These figures are kit-bashed from a box of Perry Light Cavarly 1450-1500 and parts from Wargames Atlantic Conquistadors and Warlord Games Landsknechts. The crossbow firing arms from Wargames Atlantic, and the heads a mixture from the three sets. The leader with the sword is a Wargames Atlantic figure that was given a bit of surgery at his groin area to have his legs sit closer together to fit the Perry horse better.
The flag is from Pete's Flags. The color of clothing was kept to a minimum, with a higher percentage of black to give the unit a more somber look. The horses are all in a uniform dark brown with red, blue, or green saddles and straps.
I also used some swords/scabbards from the Warlord Atlantic set - the ones with the curved guards for more of an Italian look.
This unit should be the last one for a playtest in a couple of weeks. Although I do want to add a few more command figures - particularly mounted guys in wearing big, flamboyant hats.
I should mention that I picked up a bunch of Foundry Trojan War figures yesterday at the Fort Steilacoom Fix Bayonets game day. These were figures from David Sullivan's (I Live With Cats blog) collection which Kevin Smyth (A Gamer's Tale blog) brought over for anyone who was interested in them. Of course, this period was my first venture into wargaming with Redoubt figures, so I jumped at the chance as no one else in the room seemed interested when it was announced by Kevin - or maybe I was just too quick. In any case, I intend to paint them up and use them with Tribal rules - as David had with his other Bronze and Stone Age figures, in his honor. Until next time, wishing you all the very best!
Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your kind words again, Robert. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWow. These Renaissance troops are outstanding Dean, even the flowers on the bases "pop"!
ReplyDeleteTrojan Wars, eh....sounds like an interesting period that could easily expand into Greek legends a la the Illiad!
Thanks, Keith! Yes, I gave the basing a bit more bling than usual 😀. The Trojan War has been near and dear to me since reading a children's book on it in grade school. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteOh, these look great, Dean! Good to see you picking up David's figures to add into your own collection Trojan War collection. This will make a fitting memorial and reminder of David for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words again, Jonathan. Yes, I plan to use the figures in memory of David with Tribal, as it was a favorite rules of his...and mine too. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat mounted crossbowmen Dean! Look forward to seeing your Redoubt Trojan Wars figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! Yes, always nice to return to the Mycenaean-Trojan War period. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking mounted crossbowmen Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteSuper work indeed Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the high praise, Christopher! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic looking mounted crossbowmen.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteCrackin looking figures Dean, the really came out well. And well done getting David's figures, I'm sure he'd be pleased that you now own them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words as always, Ray! Yes, I hope to honor David well with them. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent looking mounted crossbow men and a nice idea to use David's figures with a ruleset he liked!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! I'm leaning towards using One-Hours Skirmish Wargames rules instead - but this is anothe ruleset that David enjoyed. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteA very colourful unit Dean nicely done 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Matt! Kindest regards, Dean
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