Since completing the second retinue for Warwick in my Wars of the Roses project my output of completed units has inevitably rather tailed off as I await delivery of some LBMS pavaise transfers from Victrix. So I thought I would set out the whole collection in a scenic setting on the tabletop battlefield here in GHQ in the hope that it may inspire me to set to with paint and brush, showing renewed vigor! As an aside I thought you dear reader might enjoy seeing them too. Firstly, my Yorkist force ~
The collection utilises figures from a number of manufacturers: Eureka Miniatures, Perry Miniatures, Wargames Foundry, Steel Fist, Crusader Miniatures, Athena Miniatures, a Partizan freebie, and Grenadier, via Ebay. The standards and banners are mostly by Pete's Flags, supplemented by Freezywater and one homegrown set! I had hoped to come across one or more of the Perry Plastic box sets' flag sheets, but no luck there. The bases are from Warbases of course.
Still queuing in the old Lead Pimple are two bases of mercenary crossbowmen - see above re pavaise transfers, another Light Artillery gun & crew, not forgetting my fantastical fripary and Vignette bases. That leaves me to tackle six bases of Knights/Mounted MAA, and two Army Command Stands. Phew! Luckily Phil is helping me with the mounted figures by painting the horses for me at "Mate's Rates"!!! So there you have it: not quite the thousand souls yet, but a decent number to be going on with... for now at any rate!
Too most splendidly turned out arrays which must also be a record mobilisation time!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil! Looking forward to getting these out on the tabletop battlefield with Mudgard in the Autumn!
ReplyDeleteExcellent looking army David and in quick order!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Christopher! I'm surprised myself by the rapid progress.
DeleteA very grand parade by both factions! Nice to see your completed part of the project and not too much to do to finish it off, should be a cracker when the completed project hits the table.
ReplyDeleteKind of you to say so Donnie, but is any project ever really completed?
DeleteVery impressive David 👍
ReplyDeletePleased you think so Matt.
DeleteYou are giving me an itch I might need to
ReplyDeleteScratch! Very impressed with the collection and hurrah for the 🌹!
Odd how we are often steered towards a project by seeing fellow gamers' efforts.
DeleteVery impressive David….
ReplyDeleteI’m looking forward to seeing them on the battlefield…
Both units will have ‘ New unit syndrome’ so it should be an interesting bash…
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly. I'm excited by the prospect of a new game here in GHQ too, but two new armies should cancel each other out, no?
DeleteA lovely parade, I really do like the basing, very good density V’s visual. My take away is the better look by using several manufacturers. I have mainly stuck with Perry Plastic and it starts to show!
ReplyDeleteThank you Norm, its always pleasing when my efforts are endorsed. Mixing ranges and manufacturers helps in painting dips and also in arranging the look of a base.
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