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Title: Italian Wars/ update 12/02/21
Post by: skip on 21 November 2020, 09:04:30 PM: Well my next project is beckoning thanks to some great projects i have seen here
like Olicanalads blog and the recent bigredbats swiss that have inspired me to take the plunge
i have 200 Landsknechts bought, from Warlord, Artizan and Steelfist minis, i have started with Warlord plastics and
some metals too with a sample figure to start, regiments will be 36 figs, some photos

(https://i.imgur.com/K4uqAk9.jpg)(http://https:/

[img]https://i.imgur.com/IJUcCYv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WFnSAoL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HxG6NhC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vdA4WeX.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: HappyChappy439 on 21 November 2020, 09:16:23 PM: Great start, looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: jtipp68 on 21 November 2020, 09:45:09 PM: Brilliant test fig
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: skip on 21 November 2020, 09:50:25 PM: thanks guys for the kind comments, more will follow shortly

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: RichBliss on 22 November 2020, 03:54:35 AM: Welcome to the club. Looks like you’re out to a great start
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: skip on 22 November 2020, 10:07:25 AM: Quote from: RichBliss on 22 November 2020, 03:54:35 AM
Welcome to the club. Looks like you’re out to a great start
Thanks Richbliss, easy to get carried away with this project !

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 22 November 2020, 11:51:28 AM: An exciting start! Good luck :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars
Post by: skip on 22 November 2020, 06:02:49 PM: well another 2 done, wasnt sure about the Warlord plastics
but they are easy to paint with nice results

(https://i.imgur.com/ORMsYqx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CWKelJQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 22 November 2020, 06:08:38 PM: Nicely done :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: skip on 22 November 2020, 06:31:27 PM: Quote from: OSHIROmodels on 22 November 2020, 06:08:38 PM
Nicely done :)
Thanks Jim, having fun so far with these

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: Captain Blood on 22 November 2020, 06:39:16 PM: Very nice Brian. Nice and bold :-*
I’ve had a box of those figures ever since they first came out.
Really must get round to doing a few :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: skip on 22 November 2020, 08:01:42 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 22 November 2020, 06:39:16 PM
Very nice Brian. Nice and bold :-*
I’ve had a box of those figures ever since they first came out.
Really must get round to doing a few :)
Thanks Captain, worth trying and their metals are quite nice too, i replaced the
plastic pikes with steel pikes

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: khartoum2 on 23 November 2020, 08:43:22 PM: Beautifully done - I'm painting the same at the moment and getting nothing like this level of detail or character.

Look forward to seeing more
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: SJWi on 24 November 2020, 05:12:49 AM: By the way Warlord have some of these plastics in their Black Friday sale at the moment....
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: Paul Richardson on 24 November 2020, 01:25:46 PM: Beautiful painting. Really top notch. Out of interest, what size bases are you using?
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: skip on 24 November 2020, 05:46:36 PM: Quote from: Paul Richardson on 24 November 2020, 01:25:46 PM
Beautiful painting. Really top notch. Out of interest, what size bases are you using?
Hi Paul, i was going to use 60mmx 40mm bases with 6 figures on a base so with 36 figs it
will be a 120mm x 120mm square, not sure about other units yet but i have 200 of these to
paint from various manufacturers so that will keep me busy

Quote from: khartoum2 on 23 November 2020, 08:43:22 PM
Beautifully done - I'm painting the same at the moment and getting nothing like this level of detail or character.

Look forward to seeing more
Hi Khartoum2, i have used mostly GW contrast paints with a fine brush which gives
a great result, the detail is there, will see when the metals show up what results i can get

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: Paul Richardson on 25 November 2020, 09:13:59 AM: Brian: sounds good. Those are the same size bases I use for 6 figures. In my opinion, they give a good density of figures. When I saw your first pictures I was afraid that the figures were on their finished bases, and I thought that they looked just that bit too far apart.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ 2 more down for the regiment
Post by: skip on 29 November 2020, 08:29:19 PM: another update after a week of painting Landsknechts, thats 10 done so far but
enjoying painting them, just one or two at a time

(https://i.imgur.com/h6gHq52.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZOUeYT8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WI6uslI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2xdJ1be.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Y280poQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: jtipp68 on 29 November 2020, 08:43:54 PM: Superb
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Post by: has.been on 29 November 2020, 08:45:54 PM: Looking great so far. Keen to see the Boyz from de Block (when it's finished)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: skip on 29 November 2020, 09:01:49 PM: Thanks guys, it will be a few weeks before i have the first unit done
but having fun so far

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: Paul Richardson on 29 November 2020, 09:10:04 PM: Marvellous
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: HappyChappy439 on 29 November 2020, 10:20:19 PM: Looking great! Loving the variety!

(And the Contrast paints are a lifesaver when painting Renaissance figures, aren't they?)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: bluewillow on 30 November 2020, 08:50:02 AM: Lovely work,

but can I ask why only two at a time? I have not used contrast paints so is it a quick drying ink?

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: skip on 30 November 2020, 05:52:06 PM: Quote from: HappyChappy439 on 29 November 2020, 10:20:19 PM
Looking great! Loving the variety!

(And the Contrast paints are a lifesaver when painting Renaissance figures, aren't they?)
Yes Happychappy its as if they were made for painting Renaissance ! makes life a little easier

Quote from: bluewillow on 30 November 2020, 08:50:02 AM
Lovely work,

but can I ask why only two at a time? I have not used contrast paints so is it a quick drying ink?

Cheers
Matt
Hi Matt, i have decided to paint one or two at a time so i can finish as i go so to speak as
the patterns can take quite a while to paint,up to 1 hour per finished figure, i usually paint between 16-20 figs at a time but this
can be quite boring like painting 20 faces followed by 20 swords for example so i decided to
change my way of painting for a while
the contrast paints take maybe 5 mins to dry depending on how thick you put it on, maybe longer
painting over white gives a great pastel colour and over grey a more muted colour but only stronger
colours will work properly over grey i found like browns and greens and medium to dark blue
hope this helps

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: Erik on 30 November 2020, 08:47:25 PM: What a great thread and very nice looking miniatures. Not only that, but this thread also serves as great inspiration. I find that I always spent a ton of time figuring out what colors and combination to use when painting landsknechts.

Cheers

Erik
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: skip on 01 December 2020, 06:07:54 PM: Thanks Erik, i find the colours i have used are found on some countrys flags :D
might try some browns next

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: olicana on 02 December 2020, 05:55:55 PM: Quote
Well my next project is beckoning thanks to some great projects i have seen here
like Olicanalads blog

Don't lay your madness at my door! o_o

Great start!

Regards,
James
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: Amalric on 02 December 2020, 06:10:08 PM: Fine looking landsknechtes.
Can't wait to see them form up their Fähnlein.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 29/11
Post by: skip on 02 December 2020, 09:15:42 PM: Thanks again guys, onward and upward, i will hopefully be halfway through my first unit by the weekend

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: skip on 21 December 2020, 07:31:46 PM: Well i have finally got the pikemen done for the first unit of 36, just
the command and a few zweihanders to finish, progress so far, last image is of the 7 figures left to paint

(https://i.imgur.com/azdAgLu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QLQC4ex.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E2YD0hP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lBUb97H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HHVw0Aj.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 23 December 2020, 12:41:38 PM: Excellent job. :-*

I am having a break from painting shades of green and also doing a similar project. Well its been one that has been going on for over 40 years lol
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: skip on 23 December 2020, 03:28:26 PM: Quote from: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 23 December 2020, 12:41:38 PM
Excellent job. :-*

I am having a break from painting shades of green and also doing a similar project. Well its been one that has been going on for over 40 years lol
Thanks Paul, judging by how long my first unit takes and how many countries were involved
i think i will be here for a while ! like yourself, but they are a colourful bunch to paint
and an interesting history

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: Paul Richardson on 23 December 2020, 04:36:49 PM: Fantastic painting.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 23 December 2020, 04:54:18 PM: Quote from: skip on 23 December 2020, 03:28:26 PM
Thanks Paul, judging by how long my first unit takes and how many countries were involved
i think i will be here for a while ! like yourself, but they are a colourful bunch to paint
and an interesting history

Brian

Yes it a fascinating period of warfare and makes the ECW easy to understand lol
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 23 December 2020, 07:56:49 PM: There look great - really colourful and very much how I imagine Landsknechtes. Very nice paint job.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: skip on 23 December 2020, 08:03:05 PM: Thanks again guys for the kind comments guys, keeps the inspiration going !
hopefully finish this unit in a few days and then on to the Steelfist figures

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: Warboss Nick on 25 December 2020, 01:35:31 PM: Lovely brushwork! That will be one splendid looking regiment.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: Yarkshire Gamer on 25 December 2020, 03:26:22 PM: Welcome to the wonderful world of The Italian Wars

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: skip on 25 December 2020, 08:48:57 PM: Quote from: Warboss Nick on 25 December 2020, 01:35:31 PM
Lovely brushwork! That will be one splendid looking regiment.
thanks Warboss

Quote from: Yarkshire Gamer on 25 December 2020, 03:26:22 PM
Welcome to the wonderful world of The Italian Wars

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
thanks Ken, this is actually the most fun painting i have had in ages
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: bigredbat on 26 December 2020, 08:51:23 PM: Lovely colours! Unusual shades.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 21/12
Post by: skip on 26 December 2020, 09:52:41 PM: Quote from: bigredbat on 26 December 2020, 08:51:23 PM
Lovely colours! Unusual shades.
Thanks bigredbat, colours are mainly GW contrast paints with some vallejo model colour
thrown in for difference

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update command
Post by: skip on 30 December 2020, 06:18:50 PM: Well i have finally finished the first regiment of Landsknechts, just the basing to do
some photos of command and zweihanders

(https://i.imgur.com/BOLL4Su.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DzzAWw0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tZ6yS8B.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/onFEsh6.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update command finished
Post by: Captain Blood on 31 December 2020, 10:52:47 AM: These look great Brian.
But you’re going to have a lot of basing to do lol
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update command finished
Post by: SJWi on 31 December 2020, 12:14:05 PM: Very nice. Where did you get the flags from?
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update command finished
Post by: skip on 31 December 2020, 04:29:56 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 31 December 2020, 10:52:47 AM
These look great Brian.
But you’re going to have a lot of basing to do lol
Thanks Captain Blood
Quote from: SJWi on 31 December 2020, 12:14:05 PM
Very nice. Where did you get the flags from?

The flags are from Steel Fist Miniatures

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update command finished
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 01 January 2021, 04:29:48 PM: Fab looking standards :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 01 January 2021, 06:30:24 PM: Finally the finished Regiment, on to some Artizan Landsknechts next

(https://i.imgur.com/hi5TUel.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DLifExo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VnqYLfC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qBcos8a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/o3v40DG.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: valleyboy on 01 January 2021, 06:48:50 PM: Excellent, a lovely riot of colour
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: HappyChappy439 on 01 January 2021, 08:14:24 PM: They look amazing, great work!
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 01 January 2021, 08:40:06 PM: Thanks guys for the kind comments

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: Charlie_ on 01 January 2021, 08:50:46 PM: Fantastic! Great basing.

I must say I'm not a huge fan of the plastic Warlord sculpts, but those metal ones look really nice. I'll be interested to see how the Artizan ones compare?
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 01 January 2021, 10:42:50 PM: Quote from: Charlie_ on 01 January 2021, 08:50:46 PM
Fantastic! Great basing.

I must say I'm not a huge fan of the plastic Warlord sculpts, but those metal ones look really nice. I'll be interested to see how the Artizan ones compare?
Hi Charlie, there are two Artizan zweihanders with swords slung over their shoulders at the front, they blend in quite well i think

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: Warboss Nick on 02 January 2021, 06:24:39 PM: Lovely to see the unit in all its splendour. The flowers are a nice touch that adds to the colourful feel of the landsknechts.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 02 January 2021, 07:15:59 PM: Quote from: Warboss Nick on 02 January 2021, 06:24:39 PM
Lovely to see the unit in all its splendour. The flowers are a nice touch that adds to the colourful feel of the landsknechts.
Thanks Warboss Nick, these are great flowers from Northstar

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: Charlie_ on 02 January 2021, 10:32:18 PM: Quote from: skip on 01 January 2021, 10:42:50 PM
Hi Charlie, there are two Artizan zweihanders with swords slung over their shoulders at the front, they blend in quite well i think

Brian

Yes, they do work well! So the two in the middle are Warlord metals, and the two either side of them are Artizan?
I wonder if the Foundry landsknecht range scale well with them too....
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: Atheling on 03 January 2021, 07:07:21 AM: Nice work Skip 8)

Maximilian would be proud :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: Friends of General Haig on 03 January 2021, 09:09:01 AM: Fabulous looking pike block :)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 03 January 2021, 11:56:56 AM: Quote from: Charlie_ on 02 January 2021, 10:32:18 PM
Yes, they do work well! So the two in the middle are Warlord metals, and the two either side of them are Artizan?
I wonder if the Foundry landsknecht range scale well with them too....
Hi Charlie, you are correct, i am not sure on Foundry but once painted a small differrence shoudnt matter
I thought Artizan would be too big but they blend in nicely

Quote from: Atheling on 03 January 2021, 07:07:21 AM
Nice work Skip 8)

Maximilian would be proud :)

Thanks Atheling

Quote from: Friends of General Haig on 03 January 2021, 09:09:01 AM
Fabulous looking pike block :)
Thanks General Haig
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ next regiment underway
Post by: skip on 11 January 2021, 04:21:26 PM: Well the next Regiment is underway, this time with Artizan figures
the first photo is of my Quality Control Officer Cosmo, he also keeps me company

(https://i.imgur.com/xMGfuBX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/e0RtA8U.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Neul4dV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iAZSukS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cc9DicW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uj3GcHZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 25 January 2021, 04:56:24 PM: Finally finished my first of two Artizan figures Regiments, nice figures for a reasonable price
the base in front with the zweihanders can be removed when deploying the regiment, i thought these bases
would be nice for when getting in close to another opposing regiment

(https://i.imgur.com/GAwAMjT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VM22krR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OdIx99Z.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YPPRCWK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L0UYzLt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/k44yHfz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Hrgbis5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zLzibXn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/98EtUUr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aAWgxQH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NGUkqnu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LyBGR6R.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iM0PROf.jpg)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: Codsticker on 26 January 2021, 06:37:00 AM: Impressive block of pikemen! Bright colours and wonderful basing.
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 26 January 2021, 09:38:05 AM: Thanks Codsticker
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: Hu Rhu on 01 February 2021, 02:06:09 PM: Lovely vibrant colours and I like what you have done with the two handed swordsmen. :-*
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: Zenmaster on 01 February 2021, 02:49:18 PM: Who makes that square red and yellow flag? Great looking unit!
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: Atheling on 01 February 2021, 03:29:59 PM: Fab work 8)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: skip on 01 February 2021, 06:07:01 PM: Thanks again guys for the kind comments
Quote from: Zenmaster on 01 February 2021, 02:49:18 PM
Who makes that square red and yellow flag? Great looking unit!
Hi Zenmaster the flag is by Petes Flags on ebay

Brian
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update Artizan Regiment finished
Post by: Atheling on 01 February 2021, 06:34:31 PM: Quote from: skip on 01 February 2021, 06:07:01 PM
Thanks again guys for the kind commentsHi Zenmaster the flag is by Petes Flags on ebay

Brian

Well worth buying as they are wonderfully put together in a painterly manner. Great service too from Pete 8)
Title: Re: Italian Wars/ update 12/02/21
Post by: skip on 12 February 2021, 06:17:54 PM: Well another regiment finished, all Artizan of course, 8 figures for £10 is quite cheap
i think for the quality you get, this will be my last regiment for a while as i will be
going back to my medievel town project and also Hirst Arts buildings when i get my moulds
anyway on with the photos

(https://i.imgur.com/Xr0bGlm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QzaI8x2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E37Faa0.jpg)