Having completed the base of Bills with a stiffening of Men at Arms it was natural to move on to the figures for the base of Bows to complete the second element making up the Retinue of Sir Robert Giffard of Chillington. The figures are made up of Eureka Miniatures, Perry Miniatures plastics allied with Steel Fist Miniatures dollies. Once again the first figures were somewhat more time consuming as I worked out the colours and sequence of their application, though I did benefit from experience gained on the base of Bills. For my first Retinue for The Wars of the Roses project I'm satisfied with the look of the product so far, but see what you think ~
Mooching through the Odds 'n Sods RUB in the Lead Pimple I found a few Perry Miniatures bits and pieces to make up a few MAA and a spare Eureka Miniatures billman. Using them together I can make a Command element now for Sir Robert Giffard's Retinue. The challenge will be to make a standard using the information from the tombs in Tong Parish Church - well worth a visit if you are ever nearby, just off the A48 north of the M54 Jn3. More hopefully on my progress in a day or so.
Another fine addition to the project which is motoring along.
ReplyDeleteWell, the handbrake is off at best right now!
DeleteFine work David and a nice choice of muted colours for these chaps, with the archer at the front standing out with his light ochre top:).
ReplyDeleteThanks SteveJ, its nice to see my muted colour choices meeting with approval.
DeleteLovely looking unit, you have done a cracking job on them.
ReplyDeleteVery kind Donnie, thank you.
DeleteThey look great David and the choice of colors worked out very well!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your support and encouragement Christopher!
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