The figures come from Franco-Prussian War (F), French Foreign Legion (FL) and the new French Colonial (FC) line.

Left to right: F33, FC2, FL12, FC1, F27

F33 Tirailleurs Algerine, en garde; with bolt-action rifle; Zouaves type pants, vest, cumberbund, and soft fez; sword bayonet, full pack, gaiters, nice face with beard. (27.5mm bottom of foot to eyes).

FC2 Tirailleurs Senegalese, advancing, bolt-action rifle; Zouaves type jacket and pants; bare feet; sword bayonet, haversack; ammo pouch, fez with prominent tassel.

FL12 French Foreign Legion Sergeant Major, yelling (what a surprise) revolver in hand, left hand/arm can be move with care. (26mm bottom of foot to eyes).

FC1 Tirailleurs Senegalese, en garde, bolt-action rifle; Zouaves type jacket and pants; bare feet; sword bayonet, haversack; ammo pouch, fez with prominent tassel. (26mm bottom of foot to eyes).

F27 Chasseur D’Afrique on foot, en garde, with bolt-action rifle, typical chasseur uniform. (27mm bottom of foot to eyes).

These five figures are priced at $2.50AUD each. There are also two Zouave in the French section of the Franco-Prussian War range – F31 en garde and F32 advancing. Neither figure carries a pack. I should have gotten a couple of units of them at Historicon.

As is typical with Castaway Arts figures I am much impressed with these figures and they will enhance my FFL ability to pursue other areas of action within Africa.

I understand that asking Gerry about a Hausa gun crew at Historicon has had some good effect and there may be a gun crew for the Ashanti War in the near future. Also anyone writing Gerry an order (sales@castawayarts.com.au) or just to bug him ask for a Wolseley figure being carried by porters in a chair. Also I’d like to see an FFL officer or two.

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