{"product_id":"38021-zvezda-8042-french-elite-infantry-voltigeurs-172","title":"Zvezda 8042 French Elite Infantry Voltigeurs 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eZvezda 8042 French Elite Infantry Voltigeurs 1\/72 – Napoleon’s Army Voltigeur Platoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eZvezda 8042 French Elite Infantry Voltigeurs 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e set is a high-quality plastic figure model kit, designed for both beginner and advanced military modellers. This product belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003e\"plastic model figure kits\"\u003c\/strong\u003e category and depicts the Voltigeurs—France’s elite light infantry soldiers, an integral part of Napoleon’s Army.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/72 – perfect for building Napoleonic battle dioramas in realistic arrangements and for miniature wargaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/b\u003e Napoleonic era (1804–1815)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality plastic provides durability, precise detail reproduction, and ease of handling and painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet contents:\u003c\/b\u003e A complete Voltigeur unit with characteristic weapons, gear, and uniform details (epaulettes, shakos, backpacks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\/5 – the set is friendly for less experienced modellers but also rewarding to assemble and paint for diorama collectors and wargaming enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eThe Voltigeurs\u003c\/b\u003e formed an elite formation within the French infantry during the Napoleonic era. They were lightly armed skirmishers, selected from among the fittest and most agile soldiers of each regiment. Their tasks included reconnaissance, covering assaults, and engaging in skirmishes in open order and difficult terrain. This formation took part in the most significant battles of the era, such as Austerlitz, Wagram, and Borodino, contributing greatly to Napoleon’s successes in the campaigns from 1805 to 1812.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Zvezda 8042 figure models are characterized by excellently rendered uniform and weapon details—including distinctive shakos, lush epaulettes, bayonets, and period infantry arms. The set is perfect for collecting, creating historical dioramas, or as a unit for 1\/72 scale wargaming.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eWe recommend this product both for beginners wanting to try their hand at historical modelling and advanced collectors building large-scale Napoleonic battle layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent value for money and precise detailing make it one of the best choices in its category!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722327249230,"sku":"ZV8042","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0d42d1da57f94343c27a544a3ef45b99.jpg?v=1755535927","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/38021-zvezda-8042-french-elite-infantry-voltigeurs-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}