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This is my entry for build of the year 2017. The kit is a resin and white metal kit of a Trumpeter of the Carabiniers 1809 sitting on a wall with his horse in the background. Ian.  Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Excellent a figure model.I have huge respect for figure modelers.Will be watching this with interest
Carl
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Ian Sounds a good choice as some of the figures in this era are very striking in terms of uniform. What scale will it be? Happy Modelling
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Great choice I will follow with interest to see how figure painting is done Ian regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Hi Carl, Phil and Tony. Thanks for looking in and your comments. Tony the scale is 90mm. Phil this is the first go at figure painting. so it will be a learning curve for me. I have just ordered some books on painting figures for hints. I also have a Book called officers and soldiers of the French carabiniers 1679 to 1871 for reference about the uniform, which is a great help Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Sounds like a nice kit will look forward to your build  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Like the choice. Look forward to seeing the results. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Interesting choice Ian, will look forward to seeing some pictures
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Hi Andy, Derek and Dave. Thanks for looking in and your comments. Really looking forward to starting this in January. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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In 1676, Louis XIV ( the sun king ) had some of his bodyguards equipped with riffled carbines, first four, then fifteen and soon seventeen men per brigade, and these troopers took the name of Carabiniers. Commissions for officers in the carabiniers could not be purchased, but where granted by the king to deserving and talented officers of modest means. The carabiniers were renowned for their superior horsemanship, and also required to fight on foot which they occasionally did, notably when they dismounted and stormed the captured the gates of Prague in 1741. The reference book I am using for the uniform colours is Officers and soldiers of the French Carabiniers 1679 - 1871. ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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The Kit. The Base. ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Will be watching with interest and good luck with the build
The resin casts look crisp, should make for a wonderful end result
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Thanks for the comment Tom. Just posting some kit pictures now. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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The Horse. ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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The Figure. ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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The white metal parts. ian smith attached the following image(s): Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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This is going to be interesting Ian, wish you luck with the build and the comp..... Regards Alan
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Looks a superb kit Ian and a nice choice for your entry, with some very crisp mouldings to both the resin and the white metal. Great to see a figure in the competition and I shall be watching this with interest - well done and good luck!! 
Who manufactures this kit by the way?
Kev 
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Hi Alan. Thanks for looking in and your comments are always appreciated. Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Kev. Thanks for looking in and your comments. The kit came from Bonapartes Military Model Shop on line. It was Sculpted by Alan Ball. Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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