Another one of the items picked up at the Panzer Depot's liquidation sale earlier this month. I grabbed what little remained of the Pike & Shotte stuff there, not really caring what they were.
At the time, I knew practically nothing of the ECW, but after reading up on it a bit, I'm glad to have these Scots, as I hope to someday game a small part of the Battle of Marston Moor where they were present. In fact, I just ordered a box of Scots Covenanters from Warlord Games; along with an Infantry Regiment box.
I like how the Scots can be depicted wearing mostly gray clothing with blue bonnets. This should speed up the painting process, as I shouldn't have to worry about varying clothing colors.
Fun figures to paint up once again. Guess I'm a bit smitten with ECW at the moment.
Another piece of artillery I picked up at the sale is a mortar - however, after opening the blister I found out it was missing the frame for the mortar. Shouldn't be too hard to fabricate from some plasticard though. Well, thanks for stopping by and hope you like this latest project. Best to you all!
Wicked looking gun and wickedly good painting!
ReplyDeleteAh, thank you so much for your awesome compliment, Jonathan! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteAgree! Great mini and fantastic painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much again, Michal! Best regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome addition for your ECW project, Dean! Well done!
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Vasiliy
Thanks a lot, Vasiliy! Really enjoying this period. Best regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic frame gun and crew Dean! Looks like they're worried about it blowing up.
ReplyDeleteThank you much, Mike. Yes, I bet it was a harrowing experience firing cannon back then. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAn unusual and gorgeous unit, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Phil! Multi-barrel cannon are indeed interesting weapons. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteSplendid looking gun and crew! I'm rebasing my Covenanter army, I did get a bit bored painting grey!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you kindly, Iain. I plan to use a can of gray spray paint I have on hand already for a head start :) Best regards, Dean
DeleteThat should give them a shock Dean... great stuff.
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Stu
Thanks, Stu! Yes, I'll have to check out their special rules in Pike & Shotte. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLooks like it'll cause a morale test or two! Great brushwork Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray. Love the look of these old-school weaponry. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely vignette Dean. Nicely animated figures and the usual splendid brushwork!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Mike. Best regards, Dean
DeleteA great little set and a lovely paint job. The great thing about a Scots Covenanter force is that they fought against every other of the Civil War armies at some point of the wars, so you should always find an opponent!
ReplyDeleteThanks, yes, and even before in the Bishops' War. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice work on the frame gun Dean - being a Scot, I have a soft spot for the Covenanters - not the Marquis, sorry, even though my home town is Montrose! There is an argument to be made that the Scots won the ECW for parliament, given Marston Moor was a pivotal battle and there were more Scots than English in the allied army that beat Price Rupert....now, that claim should get some comment!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. I agree the Scots played a large part to the successes of the Parliamentarians, particularly early on when they split up Royalists forces. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent work on these Scots and gun. The poses are quite expressive, apparently cannoneers like their job :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Dmitry. Yes, Warlord Games figures have some dynamic poses. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteInteresting they were still using this kind of multi-barrel gun this late. They were common in the 1300's up to perhaps the first quarter of the 16th century.
ReplyDeleteScotts Army = 50 shades of Grey!
Thank, Peter!
DeleteBrilliant Dean. Those fellows look like they are sending as many taunts as balls!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you kindly, James!
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