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Title: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on May 27, 2020, 11:11:58 AM

I thought I'd redo my Covenantors and Montrose forces in anticipation of the release of Field of Battle 3.  FOB 3 now includes the period and Montrose's campaign might suit the Season of Battle system that comes with the rules.

The figures are all 15mm from a variety of manufacturers.  I did have to do some conversion work for Highland regular regiment pike men and to a lesser extent for the Irish.

The first post is on my blog if it's of interest.  I'll post the rest here as I go.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

 

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: has.been on May 27, 2020, 11:55:08 AM

Looking good.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on May 27, 2020, 01:00:37 PM

Thanks.  I'm pleased with how they're coming out so far.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on May 29, 2020, 06:40:29 AM

A few more done now, four more so far.  I'm speeding up a bit as I'm reliably informed FOB3 has now successfully crossed the Atlantic.

Farquharson's Royalist regiment with a mix of highland and lowland troops and the Aberdeen Militia below.






https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: fred on May 29, 2020, 10:05:14 AM

Nice work.

We recently re-fought the battle of Alford - figures were rather proxied. So good to see what they should have looked like!

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on May 29, 2020, 11:05:27 AM

Thanks Fred.  I'm looking forward to the battles.  I've only ever played Kilsyth before.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 01, 2020, 12:11:45 PM

I'm speeding up as FoB3 is being posted to me today.  New additions include Argyle's regular Highland Regiment, a unit of Scots Lancers and the first of Montrose's Highlanders.  These ones are MacDonalds and you can see them below.  More pics on my blog.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 04, 2020, 12:33:44 PM

Field of Battle 3 has now arrived. 

I've had a good read through and posted my thoughts on how the rules will handle Montrose and the Covenanters. Of course I've only read the rules so far rather than played them.   If it's of interest here's the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 08, 2020, 07:58:55 AM

I've got another units done. All for Montrose this time.  Two Highland one's, the Gordon Horse and  the first of the Irish regulars who you can see below.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 16, 2020, 11:15:19 AM

I've just got my Khurasan Montrose command pack among some other stuff today. 

Montrose and an ensign and a trumpeter are all mounted, Mac Colla is on foot.  He is a biggie, trews and bonnet,sword and targe, standing taller than his men. It's this sort of eye for detail that makes Khurasan stand out for me.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 17, 2020, 06:15:09 PM

I came across a useful bit of information about Alasdair Mac Colla's appearance.  According to Iain Lom MacDonald Alasdair wore a short black wig.  The two were firm friends and allies and I think the info' is trustworthy.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: Eoin OCnaimhsi on June 17, 2020, 08:41:22 PM

Quote from: OB on June 17, 2020, 06:15:09 PM

I came across a useful bit of information about Alasdair Mac Colla's appearance.  According to Iain Lom MacDonald Alasdair wore a short black wig.  The two were firm friends and allies and I think the info' is trustworthy.

Maybe he had the Gaelic baldness gene?

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 17, 2020, 09:32:20 PM

No, fashion among the gentry I think Eoin.  Nor was Iain Lom bald despite the epithet.  It refers to his reputation fr being blunt spoken.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 19, 2020, 08:38:22 AM

While researching this project I came across many quotes from Iain Lom MacDonald of Keppoch.  He was a renowned bard and a close friend of Alasdair Mac Colla and often accompanied him and the troops.  As such he offers us a Highland perspective of how battle was fought.

My latest blog in this series looks at what he can tell us about the Battle of Inverlochy where Highlander fought Highlander.  If that sounds of interest to you please click the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: syrinx0 on June 19, 2020, 03:55:56 PM

Interesting write up on Iain Lom MacDonald's poems.  Looks like you will have some fun battles with these forces.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 19, 2020, 05:55:48 PM

Glad you enjoyed it.  I have a few units left to paint but I'm getting there.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: Eoin OCnaimhsi on June 19, 2020, 07:50:53 PM

I am always impressed by the level of research you put in to your blog posts OB.

Well worth people having a read.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 19, 2020, 08:08:22 PM

Thanks very much Eoin much appreciated.

Title: Re: Montrose and the Covenanters- A Field of Battle 3 Project
Post by: OB on June 25, 2020, 11:29:31 AM

Another bunch of units done.  I now have four of the Irish regiments complete and all the Highlanders apart from their command stands.  The Covenanters only need one more unit of infantry and now have their Dragoons.

I used some very old Naismith Scots Lancers you can see them below Montrose and Alasdair.  They have a certain character I think.  If you would like to see the rest of them please hit the link.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com