Monday, March 31, 2025

Warlord Games Landsknecht Command and Pike Blocks

Finished up the command figures for the Landsknecht pike units. Adding a drummer, flag bearer, leader, and either a two-handed swordsman or halberdier, was able to flesh out enough for six 30-man pike units. These should be enough for a core Landsknecht force - although one of the units is the Black Band that served the French. I drilled out the hands of the standard bearers and replaced the poles with plastic broom bristles. This way the flags can be held up higher as the way the ones molded into the hands were a bit low, and some of the larger flags didn't even fit on them.

There are a few more figures left from the Start Army box, including the metal command figures, but will next start on a box of Wargames Atlantic Conquistadors.




Glad to have these done, and happy with how they turned out. Also, nice to have them individually based so not only can the command figures be moved around, but also the rank and file guys too. Thanks for checking out the blog and wishing you all the best.

18 comments:

  1. They look superb en masse like that, Dean....the flags really make them pop, too!

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    1. Thanks for the kind words again Keith! Warm regards, Dean

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  2. Awesome looking pike block! Excellent finish as always!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks a lot, Iain. I will have to game them someday. Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. Now this is an impressive sight! I cannot imagine doing something of this magnitude with singly based figures.

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    1. Thanks a lot for the compliment, Jonathan. I was inspired by your Italian Wars collection and games. Warmest regards, Dean

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  4. Impressive, those flags really add to it.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. Thank you very much, Kevin! Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. Outstanding Dean. Jaw droppingly magnificent.

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    1. Thank you very much for the kind words, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much, Michal. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. I can not add much to the comments, except that you have one of the most awesome looking pike collections; that it is composed of landsknechts is incredible.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, Joe. Warm regards, Dean

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  8. They all pretty fabulous, if you ask me!

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    1. Thanks a lot, Ray! Kindest regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much, Christopher. Warmest regards, Dean

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