Victrix Plastic Model Figures

Napoleonic French Foot Artillery 1804–1812 (28mm) VX0017

This 28mm hard plastic set from Victrix depicts French Foot Artillery of the Napoleonic era, specifically covering the period from 1804 to 1812. It includes 15 highly detailed miniatures, perfect for adding essential firepower to your French army during its most expansive years under Napoleon.

The set features artillery pieces built to represent either 8-pounder or 12-pounder guns from the Gribeauval system—France’s standard artillery equipment throughout much of the period. Also included are 15 crew figures with a range of headgear options: bicornes for early-war artillery (1804–1806) or a choice of covered and uncovered shakos for the 1806–1812 period. This flexibility allows you to customise your crews to suit your preferred campaign or theatre.

Ideal for use alongside French infantry and cavalry kits, this artillery set brings authenticity and tactical capability to your Napoleonic collection—whether for diorama display or historical wargaming.

• Scale: 28mm (1:56)
• Figures: 15 hard plastic miniatures
• Includes 8-pounder and 12-pounder Gribeauval gun options
• 15 crew figures with multiple arm and head options
• Headgear options:
  • Bicornes for 1804–1806
  • Covered and uncovered shakos for 1806–1812
• Hard plastic kit, supplied unpainted

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

French foot artillery under Napoleon played a pivotal role in the success of the Grande Armée. Using the Gribeauval system—standardised, mobile, and reliable—the artillery could be brought quickly into battle to break enemy formations and support infantry advances. Artillery tactics developed rapidly during this period, with crews trained for efficiency and coordinated fire. Early in the wars, gunners wore bicornes, but by 1806 the shako became standard issue. French guns were decisive at Austerlitz, Jena, and Wagram, and this Victrix set allows modellers to capture that crucial battlefield element with period-accurate detail and variety.