WSS FRench Revamp Part 1

There is a major project in the offing for the spring of next year and whilst I am nor prepared to say more about that at the moment, part of the project requires that my French army has a revamp. What I want to achieve is a uniform presentation for the figures and to improve the quality of the paintwork on the original core of the army - the Old Glory figures.
These were purchased in the 1980's and painted to a standard that stands out against the better Front Rank figures from the last five years. So this weekend saw the first battalion reorganised, presented with new standards and given a face lift.

These two shots show Regiment Souvre as they are now in their 1980's format. Four bases of seven figures, one command base of three figures and a separate grenadier company of four figures.

As you can see detail i s minimal, flesh is basic and the basing is not my current preferred method.
Below is Regiment Piedmont in their new format. Four standard bases of eight figures, including four grenadiers. New flags care of Warflag (see link on the left), with finials and ribbons from Front Rank.

As you can see below I've painted the faces, given the moustaches a better look, new hair colours rather than uniform black. Additionally I've redone the webbing to match that of the later regiments that I've done, touched up the grey and the waistcoats and, rebased them.

Not as good as the Front Rank figures but they do now blend in and look part of the army.

One aspect of the revamp that I hadn't anticipated was the creation of extra figures. I had though I might lose some in the process with the Old Glory figures being prone to weak ankles and breaking. So far I've lost one figure fro three battalions (Picardie & Auvergne are on the painting table right now). However, with the original battalion having 35 figures and the new 32 that leaves me with some spares. I haven't bothered replacing the wounded figures, somehow I've never liked the idea of my nice neat lines being littered with men falling wounded. That accounts for 1 figure per battalion. Leaving me with 2 spares.

I'll discuss more of this in the Revamp part 2 and explain more of the reasoning going on behind this revamp.