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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Hu Rhu on April 23, 2017, 08:06:55 PM

Title: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 23, 2017, 08:06:55 PM: I have always been interested in the Italian Wars but have been daunted by the numbers of figures required. However I have decided to dip my toe in the water and paint a few figures here and there. Here is my first attempt with some Spanish arquebus men. They are Foundry Miniatures from their Conquistador range, which seem to fit the bill nicely.

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/garybourne/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus204_zpsvbcv7g4d.jpg) (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/garybourne/media/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus204_zpsvbcv7g4d.jpg.html)

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/garybourne/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus203_zpsou9yo031.jpg) (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/garybourne/media/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus203_zpsou9yo031.jpg.html)

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/garybourne/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus202_zpsrildqw4w.jpg) (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/garybourne/media/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus202_zpsrildqw4w.jpg.html)

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s540/garybourne/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus201_zpsuzopnxra.jpg) (http://s1304.photobucket.com/user/garybourne/media/Italian%20Wars/Arquebus201_zpsuzopnxra.jpg.html)

Apologies for the poor photos. I will take some better ones later.
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Dr. Zombie on April 23, 2017, 08:22:42 PM: Very nice.
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Captain Blood on April 23, 2017, 09:30:47 PM: Great start Gary. Stripes as well 8)
Lovely figures by Copplestone. His last ones for Foundry as I recall.
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on April 23, 2017, 10:21:59 PM: Probably some of the best figures ever made.
Mine did a sterling job holding off the the ambushers at Salute allowing the escape of Lady Elspeth
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: mweaver on April 23, 2017, 10:41:11 PM: They are indeed very nice sculpts, and I think you have done a fine job with them. Good luck with the project!

-Michael
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Corso on April 24, 2017, 05:28:55 AM: Great start :)

My favourite is the 'blue and yellow' one.
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Romark on April 24, 2017, 09:12:12 AM: Yep,looking good,these minis have always been a favourite of mine :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Dr DeAth on April 24, 2017, 09:21:35 AM: Some nice tidy painting there Gary, great looking unit.
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Malamute on April 24, 2017, 09:49:01 AM: Splendid start. ;D
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Plynkes on April 24, 2017, 10:25:17 AM: I like the fellow in the white and red striped hose. When I was at college in the 80s, all the metalheads used to wear skin-tight trousers with patterns like that. Brings back happy memories. :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 24, 2017, 05:35:04 PM: Thanks for all the encouragement. I will be adding to these over time in between other projects.

Quote from: Plynkes on April 24, 2017, 10:25:17 AM
I like the fellow in the white and red striped hose.

Mine too.
Title: Re: Italian Wars Slow Burn
Post by: LCpl McDoom on May 10, 2017, 03:47:55 PM: Excellent stuff, I may well be checking in to see further progress, and get some motivation for my own ideas :)