Saturday, October 17, 2020

The Assault Group Pike & Shotte Dragoon Horse Holders

These are from the last TAG Pike & Shotte pack from the Panzer Depot liquidation sale a few weeks ago.
Very nice sculpts, and the horses themselves are very nicely proportioned.
They're mounted on Litko 50mm rounds. I suppose they could be used for markers or possibly messengers. Or, I may have to order a box of Warlord Games Dragoons which they can join up with.
I've come to really enjoy painting up figures from this period. The clothing, in particular, with minimal details (no piping, lacing, etc.) and basic colors (mainly reds, blues and grays) - make for quick painting. The large folds in the clothing takes Minwax staining followed by highlighting very nicely too.
Thanks again for stopping by and wishing you all good health and hobby pursuits!
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30 comments:

  1. CyrusOctober 17, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    Cracking Dragoon horse holders Dean! TAG have some nice ranges, I have some of their Mongols...

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    1. DeanMOctober 17, 2020 at 6:47 PM

      Thanks, Mike! I have their Heian Samurai and Song Chinese figures - love 'em. Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. Jonathan FreitagOctober 17, 2020 at 7:34 PM

    Beautiful brushwork, Dean! The horses look a little underfed to me.

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    1. DeanMOctober 17, 2020 at 9:07 PM

      Thanks, Jonathan. Wartime diet. Lol! Kind regards, Dean

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    2. GonsalvoOctober 21, 2020 at 6:54 PM

      Good quality horses weren't likely "wasted" on the Dragoons in this era! :-)

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptOctober 17, 2020 at 9:13 PM

    That's looking great Dean!

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    1. DeanMOctober 17, 2020 at 9:17 PM

      Thank you kindly Michal. Warmest regards, Dean

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  4. PhilOctober 17, 2020 at 11:37 PM

    I do like this kind of vignette Dean, and you've done a cracking job on them...

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 8:46 AM

      Thank you very much, Phil! Appreciate the visit and kind comment. Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. Stuart SOctober 18, 2020 at 12:57 AM

    Great skills Dean those are lovely.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 8:48 AM

      Thanks a lot, Stu! Really fun figures to paint up and base. Kindest regards, Dean

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  6. roma912October 18, 2020 at 3:18 AM

    These are great Dean. You've captured the period and moment perfectly in these vignettes.

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 8:50 AM

      Thank you so much for the nice words, Ross! Best regards, Dean

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  7. Friends Of General HaigOctober 18, 2020 at 3:27 AM

    Those look great, Dean! I’m sure they will be very useful.

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 8:52 AM

      Thanks a lot - yes, battlefield scenery if nothing else. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. caveadsum1471October 18, 2020 at 4:33 AM

    Lovely looking horse holders! Glad you're enjoying the period!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 8:56 AM

      Thanks a lot, Iain. I've always been late to the party - but this period is indeed enjoyable. Kindest regards, Dean

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  9. Ray RousellOctober 18, 2020 at 5:22 AM

    I do love the way you paint your figures Dean. 10/10!

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 8:57 AM

      Thank you very much for you kind compliments, Ray! Washes and highlighting seems to do the trick. Warmest regards, Dean

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  10. Matt CrumpOctober 18, 2020 at 6:32 AM

    Lovely little figures and as always painted beautifully

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 9:30 AM

      Thank you so much, Matt! Kindest regards, Dean

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  11. Mike VellaOctober 18, 2020 at 2:08 PM

    Top notch as usual Dean! Do you intend to use your pike and shotte figure collection for a game and if so using which rules?

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 4:01 PM

      Thanks, Mike! Yes, someday I do hope to get them on the gaming table...with Pike & Shotte, most-likely as I've narrowed my gaming choices to the Black Powder/Hail Caesar rules - as well as Bolt Action for more "modern" games. Kindest regards and thanks for stopping by and leaving the nice comment, Dean

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  12. Strategist Ultima OrienteOctober 18, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    Great horsemen, very inspiring!

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 4:02 PM

      Thank you, Sir! Your visit and kind words are much appreciated. Best regards, Dean

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  13. rrossOctober 18, 2020 at 9:15 PM

    Excellent work on these TAG figures Dean - I have them on my "list" for my Border Reivers collection....they look great on the website and your images seem to confirm the quality of the figures!

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2020 at 9:46 PM

      Thanks for the kind words, Keith. Appreciate them very much. Warm regards, Dean

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  14. Dmitry SvidloOctober 21, 2020 at 1:55 AM

    Dragoons look awesome, Dean. Fantastic work!

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  15. GonsalvoOctober 21, 2020 at 6:56 PM

    They came out really well, Dean. With these horse holders, you obviously HAVE to get at least one unit of Dragoons for them to service! :-)

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  16. FourEyedMonsterOctober 29, 2020 at 11:31 PM

    It might have been "... quick painting ..." but the results are excellent.

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