I painted this 90mm mounted figure about 12 years ago. I think it was a Poste Militaire. Is there someone who can tell me which figure is presented? Other remarks on the job are also welcome

I THINK this is Richard Almond's Captain Manhes.

I have agree with Steve one this one.

Thanks a lot guys, I'm going to use this information in my historical overview I make of every model. I place them in a certain situation/place/event/time in history and make a nice presentation in a catalogue which is interesting for my children(as a kind of history lesson) and on exhibitions.

I confirm, Captain Manhes, aide de camp to J. Murat. Beautiful (and nowadays very rare) 90mm Almond kit.

Got a copy from Ebay a year or two ago. Great kit and great sculpt by Richard Almond. He should have a white eagrette fether on his colpack (front centre) - did you break it or omit it? I note that you painted wraps on the horses legs - interesting idea. Looks to me like you did a great job on this one.

Terrific uniform that represents Captain Manhes at the Battle of Eylau in 1807 where Murat's cavalry charges helped stem the tide after Augereau's corps was routed when it veered into a Prussian grand battery during a freak "white out." Manhes' uniform of white, crimson and fawn always looks terrific presented in a snowy environment. Manhes was Murat's ADC, head of security and master of dirty tricks I think. Interesting guy. Here's a short bio from Fr Wiki.

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Antoine_Manh%C3%A8s

I think Andrea or pegaso did a 54mm Manhes back in the early days of its existence that I recall it was a major disappointment due the disastrous pelisse braiding.


Colin