Sunday, July 20, 2014
Bosworth Field Commands - Stanley and Northumberland
So here are the final two command stands for the Bosworth Field project. These two, Stanley and Northumberland, will be commanding the units that will either support or turn on Richard III. In reality they both did, the former by actively taking part in the fighting, and the latter by not committing his forces.
I plan to use some kind of mechanism to allow either to support or turn on Richard for the game.
The nice flags were once again downloaded from the Grumpy Wargamers site. Figures are from the plastic Perry War of the Roses Infantry set - except for the drum which a left over from the European Merc set.
Both of these villains were fated to experience ignominious deaths: - the earl meeting his demise in 1489 during a tax revolt; Sir William losing his head in 1495 after yet another act of treason - this time against Henry. Interesting times indeed.
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Great work! I absolutely love these Perry figures, and it is so nice seeing other people bringing out their beauty as well! Once again you make me ashamed at how slowly I've been painting lately.
ReplyDeleteAh, thank you very much for you kind words! I agree, these Perry plastics are quite the bargain and boon for late-Medievals. Best, Dean
DeleteTwo great looking command stands, I've always loved the flag of the Percy's, nice one Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray. I was hoping to find the one with the three-legs :)! Best, Dean
DeleteBrilliant looking command units. The flags are just look amazing!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI cannot put my finger on it, but The flags might look a little too bright, but that might just be my taste.
Thanks, Burkhard. It's probably due to the home printer I used. Not the best. :)! Dean
DeleteGorgeous work Dean.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat work as usual Dean. I am tempted by these Perry Medieval offereings.
ReplyDeleteThank you all, Gentlemen. Appreciate your continued visits and interests in this project. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteGreat work Dean!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! The WotR is a period I've always fancied doing.
ReplyDeleteThe Perry figures are superb
The Perry plastics are great way to get into WotR; that said, your wonderfully painted figure as your avatar has me suspecting you may have some figures for this period, or close to it, already. Best, Dean
DeleteStunning.
ReplyDeleteI like this flag
Thanks, MM! Appreciate the visit and comments!
DeleteThese are superb, Dean!
ReplyDeleteI have a book on the WotR on my desk. I really need to give this conflict the attention it deserves. In the meantime, I'll admire your project.
Thanks, Monty! Appreciate your kind words and interest. Bosworth wasn't the largest (actually kind of small in numbers), and tactically pretty standard stuff, but the loyalties (or disloyalties) of the parties involved make it particularly interesting to me - not to mention Richard's noteworthy performance as the last English king to die on the battlefield. Enjoy the read! Best, Dean
DeleteWonderful looking command stands Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher!
DeleteAppropriately striking command for your outstanding army.
ReplyDeleteThank ye kindly, Jonathan.
DeleteI think you need to start another DBA army! Perhaps some Mycenaean for my Trojans to fight against? For Helen and Priam!
ReplyDeleteThe figs look great BTW, keep it going!
Sure. There is certainly some nice ready-made Mycenaean/Trojan terrain in 15mm (Bauda, etc). Dean
DeleteExcellent command stands Dean. I imagine they will lead your men suitably well - whichever side they choose to fight on!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
Thanks, Jason! Appreciate the visit & comments. Dean
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