Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Kit-Bashing Perry Light Cavalry 1450-1500 & Wargames Atlantic Parts

Kit-bashing Perry Light Cav 1450-1500 figs with some Wargames Atlantic Landsknecht and Conquistador parts. Plan to have these as a unit of mounted crossbows belonging to Giovanni de Medici's Black Band. They're included in the Battle of Bicocca scenario in the Pike & Shotte supplement.

Firing from the saddle is depicted in period illustrations - so it must've happened!

Just a quick update to show you all what I'm working on. Wishing you all the best!
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16 comments:

  1. rhingleySeptember 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM

    Great idea. One of the nice things about plastics, however I still prefer metal.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you very much for the kind words. You're in good company. Most of the folks I know also prefer metal figures. In fact, a lot of admit they hate multi-part plastics 😀 Warm regards, Dean

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  2. rrossSeptember 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM

    I was going to say more or less the same as rhingley - although not sure I necessarily prefer metal figures any longer - I am equally happy with them, plastic or 3d resin prints, to be honest!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM

      Thanks for your thoughtful comments again, Keith. Yes, I'm okay with metals - particularly command figs, but rank and file plastics or resins are preferable mainly for the price per pound, and also for storage and transport. Kind regards, Dean

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptSeptember 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM

    Awesome kit bashing Dean!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM

      Thanks, Michal! The Wargames Atlantic arms fit perfectly on the Perrys. Warmest regards, Dean

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  4. Ray RousellSeptember 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM

    They should look great with a lick or two of paint!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks, Ray! I'm planning on painting them in a fairly simple red/black scheme. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. Matt CrumpSeptember 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM

    Nice work Dean and they seem to fit together pretty well, I did by some WA afghans but found the size a bit random from other figures perhaps they have learnt with latter ranges

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    1. DeanMSeptember 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM

      Thanks, Matt. The Wargames Atlantic arms matched up well with the Perry bodies. I was pleasantly surprised by this! Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. RichardSeptember 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM

    Neat work. Looking forward to seeing the finished painted models.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you very much, Richard! Kind regards, Dean

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  7. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM

    Always need mounted crossbow for the Great Italian Wars!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM

      Thanks, Jonathan! Yes, the twilight of the crossbow! Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. caveadsum1471September 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM

    Nice conversion work, I've got some Perry light horsemen I'm converting with Wargames Atlantic conquistadors to Spanish jinets, right shields and the like!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMSeptember 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM

      Thanks a lot, Iain! Happy to use the left over parts from the other sets. Kindest regards, Dean

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