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| Mostly Foundry but one Warlord. |
The problem with the Warlord boxes is that they have horizontal pikes, which I hate. This means that I'm short the number I need for a full regiment. I, therefore, purchased some vertical pikes from Wargames Foundry to fill the lack.
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| All Foundry castings. |
The swords are also pretty badly cast. You can't see it well from this angle but from above they are something of a mess.
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| The blue regiment. |
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| The Green Regiment |
Now that these two are complete I can work on another regiment of foot during the Challenge. I also have 12 more horse which should find their way onto the table during the next three months.
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Those new recruits look excellent Aaron! Even though they are smaller castings, they seem to mix well with the Warlord figures. I like the washes you've used. It gives them some very nice gradation and definition. The group photos are wonderful - it's always great to see a pike block with its attendant sleeves of shotte!
Well done!
I always shy away from ECW because I am never sure what colours I can use. But I will be flagging this page and returning when I have some ECW figures to paint. A very good reference for me.
ReplyDeleteCheers Clint. I'm just hitting the basics first. If I keep going I'll have to get more creative.
Deletealways nice to finish off regiments, nice painting
ReplyDeleteThanks James. It is a nice feeling to have them done. Once I finish one more regiment and one or two command stands I'll have enough for a game, if one presents itself.
DeleteGreat looking pike, but then I have a soft spot for ECW so will be looking forward to seeing more
ReplyDeleteIan
Thank you Ian. I do like the looks of them.
DeleteNice work Aaaron and it's always good to finish off units :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great feeling. Cheers Tamsin.
DeleteNice work Aaron! We need to know though if you are a loyal subject of the rightful King or a turncoat rebel and a traitor...
ReplyDeleteRebel and Traitor. I do live the States after all. Having said that, I'm not sure which side my ancestors fought on. I shall endeavor to find out.
Deletefab
ReplyDeleteCheers.
DeleteLove them.. got a stack of these to get completed over the holidays myself. Scum list is what the locals are calling them.. but lots of work ahead of me to get them finished! Hope I make them look as nice as yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr Lee. When I was doing the full regiments I was pretty disconsolate at how they looked; right up until I hit them with the wash. They really came alive then. Good luck.
DeleteGreat looking cocktail-sticks you've done up there mate ;-)
ReplyDeleteThey hurt more though. drew a little bit of blood with these, until I got them on the unit bases. It's just too easy to overlook that single pike and slap your hand down.
DeleteNice Work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Adam.
DeleteVery nice, shame about the armless casualty!
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I'm not having any luck finding his pieces.
DeleteThey look very sturdy and stalwart. I agree, the shading is very effective.
ReplyDeleteAlways awkward to be missing your arms at inspection!
Yes. There's no greater sin than to leave your arms laying about where you can't reach them...
DeleteNice work on these guys. I've never worried to much about mixing figures from different companies too much as having troops at different heights seems more natural. The new guys seem to fit in just right to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rod. I tend to agree. I also find that putting smaller figures in the back gives a false sense of perspective, like you're looking far back through the ranks.
DeleteGreat idea!
DeleteNicely done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kris. High praise coming from you.
DeleteGreat work Aaron! I totally agree as regards the horizontal pikes - which are a total pain in practice although they do look nice. I very much prefer the upright pikes, like you - and I think your guys definitely look the business. Both regiments now look really very fine. Looking forward to seeing the following ECW Submissions in due course.
ReplyDeleteCheers Sidney.
DeleteMighty fine regiments, Aaron! I appreciate the generic look you gave too, good for any side!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the missing arms, they might be with my Black Orcs who seem to scamper all over the house....usually where my son leaves em! ;)