1/30 Französischer Garde-Grenadier 1870/71 - finished - colour scheme

Hello,

my (first) French Grenadier is finished!

Lucas Luber did a really great job with the sculpting! Since I also had the right reference material at hand, it wasn't too difficult to work out the colors.

I'm not entirely sure, but I think I've discovered a tiny historical inaccuracy. As far as I know, the crowns weren't on the cartridge boxes themselves (the Imperial Eagle was always on those for the Guard), but were only printed on the white cloth covers. However, to my knowledge, these covers were stored away before the campaign. I hope this is correct and I'm not spreading any nonsense here. 😁

The colors I used (I'm sure I forgot some): (V=Vallejo) 

Flat Blue V.70.962 (59) - Fabric cover for the water bottle

Cream White V.70.766 (21) - Base coat for all whites

German Camo Beige V.70.821 (113) - Tent cover

Silver V.71.063

Gunmetal Grey V.70.863 (198)

Black V.70.950 (191)

Beige Red V.70.804 (13) - Base for skin

Infantry Blue V.70.752 (63) - Uniform

Flat Red V.70.957 (39) - Trousers

Light Brown V.70.929 (20) - Backpack

Beige Brown V.70.875 (150) - Wood

Brass V.70.801 (202)

Desert Yellow V.70.977 (147) - The small wooden tent pegs

Vermilion V.70.909 (32) - Red piping

Best regards,

Andreas

Status 1/30 Toy Soldier Collection:

-Painted figures: 4

-Printed & prepared figures: 13