Italeri Austrian Infantry 1798-1805 Model Kit

The Italeri 1:72 Austrian Infantry 1798-1805 model kit brings a defined Napoleonic formation into scale form, centred on the troops that faced Napoleon's forces during the Marengo campaign of 14 June 1800. Its historical setting gives diorama builders and military model collectors a clear reference point for arranging battle scenes with period accuracy. The figures are presented with uniform elements taken from the era, including the typical short leather cap and a brass front plate bearing the imperial eagle. Some soldiers are also depicted with the 1798 helmet marked with Francis II's initials, a distinction associated here with Frei-Corps or Jager light infantry battalions. These variations help create a more nuanced formation instead of a single repeated look across the whole set. The 1:72 scale fits naturally into established military modelling layouts and allows the figures to combine with other scenery, artillery, and battlefield builds in the same scale. On the workbench, the detailed plastic parts invite careful trimming, assembly, and painting. Once finished, the figures suit regimented line-ups, campaign vignettes, and larger Napoleonic battle recreations where uniform differences and historical context shape the final scene. Age marking: 14 years and up.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.