Work In Progress: Elite Miniatures French Dragoon Sandard Bearer

Work in Progress: Foundry French Dragoon

Work In Progress: Foundry French Dragoon Trumpeter

Conversion: Elite Dragoon

I wanted an elite trooper of dragoons so had a go at converting one from an existing centre company dragoon. The elite troopers wear a bearskin and have epaulettes. The first step was a headswap and that required carving away the mane of the helmet.

I used the head from a light infantry carabinier. There were no cords, tassles or plume on the bearskin which fits with this dragoon's campaign dress. I carved and shaped the metal on the rear of the figure to reveal the collar, back and rolled cloak. Next up will be sculpting some green-stuff epaulettes, some hair and a bit of re-shaping of the neck.

Rear view after conversion

Original dragoon figure before conversion

Rear view of original dragoon showing the mane of the helmet

Work in Progress: Scots Grey