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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Steel fist on February 21, 2016, 09:58:16 PM
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My most recent work, still needs considerable refinement.
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Oh my.... 😍
That is really lovely. If I'm being picky the sword could be a little finer, but the sense of movement and the armour are really very nice.
I look forward to seeing what else you come up with.
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ooooh, lovely detailing on the fluted armour. Great to see you've ventured back to the western hemisphere for a bit Oliver.
Simon.
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Thanks! The sword is very unfinished but I thought I would show the figure anyway, it's going to be part of a small line of miniatures.
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Very interesting. Will you release him???
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stunning work and well posed.
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Brilliant!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Are you planning a set for release?
Cheers,
Darrell.
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Very nice indeed
A small line of figures is even nicer !
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Thanks again
Brilliant!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Are you planning a set for release?
Cheers,
Darrell.
Yes I will be releasing these I may use a Kickstarter to cover the upfront costs I have not decided just yet.
Also some of these 16th century knights will be wearing grotesque armour styles.
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Thanks again
Yes I will be releasing these I may use a Kickstarter to cover the upfront costs I have not decided just yet.
Also some of these 16th century knights will be wearing grotesque armour styles.
Excellent news- look forward seeing the results matey 8)
Darrell.
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Excellent sculpt. Any chance of mounted/barded knights in Maximillian armour?
Jim
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Wonderful! :o
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Thanks again.
Excellent sculpt. Any chance of mounted/barded knights in Maximillian armour?
Jim
Not initially but possibly later down the line.
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Next miniature, this time wearing a grotesque helmet.
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Superb, always liked these helmets.
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Really excellent work!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any idea as to when the sets will be available?
I'm definitely interested!
Darrell.
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Cheers
The miniatures will be funded as a Kickstarter next month. I still am working on a few more, some in flodden era armour too.
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Great stuff, interesting how these and samurai helmets developed along that similar theme -which plays into your hands perfectly!
Will there be any open visor chaps?
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Great helmet, lovely figure, in a grotesque way of course!
Best Iain
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some in flodden era armour too.
Now that has got my juices flowing 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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Great stuff, interesting how these and samurai helmets developed along that similar theme -which plays into your hands perfectly!
Will there be any open visor chaps?
Thanks Stuart, I think the armour of this period is very interesting.
Regarding open visors, for static command Knights I would do them open because I think most people would raise their visor at any safe oppertunity.
The next figure is well on its way
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Fantastic sculpts Oliver.
Hope the Kickstarter gets great support - your skills and attention to detail deserve it.
Simon.
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Third knight.
This one is needing the sword to be finished plus some other bits, he is in early 16th century armour with a serrated great sword
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Erm..... Wow!!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Brilliantly executed poise in the posture of the sculpt, not to mention the quality of the sculpting :)
Darrell.
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What Darrell said, superb.
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Excellent work, my only suggestion would be some plumes, there's a definite use for him either as a foot knight or within a pike block - i really like the early 1500's transitional sallet, absolutely superb.
Stuart
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Thanks for the thoughts, although the figure is advancing he is using a high guard.
Stuart I though about plumes but this helmet is this one here and it does not have plumes, I do see these Knights among pike blocks and landskneckts.
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Yep that's the badger, it's part of a series of 1500-1510 transition sallets in the Wallace collection, this being a rare painted example, there are others in Munich & Philadelphia collections.
These were all fairly rudimentary munition pieces, which, along with the zweihander lends this chap perfectly to be in a pike block or as a colour guard, the Tudors called them 'whiffler's though I think they started to appear in the 1520's.
Very nice indeed - and plumes would probably get in the way though practicality and dress were not high on the agenda at that time!
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Here's some comparable examples.
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Thanks for the info stuart, I figured this was fairly munition grade armour. But I was not exactly sure when the Zweihander appeared. Also thanks for the pics I have all but the red one which is interesting.
I think I will leave the plumes off this knight but the others will mostly have plumes. I'm potentially interested in doing some landskneckts to go with these but I have not weighed it up yet I will depend on how the Kickstarter goes.
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You're most welcome buddy
As for the zweihander use within a pike block is difficult to nail exactly, they were favoured by Landsknechts of the Low Countries and used I believe initially to break up enemy pike prior to closing but soon ended up as a colour guard, they seem to get bigger and more ornate 1530 ish onward.
The helmet for the reasons explained didn't strike me as that of a knight, though I'm so immersed in that period that the little details are there. I didn't intend to derail in any way so apologies, i was very much enthusiastic to see this being done so sorry also if I've now set you off on a distracting Landsknecht tangent.
All the best
Stuart
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Here's another interesting piece
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Wow :-*
Love the chap with the giant serrated sword, Oliver.
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I'm potentially interested in doing some landskneckts to go with these but I have not weighed it up yet I will depend on how the Kickstarter goes.
Would that be Landsknechts for the 1510-20's Oliver?
Or earlier/later?
Darrell.
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The figures look fantastic. :-*
Here's another interesting piece
They are examples of helmets that would be part of a set of 'almain rivet'; which was like the Ford Focus of armour at the turn of the 16th Century (something like 7/ a set, as opposed to about 40-50/ for a demi-lances' kit). Simply and cheaply made, it appears on numerous Tudor probate inventories... pretty much the same as what is called 'munition armour'.
Would that be Landsknechts for the 1510-20's Oliver?
C. 1486 - 1505 'Landsknechts' would make a nice change.
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Thanks for all the input,
You're most welcome buddy
As for the zweihander use within a pike block is difficult to nail exactly, they were favoured by Landsknechts of the Low Countries and used I believe initially to break up enemy pike prior to closing but soon ended up as a colour guard, they seem to get bigger and more ornate 1530 ish onward.
The helmet for the reasons explained didn't strike me as that of a knight, though I'm so immersed in that period that the little details are there. I didn't intend to derail in any way so apologies, i was very much enthusiastic to see this being done so sorry also if I've now set you off on a distracting Landsknecht tangent.
All the best
Stuart
I don't mind at all as there are lots of things I still need to learn about this period, and I think these kind of details are very important. I agree that he is not a knight, I think a man at arms of low wealth or a mercenary is a better description. Here is the armour I used as reference.
The figures look fantastic. :-*
They are examples of helmets that would be part of a set of 'almain rivet'; which was like the Ford Focus of armour at the turn of the 16th Century (something like 7/ a set, as opposed to about 40-50/ for a demi-lances' kit). Simply and cheaply made, it appears on numerous Tudor probate inventories... pretty much the same as what is called 'munition armour'.
C. 1486 - 1505 'Landsknechts' would make a nice change.
I totally agree that the transition sallet is a cheaper helmet, I like the way you liken it to a Ford Focus, as I think it gives a good idea of the price range.
Would that be Landsknechts for the 1510-20's Oliver?
Or earlier/later?
Darrell.
As to landskneckts I'm not sure on the period, really what I have in mind is some colourful character figures that could also be Swiss. But even with the Knights I have not fully set on a time period, as you can see I'm sculpting from 1500-20 type armours but I may do some earlier and some later until I discover which I prefer.
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Also could anyone date this armour roughly?
Also a suggestion of helmet, I would guess an open burgonet?
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C. 1486 - 1505 'Landsknechts' would make a nice change.
Slightly OT but, have you seen these from The Assault Group mate?:
http://www.theassaultgroup.co.uk/index.php?article=274
Darrell.
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Oliver
The last aarmour image is at Wallace collection. I have catalogues at home and so will confirm later on. My guess is c 1525?
An open burgonet would look good - unless anyone else has better suggestions.
Great stuff btw
Simon
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Oliver
The last aarmour image is at Wallace collection. I have catalogues at home and so will confirm later on. My guess is c 1525?
An open burgonet would look good - unless anyone else has better suggestions.
Great stuff btw
Simon
Thanks simon, I really like this armour, so will likely make a version of it. Here is a rapidly done concept sketch, not finalised.
Slightly OT but, have you seen these from The Assault Group mate?:
http://www.theassaultgroup.co.uk/index.php?article=274
Darrell.
Interesting but compleatly different to what I thinking, thanks for showing me though.
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That last piece of armour looks quite elaborate for an ordinary footslogger. It certainly lacks besagues (if that's the right translation of German "Schwebscheiben"?) and most likely a set of plates protecting the neck. Since it appears to imitate Landsknecht garments of the 1530s, it may be comparable to a set of armour made for Landgraf Philipp von Hessen in about 1534 (LINK (http://www.landesmuseum-mainz.de/fileadmin/user_upload/_processed_/csm_ipr_wien_kunsthistorisches_museum_harnisch_philipps_von_hessen_3d7e6b5329.jpg)). So a pair of (half-)greaves might be in order, too, complementing a princely 'Trabharnisch'.
Btw, very much looking forward to your figures! :-*
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Slightly OT but, have you seen these from The Assault Group mate?:
Indeed I have, but thanks anyway. :)
I claim no expertise, but they look a little more flamboyant than what I need; which is something beyond the Perry WotR but before Stuart's 1513 types. I will certainly be acquiring some though.
What I really want are something that might resemble Maximilian's first 'Proto-landsknechts' of the Late 1480's- 90's... or the Swabian Wars, which may possibly be where Oliver ends up (or not), judging from his comments above.
I totally agree that the transition sallet is a cheaper helmet, I like the way you liken it to a Ford Focus, as I think it gives a good idea of the price range.
It's about the best analogy I know, 'armour' covers such a multitude of price ranges... you have guys with 'second-hand old bangers', up to brand new Ferraris and Lamborghinis and all points in-between when you look at some of the prices paid. While appearances are deceptive, you have what is effectively wrought iron armour at the bottom of the range (which benefits from painting), through to indifferent quality carbon-steel and the highest quality carbon-steel at the top. Then there is engraving, gilting, bluing and all the other tricks and trimming.
Price was then as now, a mix of material and the time taken to make something. Whacking out some of the sallets shown here was straightforward enough, as was using rivets and leather straps to put a harness together. Trusting your life to a few rivets, as opposed to the more complex fastenings of earlier types was very much a choice like 'side air bags or not sir?' too.
;)
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Just chiming in to say great work here. Can't wait for the chance to purchase them.
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Ditto on that, would find those very useful and that 2-handed chap is quite remarkable.
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So the Wallace Collection catalogue has it as A28 - its shown with a mail standard and a close helm (A162), which doesn't belong to it and has different provenance.
Note it has backplate too.
Its possibly made in Ausburg, circa 1520.
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chicks_photos/burgundy%20flag_zpsqncbrnet.jpeg) (http://s143.photobucket.com/user/chicks_photos/media/burgundy%20flag_zpsqncbrnet.jpeg.html)
My guess is that it was probably a full harness and not the 3/4 which remains, due to the quality of the work?
The design and engraving clearly imitates the slashed clothing of the period.
Simon.
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It's a style mimicking Landsknecht dress known as 'costume armour' from the examples i've seen they're 3/4 pieces though i'm not sure whether they're intended for foot combat over a bar, infantry officers, dress armour or medium cavalry. I've also seen a full harness example which i'll try and find for you.
The reason for that is practicality, in the example you've taken inspiration from it looks more usable whereas these are less so, it doesn't appear that you could get much movement in the arms. All by Konrad Helmschmid, another genius armourer alongside Seusenhofer - look up both of their work, each right on the period you're interested in.
i'd go with an open face burgonet or maximilian helmet with visor up, each could display a well armed infantry officer or knight, the former tended to be second sons with equivalent wallets.
If you want a Landsknecht feel, add a nice heavy chain round the neck and shoulders.
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here's another Konrad Helmschmid harness in the Maximilian style with an interesting early burgonet
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an example of burgonets in the 1500-1525 period, after which they evolved to a different shape with a peaked crown and more prominent cheek pieces. Those of the 1500-1515 period tended not to have cheek pieces
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If your purse doesn't run to the latest fashion, you could always try this:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mhvBS-hsbwM/VtilnGtE7LI/AAAAAAAAWwE/fesW8NTpUwg/s564-Ic42/Sallet%252520Burgonet.jpg)
Just get someone to whack a brim onto Dad's old sallet and voila! Instant Burgonet! ;)
Moving away from armour and more towards other troops, I found these interesting;
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h8_805MDHxI/VtivhcllxUI/AAAAAAAAWwg/f9l_Fb1omfo/s512-Ic42/Durer.jpg)
One of Albrecht Durer's lesser known drawings (1501)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2-J7Uy5wdq0/VtivhpvMiDI/AAAAAAAAWws/vqAbc8VP0oA/s564-Ic42/archer%252520cavalry.jpg)
No idea when this was done, but it is supposed to be French 'Archer' Cavalry. It looks like a Durer woodcut (and how he did horses) and the style is about right for the first decade-ish of the 16th Century... but I don't know.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FzkN6MRinQg/Vtixu_Fm7sI/AAAAAAAAWw4/2meB58G7Lnk/s512-Ic42/archer.jpg)
Another odd one... Late 15th Century style, jaunty 'Landsknecht' style hat and a mounted longbowman... any ideas?
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Archer cavalry, much maligned and totally unrepresented - love that print.
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So the Wallace Collection catalogue has it as A28 - its shown with a mail standard and a close helm (A162), which doesn't belong to it and has different provenance.
Note it has backplate too.
Its possibly made in Ausburg, circa 1520.
(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/chicks_photos/burgundy%20flag_zpsqncbrnet.jpeg) (http://s143.photobucket.com/user/chicks_photos/media/burgundy%20flag_zpsqncbrnet.jpeg.html)
My guess is that it was probably a full harness and not the 3/4 which remains, due to the quality of the work?
The design and engraving clearly imitates the slashed clothing of the period.
Simon.
Thanks simon, it's great to see the backplate, I saw that helmet with it in another photo, but did not think it looked right, I'm not sure if I will do it as a full harness or not at them moment.
here's another Konrad Helmschmid harness in the Maximilian style with an interesting early burgonet
Like that burgonet, I will be doing some in burgonets, thanks too for the other pics, it's very useful, I have still not decided early or later so I think I'm going to do some in 1520s and some in 1500ish armour then see what is more popular.
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Um, I don't think that longbowman is mounted. :?
I might be wrong but it looks to me like he's standing behind the brown horse that another man at arms is either mounting or dismounting.
That said, the sallet/burgonet is really interesting and the care taken to create that moulded arse armour has earned my lasting respect.
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I might be wrong but it looks to me like he's standing behind the brown horse that another man at arms is either mounting or dismounting.
Must admit, that's what I thought it looked like - you can see the empty saddle, and the chap in front has a foot in the stirrup, like he's about to hop onto the horse...
Alas Stuart, I think you will have to look elsewhere for your evidence of mounted archers :(
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Stuart? That was me. ;)
I'll accept there is no evidence of horse visible, but he is the same height as the mounted men, so take that how you will. However I will offer this... there is also a mounted crossbowmen to the right.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EjRc4lF-ZxE/VrEFxSIrR-I/AAAAAAAAWO8/pTdXcP0-X70/s800-Ic42/mounted_longbowmen.gif)
Seriously though, I'm not suggesting English Mongol-style horse archers as a matter of course, but if your horse keeps still there is no reason why a longbow can't be used from horseback and it was done that way when hunting with a bow.
The arse armour is indeed a curiosity as it shows that the armour was solely intended for foot combat. You couldn't ride with it on; there could of course have been a separate back piece for mounted use that we don't have though. I imagine that if there was armour for the lower legs, it would be rendered smooth or lightly patterned to simulate shoes and hose.
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I wasn't even there, I don't know who any of these people are or why I'm here, I'm innocent! lol
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By 'archer cavalry ' I was referring to ordonnance archers and not mounted archers though the latter do exist as part of the former. Come on guys keep up.
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Yes, keep up folks. ;)
The French 'Archers' began as common mounted bowmen, but steadily evolved into gentry cavalry and a kind of 'cadet' branch for the Gendarmes, or for those who couldn't afford a full set of armour. While they carried bows well into the first quarter of the 16th Century, their use of them dwindled until they were abandoned altogether, yet they were still called 'Archers' despite being 'demi-lancers' to all intents and purposes.
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Yes, I have noted before the terminology of medieval troop types appears deliberately confusing!
(That's why it's so important that we add even more random esoteric terms to the mix - like 'bidowers'... ;) )
I cannot deny that there are definitely men firing longbows on horseback in that latest pic.
I see your evidence and raise you the familiar defence: ah yes, but is that a realistic contemporary portrayal of warfare, or a mere flight of fancy on the part of the illustrator? (Answer - we will never know for sure :) )
(Which indeed seems to be the answer to almost all questions concerning the details of medieval warfare - very, very long and oft-repeated arguments by wargamers notwithstanding).
Anyway, straying a bit off topic now. Sorry about that Oliver. You'd better show us another glorious sculpt :)
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I see your evidence and raise you the familiar defence: ah yes, but is that a realistic contemporary portrayal of warfare, or a mere flight of fancy on the part of the illustrator? (Answer - we will never know for sure :) )
Normally I would go with that, but as it also shows a foot archer and the actual detail itself is otherwise quite accurate, I am inclined to take it as gospel... sort of.
Anyhoo... yes more sculpts. Stuart's idea of throwing inspiration at Oliver is a good one though, some of it's bound to stick. ;)
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I wonder what would happen if people used our figure collections as a guide to authenticity in the future..
I think most artists put what they want to see in the composition of their work, but pictures defiantly can be helpful.
Anyway the next knight will be ready in two or three days, it's not the one in the butt armour though it's in a Maximilian suit.
Thanks again for all the support.
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Next knight, in Maximilian harness with ostrich plumes, he is in left back guard stance. I have been working on him into the early hours, and he still needs tidying up and possibly some minor changes, also attached is the picture I used for the the plume reference.
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Very ostentatious, I like him.
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Wow !
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Wow !
Indeed! Wow!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Cheers,
Darrell
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Indeed a great-looking figure. :)
I imagine it would get pretty old real fast for the guy stood behind him in the second rank though. ;)
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Indeed a great-looking figure. :)
I imagine it would get pretty old real fast for the guy stood behind him in the second rank though. ;)
Yep, look at sir jackass. lol
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Thanks!
Indeed a great-looking figure. :)
I imagine it would get pretty old real fast for the guy stood behind him in the second rank though. ;)
Yes he is a bit of a peacock!
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I think you got quite close with what his comrades would have called him there. lol
Nevertheless ostentatious displays of wealth and drawing the eyes of your superiors to your actions in battle was what they were all about. He's doing it right.
:)
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Glad to see you are considering some Flodden era figures -perhaps Scot noble pike with pavaise.
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Some in standing poses would be good, skirts or a rich coat over armour would represent both sides nobility at Flodden, here's some inspiration
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Perhaps one with a cap too?
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Margrave Joachim's armour is quite impressive, but he doesn't look like a barrel of laughs.
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Perhaps he lost a tenner and found a pound, I hate it when that happens.
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Brilliant thread guys. Excellent figures!
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Nice plumage - lovely rendering of the 'Maximillian' armour too!
My favourite (so far...)!
Simon.
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Thanks for all the supportive comments!
Some in standing poses would be good, skirts or a rich coat over armour would represent both sides nobility at Flodden, here's some inspiration
The next couple I do will be static.
Thanks for those pictures they are very interesting.
Nice plumage - lovely rendering of the 'Maximillian' armour too!
My favourite (so far...)!
Simon.
Cheers simon, the Maximilian armour has intimidated me for ages, so it's good to have a bash at it, glad you think it's convincing.
I think you got quite close with what his comrades would have called him there. lol
Nevertheless ostentatious displays of wealth and drawing the eyes of your superiors to your actions in battle was what they were all about. He's doing it right.
:)
You certainly would be able to see a character like that from a distance! But perhaps not so easy if he was among Landskneckts! It appears this was the age of plumes..
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Fantastic looking figure, in a fantastic age. Lovely plummage, not something you get to say about miniatures very often!
Best Iain
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Kickstarter launched!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/536771983/armoured-knights
This will test the water, if the funding goal is met some more miniatures will be added to the campaign.
They are in pair as I now prefer that packing format.
Cheers
Oliver
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Excellent Oliver, I'll pop by later and 'donate' :)
Darrell.
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Pledged.
Good luck with the campaign.
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Cheers guys
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hi, I've been tempted before but this is the first kickstarter where I've taken the plunge and made a pledge. Good luck and the figures look excellent.
cheers Pete
http://thegreatitalianwars.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://thegreatitalianwars.blogspot.co.uk/)
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Now done.....
Gone for all three sets :)
Darrell.
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How big are these compared to Perry WOTR?
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How big are these compared to Perry WOTR?
I'm guessing that they're compatible at least size wise as the previous men at arms HYW/WoR style sculpts Oliver produced were just that.
Darrell.
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Now done.....
Gone for all three sets :)
Darrell.
Thanks for you support Darrell!
How big are these compared to Perry WOTR?
Here is a pic like Perry there is some variation but the are designed to be compatible and are very similar in style.
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Hope it turns out well. Small pledge in & project shared. :)
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Pledge made too...they all look great sculpts!
Simon.
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The sizes look perfect
I have pledged for two pairs as generals for my Burgundian's.
It is slightly fantasy but, they were famous for having the most up to date equipment.
Regards
Mick
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Backed, just too nice to resist.
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I like them so much I stuck a post on a couple of my blogs advertising this Kickstarter :)
Good to see that nearly half the cash has been raised already after one day 8)
Darrell.
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Blog post done, hopefully some more support for you
http://stuartsworkbench.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/dismounted-knights-1500-1530.html (http://stuartsworkbench.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/dismounted-knights-1500-1530.html)
Very best of luck, it's looking hopeful so far
Stuart
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Thanks for the blog posts guys, things look promising, I'm working on a static one in the slashed landskneckts armour at the moment.
Cheers!
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This is fantastic!
Having just checked out your website, I found your 15th century nobles, and INStANTLY purchased all three sets! They will all have a welcome home in the ranks of my Perry Miniatures army!
Are you planning any more 15th century stuff in the future?
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Also took the liberty to provide infos to German wargaming news feed "Brückenkopf Online" (LINK (http://www.brueckenkopf-online.com)), and they'll share the news shortly. Not a huge impact on sales to expect, since it's a niche market round here, but one or two people might join in.
Hope we get at least another couple of knights covered. :)
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Very nice sculpts! I'm sorely tempted to pledge ...
Any chance of some late 16th century stuff (say 1560-) in the future? ;)
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I'm really pleased to see the total getting near the target number and still with 26 days to go.
Kudos Oliver 8)
Darrell.
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I'm getting excited now- less then £200 to go! 8)
Darrell.
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Thanks Darrell, it's looking promising indeed.
I should have a new knight to show later tonight!
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This is the next figure, in 1520s armour he is probably a mercenary captain. He also has a serrated zweihander.
Link to Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/536771983/armoured-knights?ref=discovery
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:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Darrell.
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Woo, he's special...worth the kickstarter deal alone!
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Superb work on that armour and a fine choice of headgear. A mean looking hombre indeed.
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Thanks I'm going to start on his companion today who will be in a pointing pose.
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A ma zing !!!!
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Fantastic figure, lovely posse, great detail.
Best Iain
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I just got my 15th century knights from Steel Fist today. Fantastic sculpts! I'm looking forward to painting them.
Judging by them, these 16th century one will be great too!
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can I clarify something - do you get just the first 2 figures just more of them if you pledge more, or do you get a selection of all the sculpts if you pledge more?
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They come in sets as shown, if you pledge for one or two sets I assume you get to choose which one or two sets you want.
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You can choose whichever sets you want, they come in the sets shown and you will be contacted at the end of the campaign to make you final selection.
Cheers
Oliver
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These are excellent. Epitomize the period.
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New knight wip
A useful standing figure strategising or giving orders, in a armour that would be seen from the 1500 on to maybe mid century.
This armour is quite smooth and more Italian in style.
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Another splendid piece Oliver, a very authoritative pose.
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Another splendid piece Oliver, a very authoritative pose.
Ditto Oliver :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
More cash :)
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Very nice indeed, he's going to be popular. Anything else planned?
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Wonderful pose - perhaps my favourite (...so far!).
Simon.
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Thanks glad you like him :)
Very nice indeed, he's going to be popular. Anything else planned?
I'm starting another static set now, but that will probably be the last set I will manage to get done before the campaign ends.
There will however be other sets in the future.
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Fantastic and well researched work and I can honestly say I look forward to seeing any new releases
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The next figure
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Wow, what a beauty :-*
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Absolutely superb, can we have another Kickstarter please !
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I think that the last two are destined to command my Burgundian army. :D
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Beauties :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Darrell.
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Cheers, glad you all like it, he will be added to the campaign soon.
Absolutely superb, can we have another Kickstarter please !
What kind of Kickstarter?
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Outstanding figures, truly superb.
Flodden Field in 28mm is now once again creeping its way up the "to do" list rankings...
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Wonderfull!!
The last 2 Knights will be part of the kickstarter? And there's a way to expresse a preference on wich models will be delivered?
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Dismounted knights pt 2!
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Wonderfull!!
The last 2 Knights will be part of the kickstarter? And there's a way to expresse a preference on wich models will be delivered?
You will be contacted to finalise your sets at the end of the campaign.Dismounted knights pt 2!
Well all the sculpts shown are in this Kickstarter, just one more figure to finish this campaign, then I will consider what to do next
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I keep liking the latest ones, more than the rest, by only by small degree - all of them are sublime.
One to go!
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Glad you are enjoying them, hopefully you will like the last one too!
Does anyone know about this helmet?
To me it looks Italian? And like some type of close helmet my guess for date would by first half of 16th century 1520-50?
But if anyone knows better that would be interesting.
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I'm guessing that this is part of a jousting get up or ceremonial parade armour Oliver.
Darrell.
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Cheers Darrell,
I think it would not likely be for field use too, but that does not stop me making a figure in it!
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Cheers Darrell,
I think it would not likely be for field use too, but that does not stop me making a figure in it!
:) True. I was thinking more for my personal collection :)
Darrell.
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Could well be an Italian design, but these were popular in France as well. Definitely a later, closed burgonet-type helmet, something ill-fated Henry II of France would have worn, so 1550-ish.
EDIT: Not far off, found it in the Met's gallery, here's the link (http://metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23054).
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Could well be an Italian design, but these were popular in France as well. Definitely a later, closed burgonet-type helmet, something ill-fated Henry II of France would have worn, so 1550-ish.
EDIT: Not far off, found it in the Met's gallery, here's the link (http://metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23054).
Thanks Doc
It's a little later than I want, but maybe I can do something similar.
:) True. I was thinking more for my personal collection :)
Darrell.
The next figure will be ready this evening, should be more useful to you.
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Thanks Doc
It's a little later than I want, but maybe I can do something similar.
The next figure will be ready this evening, should be more useful to you.
Thanks Oliver. Cannot wait to see what you've created.
Darrell.
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Here is the next figure, carrying his close Burgonet and stroking his fine beard. I think he would work we as richard de la pole leader of the black band!
There is still some work to tidy him up though
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These just keep going from strength to strength. Someone to keep those rascally Landsknechts in line !
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What a splendid figure, every inch the leader.
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He is excellent, this is what I meant by keep going, the base coat is spot on for the first quarter of 16c, a few more figures of this Ilk would have a lot of versatility.
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The next figure will be ready this evening, should be more useful to you.
You weren't bluffing, that is perfect for what I have in mind!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Thanks Oliver 8)
Darrell.
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Thanks! Glad it is being well received.
I'm just deciding what to start next.
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Quote from: Stuart on March 25, 2016, 08:50:55 PM
Absolutely superb, can we have another Kickstarter please !
What kind of Kickstarter?
I for one would subscribe to a kickstarted for mounted gothic knights on barded horses.
Jim
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Quote from: Stuart on March 25, 2016, 08:50:55 PM
Absolutely superb, can we have another Kickstarter please !
What kind of Kickstarter?
I for one would subscribe to a kickstarted for mounted gothic knights on barded horses.
Jim
And you would not be alone in that! ;) :)
Darrell.
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I would be all for mounted knights as well. As an aside am I the only one who thinks the latest knight looks like the Dos Equis pitchman? The Most Interesting Knight in the World.
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Upped my pledge to all five sets- cannot wait to see them pop out of the production molds :)
Bravo Oliver :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I really do think that some Mounted knights some on barded horses some not would be a great addition.
Perhaps one as a freebie 'reward'?
Darrell.
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Sorry I did not notice these last posts!
The campaign is over and has been successful so a big thanks to all the backers, hopefully these will be ready in a couple of months.
Now...
The next miniatures are started and I may have something to show next week! I don't think people will be disappointed...
I would be all for mounted knights as well. As an aside am I the only one who thinks the latest knight looks like the Dos Equis pitchman? The Most Interesting Knight in the World.
Not sure who you mean please put up pic!
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Has this finished? :o If so will they be available for sale afterwards?
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Yes I'm afraid it finished today.
They will be out soon though.
if anyone wants they can also be pre ordered by paying now then you figures will come in at the same time as the Kickstarter stock and can be sent out as soon as the Kickstarter backers have all been served.
Cheers
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I received my four Kickstarter figures today and I am very impressed - thank-you :-*
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I haven't forgotten my knights Oliver, just managed to completely distract myself with sculpting instead !
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Cleaning and assembling mine at the moment, they look beautiful, can't wait to start painting.
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Ditto.....
Bravo Oliver :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
:) :) :) :) :) :)
Darrell.
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Here we are
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8384/28015289663_3942e18d61_o.jpg)
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Wonderful.
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Beautiful. I am jealous that mine haven't arrived yet!
Jim
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Simply gorgeous!
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All received in good order, many thanks! :)
Some delicate detail, assembling (and repair) took me a while. Nevertheless, they're gorgeous models. Now to find time for painting… :'(
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Glad everyone is enjoying the figures!
Here we are
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8384/28015289663_3942e18d61_o.jpg)
Very nice paint jobs too! You are probably the first person to paint them as I have not even done any!