So, this is sort of pirate-related. Like many people, I generally see the bluecoats as analogous to the French. I'd like to assemble a 'best possible' Napoleon figure to lead this faction, but I'm a bit stymied on the chest.

Part of me wants to do a March on Moscow-style figure with a grey-themed torso of some sort, and then custom-cut a trench coat for him to wear. On the other hand, an earlier, pre/early-Imperial (say 1800-1805) figure could be equally cool (and might be a lot easier, considering the lack of custom cloth-making necessary). Either way, though, I just don't know what to do about that chest piece. The old Governor Broadside torso from the initial launch of the pirates launch seems to be the best fit for the younger Napoleon, but it's just SO blue. Are there any obvious alternatives that people could suggest (and I'd be open to face ideas, too -- I model exclusively with yellow minifigs, so the flesh color skins are out)?

Edited July 10, 20159 yr by ShrikeArghast

Governor from new pirate wave or:

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=973pb0542c01

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=973pb0945c01

This torsos i use with my army of revolutionary soldiers for ranks

I've not yet seen a torso fitting Napoleon, sorry

I'm actually assembling something I feel is fairly convincing. A couple of pieces are still on order, but I think, when all is said and done, I'll have as good a figure as can be crafted with current lego printing (which is to say, not using stickers). I'll post photos when the last few items arrive.

Edited July 15, 20159 yr by ShrikeArghast

I'm actually assembling something I feel is fairly convincing. A couple of pieces are still on order, but I think, when all is said and done, I'll have as good a figure as can be crafted with current lego printing (which is to say, not using stickers). I'll post photos when the last few items arrive.

I'm looking forward to that!

same to me,I'm looking forward to that! thank you

Edited July 19, 20159 yr by guleibuti

You could create your own torso decal utilizing the The great pirate torso LIBRARY. I still have a MF using the one shown below:

Yes, bluecoats are usualy French and they even have a blue heraldic lilac on thier flag; redcoats - British and dark red - Spanish Armada.

Maybe you will like and choose a mini figure of these

And he's finished:

http://i.imgur.com/NPV65M4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cxE88oM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/K13vp99.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LLUgaLz.jpg

Really quite pleased with how this turned out. I'm also going to be doing a Napoleon in royal garb fig at some point, and will update this thread when its done.

Edited July 24, 20159 yr by ShrikeArghast

Has your Napoleon Bonapart chosen a coat?

Has your Napoleon Bonapart chosen a coat?

It's this version of him: http://i.imgur.com/1Ew1OyK.jpg Honestly, I think Nappy is at his best when wearing a trench coat.

Very impressive! I'm a purist at heart, so I like that you stuck with an original torso. It's a good compromise.