Had these guys for years, hoping to convert to WW1 French but after butchering a neck or two gave that idea up. The white paint was chunky and swamped most of the detail. Painted them up in three uniform styles. I know little of the FFL but I believe these variations cover a period of years and theatres such as Mexico and Morocco. Not sure. Regardless, the French Foreign Legion are always dashing looking fellows. Or is that Gary Cooper I'm thinking of?
Very nice stuff Shad! Like the scenic surroundings you've placed your chaps in.
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I used to have those guys! ESCI right? :)
ReplyDeleteYes, ESCI. I pulled them out of mothballs, unfortunately I lost the commander. Thanks for the comments!!
ReplyDeleteNice work. I also finally got around to painting my set of ESCI Legion that I had laying around for at least a dozen years. And the Arabs too! This set depicts the "Classic" French Foreign Legion from about 1890-1914. I actually did the opposite and painted some Hat Early WWI figures into Foreign Legion. Kepi was kept white and I didn't bother to paint a sun guard.
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