Finally picked up a box of Victrix French 1807-12 after building my first four regiments of I Corps from Perry plastics.
The main difference between the sets is the work required to build the Victrix figures. I don't mind this part of the process but I can understand why it may seem like a chore to others more used to metals. The attraction of the multi-part plastics is their versatility; every man can be different. I happen to like this flexibility but be aware of the time it can add to completing a unit!
I have mixed Perry heads with the Victrix bodies; the scale of both products allows for mixing of parts and completed figures within units.
Another difference lies with the two uniforms, the 1812 Bardin jackets are shorter than the pre-1812. This equates to 3-4mm difference that I'm prepared to ignore in 28mm scale. Besides, the Bardin regulations were not fully implemented until well after 1812 so at a push I can justify it to myself. (Is this what it's come to, trying to salve my conscience over little plastic soldiers?......)
