This highly versatile 28mm scale plastic model kit contains 38 unpainted Spanish infantrymen, allowing historical wargamers to construct Line Infantry, Grenadiers, Provincial Militia, or Light Infantry units from the early Peninsular War.
March into history with Perry Miniatures’ Spanish Napoleonic Infantry (Set 1)—a detailed 28mm scale plastic kit ideal for depicting the Spanish Army's struggle against French occupation from 1808 to 1811. Recreate the diverse and often desperate look of the Spanish forces during the early Napoleonic Wars. With multiple uniform and pose options, this masterfully sculpted set allows you to represent Line Infantry on parade, Provincial Militia on the march, or elite Grenadiers heading into battle.
Engineered for tactical flexibility, the figures in this set can be assembled in both formal and casual marching poses. To capture the evolving supply situation of the Spanish Army, the sprues feature an exceptional variety of headgear, including traditional bicornes, fur grenadier caps, shakos, fatigue bonnets, and civilian hats. Complete with plastic bases and a comprehensive uniform guide, this set provides the ultimate toolkit for building a historically accurate or visually unique force for Peninsular War tabletop campaigns and dioramas.
Specifications
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Scale: 28mm
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Product Type: Infantry Box Set
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Era / Faction: Napoleonic Wars – Spanish Empire (1808–1811)
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Material: Unpainted Gray Plastic
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Figure Count: 38 highly detailed figures
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Headgear Variants: Bicornes, fur grenadier caps, shakos, fatigue bonnets, and civilian hats
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Pose Options: Formal and casual marching poses
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Compatibility: Fully compatible with the Perry Miniatures SPA 80 Firing Line Set
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Inclusions: Plastic bases and detailed historical uniform guide
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Packaging Dimensions: 8.8” L x 6.0” W x 2.75” H
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Recommended Age: 14 years and above (Assembly with glue and paint required)
Tip: Combine this marching box set with the SPA 80 Firing Line set to create a dynamically mixed battalion. Interspersing marching figures with standing and firing poses perfectly captures the fluid, chaotic nature of early Peninsular War skirmishes and makes your units look far more natural on the tabletop.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Line Infantry Coat (White): AK11002 Offwhite provides the clean, high-coverage white needed for the pre-1815 Spanish line uniforms, shaded gently with a light grey or blue-grey wash.
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Provincial Militia / Infantry Facings: AK11213 Red or vibrant yellows and blues depending on your chosen regiment's provincial origins.
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Leather & Belts: AK11029 Black offers the perfect satin-black finish for cartridge boxes, while AK11002 Offwhite serves as the clean canvas for white crossbelts.
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Metallic Details: AK11212 Gun Metal for the musket barrels and AK11191 Gold for brass buttons and decorative shako plates.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
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Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Holy White over a light gray primer for instant, shaded white uniforms, paired with Hardened Leather for musket stocks.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for the bicornes and gaiters, and Plate Mail Metal for the bayonets.
Basing, Tufts & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Soil of Sparta to recreate the dry, rocky, and sun-baked terrain of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Foliage & Tufts: Add Gamers Grass dry grass or beige tufts to represent the arid, scrubby environment of the Spanish countryside.
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Campaign Dust: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the boots, trousers, and lower hemlines to simulate the dust kicked up from long, hot marches across Spain.
