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.
They look superb en masse like that, Dean....the flags really make them pop, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words again Keith! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome looking pike block! Excellent finish as always!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks a lot, Iain. I will have to game them someday. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNow this is an impressive sight! I cannot imagine doing something of this magnitude with singly based figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the compliment, Jonathan. I was inspired by your Italian Wars collection and games. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteImpressive, those flags really add to it.
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Kevin
Thank you very much, Kevin! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteOutstanding Dean. Jaw droppingly magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the kind words, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAmazing !
ReplyDeleteEyes candies Landsknechts!
Thank you very much, Michal. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words, Joe. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThey all pretty fabulous, if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Ray! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery impressive Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you very much, Christopher. Warmest regards, Dean
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