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[jaggerdave]

Hi Guys I recently acquired a NAP03 FRENCH GUNNER SPECIALITY FIGURE 2003 I cannot find any reference for it, can anyone help with info on this napoleonic soldier. The base just has King & Country no other info, thanks Dave

 

[wayne556517]

Try here mate might be on here everything else is....................................^&grin

http://www.toysoldiersusa.com/cgi-l...gi?category=King and Country&reset=1329986755

 

[aujj65]

Dave,

It's one of the K&C UK club figures from that year. I have this one and a couple of the SOHK specials from the same time. Sadly Mike and Tony have stopped the figures and now club members get reward vochers instead.

Jeff

 

[jaggerdave]

thanks Jeff I was sort on the right track I looked at K & C UK but they had no reference to it or any other club figures, but now I know its origin regards dave

 

[Obee]

I'm sure about the authenticity of the colouring for this guy, if he's supposed to be a gunner or the Foot Artillery of the Guard !

What I see wrong is:

1. white waistcoat - should be blue
2. cream trousers - should be blue
3. white plume - should be red
4. grey greatcoat - should be blue

Anyone else agree???

John

 

[Grognard]

I'm sure about the authenticity of the colouring for this guy, if he's supposed to be a gunner or the Foot Artillery of the Guard !

What I see wrong is:

1. white waistcoat - should be blue
2. cream trousers - should be blue
3. white plume - should be red
4. grey greatcoat - should be blue

Anyone else agree???

John

Yes, I agree with you Obee. I have a set of gunners (made in Russia) and there are colored according to your list. You can see them on the right hand side of this pic:

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[aujj65]

thanks Jeff I was sort on the right track I looked at K & C UK but they had no reference to it or any other club figures, but now I know its origin regards dave

Dave,

I know the colours might be a bit iffy, but I gather there was only a couple of hundred produced - so hang on to it..

Jeff

 

[Napoleon1er]

I was lucky enough to get one of these... if you don't like the paint job, I can always take it off your hands....{sm4}:rolleyes2:

 

[Kiwi]

I'm sure about the authenticity of the colouring for this guy, if he's supposed to be a gunner or the Foot Artillery of the Guard !

What I see wrong is:

1. white waistcoat - should be blue
2. cream trousers - should be blue
3. white plume - should be red
4. grey greatcoat - should be blue

Anyone else agree???

John

In addition then if we are picking holes - shouldn't the Foot Artillery of the Guard be wearing black gaiters not white? If so, and apologies in advance if I am wrong, then that makes almost every version currently made by all manufacturers incorrect.....??

All I know is the 12 Gunners I purchased from K&C UK years ago look very cool standing guard over my French artillery (Thanks Tony and Mike!)

Kiwi

 

[Capitolron]

Hey - If anyone wants to SELL their mispainted K&C UK Club Figures - PLEASE LET ME KNOW !

I have a large French Army that will accept them into our ranks - no problem !

 

[Obee]

In addition then if we are picking holes - shouldn't the Foot Artillery of the Guard be wearing black gaiters not white? If so, and apologies in advance if I am wrong, then that makes almost every version currently made by all manufacturers incorrect.....?? Kiwi

Kiwi,

the Guard Artillery had both black and white gaiters in thier kit.

The white was for summer parade uniform, and the black for winter and muddy conditions.

All of the Guards I have painted I done in white, as I think it looks so much smarter, but I can see the reason for both, being an ex-gunner and working on guns in the bush.

Same goes for Grenadiers of the Guard with both black and white gaiters.

John

 

[Napoleon1er]

Hey - If anyone wants to SELL their mispainted K&C UK Club Figures - PLEASE LET ME KNOW !

I have a large French Army that will accept them into our ranks - no problem !

As with me:wink2:

 

[Kiwi]

Kiwi,

the Guard Artillery had both black and white gaiters in thier kit.

The white was for summer parade uniform, and the black for winter and muddy conditions.

All of the Guards I have painted I done in white, as I think it looks so much smarter, but I can see the reason for both, being an ex-gunner and working on guns in the bush.

Same goes for Grenadiers of the Guard with both black and white gaiters.

John

Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the info, John.
Cheers
Kiwi