 

[ucla1967]

This close-up more clearly shows the alpine fanion on set 1156 CHASSEURS ALPINS and the mounted French officer with set 1315 SPAHIS SENEGALAIS.

 

[lancer]

More great stuff! I simply love the French African uniforms, both infantry and cavalry. Thanks for posting all these pictures. -- Al