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Offline Silent Invader

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 18/5: thatched cottages finished
« Reply #345 on: May 18, 2020, 12:15:04 PM »
Thanks  :)

The thatched cottages are now complete, though I’ve now switched them over to my Barons’ War thread, as that will be the primary use.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=112999.msg1571637#msg1571637

Here’s a taster:

My LAF Gallery is HERE
Minis (foot & mounted) finished in 2024 = 0
(2023 = 151; 2022 = 204; 2021 = 123; 2020 = ???)

Offline DintheDin

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 18/5: thatched cottages finished
« Reply #346 on: May 18, 2020, 02:10:02 PM »
Sheer beauty!  :-*
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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 18/5: thatched cottages finished
« Reply #347 on: May 18, 2020, 04:03:23 PM »
Very atmospheric like watching the opening shot of a movie  :-* :-*
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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 18/5: thatched cottages finished
« Reply #348 on: May 19, 2020, 03:23:09 AM »
Yeah fantastic shot SI- as TheDilfy said, really atmospheric. The natural light really shows off  the colour of those buildings; I love the rich tone of the daub. The photo also reminds me I have to buy more of those wattle fences; and BTW, I stole your pinfold idea  ::). :D

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 18/5: thatched cottages finished
« Reply #349 on: May 19, 2020, 07:02:14 AM »
Thanks folks, much appreciated.

Regarding the movie comments, I’ve always enjoyed the aesthetics of the table but, like many wargamers to a greater or lesser extent, have to compromise for playability, storage, etc. I started an Old West movie project a few years ago and was surprised to discover that in actuality the towns were often quite unlike their movie portrayals, due to the use of production approaches such as narrowing and curving the Main Street to suggest out-of-sight length while making the action more intimate. It follows that the thinking behind the design of movie sets very much influences my approach to the tabletop. 

and BTW, I stole your pinfold idea  ::). :D

There is no theft just cross-fertilisation  ;) :D

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 18/5: thatched cottages finished
« Reply #350 on: May 19, 2020, 08:10:49 PM »
Thanks folks, much appreciated.

Regarding the movie comments, I’ve always enjoyed the aesthetics of the table but, like many wargamers to a greater or lesser extent, have to compromise for playability, storage, etc. I started an Old West movie project a few years ago and was surprised to discover that in actuality the towns were often quite unlike their movie portrayals, due to the use of production approaches such as narrowing and curving the Main Street to suggest out-of-sight length while making the action more intimate. It follows that the thinking behind the design of movie sets very much influences my approach to the tabletop. 


Excellent idea, very inspiring! Congrats!

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #351 on: June 27, 2020, 10:19:15 AM »
I’ve now progressed to painting my force, which I’m splitting into two that can be either allies or enemies.



One force will have blue coats with white sashes, the other will have green coats with tawny sashes (ignore the colours in image above).

I’m not creating historic regiments but am stuck on motifs and slogans for flags. They need to be suited for playing either side. Any suggestions?

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #352 on: June 27, 2020, 10:46:06 AM »
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I’m not creating historic regiments but am stuck on motifs and slogans for flags. They need to be suited for playing either side. Any suggestions?

I do like this one, although it does refer to being on one side (Google Earl of Essex and his marital problems!).

... and a possible Clubmen colour...
« Last Edit: June 27, 2020, 10:49:32 AM by Mad Lord Snapcase »


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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #353 on: June 27, 2020, 11:24:50 AM »
Thanks Martin - I like the styles  :D

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #354 on: June 27, 2020, 03:36:51 PM »
White sashes?  :o
They won’t half show the dirt  ;)

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #355 on: June 27, 2020, 05:28:42 PM »
White sashes?  :o
They won’t half show the dirt  ;)

 :D

I want to be able to use them as Royalists or as Parliamentarians and I read somewhere that white was used by both sides. I might switch to yellow though. The next bit of painting is the coats so I’m going to have to commit soon.    o_o

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #356 on: June 28, 2020, 06:08:17 AM »
White sashes are associated with the City of London Trained Bands.

Sash colours are associated with the “General in charge” so Red -

King Charles - Red
Earl of Essex - Tawny/“Old Gold” - Earl of Essex,
Early of Manchester (Eastern Association) - Green
Fairfax (Northern Association and Early New Model Army) - Blue 
Waller - no one is absolutely sure... possibly yellow?
City of London troops - white (note City troops are lent to an Army not given and hence bloody mindedly  preserve their “independence”)
Cromwell in later NMA  - White (possibly “silver”)  and/or Red
Scots Covenant - Blue

There’s a reason why armies wore field signs!  lol

Hope this all helps?
« Last Edit: June 28, 2020, 06:11:19 AM by Sparrow »
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Offline Silent Invader

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 27/6: forces, flags & coats
« Reply #357 on: June 28, 2020, 10:54:10 AM »
Thanks for all that - much appreciated as it’s very helpful.

Am glad I haven’t painted the sashes yet  :D

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 31/7: first units painted (teaser)
« Reply #358 on: July 31, 2020, 04:00:38 PM »
I’ve finished the first few troops (teaser photo below).



I just want to complete the final 5 cavalry figures and the rest of the foot then I’ll have the following Forces for a first game:

PARLIAMENT (Hurrah!)
1 x Foot Command (classed as Forlorn Hope Aggressive)
1 x Forlorn Hope
1 x Commanded Shot

KING (Boo!)
1 x Horse Command (classed as Trotters Veteran)
2 x Trotters

With Pikemans Lament, the Force Commander is included within one of the units fielded. As I like the visual of a Command Unit replete with other officers, bannerman and musician, I’ve decided to field a Command for each Force. If it seems like these Forces are too small for such a luxury, bear in mind that I have another 100 or so other minis to paint.

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Re: Not-So Merrye Englande: UD 31/7: first units painted (teaser)
« Reply #359 on: July 31, 2020, 05:48:04 PM »
That's a great force you've put together there.

 

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