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Title: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: Father Primus on October 03, 2016, 10:46:17 AM
After so many medieval plastic boxes arrives at the market, it was difficult to keep myself from buying lots of 'em and creating some forces for so called "large skirmish".

So, here we have Vittorio Grimani of house Grimani (poor venetian noble house at that time), who tries to make some fortune on some european theater of war...

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RlkMmtC4dO4/V_Iv_vKlmVI/AAAAAAAAACc/BZfWLOK3kWADle3i3iHLYhy8fug8pG6BgCLcB/s1600/provis-condottiere-front.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OwpPAjhzZnE/V_Iv_ccB9SI/AAAAAAAAACU/mPW7WgsQ9noYoCYDs9Azid_D97L6jU3MQCLcB/s1600/provis-condottiere-back.jpg)

...and his trustworthy (or not so trustworthy at all) guys with pointy-sticks and shooty-sticks under fancy-dressed and badly shaved captain Domiano.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E_0ix2O8u5Q/V_Iv_Q_mQqI/AAAAAAAAACM/I3ImJE_2BDEk5E-pUBFIQqwi9jlPTlMJACLcB/s1600/provis-1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LKc4dMJAE2k/V_Iv_7gfiwI/AAAAAAAAACY/IgFBPFJ2jc0pGHRzjMr_5S7gp3d6qibrQCLcB/s1600/provis-handgun.jpg)

Bigger (but not that clear, unfortunately) pic of winged-lion banner:

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QNOS8rKvM-w/V_Iv_UDUIpI/AAAAAAAAACQ/D8obBpanAqgLiLgLaDSRDARuFWimyzyLQCLcB/s1600/provis-2.jpg)


More 14....... high medieval stuff to come, keep looking for updates  ;)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Steve F on October 03, 2016, 11:31:14 AM
Just gorgeous.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Anderson Collection on October 03, 2016, 11:35:27 AM
Looks great well done
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: blacksoilbill on October 03, 2016, 12:48:48 PM
Nicely done!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Poiter50 on October 03, 2016, 02:47:08 PM
Stunning!!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Charlie_ on October 03, 2016, 06:05:19 PM
Ooh, fantastic!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: aircav on October 03, 2016, 10:07:01 PM
Very nice  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Gracchus Armisurplus on October 03, 2016, 11:24:30 PM
Very nice! That banner is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Big Martin Back on October 04, 2016, 06:49:02 AM
Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 04, 2016, 08:22:37 AM
very nice indeed
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 04, 2016, 10:45:31 AM
Excellent painting on those minis and great back story too.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Venetian mercenary force)
Post by: Father Primus on October 06, 2016, 07:59:49 AM
Thank you so much, gentlemen! I'm very glad that you enjoy my paintings!

So, here we are again, more venetian reinforcements!

Handgun itself is a deadly and effective tool of man-killing. And very cheap! Unfortunately, this cannot be said about black powder of XV-century. That's why, when employing lots of mercenaries, prudent commander should pay attention to old trusty crossbows.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D3ihU7ZBevY/V_YAV5NashI/AAAAAAAAACw/XLBUG6syeeM52A13mPAFZd4zBuV75hJCgCLcB/s1600/provis-crossbow.jpg)

Also, can we seriously speak about a condottiere without some heavy-armored cavalrymen at his side? As far as our master's Grimani house is not that wealthy to have their own men-at-arms, they make short-term contract with house Vernier and their clients, who can afford some hitting power.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AIXG_fdxezg/V_YAV_JRn3I/AAAAAAAAAC0/pGwyGlrUxRcD3Xi_f3Gr6wC_pkkUDmZrgCLcB/s1600/condotta.jpg)

Stay tuned...
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 06, 2016, 01:29:15 PM
Keep 'em coming.  Talk of all the different houses gives it a rather 'Game of Thrones' flavour which is a good thing.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: commissarmoody on October 06, 2016, 02:17:09 PM
Very well painted and put together force.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: Little Odo on October 08, 2016, 06:52:37 AM
Thise figures are stunning  :-* - I also really like your groundwork - recipe?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: commissarmoody on October 08, 2016, 08:06:33 AM
Like you be making allies and foes for these fine mercenaries?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: Steve63 on October 08, 2016, 08:40:43 AM
Fantastic work, I'm watching this project with interest.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: Father Primus on October 08, 2016, 11:19:18 AM
Thank you!

Ground recipe as is:

Vallejo textured paste of any color (I use grey, because it was the only one available at our local store at the time) + some roughly cut pieces of vine/champaigne cork for small stones.
Paint it with rich yellow color (Citadel Foundation "Yanden Darksun" for example), stones are painted with any mid-grey color. After it is absolutely dry, wash it with strong brown wash/ink (I use Vallejo "Smokey Ink").
Then subsequently drybrush with Iraqi Sand and Pale Sand. Add some grass/bushes/scrub.

This method is quite quick and requires lesser brushwork than usual.

to commissarmoody:

Yes, I'll make some antagonists/part-time antagonists  :D soon.
In fact, now I'm interested in conception of small themed forces, that can be added to each other or be placed against each other if neccessary.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. more Venetian mercenaries)
Post by: Father Primus on October 17, 2016, 08:20:20 AM
Need some guys who are tough-as-nails, while also being cheap-as-nails? Here they are - hired dalmatian infantry under Zaran knight Onufry Wotanowich. If you wish to assault something, rob something or burn something - they can do it with quality and pleasure (not for free of course).

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DL4ZDohbQZQ/WASHmJteuDI/AAAAAAAAADU/8UJQnvdGeLUWWpTUJs0Of9ctCoSJ15cUwCLcB/s1600/dalmati_front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dBOIX1_wrpo/WASHmQNkPsI/AAAAAAAAADY/kN8fB6omdKUxSzq3lKABaP9ZJKFm7_s2gCLcB/s1600/dalmati_back.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. dalmatian mercenaries)
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 17, 2016, 08:32:14 AM
Nice painting. You have given them slightly older armour and equipment which would probably work from a country that would not have been as up to date as the Italian or Western European mercenaries (Swiss/Landsnekts etc).
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. dalmatian mercenaries)
Post by: Father Primus on October 17, 2016, 08:40:16 AM
Yes, I tried to give 'em a bit of old-school and eastern look.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. dalmatian mercenaries)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 17, 2016, 12:44:00 PM
Splendid work. I like them very much. The scale armour Fireforge sergeants bodies work surprisingly well with the WOTR components to create a more exotic looking faction. Nice kitbashing  :)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. dalmatian mercenaries)
Post by: commissarmoody on October 17, 2016, 01:07:17 PM
Not a bad idea. I like em.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. dalmatian mercenaries)
Post by: Father Primus on October 20, 2016, 08:49:53 AM
Many thanks!!!

Now, we have some cruel and vicious raubritters, bandits and robbers of noble origin, who constantly roam roads, villages and even small towns of Upper and Lower Silesia, sowing crime, fear and destruction.

Here comes Armin Rotenberg from castle Rotenberg, infamous leader of one of these powerful gangs. His enameled red armor makes him a notable figure on a battlefield. He is accompanied by his chief jaeger and scout Udo, suspicious old drunkard and rapist, who is also very able with crossbow and hunting spear. Trusted hound Plato is also present.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fob0r3_h01Q/WAh_gJIl24I/AAAAAAAAAEE/snGcCqAITIAfiCZX2YLG4gh8EzDcqlMkwCLcB/s1600/Armin-side.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LmWqMCKmTEs/WAh_gGixjSI/AAAAAAAAAEA/Y8wbMr3M_rsSNeg4nxxz0Kw0TFWI8yC4gCLcB/s1600/Armin-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BzN8O7IWT-8/WAh_gGZCQRI/AAAAAAAAAD8/aQZev4Rua7UTfm3iV3x0pOA6qBwFsLa3QCLcB/s1600/Armin-back.jpg)

Regular Armin's companion in all those raids and robberies - his younger brother Bruno Rotenberg, great enthusiast of  pinning someone with ahlspiess, together with his son - Bruno Rotenberg Jr. Youngster is not as vicious as his ancestors, but nonetheless, enjoys running down panicking victims or striking them precisely with a falchion/javelin. He's a sportive guy.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q5riSFjRNbw/WAh_jlec4cI/AAAAAAAAAEI/RiLEYeeom28kVe5xJZ5CyxIoj5-y5s44ACLcB/s1600/Bruno-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rc1t4QpJs1Q/WAh_jpOAATI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/3zuV9pSBsdwY4iB4vxao9BIPcFqsWnl_gCLcB/s1600/Bruno-side.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jotCe7GxsPM/WAh_jt8falI/AAAAAAAAAEM/VIM65L2LICUC-wGgP0zwCX_efrDQghlFACLcB/s1600/Bruno-back.jpg)


Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. raubritters)
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 20, 2016, 10:29:10 AM
Nice painting on that armour.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. raubritters)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 20, 2016, 11:09:39 AM
Very nice builds / conversions.  8)  :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. raubritters)
Post by: commissarmoody on October 20, 2016, 11:19:35 PM
A lovely group of blackhearts and Ne'er-do-well's.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. raubritters)
Post by: Goliad on October 22, 2016, 10:41:18 AM
I love the painting. Any tips for someone trying to experiment with a similar style? Do you just work up from a black undercoat or block in colours first and wash then paint up? Any tips on colour choices for base vs highlight colours?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. raubritters)
Post by: Father Primus on October 24, 2016, 08:12:55 AM
And now for something completely different (c)

Medieval band! Rockin' your inns and crop fields!

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-myFwWw-6-2k/WA3AYlCEtlI/AAAAAAAAAEk/XIN-Md4jyWA7PgXCgde06QuYv0PxH87BgCLcB/s1600/in_ex-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RdfkXk0zpPs/WA3AYWAFPZI/AAAAAAAAAEg/aqf2e1wRRzwyqt2a2ckVuvYK31SyvXmQgCLcB/s1600/in_ex-back.jpg)

Inspirational: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaRNvJLKP1E


to Goliad:
Color of undercoat depends of the model's "main" color. I prefer black for heavily armored guys and black horses, grey for miniatures dressed in undyed linens, and red-brown undercoat for everything else.
Also I don't usually use washes, except on brown/grey color after undercoating to provide some additional depth. Ah, I wash armor sometimes, if it looks too glossy.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: commissarmoody on October 24, 2016, 10:45:28 AM
Every one likes music!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 24, 2016, 12:43:15 PM
Excellent - which one is Bon Jovi?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: Father Primus on October 24, 2016, 02:09:38 PM
Excellent - which one is Bon Jovi?

I suppose - one with the guitar-like thing?  :D
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 24, 2016, 05:51:46 PM
Lovely  :-*  8)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: Neldoreth on October 24, 2016, 08:55:27 PM
Nice figs. Great character in those paint jobs!

Thanks
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Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 25, 2016, 06:10:29 AM
nice additions
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. Party Hard - medieval band!!!)
Post by: Father Primus on November 01, 2016, 07:44:16 AM
Thank you, gentlemen!

Now, humble and honest servants of Rottenberg family. Seems, they're hunting... Robbery? What robbery are you speaking about?  ::)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QxcUGGEEOIU/WBhGldoxsQI/AAAAAAAAAFU/1CM25gMkMFE9fiSjTcAoxZHOknBYZD9KACLcB/s1600/mrazi-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gk2rITSx9M/WBhGlHjNrDI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/TBzpvtdIaZcuKByNTnEk9LnioMy6wJ_IACEw/s1600/mrazi-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: Captain Blood on November 01, 2016, 08:09:10 AM
More great characters. Well done.
I am also (slightly sad, I know), having great fun spotting which plastic sets all the parts come from  :D
Very original creations  8)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: Father Primus on November 01, 2016, 08:18:40 AM
Glad to read that! ))

As far as we are living in the age of plastic wargaming (which was unimaginable just 10 years ago), I think, we must use opportunities it gives us!  :)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: Steve F on November 01, 2016, 08:18:56 AM
Lovely painting  - I always appreciate it when a clean painting style still manages to convey a subject's grubbiness.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: Hu Rhu on November 01, 2016, 09:15:53 AM
Great painting.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: Corso on November 01, 2016, 03:28:45 PM
Extremely characterful stuff. Well done! :-*

I really like the background you're doing and the painting too.

Keep them coming!

PS If I have to restart my medieval force because you're stuff is very inspiting I'll blame you! lol
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 01, 2016, 04:45:23 PM
very nice indeed :-* :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - raubritter' servants)
Post by: Father Primus on November 07, 2016, 07:20:43 AM
Thank you!  :)

Here comes old silesian noble Jerzy von Baturinen. Once powerful and influential statesman, he reclessly (thanks to his wife's advices) made enemies with Bishop Konrad and other silesian authorities. As a result, he quickly fell into disfavor with Holy Roman Emperor himself, lost all his privileges and went into exile to Baturinen's ancestral village of Luzjki, spending all free time with his beloved apiary.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iWEvFj_uWgk/WCAl5QAYZ0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/31zNV43Zx2Y7N5agd05qUn3F0lNNLzq7gCLcB/s1600/baturinen.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - exiled noble and his apiary)
Post by: commissarmoody on November 07, 2016, 07:56:10 AM
Bees are awesome!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - exiled noble and his apiary)
Post by: CaptainHaddonCollider on November 11, 2016, 03:54:18 PM
I love all of these miniatures. Simply all of them. Great work!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.3 - exiled noble and his apiary)
Post by: Father Primus on February 14, 2017, 08:18:19 AM
Winter was busy for me - painted indian Malleson force for comission. Now it's almost finished, so we can continue with our medieval folk!

Heart of the land - mere peasants. Armed, but humble, so not that dangerous as it seems.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7eVXYftaq2Y/WKK5zkHi4tI/AAAAAAAAAH0/CABL_XQW0coAXb_KdpXnOiesMriLeEp6gCLcB/s1600/peons_green.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ujTMpi4W2Kc/WKK5zqcXK0I/AAAAAAAAAH4/qIc5awCuO0YNdvbRDOX97Dwa4n208B6OgCLcB/s1600/peons_front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LoiM9ZKoH60/WKK5zlY9w8I/AAAAAAAAAH8/CloqcB_11u4MmPHggU_scsmBthcNr9MhgCLcB/s1600/peons_back.jpg)


And some mean folk: brother from St.Franciscus order, wealthy merchant and imperial official. In their past incarnations all of them were muslims, as you can see...  ;)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i58OZnbp7mw/WKK53sn5jsI/AAAAAAAAAII/MPVXutEkzygQsqzV4IKHAcDUgrF_jX2LgCLcB/s1600/officials_green.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mDyhNPiwwWM/WKK53h03zvI/AAAAAAAAAIE/-mKD35oP9kA9ApYN3rQnq-2VILvu0UrMACLcB/s1600/officials_front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4y1Ru4EmIX0/WKK9EUhFtrI/AAAAAAAAAIU/CXuNDqFxvRscxktIJuQoJ-uW3OPGog62ACLcB/s1600/officials_back.jpg)

Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - medieval folk)
Post by: tomrommel1 on February 14, 2017, 10:07:22 AM
very nice conversions
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - medieval folk)
Post by: commissarmoody on February 14, 2017, 08:53:19 PM
 :o glad to see more of your work. And looking forward to seeing more. Are you planning on makeing dismounted versions of your bandit knights?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - medieval folk)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 15, 2017, 07:39:08 AM
Brilliant conversions  :-*
I really like your creativity from so many different components.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - medieval folk)
Post by: dinohunterpoa on February 15, 2017, 01:22:20 PM

Great conversions!

That painting style of yours may seems a little weird at a close up photograph, but works very well on the game table. CONGRATULATIONS! ;)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - medieval folk)
Post by: Father Primus on March 13, 2017, 08:37:51 AM
Thank you all for your kind words!  :)

Now - some rural lyrics with a bit of philosophy.

Best friend of a man

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yrcdLR-wAyo/WMZYb3Qj1UI/AAAAAAAAALk/EtFre14K730UZKzcv1WX-Y9_Dh30vmn5QCLcB/s1600/deutch_shep.jpg)

Endless futility of existence

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--xSD0mT8-1k/WMZYb8FqhkI/AAAAAAAAALo/5kdHfKLgnG44da-1vsuSmCgOKZwpYf8jgCLcB/s1600/hen%2526chicks.jpg)

and a TOTAL HARAM!!!

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bFUSSL2MnYs/WMZYbwjC7XI/AAAAAAAAALs/F4in78q3mzI5rlKdH6qk88wo5Sb3WDEzQCLcB/s1600/total_haram.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - rural sightings)
Post by: Codsticker on March 13, 2017, 03:25:16 PM
I might steal that for a camo pattern! lol
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - rural sightings)
Post by: Father Primus on March 13, 2017, 03:44:05 PM
Thermooptical camo mk.1450  :D
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - rural sightings)
Post by: Father Primus on April 03, 2017, 07:37:30 AM
You can never be a cool guy without a cool car! And if the nearest car-like thing isn't going to be invented in some 300-400 years, you should take a cool cart instead!

(1:35 plastic mule was really huge, so it became a well-fed dray horse)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W4OxUDafbgE/WOH5u7GelmI/AAAAAAAAANI/vp4dFCSrV88c-vnHoSq1_T5KBaw99s4uQCLcB/s1600/cart_wip.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wEeFhEggCkU/WOH5u11eF7I/AAAAAAAAANQ/1z872_vYSAMiXWuOiZihZKAaNfoLSbMSwCLcB/s1600/cart_ready.jpg)

A little reminder, why one should be attentive on the road...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AvWJILe9Yus/WOH5u0eu2dI/AAAAAAAAANM/3nxcu21B9XwdzyvBQXapCAH7nxl0AB52wCLcB/s1600/cart_destroyed.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - common transport)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 03, 2017, 09:17:41 AM
Love the dog - and the mud!
Great work Father Primus  8)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - common transport)
Post by: Father Primus on April 03, 2017, 12:38:01 PM
Thank you! I find making mud on bases rather fun and easy, especially with an artist varnish))
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - common transport)
Post by: Phil Portway on April 04, 2017, 12:58:49 PM
Fantastic work  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - common transport)
Post by: Father Primus on November 19, 2017, 12:34:18 PM
Bohumil Mjakotka and his troop of Hussite War veterans. Despite the truce and the end of the official hostilities, he still prefers to roam Bohemian countryside, killing and robbing those damn Pope's men... or anybody else unlucky enough to meet him...

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-giXFR1UjBfc/WhF4-Q6TH1I/AAAAAAAAAVY/yIA49Ds5xHgfCrioj-HXF5TvEeELl48mgCLcBGAs/s1600/20171119_142645.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jXfgs-_284Y/WhF4-cXzAiI/AAAAAAAAAVU/lWYxwNPybTUXCdUnMT1A2ZiibHVnnV7NwCLcBGAs/s1600/20171119_142546.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - ex-Hussites gang)
Post by: ayak333 on November 19, 2017, 06:40:49 PM
This is some truly wonderful and inspirational kitbashing, scultpting, and painting! What a treat!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - ex-Hussites gang)
Post by: Captain Blood on November 19, 2017, 09:00:08 PM
More excellent conversions/ assemblies, and such striking painting. Love them  :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - ex-Hussites gang)
Post by: Father Primus on November 20, 2017, 07:15:19 PM
Thanks a lot!
I'll try something more interesting next time.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - ex-Hussites gang)
Post by: commissarmoody on November 20, 2017, 08:41:44 PM
that's one gruff looking group of Bohemians.  :o
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - ex-Hussites gang)
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 21, 2017, 09:39:44 AM
nice additions
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.4 - ex-Hussites gang)
Post by: Father Primus on April 08, 2018, 06:59:40 PM
Returning to the Anno Domini 14......

Rottenberg brothers rarely wander alone. Here are ruffians of their mounted retinue.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h62nghZ9apg/WsplZYfhLfI/AAAAAAAAADw/M3haLdBcMTQspx09q0Sg2fhyTKBRz3jhACLcBGAs/s1600/20180405_080737.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kk827IB0eLw/WsplZbKRLnI/AAAAAAAAADs/J7qZGtUv7-U6pKA4qA4ao-wMb1qEDFTawCLcBGAs/s1600/20180405_080844.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: fred on April 08, 2018, 07:40:50 PM
They are an ugly looking bunch!

Great work.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Askellad on April 08, 2018, 07:48:38 PM
Great work : great thread
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 08, 2018, 08:17:17 PM
Lovely characters. Great kitbashing.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 08, 2018, 08:27:40 PM
Wonderful painting and conversions on those minis.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Metternich on April 09, 2018, 03:04:09 AM
A highly imaginative project very well realized in both modeling and painting.  Bravo. 
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Father Primus on April 09, 2018, 04:58:07 AM
Oh, thanks a lot!

Another update is on the way with even more kitbashing...
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Wellington Bonaparte on April 09, 2018, 03:44:40 PM
 :) absolutely superb painting the characterisation of each one is amazing, I'm really enjoying both the minis and the back story  :)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Jeff965 on April 09, 2018, 06:32:22 PM
Fantastic thread, please keep it up
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - Rottenberg mounted retinue)
Post by: Father Primus on April 13, 2018, 07:24:26 PM
Thank you, gentlemen!

So, another update, I think you will enjoy it. More medieval personalities right from my bitsbox!

Helmut Hackenkopf - an executor, and his assistant, ready to apply some soul-saving procedures to a poor heretic, another two brothers of St.Franciscus order (ex-muslim, as you can see) and two beggars.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xV9ncl5x6zg/WtEAP5R7NhI/AAAAAAAAAEA/ar9hIrSQh74AD8oONsvbnAszQlSBe_UGACLcBGAs/s1600/20180407_233426.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-09NhBsVg0Dg/WtEAP5BQGnI/AAAAAAAAAEE/GtBFarApuG4KMOrrCuFZDqzXuyhGFCZcQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180407_233507.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - minor town personalities)
Post by: Corso on April 14, 2018, 09:44:56 AM
Nice :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - minor town personalities)
Post by: rumacara on April 14, 2018, 07:46:53 PM
Wow... :-* :-* :-* :-*
Missed this thread.
Not anymore. :D
Very well done.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - minor town personalities)
Post by: Swaelg on April 15, 2018, 02:21:09 AM
The figures look great. I love the backstory, too.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.5 - minor town personalities)
Post by: Father Primus on July 22, 2018, 01:54:14 PM
More heroes/villains roam silesian countryside.

Stalwart knight of St.John from local commandery with his young armiger and dangerous maid Zelda von Prittwitz with her old servant, searching for adventures.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-felHsRyT7lQ/W1SLK6FDlQI/AAAAAAAAAGE/Sm9lBtrAc_YBGQrBWFvkx3rqlyF5yfUkACLcBGAs/s1600/wanderers-1-front.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W2MTTVYW13w/W1SLK-VGFkI/AAAAAAAAAGI/uTOLQPT3_2s7A4Vu5tz8pvEn2CKYpYznwCLcBGAs/s1600/wanderers-1-rear.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: traveller on July 22, 2018, 02:14:04 PM
Fantastic project!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: Ogrob on July 22, 2018, 04:02:34 PM
They look bril. Love the old servant.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: tomrommel1 on July 22, 2018, 04:23:40 PM
 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: Wellington Bonaparte on July 22, 2018, 09:30:40 PM
So much character in these figures, the old servant is fantastic you can almost hear him grumbling behind her back!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: commissarmoody on July 22, 2018, 10:40:44 PM
Great  figures with equally great backgrounds.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: Father Primus on July 24, 2018, 06:18:55 AM
Many thanks to all!

Yes, when I saw that head on the frostgrave sprue, the first thing I imagined was a grumbling old fart with some uneasy past  :D
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: Bloggard on July 25, 2018, 09:24:33 AM
really like your painting style. Very illustrator-y, and all the more effective from 'playing' distance I would imagine.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 25, 2018, 09:42:01 AM
Some great figures here  :)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - more wandering heroes/villains)
Post by: Father Primus on July 26, 2018, 05:51:43 AM
Thank you!!

Next addition to our Silesian forces: halberdiers with sergeant. These men belong to Jan IV, last independent Duke of Oświęcim.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7buD3k2j9CQ/W1lf7hdg83I/AAAAAAAAAGY/kg5Z2zKl7bAJw5tcXLEA6xkIoMfyIHU4ACLcBGAs/s1600/37769202_1744751512307011_498404428982779904_n.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1f36QajI8kA/W1lf7yrn-6I/AAAAAAAAAGc/FnsbdhNTjjohF-Clyn0Bet6K2Xb1abWjQCLcBGAs/s1600/37725393_1744751572307005_3064717349065064448_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - halberdiers from Duchy of Oswieczim)
Post by: tomrommel1 on July 26, 2018, 06:17:53 AM
gorgeous! Are the heraldic devices freehand?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - halberdiers from Duchy of Oswieczim)
Post by: Father Primus on July 26, 2018, 06:19:44 AM
gorgeous! Are the heraldic devices freehand?

Thanks! Yes, they are.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - halberdiers from Duchy of Oswieczim)
Post by: Wellington Bonaparte on July 26, 2018, 10:07:20 PM
Thanks! Yes, they are.
I'm beginning to be very jealous of your outstanding painting skills  :-*
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - halberdiers from Duchy of Oswieczim)
Post by: Costanzo on July 28, 2018, 03:21:01 PM
Great dreams, great fantasy, great skill, compliment!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.6 - halberdiers from Duchy of Oswieczim)
Post by: Father Primus on August 03, 2018, 06:26:01 AM
Thank you! Seems, the time has come to make first battle-report ))

Silesian merchant Helmut Wurstbrandt rides a caravan to the Wrocław's anual festival. He decided to take short (but dangerous) way and, while recovering one of his carts from mud, was ambushed by some notorious raubritter. The only possible help can arrive from the local apiary, where local noble Erzy Baturinen occasionally inspects his domain.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8YVRwRDgfiM/W1mAhG-lSEI/AAAAAAAAAG0/ND0rL-d1TKQxhR0m_rC1Z-4fqYllprwDgCLcBGAs/s1600/Deploy%2Boverall.jpg)

Starting positions of caravan, raubritters and apiary crew.


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dEHIQ5jopMs/W1mAjT070zI/AAAAAAAAAHE/cdVweveYD0YrpoUQn2UjdTWEuTXWyU9TACLcBGAs/s1600/merchant%2Bdeploy.jpg)

Caravaneers - mostly unarmed monks and wandering musicians are utterly despaired by the sighting of advancing brigands. Only hospitaller knight and his armiger keeps calm.


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HtlgcaKIkg0/W1mBBsTCzzI/AAAAAAAAAHs/L1jJPlHxlssZk5A1U8Bo-1aaq0HlvwD9wCLcBGAs/s1600/raubritter%2Bdeploy-eng.jpg)

Raubritters expect little resistance as they have better numbers, skill and armor.


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0E2ym3GPvo/W1mBBo8e6UI/AAAAAAAAAHo/EyMTgJFP0CstdwSYGPlO9jU8g7ejamsugCLcBGAs/s1600/pastry%2Bdeploy-eng.jpg)

Erzy Baturinen arms his serfs and spurs forward to aid the caravan. Bees start to worry.


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYtQHThSIOc/W1mAhIbEQNI/AAAAAAAAAGs/EJyhN82suuEGdnZvOQiqSwNcdDWFjNbZgCLcBGAs/s1600/advance%2B1.jpg)

Though he quickly finds out, that his rescue mission may become a deathtrap. Armin Rottenberg himself with all his mounted retinue and a little bit crazy noble maiden Zelda decides to give reckless beekeeper a lesson...


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KInuIvFXrpM/W1mAh09YbFI/AAAAAAAAAG4/8TDDgBSfY6UiiJX0rjahDX0kfeh68zkOQCLcBGAs/s1600/charge%2B1.jpg)

First charge leaves virtually no one standing. Old Erzy proudly defends himself nonetheless. Bees become angry.


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L3duBNf-K3Q/W1mAhJtqu3I/AAAAAAAAAGw/um-v8wodm6ccPYUbPxpmdDMuVqH_dorxACLcBGAs/s1600/armiger%2Bdown.jpg)

On the other flank armiger is shot down by the hail of bolts.


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EkpnT8flzkA/W1mAkETuqLI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/oumGVziU9mUQQ3G4XEQH0GVRXNyWKVH_gCLcBGAs/s1600/rottenberg%2Bdown%2B1.jpg)

Angry monks launch a sudden counter-attack on the lonely raubritter (Armin's nephew) and use their numbers to knock him down.


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ng9LXoBvazw/W1mAiwNQjhI/AAAAAAAAAG8/5m6i_OCV5qwMD4p_EtXfpjJZ_wg9RKOrQCLcBGAs/s1600/meatgrinder%2B1.jpg)

Things get serious: main raubritter forces engage caravan guards - remaining monks flee in terror. Slaughter at the apiary is finished - Erzy flees for his life, serfs are cut down to a man, but one of them occasionally kills a mount under raubritter commander, and as a result dreadful Armin Rottenberg is buried under his armoured horse, heavily wounded! Also, one of the mounted brigands is terribly bitten by the bees and leaves the area for good.


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hDnqwwcpRww/W1mAjBrrJ0I/AAAAAAAAAHA/Sf-1wGRnpFQz5BlgxKUtUEThhVfPF5_IgCLcBGAs/s1600/meatgrinder%2B2.jpg.jpg)

The turning point of the battle - merchant Wurstbrandt uses all his leadership and orders unarmed musicians to engage the flank of the brigands forces! Now under the leadership of Armin's brother, brigands overestimated the menace and start to flee the battlefield, being mercilessly cut down by angered hospitaller and remaining guards.
Mounted retinue and crossbowmen were too far to help their comrades and the raubritter's center was entirely broken in a blink of an eye. Rottenberg's brother and crazy maiden Zelda tried to stop the flight, but both were wounded in process by encouraged defenders and their attempt failed.

Caravan was saved, and as the numbers of caravaneers greatly reduced, cunning Wurstbrandt was glad that he should pay his escort less money when they'll reach Wrocław...
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - battle report)
Post by: Askellad on August 03, 2018, 07:07:10 AM
Nice report! What rule did you use?
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - battle report)
Post by: Father Primus on August 03, 2018, 09:35:10 AM
Our own set, hastily designed for large skirmishes. It will be upgraded and rewritten in some way or another, certainly.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - battle report)
Post by: Metternich on August 03, 2018, 04:14:46 PM
This was delightful !  The bee emoticons were a laugh !
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - battle report)
Post by: Father Primus on November 04, 2018, 10:44:20 AM
Angry peasants with agricultural tools cause their mounted and armored lords to laugh at best.
Although, when said peasants, get some crossbows, those lords begin to worry......

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dQla1sqSpJ0/W97Mdsh-eII/AAAAAAAAAJs/Q_DonLHTth4pbsE8QkZj6l7h5LnSOkCPQCLcBGAs/s1600/45368847_1888522641263230_7364924874533371904_n.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o0m9OND84o8/W97Mdk6RxHI/AAAAAAAAAJw/kfgKTdzLr-cPELFvWOGHc_pFdsgXR6_5QCLcBGAs/s1600/45395523_1888522661263228_6272833386876764160_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - shooty peasants)
Post by: Ogrob on November 04, 2018, 10:49:35 AM
Nice builds!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - shooty peasants)
Post by: Metternich on November 04, 2018, 07:51:00 PM
"Milord, the peasants are revolting !"

"Yes; have you seen them eat ? !"
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - shooty peasants)
Post by: commissarmoody on November 05, 2018, 02:44:17 AM
Very cool.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - shooty peasants)
Post by: Utgaard on November 05, 2018, 07:13:06 AM
Nice additions!

Reminds me on a saying regarding the Battle of Worringen:
"Wahr di Herr, de Bur de kütt!" - roughly translates to: "Beware, Lords, the peasants are coming!"
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - shooty peasants)
Post by: blacksoilbill on November 05, 2018, 11:52:20 AM
I've just caught up with this thread - simply superb! Very clever kitbashes, with so much character. The setting is really interesting too: almost makes me want to bin my WotR project and have a go at the Continent!
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - shooty peasants)
Post by: Father Primus on November 13, 2019, 07:46:15 AM
Oh my, a year has passed since last updates...  :o
...
Nonetheless, medieval Silesia lives, with all its glory, misery and bloodshed!

Here are honest silesian burghers. Well, maybe not that honest, but certainly well-armed and determined.

(https://i.ibb.co/7SKxwTg/20191113-073443.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/3sYRZsv/20191113-073515.jpg)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: Ogrob on November 13, 2019, 08:13:19 AM
Fab! Great kitbashing
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: commissarmoody on November 13, 2019, 10:58:08 AM
Worth the wait.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on November 13, 2019, 10:14:08 PM
This is great , I love your characterisations in an area of europe that most of us don't know.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: Father Primus on November 14, 2019, 04:48:09 AM
Thanks a lot, gentlemen!

In fact, I also had no idea about silesian history at all, especially about misfortunate events of the 1430-1450s.
Though, some years ago I re-read Sapkowsky's (creator of "The Witcher") trilogy about Hussite Wars - most of its events take place in Silesia. Suddenly I found myself intrigued and interested by the area and period)))
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: levied troop on November 14, 2019, 08:00:19 AM
A great project, brilliant in all aspects and educational to boot :)
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: Metternich on November 17, 2019, 01:10:43 AM
The Silesian burghers are a wonderful collection of rascals.
Title: Re: Anno Domini 14...... (upd. pg.7 - armed burghers)
Post by: Askellad on September 27, 2020, 07:38:46 AM
Loving stuff!