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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Yarkshire Gamer on June 25, 2018, 05:11:00 PM

Title: Italian Wars Project is Go !
Post by: Yarkshire Gamer on June 25, 2018, 05:11:00 PM: (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pf2kZmPWRhQ/WzDeQq-NdRI/AAAAAAAAZCI/DaetsK3n58EXPvyFRA8fKGoyA7qKB4L8wCLcBGAs/s1600/20180625_121010.jpg)

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https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-italian-wars-project-is-go.html (https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-italian-wars-project-is-go.html)

There is always a sense of achievement when the first unit for a new project is born. Will is grow and flourish into a great horde of 28mm loveliness or lie festering at the back of the cupboard with the other half forgotten ideas?

Here is a 28mm Perry Miniatures Italian Wars Pike block dressed up in the colours of the Swiss Canton of Lucerne.

Lots of pics, discussion on the figs and even a You Tube video on't blog, enjoy !

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
Title: Re: Italian Wars Project is Go !
Post by: traveller on June 25, 2018, 05:13:33 PM: Awesome!

Well done!
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Post by: Codsticker on June 25, 2018, 05:20:49 PM: I don't know if congratulations or commiserations are in order for starting a new project lol. Best of luck in any event; I always look forward to your updates.

Quote from: Yarkshire Gamer on June 25, 2018, 05:11:00 PM
Here is a 28mm Perry Miniatures Italian Wars Pike block dressed up in the colours of the Swiss Canton of Lucerne.
Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
Hmmm... I didn't realise my GW Empire army was painted in the colours of Lucerne...
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Post by: Charlie_ on June 25, 2018, 11:11:14 PM: Yes!

Now build another couple of pike blocks like that.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 25, 2018, 11:38:27 PM: Great stuff :)

How do complete units on large bases like that work game wise?
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Post by: painterman on June 25, 2018, 11:49:13 PM: Very nice indeed - and reminding me I have half-completed Swiss pikes too!
Looking forward to see you progress.
Simon.
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Post by: Yarkshire Gamer on June 26, 2018, 04:13:03 AM: Thanks everyone,

Charlie, don't worry, more on the way ;)

Oshiro, the unit has 6 bases, each with 8 figures. Single figure losses are recorded using small plastic counters placed at the rear of the base during game play. Once you get to 8 a base comes off and so on.

For measurement etc the front of the unit is where the 60 x 50 base would end. The rest is just to protect the pikes and people's fingers !

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 26, 2018, 04:33:35 AM: Ah, was looking on my phone earlier and didn't realise that there were separate bases. Thanks for clarifying :)
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Post by: Erik on June 26, 2018, 11:36:56 AM: Beautifull painting and very good use of different Perry miniatures. It demands respect when people go all in sizewise on Italien Wars. Cant wait to see your 48 size landsknecht units :D

Erik
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Post by: Severian on June 26, 2018, 03:45:23 PM: These are great - will follow this one with great interest.

I've been doing something similar with Perry plastics and assorted metals for a year or more (nothing much finished just yet) so this is very helpful to see.

Was also planning to use the old Gush WRG rules at least as a starting point. Keep us posted how your rules tweaking goes.
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Post by: Colonel Tubby on June 26, 2018, 04:27:44 PM: Very nice unit. Looking forward to the crossbowmen.

I can see that I'll be following this thread with interest.
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Post by: Jeff965 on June 26, 2018, 08:51:49 PM: Really inspirational stuff :-*
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Post by: Captain Blood on June 26, 2018, 09:08:27 PM: A splendid body of men, Ken 8)
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Post by: grant on June 27, 2018, 02:41:00 AM: Those look great and well done on the basing - I always hated massive pikes for that awkwardness they bring!
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Post by: caveadsum1471 on July 15, 2018, 10:16:16 AM: Gorgeous looking pike block, it's a great period!
Best Iain
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Post by: Ignatieff on July 15, 2018, 12:59:48 PM: Bellisimo Ken!

what rules do you use, and what are the proportions of your bases????

(about to start something similar)

Steve
Title: Re: Italian Wars Project is Go !
Post by: Ignatieff on July 15, 2018, 01:02:43 PM: ignore that question, just read the blog....well done CRACKING!