French Napoleonic Artillery 1804-1812: What's in the 28mm Set?
By Victrix Limited 28mm miniatures | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Recensioni prodotti
A close look at the 15-figure French Napoleonic Artillery 1804-1812 set: gun options, headgear choices, and how to decide if it fits your army.
Quick answer
The French Napoleonic Artillery 1804-1812 set gives you 15 detailed 28mm crew figures plus a choice of 8pdr or 12pdr Gribeauval guns, with headgear options spanning line and Guard artillery. It is a strong pick if you want one box that can cover multiple French artillery looks, but you should decide your gun scale and headgear before you start assembly.
Why the gun choice matters more than the figure count
The set includes a choice of 8pdr or 12pdr guns for the Gribeauval system. That choice affects the footprint of your battery on the table and the visual weight of the piece, so it is worth settling before you glue anything. If you already own French artillery, match the new gun to your existing battery for a consistent look; if this is your first battery, pick the scale that fits your ruleset and the space you have in your storage tray.
Headgear options cover more than one period
The crew figures come with bicornes for 1804 to 1806 and covered or uncovered shakos for line artillery from 1806 to 1812. That range is useful if you are building a force that spans the Napoleonic wars, but it also means you need to choose a date for your army before assembly. Guard artillery heads and arms with fringed epaulettes are also included, so you can build a Guard foot artillery crew from the same box. The trade-off is that a single box cannot build every variant at once; you are allocating 15 figures across the options you choose.
What the set does not tell you
The catalog lists no separate option types for this set, so you cannot order specific variant sprues individually through the product record. That makes it a single-box decision rather than a build-your-own kit. If you need a very specific combination, check the contents carefully before buying rather than assuming you can add extra heads or arms later.
Decision rules for buying and building this set
- Choose your gun scale first: Pick 8pdr or 12pdr based on your ruleset and whether you want a lighter or heavier-looking battery. If you already have French guns, match their scale so the battery looks uniform. Write your gun choice on the assembly plan before clipping parts.
- Set a campaign date for the crew: Use bicornes if your army is set in 1804-1806, or shakos for 1806-1812 line artillery. If you want Guard foot artillery, use the bearskin heads and fringed epaulette arms instead. A single date keeps the crew coherent and avoids mixing headgear across figures.
- Plan the figure split before assembly: With 15 figures, decide how many will be line crew and how many, if any, will be Guard. The box does not include extra full bodies for every variant, so allocate heads and arms deliberately. Test-fit heads and arms before gluing to confirm your split works.
- Check your existing army before buying: If you already own French Napoleonic artillery, compare the gun scale and crew headgear in this set with what you have. This set is most useful when it fills a gap rather than duplicating a battery you already own. Buy only if the gun scale or headgear options add something your current battery lacks.
Product facts
- French Napoleonic Artillery 1804 to 1812: The set contains 15 highly detailed 28mm Napoleonic miniatures and a choice of 8pdr or 12pdr Gribeauval guns. One box gives you a full crew and a gun, so you can plan a battery without buying separate crew packs.
French Napoleonic Artillery 1804 to 1812 - French Napoleonic Artillery 1804 to 1812: Crew figures include bicorne heads for 1804-1806 and covered or uncovered shakos for line artillery 1806-1812, plus Guard artillery bearskin heads and arms with fringed epaulettes. You can match the crew to your chosen campaign date or build a Guard crew, but you must commit to one look per figure during assembly.
Who this set suits
Best for
- Players building a French Napoleonic artillery battery who want gun and headgear options in one box
- Hobbyists who want to represent either line or Guard foot artillery from the same 15-figure set
- Gamers who are comfortable committing to a campaign date before assembly
Not for
- Buyers who need a specific variant sprue and cannot use the remaining figures
- Hobbyists who want every figure to have a unique headgear option without spare parts
- Players who already own a matching French battery and do not need another gun scale
