Brigade Games F&IW French Infantry

Just a couple of small units for Rebels and Patriots. These figures painted up quickly as they have minimal uniform details and equipment. Used the same block painting style, followed by Minwax staining. Highlights were added as they uniform is so plain looking, needed to make some of the colors pop a bit.

The ones with blue facings belong to the Compagnies Franches de la Marine - the Independent Companies of the Navy. They were the only regulars stationed in "New France" up until the end of the F&IW.  The ones with red facings are the Régiment de la Reine who were also active in the F&IW.

The de la Reine supposedly didn't have red collars, but again, the uniform would look too plain if left off.

I may get some more of these, but would like to add some grenadiers in bearskins - which Brigade Games doesn't carry. I think Redoubt and AW makes these, and will take a look to see which may match up to Brigade Games the best.

Next in the paint queue are some British Rangers, French Marines, and French Militia. On the gaming front, my buddy down the road invited me to a continuation of our Saipan Chain of Command game tomorrow morning. I am also hosting a Rebels and Patriots Napoleon in Egypt game on Saturday. Oh, and next Wednesday is our usual Saga game day. Seems my calendar is full of gaming opportunities.