Description
The Perry Miniatures Skirmish In A Box is a massive 28mm plastic kit featuring 65 figures, designed to provide two opposing forces for the Peninsular War (1807-1814) with extensive "kit-bashing" potential for custom historical units.
Experience the grit and tactical variety of the Peninsular War with this expansive Skirmish in a Box from Perry Miniatures. Featuring 65 high-detail figures, this set depicts the brutal clash between French Line Infantry (primarily Elite companies) and the combined forces of Spanish regular infantry and guerrillas. Designed by Alan Perry, these miniatures perfectly capture the irregular and traditional forces that defined the conflict in Spain and Portugal.
This is the ultimate "hobbyist’s toolbox." While the box is roughly split between Spanish (38 figures) and French (27 figures) forces, it is specifically designed for mixing and matching parts. Using the included guides, you can "kit-bash" these frames to create specialized units such as the Confederation of the Rhine, French Gendarmerie, and Spanish Volunteer units. This unparalleled flexibility makes it a foundational set for collectors building dynamic skirmish forces for rulesets like Sharp Practice or Silver Bayonet.
Features
- Scale: 28mm
- Category: Miniature Figures
- Product Type: Skirmish Set / Infantry
- Era / Faction: Napoleonic War – French & Spanish (Peninsular War 1807-1814)
- High-quality construction: Hard Plastic
- Contents: 65 figures total (Spanish Command, Infantry, and Guerrilla frames; French Command, Battalion, and Elite frames)
- Assembly or painting required: Yes (Glue required)
- Material color: Molded in gray plastic
- Package dimensions: 8.8” L x 6.0” W x 2.75” H
- Special Note: Includes three historical painting and "kit-bashing" leaflets
- Recommended for collectors ages: 14+
Tip: When kit-bashing the Spanish Volunteer units, try mixing French Elite company epaulettes with Spanish headgear; during the Peninsular War, local volunteer units often wore a mix of captured French gear and traditional civilian dress, creating a unique, weathered look on the tabletop.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
- French Infantry Blue: Vallejo Model Color Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) is the historical standard for the French line coat.
- Spanish Infantry White: Vallejo Model Color Off-White (70.820) provides a more realistic, weathered look for Spanish uniforms than a pure stark white.
- Guerrilla Earth Tones: AK Interactive 3rd Gen Brownish Green (AK11339) and various ochres are perfect for the irregular civilian clothing of the Spanish resistance.
- Leather Gear: AK Interactive 3rd Gen Black (AK11001) provides an ultra-matte finish for the crossbelts and cartridge boxes of the French Elites.
- Browse our full Vallejo Paint Collection and AK Interactive 3rd Gen range for more Napoleonic colors.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
- Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 "Highlord Blue" for the French and "Holy White" for the Spanish regulars. Apply over a light gray primer for instant depth and shading.
- Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic "Pure Red" for the French facings and "Plate Mail Metal" for the diverse array of bayonets, muskets, and swords in this set.
Basing & Scenics
- Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics "Spanish Highland" to recreate the dusty, rocky terrain of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass "Dry Steppe" or "Wild Flowers" tufts to represent the sun-baked, unkempt shrublands where skirmishes typically occurred.
- Campaign Weathering: Apply AK Interactive "European Earth" weathering pigments to the hems of the Spanish guerrillas' trousers to simulate the grit of long-term irregular warfare.