This set provides 30 highly detailed metal conversion heads designed to transform Perry Miniatures FN 140 Plastic Hussars into the prestigious Gardes d’Honneur of the Napoleonic Wars.
Upgrade your cavalry with the distinct look of the Napoleonic elite using this specialized conversion kit from Perry Miniatures. These 28mm scale metal heads are specifically sculpted to be used with the FN 140 Plastic Hussars set, allowing hobbyists to field the Gardes d’Honneur—units raised in 1813 from the sons of the French aristocracy to bolster Napoleon's dwindling cavalry arm.
Characterized by their unique shako and plume styles, these metallic components offer crisp detail that surpasses standard plastic, providing a premium finish for your command or elite squadrons. This set is an essential tool for historical wargamers looking to add variety and specific regimental accuracy to their Grand Empire armies without needing entirely new kits.
Features
- Scale: 28mm
- Category: Miniature Accessories / Conversion Parts
- Product Type: Metal Heads
- Era / Faction: Napoleonic War – French Gardes d’Honneur
- High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
- Set includes: 30 individual pieces
- Compatibility: Optimized for use with FN 140 Plastic Hussars
- Assembly or painting required: Yes (Preparation and glue required)
- Material color: Unpainted metallic gray
- Nonretail box packaging dimensions: 3.0” W x 2.4” H x 1.0” D
- Recommended for collectors ages: 14+
Tip: When working with metal conversion parts on plastic bodies, ensure you scrape away a small amount of plastic from the neck joint to create a flat, clean surface. Use a high-quality cyanoacrylate (super glue) to ensure a permanent bond between the two different materials.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
- Headgear (Shako Black): AK11029 Black provides the perfect deep matte base for the felt shako.
- Plumes and Cordage: AK11191 Gold or AK11213 Red are excellent for the high-status decorative elements of the Gardes d’Honneur.
- Skin Tones: AK11052 Basic Skin Tone offers a neutral starting point for facial details.
- Metallic Fittings: AK11191 Gold is ideal for the brass shako plates and chin scales.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
- Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Highlord Blue or Grim Black depending on the specific regimental uniform.
- Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for leather peaks and Plate Mail Metal for steel fittings.
Basing & Scenics
- Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Meadows of Purity for a lush, central European campaign look.
- Foliage & Tufts: Add Krautcover Scenics Static Grass Spring 4mm to represent the rolling fields of the 1813-1814 campaigns.
- Campaign Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the lower portions of the rider to simulate the grit of the late Napoleonic wars.
