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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: OB on 01 July 2022, 08:15:13 AM
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I made a start on my Flodden project for BillHooks 2.
The first unit is of Highlanders using QRF 15mm figures. These ones are Clan Campbell. There are more pic’s and a bit about the clan system on my blog if it is of interest here’s the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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I got an English unit done. The figures are 15mm QRF Early Tudor.
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Home’s Borderers and the Gordon’s are now up on my blog. The 15mm figures are mainly from QRF. There is some stuff about the Battle of Flodden too.
If it is of interest here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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Projects coming along nicely
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It is thanks. I'm waiting for QRF to re list their Flodden Scots before I can complete the pike units. Luckily I have lots of English to be getting on with.
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I’ve made a bit of progress with my Flodden project both English and Scots. The former are getting most of my attention as I’m waiting for QRF to restock the Scots.
If you would like to see more here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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Lovely additions to the armies 👍.
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Thanks, it is beginning to come together.
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Great project OB.
I dug up this oldish thread as I am working on some Flodden Scots myself and thinking about how to base my Highlanders, as some are firing bows and others wielding hand weapons.
I see you’ve based them together, which is what I was planning.
I’ve got quite a few Minifigs and Alternative Armies figures making up mine at the moment, but have also gone to Donnington Miniatures for armoured pikemen to play front rank lowland Scots.
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Thanks Ockius. My project is stalled until QRF complete their post move re-stock. It shouldn't be long now.
Yeah, a weapon mix is right and looks good too.
I've used a mix of manufactures too. I hadn't thought of Donnington though. I will have a look at them.
BTW, ERM figures are back in production with a new outfit.
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A little progress on my Flodden project and some thoughts on the rules.
If it is of interest here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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A bit more progress has been on the English central Battle for Flodden. The figures are mainly QRF. The mainly flags made by Ray at Don’t Throw a 1.
If it is of interest here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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Nice work! You’ve tied the units together with the colours well.
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Thanks Ockius.
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A nice project to follow, especially as it's one of my favourite battles. And I'll also say, good to see it done in 15mm, makes a pleasant change from 28mm (which I have loads of btw).
I'll be interested to see what you come up with using the 'Billux-Dillux' - I like your blending of different chapter aspects.
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Thank you.
I've recently painted a load of English using Khurasan, Donnington New Era and QRF. The latter have yet to restock their Scots so I'm stuck until they do.
I think that the rules mix and match will give a lively fun game.
Hopefully I can take some pics after Christmas.
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My English infantry for Flodden are nearly done now. Another five units on my blog and some guns. I've used a variety of manufacturers figures that seem to work well together.
Now I can start on the Border Horse.
If it is of interest here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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Nice
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Thanks, Scots coming up soon.
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I was doing a bit of research today and came up with the following. it concerns the colours of the Earl Marischall's banner at Flodden.
"Described as “a very simple flag”, it is hand-stitched and made from three widths of beige silk, probably once blue in colour, and trimmed with a pale gold silk fringe. The stags’ heads were painted. It has a piece of material running along the edge of the hoist end which appears not to be part of the original. It is believed that Black John caused damage in ripping the banderole from its pole and wrapping it around his body, and that the torn end was subsequently repaired."
https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/our-legal-heritage-the-flodden-flag
It might be of interest for those reconstructing the Scots Army.
In other news I have found the banner of the French Men at Arms who fought at Flodden and a Highland flag from the same battle. I'll post both here once I have the units done.
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It seems a little odd to be back painting the Flodden figures. I had to wait months for the additional figures I needed. Unavoidable as QRF were moving their workshop. Anyhow the central unit of the Scots battle line is now done. James King of Scots and his superbly equipped retinue. in due course he will be joined by the men of Edinburgh and the Eal Marischall with his contingent.
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Good looking group. How do they compare to the Khurasan, figs?
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Thanks. They work quite nicely together. The QRF nobles above are intentionally made a bit taller than the rank and file fellows. I'll take a comparison pic' and post it here.
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Thanks.
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Alternating from left to right QRF and Khurasan. Figures in both cases straight out of the bag.
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More progress on my Flodden Scots. I have three units left to do now.
I’ve posted all of the units completed to date on my blog.
If it is of interest here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
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Nice work! I finally got hold of some QRF Scots, just dipped my toe to check if they scaled okay with my other figures. Haven’t looked properly yet, but I like the look of the levy pikemen - good faces and detail.
You’re getting close to completing a sizeable project.
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Thanks Ockius. Three more foot units to go, two bands of Border Horse and I'm done.