Who Games/collects Napoleon in Egypt?

[abu iskander]

This period would make for an excellent Sharp Practice campaign, IMO. Not likely to get around to it in the near future myself, but regarding camels-- this guy has painted some excellent ones I think.



http://wdlovesme.19.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=4893&start=25

Part of his Sudan collection, but camels are camels, right?

[elysium64]

Just picked up, "Napoleon in Egypt" ~ Paul Strathern, really like his writing style from what I have read so far, should keep my busy throughout the boredom of Christmas

[Emir of Askaristan]

Don't forget Elite Miniatures do a French in Egypt range too. Perhaps not your first choice but there may be a gem in their older style castings. Worth a peep maybe?

[Helen]

I was chatting with Willie and I mentioned about using the dismounted Dromedary French standard bearer holding an umbrella for the Brigade Games savant that is sketching or for any other savant.

Does anyone know of a company that produces an umbrella that is suitable for the period in 28 mm?

Looking forward in painting some of the Brigade Games Napoleon in Egypt miniatures when they arrive including my first camel.

Cheers,

Helen

[elysium64]

Hi
I have just placed my first very small order for some of the Brigade figures (I now always start with very small orders as I so easily get distracted as you would see by all my sales in the Bazaar ).
I will steal your idea re Umbrella, if you don't mind. I plan to use one I had in my spares box from a Bob Murch Pulp figure in the Chinese Civilians pack, I am sure if you contact him he would send you one out. Even though a Chinese Parasol, not to distinct in design, used in a different context I am sure it will look OK.
Do you know of any Films or TV (inc. Documentaries) which feature Napoleon in Egypt as where possible I like to find this sort of thing for additional inspiration?
Cheers
Simon

[Helen]

Thanks guys for your comments and suggestions. Simon, cheers on the suggestion.

My order was only small and futher orders will be the same. I just want to dip my feet into the water so to speak on this period. Skirmish maybe the way to go without outlaying too much and still get the flavour for the period. Besides I'm waiting for the French sailors and marines for some ship board actions as well.

The first of the miniatures for Napoleon in Egypt from Brigade Games have arrived. They are very nicely detailed as you would come to see from Mr Paul Hicks. My collection will see the French advancing as oppose to marching and Legere skirmishing. Loads of character and charm with a number of variations you come to see from Lon who has done his researched for the period or maybe not! In this case I like to think of the former.

As Willie had indicated earlier and recommended on the articles listed, I purchased the 'Gloire & Empire' three past series on "La Campagne d'Egypte." Highly recommended as it covers all beligerents, moreover,the illustrations themselves are enough to warrant such purchase.

Lon is not saying much about future releases except 'yes' for the French saliors and marines.

I'd like to see a Legere command, French sentries, character pack containing wounded command and line troops.

For the British and representing the 28th Foot fighting back to back at Alexandria a character pack of wounded command and line troops as shown on page 33 in the painting by LtCol J.Marshman from the Osprey 'Napoleon's Egyptian Campaigns 1798-1801.'

I'm sure there will be other suitable suggestions and if you do have some please list them here.

Cheers,

Helen

[elysium64]

Any suggestions for Bedouins and rabble? Concerned with getting guns and dress that don't look to out of plac.e
My initial purchase is for 6 Chasseurs in campaign dress, 4 Officers, 4 Savants, And Camel Corp standard bearer for Umbrella.
My next purchase will be for some Bedouins and Arab Rabble, followed by Mamelukes, more French, Civilians and some of the nice Paul Hicks accessories in the Eureka range, Cantinierre, Sword sharpeners, Wheel wrights and Field bakery etc.
Each additional purchase will be reliant on my finishing the previous purchase.
I intend to initially use the Foundry Horse and Musket rules "Frei Korps" as After two purchases 20 figs will be able to have games. If Once I have enough figures I would like to use both "Sharps Practice" and Matakishi's Zulu warriors game as I have fond memories of playing this with Foriegn Legion and Arabs and I think it will work for this conflict.

[Helen]

Received my copy of "Bonaparte La Campagne D'Egypte by J.Mondoloni and Jacques Martin from a bookshop in Germany. The coloured illustrations are brillant. Thank you Willie for the recommendation.

Hopefully Lon has the Bedouins and rabble covered in the future.

Keep us updated Simon on your project.

Cheers,

Helen

[seelowe41]

Just picked up this thread.
I have started pulling together my Ottoman Collection for taking on the French.
You can follow my progress here.

http://dusttears.blogspot.com/2011/08/ottoman-turks-on-campaign.html

A mixture of Brigade, Foundry and Perry Miniatures.







Cheers

Stu

[Helen]

Very nice Stu. The collection is really coming together for you.

Cheers,

Helen

[brigadegames]

Here are the latest releases from Paul's creative hands -

French Gendarmerie a Pied (6)
French Dragoons - dismounted - Skirmishing (4)
French Legion Nautique (Sailors) I (4)
French Legion Nautique (Sailors) II (4)

Spanish Grenadiers Marching (6)

http://www.brigadegames.com/Napoleonics--1789--1807-Revolution-Egypt-Europe_c_37.html

And yes, read several good books on the subject that got me hooked. Now I have a huge collection of research material. I have obviously expanded my original thoughts by covering other theatres to broaden the range appeal and allow me to continue to add to the range.

[argsilverson]

Napoleon in Egypt is a very fascinating subject and very colourful. I always wanted to do some sometime when I will have money. Anyhow I would like to advise you that there is a whole line by Minifigs covering almost everything you need. I know they do it in 15mm but I am not sure if they did it in 25mm. If not for the collection of them, the catalogue is a good reference to seek what you like to collect  (or convert) from other manufacturers.
There is an interesting film set during the later napoleonic era (1812) in the area.

Just I would like to advise you that someone is also making a couple of french scientists (I think in 28mm) that accompanied Napoleon in the Egyptian campaign. Sorry, I cannot find any link but it is an interesting subject to be covered.

BTW the Napoleon's campaign in Egypt has an influence in some later parts of history. French officers legt in Egypt modernized the Egyptian army and Mohamed Ali had a better and more modern disciplined army than the Sultan. They Egyptian army proved very tough and created lots of problem in the Greek War of Independence (1821-1828). Also the egyptian army of 1820's was similarly dressed to the  egyptian figures now profuced by Gringo's40 for the maximilian campaign in Mexico!

[brigadegames]

Just I would like to advise you that someone is also making a couple of french scientists (I think in 28mm) that accompanied Napoleon in the Egyptian campaign. Sorry, I cannot find any link but it is an interesting subject to be covered.

Yeah, my company, BrigadeGames.com  

http://www.brigadegames.com/French-Scientists-Savants-All-4-variants_p_3077.html

[seelowe41]

Lon

Love the sailors and Savants what else can we expect to see for the Ottomans?

Cheers

Stu

[argsilverson]

Yeah, my company, BrigadeGames.com  

http://www.brigadegames.com/French-Scientists-Savants-All-4-variants_p_3077.html

Yeah that is!
Thanks for reminding to me as well. me memory fails recently