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Title: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 02, 2019, 08:02:24 PM
The Franco-Dutch War
The Franco-Dutch War, often called simply the Dutch War (French: La Guerre de Hollande) (1672–78) was a war fought by France, Sweden, the Bishopric of Münster, the Archbishopric of Cologne and England against the United Netherlands, which were later joined by the Austrian Habsburg lands, Brandenburg and Spain to form a quadruple alliance. The war ended with the Treaty of Nijmegen of 1678, which granted France control of the Franche-Comté and some cities in Flanders and Hainaut (all formerly controlled by Spain).

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Mk0wnMkulU/WVuwRwhZ-eI/AAAAAAAAa70/ZK96QwhcXO8WMnMZ7UrbJY2-ttowLmJOACLcBGAs/s1600/Untitledkk.png)

A reason for France's attack against the United Provinces was the support given by that Republic to Spain during the War of Devolution (1667–68). A primary objective of Louis XIV was to gain the support of England. England felt threatened by the growing naval power of the United Provinces and Louis XIV agreed to financially support the English with three million pounds annually. Sweden agreed to indirectly support the invasion of the United Provinces, by threatening Brandenburg if that state should intervene in the war against France.
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 02, 2019, 08:17:46 PM
As part of my Dutch Wars project, my friend Tony Bragg has just begun work on a 17th century port, complete with harbour wall and fortifications.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9NxMjrE7jsU/XKOoxkzZZGI/AAAAAAAAMug/kMI4pW4ceQcG7iGRhWlq0ut9WPHL1bmgQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7628.JPG)
Base boards 

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WxILdGm8xNI/XKOo1xuanEI/AAAAAAAAMuk/dQhH8EueNK0wutl0tFRJ5Lf395eQxSePACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7635.JPG)
As a base for the project, we used the 28mm Spanish fort and redoubt from Slug Industry (all be it heavily cut up)

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/021/630/285/850ddfb2744935128962bad08eb3e56c_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&w=680&fit=max&v=1529415115&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=83d549ab3a7b6a21a07bc5aae546c3f2)
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 02, 2019, 08:25:01 PM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QLVf64qWlsk/XKOo4hdr6OI/AAAAAAAAMuo/_ICCOMFiCPkgLmFfRx1mCn3BquOCRo1PQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7636.JPG)
The habour wall section will sit on a nice looking sea mat

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4wpygKjcX_8/XKOo99osNjI/AAAAAAAAMus/R0c7ARszxOUGd585jrnYyUH_TIg7uU0bACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7640.JPG)
As you can see, the resin pieces have been deconstructed to extend the harbour
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 02, 2019, 08:35:06 PM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-plv62KpPBGA/XKOpBzKi2dI/AAAAAAAAMuw/CE3gdAhx4AEHqW_nI0k7ceP4YzWdKYhEwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7646.JPG)
...and the gaps are filled in

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EvGlzSWB_7w/XKOpEuNrHMI/AAAAAAAAMu0/iekqzOgfDqccgZXB_UhbvR6xgntwDg9HwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7649.JPG)
This photo begins to show the width and height of the terrain piece (it's a big boy)
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 02, 2019, 08:41:32 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rPJcStOCiLM/XKOpHbPwGgI/AAAAAAAAMu8/-JcX9LzBwVQ1uu-Ps2VLGiFN17qXjvnVACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7652.JPG)
This rear section will be carved into a rock face, with maybe a cave leading to the fortification at the front  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 02, 2019, 08:45:58 PM
Brilliant. Looking forward to following this one.

One of my favourite periods.
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: henerius on April 02, 2019, 11:09:13 PM
I have to find the first rock face near the dutch coast. Where is the harbour meant to be?

Good start of the project!
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: Arthur on April 02, 2019, 11:13:33 PM
Brilliant. Looking forward to following this one.

One of my favourite periods.

Speaking of which, may we expect some new releases for the 1672 range in the not-too-distant future ?   ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Dutch Wars 1672 to 1678
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 02, 2019, 11:47:00 PM
Speaking of which, may we expect some new releases for the 1672 range in the not-too-distant future ?   ;)

oh lets hope so!!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 03, 2019, 12:16:42 PM
Impressive. Looking forward to seeing how this develops  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 03, 2019, 12:26:05 PM
1672.

After a lack of designer wanting to work on this range, I've now bribed Mike Owen of Artizan Design to take it on.

Dragoon Command first, then the Spanish, then Characters/ Generals. After that skirmishers and armed peasants.

Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 03, 2019, 01:00:04 PM
Lovely to hear that Mike is taking this range forward. It's going to be a great time to get into this period.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 03, 2019, 03:59:28 PM
1672.

After a lack of designer wanting to work on this range, I've now bribed Mike Owen of Artizan Design to take it on.

Dragoon Command first, then the Spanish, then Characters/ Generals. After that skirmishers and armed peasants.

Dutch armoured pikemen would be good as well  :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Matakakea on April 03, 2019, 04:56:04 PM
Quote
After a lack of designer wanting to work on this range, I've now bribed Mike Owen of Artizan Design to take it on.

Dragoon Command first, then the Spanish, then Characters/ Generals. After that skirmishers and armed peasants.

Looks like it's nearly time to start buying from this range again  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on April 03, 2019, 04:57:41 PM
1672.

After a lack of designer wanting to work on this range, I've now bribed Mike Owen of Artizan Design to take it on.

Dragoon Command first, then the Spanish, then Characters/ Generals. After that skirmishers and armed peasants.


Nick, you have made me a real happy man !  thanks for keep supporting this period!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 03, 2019, 10:05:35 PM
.....and for this period, I will be mainly using:

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lHihmjIn7z4/WhjD0WysY5I/AAAAAAAAITQ/wjN8OOnwFnAjYMXSh_N30V4Pi7nXmqcugCEwYBhgL/s1600/Beneath%2Bthe%2BLily%2BBanners%2B-%2BThe%2BWar%2Bof%2BThree%2BKings%2B96dpi.jpg)

The War of Three Kings is the latest incarnation of the Beneath the Lily Banners rules from The League of Augsberg. This is the 3rd edition and refines the game play allowing users to focus on enjoying the spectacle created by miniature gaming one of history’s most colourful periods. The War of Three Kings offers the opportunity for games set between 1660-1721 to be played with simple yet elegant mechanisms which delivers a smooth playing experience, authentic period flavour and loads of fun.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Arthur on April 03, 2019, 10:43:53 PM
1672.

After a lack of designer wanting to work on this range, I've now bribed Mike Owen of Artizan Design to take it on.

Dragoon Command first, then the Spanish, then Characters/ Generals. After that skirmishers and armed peasants.

Including mounted French dragoon command, I take it ?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Fates Fickle Finger on April 04, 2019, 07:24:38 PM
Has anyone got some scale comparison pictures of the Northstar 1672 range?  :)
FFF
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 04, 2019, 07:47:41 PM
I think the range mixes well with Front Rank miniatures.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on April 05, 2019, 08:48:13 AM
Has anyone got some scale comparison pictures of the Northstar 1672 range?  :)
FFF

Hi,

here you have some

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LEts99tsJ3E/WsH-lYliC_I/AAAAAAAAAXE/CYKcMRJWo_cr1BPnV2Pl4_SCexMGcUUXwCLcBGAs/s1600/9522D4B1-03A6-4DBF-8AFD-DA8193E1D6C9_zpsteqav7uh.JPG)

comparison pic. Left to Right, Warfare Miniatures, Phoenix Miniatures, Northstar 1672, mine, mine, Northstar 1672, Dixon Miniatures and Front Rank, all 28mm


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-euiSlb_43ik/WtW8pVDzDKI/AAAAAAAAAjA/fEVhEm457rYUBDo-mXuTTmEJPCA7pb8bQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG-1445.jpg)

left Avanpost, right Northstar 1672.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AymHjLhygXY/W2Ffm3iA4cI/AAAAAAAABCw/KT_d_CtPdPM5EB88eCZTqDOsbvLFKU_cQCLcBGAs/s1600/F9B23197-F61C-4EEB-AE33-167FB3A5AC2F_zpsij7bejii.jpg)

Front Rank Officer and Northstar Dragoons


Cheers!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 05, 2019, 11:30:04 AM
I love the period. Admittedly ACW has taken over recently, but luckily I got 1672 armies for both sides finished while the enthusiasm was high, so I can pull them off the shelf anytime. Part of the reason the range hasn't been added to for so long is figure designers going 'nah' when I've offered it them. Mr Copplstone has put it behind him, Mark Sims said nah, three others walked away after a few packs...BUT, Mike Owen is keen! He's already done the Dragoon Command standing, he'll be on the mounted soon and he's started the Spanish.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 05, 2019, 11:31:17 AM
Raglan. I won't highjack your thread again! sorry.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 05, 2019, 12:52:53 PM
Please excuse my ignorance, but the Northstar 1672 range is stated as suitable for 1665 – 1680 and the Front Rank range 1685 – 1700.

Is there much of a difference in dress from 1665 – 1700 so that both ranges are interchangeable and usable for the entirety of this period?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: delbruck on April 05, 2019, 01:02:30 PM
North Star is best for the 1670s, Front Rank for 1680-1690s. Of course there is some overlap in many armies. The last half of the 17th century saw a rapid change in military fashion. I think the uniforms of 1700 are closer to the style of 1750 than the style of 1665. Spain is probably the biggest exception. They tended to retain old styles longer, at least until the WSS.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 05, 2019, 03:53:59 PM
North Star is best for the 1670s, Front Rank for 1680-1690s. Of course there is some overlap in many armies. The last half of the 17th century saw a rapid change in military fashion. I think the uniforms of 1700 are closer to the style of 1750 than the style of 1665. Spain is probably the biggest exception. They tended to retain old styles longer, at least until the WSS.

Thanks for the reply. Does anyone do flags for the period?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 01:27:03 PM
Raglan. I won't highjack your thread again! sorry.

Please don't apologize, I am the last person who would want to stifle discussion.   
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 01:29:12 PM
Thanks for the reply. Does anyone do flags for the period?

Flags of War have some: http://www.flagsofwar.com/
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:01:40 PM
WIP part 2

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9L-ch4wf2Lk/XKiZZb2t6zI/AAAAAAAAMvU/YBy1WkO-vjsVfc57DEb1EnlUmC4RSfPSgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7654.JPG)
All ready for gap filling and sand

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ptm7IGNE240/XKiZcobXneI/AAAAAAAAMvY/EjCOimraCMcyU20HMfbRO3jXnk0kxTx-wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7658.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:04:22 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--sWQrlUooKA/XKiZcz_5CeI/AAAAAAAAMvc/wUNzzxlsFhMVieUksT3_D7iVQhXErlKsgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7662.JPG)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iyM9a0Q2jLM/XKiZdew9FOI/AAAAAAAAMvg/9m72bJNJnGAsOLE8NtFCA2ba7v63zmQigCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7666.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:06:18 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQHFGClN6vk/XKiZhAp6PKI/AAAAAAAAMvk/tkCvdWvpjEwYFnk47P8Tv5IGa4QyempWwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7667.JPG)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IMNgq8eDQMs/XKiZhflk_-I/AAAAAAAAMvo/tu5uG11blzUMzn-RwZdYlpAekHOLotv_wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7668.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:16:13 PM
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UV_T6SdjQFA/XKiZh9iOndI/AAAAAAAAMvs/MVv_yZTYi0UehQgSCRnBQ97px4Q8ooaTwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7670.JPG)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9o-8JoGSiHc/XKiZlJ5dgHI/AAAAAAAAMvw/30oHxglUuiYSD5ftUSK2MeAJIpYJI15nQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7672.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:21:18 PM
Coastal fortification and beach section
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FZWUX9uorB0/XKiZm9kBGzI/AAAAAAAAMv4/EHWKLP8EM-EcxKTmoke0FH3Efml0PuViACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7674.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hoI3dILLRAw/XKiZl5kHN7I/AAAAAAAAMv0/TSQqxUtgDkUA_VX_wzL3jHSoup0FX1-DgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7679.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:22:41 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c9Zh4r74p9M/XKiZpOuwzEI/AAAAAAAAMwE/E-8EvVuOd4ghceZl5BEmvVBSExSRCHDZwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7695.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O1FTMq9apXw/XKiZp_k193I/AAAAAAAAMwI/Bhj2Jzw5z6E6AEvhNgb39UbFiknU-G2mQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7697.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:25:19 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1zZtyOHOnmk/XKiZo6iGFPI/AAAAAAAAMv8/3CKofwrealQwU_mVXntZP8v-PeZponb2ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20190405_190211343.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IvNUgW04usM/XKiZqNmsVFI/AAAAAAAAMwM/vH6wCDr-sScukhMVKVoQrb7kY8cC8QQKACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20190405_190233533.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2019, 04:27:58 PM
This needs to dry for about 5 days then gap fill, sand, foam coat and base, then sit for another 7 days to fully cure.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: 6milPhil on April 07, 2019, 03:47:53 AM
I'm dumbfounded AND flabbergasted at this.  :-*

Every sale of one of my humble products is a smile from the face of God*, to see folk paint them up is an additional joy but to see THIS is the cherry on top, the icing on the cake and takes the biscuit!

It's an incredible build, but more so for hacking this up to make something great. Those are hefty chunks of resin I can't imagine the effort, and the blunting of blades, in doing it. I'm seriously blown away.

8) 8) 8) Thank you so much for sharing.   8) 8) 8)

Really looking forward to seeing this progress, when you said you were going to do something special you weren't joking...

*Insert appropriate deity or supreme icon of belief here. ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 07, 2019, 08:50:26 AM
Very impressive. Great to see this progressing  :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 07, 2019, 10:30:07 AM
Cheers fellas!!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ogrob on April 07, 2019, 10:43:28 AM
That is incredible! Is it all built as one piece? You must have a warhouse to store it.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 07, 2019, 11:16:38 AM
The fortification can be detached from beach for storage.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 11, 2019, 03:57:56 PM
Highjack alert.

I don't normally show 'greens', but just to show that Mr Owen is cracking on with the 1672 range, here's the furry hat Dragoon Command.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on April 11, 2019, 04:16:33 PM
Highjack away Mon Vieux if you post these sort of goodies...
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 11, 2019, 10:01:39 PM
I don't normally show 'greens', but just to show that Mr Owen is cracking on with the 1672 range, here's the furry hat Dragoon Command.

Can you please get Mike to work a little faster, I need those command plus lots of Spanish infantry  ;)

P.S. do you have spanish cav on the to-do-list?

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 11, 2019, 10:53:46 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 11, 2019, 11:41:17 PM
Well that's wonderful to hear  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 13, 2019, 04:21:39 PM
Danish Foot Regiment Funen/Fynske

It was one of the oldest regiments in the Danish army and could trace its history back to 1614 when it was raised under the name Fynske Fenle Knægte af Jydske Regiment Landsfolk.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D6sPdqu7Hdc/XLH9xvCWBBI/AAAAAAAAMyI/gdWzw_SEElg7ohe_bk_ZMAc0yZIeaV-SQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25281%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OURQRL3WCtQ/XLH9xttW9UI/AAAAAAAAMyE/iajVbAZsuEwxg9eEGCzoSV6RdXsOkyJ7gCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25286%2529.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-Eaollk1E0/XLH9xkwUrvI/AAAAAAAAMyA/EU9JrQJI4hAc932fKF268vUOwe7SS81wwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25282%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SYeqLBX6e1I/XLH9ycH0PcI/AAAAAAAAMyM/8nbOvii3iLYWu2w2RE02bUjxs13JQDBegCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25287%2529.jpg)

Sergeant and drummer in reverse livery.

Flags by: http://www.flagsofwar.com
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Plutarch64 on April 13, 2019, 10:01:26 PM
Lovely work on these.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 14, 2019, 07:29:11 AM
Superb painting. No pikemen?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 14, 2019, 08:36:06 AM
No pikesmen?

The Danes were the first to stop using pike and relied on firepower alone.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Silent Invader on April 14, 2019, 09:19:37 AM
Very handsome  8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Anderson Collection on April 14, 2019, 09:33:31 AM
Nicely done :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on April 14, 2019, 09:46:46 AM
Very nice regiment!! And good news those superb greens of dragoons  :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on April 14, 2019, 03:00:43 PM
Beautiful. Really like the shade of green used for their coats. Very handsome as already mentioned.  :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 14, 2019, 04:20:41 PM
Cheers guys!!!

The project should move along at pace now, with two French brigades currently being painted. The Danish foot guards are also done, but I don't currently have the flags to display them.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: flags_of_war on April 16, 2019, 12:18:48 PM
@Lord Raglan: these are fab mate. Hopefully have more flags for you soon :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Arthur on April 16, 2019, 10:10:23 PM
@Lord Raglan: these are fab mate. Hopefully have more flags for you soon :D

Out of curiosity, what will these be ? And will they perchance be available for purchase for the rest of us hoi polloi ?  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: flags_of_war on April 17, 2019, 10:05:06 AM
Out of curiosity, what will these be ? And will they perchance be available for purchase for the rest of us hoi polloi ?  :D

Arthur all the flags i do will be made available. Lord Raglan makes use of my Ready Made service. I have a large to do list of flags that ill be working through of the next few weeks minus any set backs
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 17, 2019, 08:37:08 PM
Hi Iain
Do you recall years ago you did me the English flags with Charles II sigil? You should release that in this range, for the English Regiment that went over in 1672 to fight for the French.

(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1235946_675768012452104_1926711415_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=58fb6576a27207abfef19949e4439d8e&oe=5D415047)

And the early Coldstream Guards flags:
(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1235323_675768045785434_472909539_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-lht6-1.xx&oh=c83c0621273dbdca465bdad4fc9655d7&oe=5D2B76A9)

Nick
http://northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=123&page=1 (http://northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=123&page=1)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2019, 07:36:28 PM
After a fact finding week in Amsterdam the Netherlands, Tony has some WIP up-dates:

It is ready for a clean up and base coat.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MaDekosOUp8/XLtloMfAtuI/AAAAAAAAMzs/QzuIz1fhQhEjZMirQPpHp_2nbt9lrwvQQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7699.JPG)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KLWCyasD8nQ/XLtloW0EmZI/AAAAAAAAMzw/bd5kIYgXuxksMK1Q1_dKUv-Qgzi7sYudQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7700.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2019, 08:35:29 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xyXZO7G9NfI/XLtloW6CW_I/AAAAAAAAMz0/CzI1AjQF8mwu_ASPz_Y28JSwyj9nKWDOQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7704.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j0i2dE8RGq4/XLtlrPU1SmI/AAAAAAAAMz4/n9Div-IY-_QqAQcPcP77XyIvUCYeoUUEQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7706.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2019, 08:36:34 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zgPj2szpVA/XLtluNfyKZI/AAAAAAAAM0A/zSLoxEc_u-EcM4f78Mw902EndqLlDm5sACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7707.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--9alurUt7Xc/XLtlt6e1yrI/AAAAAAAAMz8/NV-Nf0zSnr8MRqhHUu3w4IyJIqlJij1qgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7708.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2019, 08:37:25 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cOjv3lokQSA/XLtlu33pugI/AAAAAAAAM0E/Pl5W5Ot8lxk9BGDDzRWIHrK6dEUYRN2rQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7709.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gsbVWvbxIDo/XLtlyqusrxI/AAAAAAAAM0I/Gu9mNgnN-d0wgOF2y0X78w9IV4yrXjlZgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7710.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2019, 08:39:18 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jk6ZXtkoKQ8/XLtlzW5Hl7I/AAAAAAAAM0M/vDXhQctv2hoJRtb19Lu6d5WPe-_UtggoACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7711.JPG)

The man cave  ;)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cQpp_1PvEHw/XLtlzmvzq4I/AAAAAAAAM0Q/zMLsQsq3fw8UYqUgUcbbnCQhQl2U8IFIACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7712.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2019, 08:48:32 PM
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m87oko0n0kI/XLtl1PKjjRI/AAAAAAAAM0U/WFdKPWp_f34DsnD7LyKQIa60Up3cE9a5gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7715.JPG)

My sea mat arrived yesterday from North Star:
(https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/179323904/CBBM_promo_CaribbeanWaters.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1000&w=1000)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Codsticker on April 21, 2019, 06:51:57 AM
The terrain looks fantastic. Love the wharf.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on April 21, 2019, 09:29:57 AM
Wow - that terrain looks brilliant! 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on April 21, 2019, 09:48:36 AM
That's going to be a great table
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 21, 2019, 04:49:23 PM
Thank you chaps!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: War In 15MM on April 21, 2019, 04:55:11 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 22, 2019, 11:06:06 AM
English Command Group

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k7TfFxmPVk4/XL2I3whpzaI/AAAAAAAAM2I/7ColT_1tSAwC1-H4YHeJXy8Xv6IzdnX0ACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on April 22, 2019, 06:28:07 PM
Lovely command stand   :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 22, 2019, 06:55:21 PM
Dutch Command Group

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CjgV8KUJ6ZI/XL3_HDAf34I/AAAAAAAAM4A/8g-LEvpP0OghUrlWjJklWupnhSkYAqctgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252811%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on April 24, 2019, 04:38:54 PM
Another lovely command stand.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2019, 12:46:03 PM
Tony has started to put some paint on and getting the darker tones into quayside, it will all come together next week after washes and next paint stage ( quayside will be lighter when finished).

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DpVjgLJu8rA/XMWREeDGZnI/AAAAAAAAM6w/C4W5ORLu1zQy_Me6xkzoqk2e41tugbc9QCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7738.JPG)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8hPfw9rP-hc/XMWREtMsxkI/AAAAAAAAM60/6D5CguUtWAwDiOzJjGKSKvfQ4ZgjKJtygCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7739.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2019, 01:00:50 PM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bfNJ0U_0FT4/XMWREl55lLI/AAAAAAAAM64/OC0Ws_LnKjk9_779HUUdtU6sNEkh5LHHQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7740.JPG)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k7evSNa0Ajs/XMWRIHrXr9I/AAAAAAAAM68/mWrtnkvDE-Uq5cjrJ-pLnKBebKkRewRyACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7741.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2019, 01:28:57 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YFF8qhjB51s/XMWRKD0iYBI/AAAAAAAAM7E/i5_ufMx85_0chzPSwMaVFIQl0mnp2APMQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7744.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AnwDudg7vz4/XMWRLMU7E8I/AAAAAAAAM7M/RTmFz3oCGqQRRXVSwkmJmRUfwdoSHNyjQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7745.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2019, 01:59:56 PM
....and the beach section gets it's base colours

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_lgpdgndQcc/XMWRJsJRXUI/AAAAAAAAM7A/j4hOiP2m0WoQv6jdFtZLyQ3DobTDrI6BQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7742.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on April 28, 2019, 02:06:19 PM
Looking splendid
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2019, 02:42:45 PM
I think it's time to start laying up the table ready for this little beauty  ;D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on April 28, 2019, 08:46:40 PM
It’s really coming on well  :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2019, 08:58:14 PM
The French and Swiss Guard Brigade should be finished soon, plus a brigade of French line. So hopefully I can start getting some games in shortly.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2019, 08:33:37 PM
Fortified harbour and beach finished

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ePj9qBmvg_8/XNR_GMQeDWI/AAAAAAAAM_M/r7n8e401bgQ6bA6FrK7ufxjWHUgD5ZxzQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8172.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pE-Q5GCzDh4/XNR-9ddpI7I/AAAAAAAAM-8/JgdegxwbhjMdkLkklJtAGkThE2w2_w2jQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8151%2B%25282%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2019, 08:35:55 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6FGO8mYKw7Q/XNR-9oozDRI/AAAAAAAAM_A/LbIaSn-2rEg6MaQ64V8_jzWm0JUeMRKDwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8154%2B%25282%2529.JPG)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F7Ol5PWp7Nw/XNR-9U27_VI/AAAAAAAAM-4/RI96lHuqIX0mcmuximYRx07IQrnzMKtSQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8160%2B%25282%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2019, 08:38:08 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xVNanny6JVA/XNR_GZtF8mI/AAAAAAAAM_Q/m0Lq-BRFgDkyLUboyU9RJjUGj1SVEFs0ACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8167.JPG)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z4QVloHqDkA/XNR_Bif7kQI/AAAAAAAAM_E/HIFbVygvk4cPex9IG9AFs7Dq_SACeDyNQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8168.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2019, 08:39:01 PM
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfntQ34oTX8/XNR_BymriaI/AAAAAAAAM_I/CNgLtb1A1FksvcVGQk_d-i1XvEKZQkg2ACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8169.JPG)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qtif8sMZBmA/XNR_E1ejWBI/AAAAAAAAM_U/EE723yWvtx42ZpTnQLd81SmUy2SKvLoXwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8170.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2019, 08:40:28 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JDB19gchZcY/XNR_H4IcUOI/AAAAAAAAM_Y/W3Ih5CDMKiIZHv73bz0rRWJslRwHAJSYQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN8174%2B%25283%2529.JPG)

Need to get those ships ready next  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on May 09, 2019, 08:51:00 PM
Looks absolutely amazing  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Emir of Askaristan on May 09, 2019, 10:41:02 PM
Bravo sir!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on May 10, 2019, 08:10:26 AM
Really lovely looking terrain.  I like the way  the beach and harbour will fit over a mat. Great stuff  :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: 6milPhil on May 10, 2019, 10:53:36 AM
Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on May 10, 2019, 03:43:30 PM
Really good Raglan.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 10, 2019, 08:53:40 PM
Really good Raglan.

I would love to see that big galleon of yours docked in my habour  :-*

.....and that's not a euphemism you naughty boy  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 11, 2019, 06:32:11 PM
Régiment d'Artois

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ifa2S8K40o/XNcALL0cSRI/AAAAAAAANAU/7xXJwEyNQ08l0SoUeU-3babjc5F3RS5JwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25282%2529.jpg)

The regiment was raised on 24 April 1610 for the Comte de Beaumont Saint-Vallier when Henri IV made his great preparations to fight the Habsburg. It was disbanded after the assassination of Henry IV a few weeks later. The regiment was re-established on 15 August 1615 and disbanded for a second time on 6 May 1616. It was definitively re-established again on 9 September of the same year. From then on, it belonged to the regular regiments later designated as “Petits-Vieux”, ranking 6th among them until 1670.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XycA8lysCyA/XNcAKWSoy9I/AAAAAAAANAI/CfbvCrMrXAcd6wFmgnOsbajVaMb4Jju8gCLcBGAs/s1600/Artios.jpg)

In 1653, during the last years of the Franco-Spanish War (1635–59), the regiment took part in the defence of Picardie and in the sieges of Rhétel and Sainte-Ménehould. In 1654, it garrisoned various places in Flanders and participated in the capture of Beverloo. From 1655 to 1657, the regiment assumed garrison duties in Le Quesnoy. In 1658, it joined the Army of Champagne.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hp6cfv42SLE/XNcALsaDueI/AAAAAAAANAc/CYmr_kE6LaM4YuGyAl6MGYMQexl2mtkyQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25284%2529.jpg)

In 1667, at the outbreak of the War of Devolution (1667–68), the regiment served in the Duchy of Luxembourg. In 1668, it contributed to the conquest of Franche-Comté and took part in the siege of Dôle. In 1669, the regiment formed part of the relief expedition sent to the help of the Venetians defending Candia (present-day Heraklion) in Crete against the Turks. The regiment suffered heavy losses in this unsuccessful expedition.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FUkPstvRztw/XNcAL-mQNNI/AAAAAAAANAg/BFdYp-1MH5Ye_IrpcYwnaCT0x523oEoaACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25285%2529.jpg)

In 1672, at the beginning of the Franco-Dutch War (1672–78), the regiment campaigned in Holland. In 1673, it took part in the siege of Maastricht. The same year, the regiment received the name of the Province of Artois when the regiment previously known by this name received the privilege of becoming a royal regiment under the name of La Couronne Infanterie. The new Artois Infanterie ended the campaign at Stenay and at the camp of Sédan where it remained for several months. In 1674, it took part in the Battle of Séneffe, in the Battle of Ensheim and in the combats of Mulhausen and Turckheim; in 1675, in the combat of Consaarbrûck and in the defence of Trier suffering very heavy losses. In 1676, the regiment was rebuilt. In 1677, it took part in the sieges of Valenciennes and Cambrai; in 1678, in the sieges of Ghent and Ypres. It was then transferred to Germany. In 1679, it fought in the combat of Minden.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on May 11, 2019, 08:47:14 PM
Fantastic history.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on May 11, 2019, 08:51:58 PM
Big ship sails on the ally-ally-oh
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 11, 2019, 09:07:49 PM
That really is a beauty, I'd love to get my hands on one  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 11, 2019, 09:41:38 PM
The English Brigade in the French Service 1672-1678

Douglas's / Dumbarton's / The Royal Scots
This Scottish Rgt had been in the French Service since the first part of the 17th C, but had returned to England at the Restoration. With the raising of the English Standing Army in 1661 it was unnecessary for the regt to remain in England, and so it returned to France in 1662. It was again recalled to England for the 2nd Dutch War, but back to France in 1667. There it continued until 1678 when it was finally summoned home to serve on the English establishment as the First Royal Regt of Foot, or the Royal Scots. Twelve companies of 100 men each.

Services
1673-4 Rhine Theatre under Turenne
1674 Battle of Sintzheim
1675 Siege of Dachstein, Siege of Treves
1676 Siege of Philippsburg
1677 Siege of Freiburg

The Royal English Regiment
Sometimes referred to as Monmouth's Foot or the 'Old Battalion of Monmouth's Foot. It was raised in England in 1672 and sent over to France, where it remained until recalled into England in 1678. Sixteenth companies, totaling 2,000 men.

Services
1673 Siege of Maestricht
1674 Rhine Theatre under Turenne,Battle of Sintzheim, Battle of Entzheim
1675 Battle of Altenheim
1676 Siege of Philippsburg

Skelton's / 2nd Battalion of the Royal English
This bn was drawn from the standing regts in England. It went over to France in 1672 to replace the eight companies of the Royal English which had been disbanded. Once across the Channel, Skelton's was retained as a seperate unit and acted as the 2nd Bn The Royal English. In 1673 this bn was granted seniority over the original battalion as it was composed of guardsmen. This caused great jealousy betwen the two formations.
The companies of Skelton, Daniell and Sackville were recalled to England in Apr 1674. John Churchill assumed command of the remaining five companies and amalgamated them with the Earl of Peterborough's Regiment to form a new regiment which continued in France until 1677.

Services
1674 Rhine Theatre under Turenne, Battle of Entzheim
1675 Battle of Altenheim
1676 Siege of Philippsburg

The Life Guards
On 10 feb 1673 a composite troop of cavalry was taken from the three troops of the Life Guards and sent to France under the command of Louis de Duras, Marquis de Blanquefort. This special troop remained in France until 1674, although Duras stayed in France to command the English Brigade after that date.

Services
1673 Siege of Maestricht

Sir Henry Jones's Light Horse / Monmouth's Horse
A company of English Gens d'Armes was rasied for the French service by Sir George Hamilton in 1667 from the catholic officers who had been dismissed from the English establishment following the purge of 15 Sept 1667. Sir Henry Jones, a capatin in the Royal Horse Guards, was a lieutenant of this company, with Lord Morpeth as cornet. In 1671 Jones replaced Hamilton as commander when the company was expanded to a full size regiment. Total of 505 men.

Services
1673 Siege of Maestricht
1674 Rhine Theatre under Turenne, Battle of Entzheim, Battle of Waldheim
1676 Siege of Philippsburg

The Irish Regiment / Hamilton's / Dongan's
Sir Geroge Hamilton rasied this regiment in Ireland during 1671 especially for France. It was disbanded in France in 1678, returned to Ireland, and was then reformed under Thomas Dogan in the same year. Under Justin Macartie it returned to France as a mercenary regiment in 1679. Fifteen companies of 100 men each.

Services
1673-4 Rhine Theatre under urenne, Battle of Sintzheim, Battle of Entzheim
1675 Battle of Altenheim
1676 Siege of Philippsburg, action at Saverne

Roscommon's Irish Regiment
This Irish regt was rasied for French service in 1671 by Wentworth Dillion, Earl of Rosccommon, but it enjoyed a very short life. In 1672 it was disbanded in Lorraine by the French and the soldiers drafted into Hamilton's Regt. Twelve companies of 100 men each.

Sir William Lockhart's Scottish Regiment
Lockhart's went to France in 1673 and was used to recruit the Old Battalion of the Royal English.

John, Lord Vaughan's Regiment
Vaughan's was sent to France in 1673 and was again used to fill the ranks of the Old Battalion of the Royal English.

Earl of Peterbourgh's Regiment
This regiment went to France in 1673 and was amalgamated with the remnants of Skelton's Battalion to form Churchill's Foot.

Ref: John Childs The Army of Charles II (1984)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on May 12, 2019, 09:28:02 AM
What a nice regiment! and superb ship. This thread is a gem!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on May 12, 2019, 11:00:00 AM
I did an English regiment.
The command stand is in French grey, but the musketeers are painted as Marines. They are the Admirals Regt, that became the Royal Marines and the Buffs. I think I did them as a 'what if' the English had beaten the Dutch at Solebay and had landed troops in Holland. They can also man the big ship.

The English flags were made by Flags of War. I'm not sure if they are in his catalogue, but he put them together for me.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on May 12, 2019, 11:05:10 AM
The first picture are my Dumbarton's in French service.

The second is the Coldstream guards. They would have been dressed in Grey in French service (elements served in the 2nd Batt. English Regt.), but I couldn't resist doing a unit in Red and green, with the pike in reverse colours.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 12, 2019, 07:26:28 PM
I don't think I can resist not painting my Coldstream Guards in anything but traditional red.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 12, 2019, 07:30:47 PM
Régiment du Dauphin

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5LgmJ3xeHQg/XNcAMiW1WpI/AAAAAAAANAs/B_kkGmEIrGkpKX7lU_LSSKGPVAJuhBYAQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25288%2529.jpg)

The regiment was created by Louis XIV for his son the Dauphin de France on June 15, 1667. Initially the regiment ranked 45th. During the War of Devolution (1667–68), the regiment served with the Army of Flanders and assumed garrison duty in Charleroi after the capture of this city. In 1668, the regiment campaigned in Franche-Comté and distinguished itself at the sieges of Besançon and Dôle. It was then charged to demolish the fortifications of Dôle which it evacuated on June 10 to go to Tournai. In 1669 at Tournai, the remnants of the regiment of the Marquis de Linières was incorporated into Dauphin Infanterie who also inherited its rank (16th), just after Lyonnais Infanterie.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q64ojqyq0rg/XNcAKrsbBHI/AAAAAAAANAQ/7DeCYfwn-Fccqh8WnePuPjFAZby1iLmHwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252810%2529.jpg)

In 1670, the regiment campaigned in Lorraine under M. de Créqui, taking part in the sieges of Epinal, Chasté and Longwy. In 1671, it was increased to 70 companies; till then Louis XIV wanted that his son, even though he was still a child, had only a lieutenant-colonel. He changed his mind and created a charge of colonel-lieutenant for the regiment.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JIyepq6Rym0/XNcAKQR4WpI/AAAAAAAANAM/BIQOVXu1OHItRGorN6y8gJaf4F1MJhkaACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252811%2529.jpg)

In 1672, at the outbreak of the Franco-Dutch War (1672–78), the regiment formed part of the Army of Holland and was at the siege of Orsoy, Rheinberg, Doësbourg and Nijmegen and at the affair of Bommel Island. The regiment was then transferred to Turenne's Army and took its winter-quarters on the Moselle. In January 1673, it took part in the expedition in the estates of the Elector of Brandenburg and was at the capture of Unna, Kamen and Soëst. After pushing the enemy back to the Elbe, it returned to its winter-quarters. In May, a detachment of the regiment took part in a combat near Bois-le-Duc against the garrison of Crèvecoeur, later making itself master of Crèvecoeur and razed it before retiring to Kayserswerth. From June the rest of the regiment took part in the siege of Maastricht where, on 24 June, it distinguished itself in the storming of the covert way of a defensive work, losing 37 officers and 224 men. The regiment then participated in the siege of Trier before taking its winter-quarters in Burgundy. In 1674, the regiment took part in the siege of Besançon and in the capture of Dôle where it distinguished itself so much that Louis XIV gave regiments to seven of its captain. After the conquest of Franche-Comté, the regiment was sent to Trier and then to Soissons where it took its winter-quarters. In 1675, it formed part of the Army of the Low Countries and covered the sieges of Dinant, Huy and Limbourg; taking its winter-quarters in Avesnes. However in November, it was sent to Brittany to quench troubles. In 1676, it returned to Flanders and took part in the siege of Condé, Bouchain and Aire, in the relief of Maastricht. Meanwhile in May 9 companies were besieged in Philisbourg during three months, capitulating only when all ammunition had been exhausted. In 1677, the regiment took part in the sieges of Valenciennes and Cambrai, and in the relief of Charleroi. It took its winter-quarters in Cassel. In 1678, it took part in the siege of Ghent. Increased to 3 battalions, it then participated in the capture of Ypres and in the Battle of Saint-Denis.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on May 12, 2019, 07:31:39 PM
Utterly lovely
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 21, 2019, 11:02:55 PM
17th Century Tavern - The Coach & Horses

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hppJpO_hIrA/XNXX043TFcI/AAAAAAAAM_8/BNLbMAgMfNYkvd6il4FshkfKSxTGvKFYgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRUH7KfQYMk/XNXX0_jICMI/AAAAAAAAM_4/Q5SSUfayAzUMeEGevokZ2-pFr13B3usOwCEwYBhgL/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25281%2529.jpg)

Beautifully done by David Marshall  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on May 21, 2019, 11:57:25 PM
A stunning looking building. Would be very happy to pop in there for a pint  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 22, 2019, 12:01:52 AM
A stunning looking building. Would be very happy to pop in there for a pint  :D

It's like Weatherspoons, but you and all your mates can all get pissed for thrupence  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: has.been on May 22, 2019, 09:43:59 AM
Eh Gadde sir!!! Thrupance, thruppance!!! That's 3 weeks pay, & I ain't been paid.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: stavrous on May 22, 2019, 11:59:55 AM
Awesome work on everything!

Love the fortified harbor.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on May 22, 2019, 07:08:01 PM
It's like Weatherspoons, but you and all your mates can all get pissed for thrupence  ;)

As long as the sack and malmsey are of good quality then I will stretch to a thrupence! :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 22, 2019, 08:05:35 PM
As long as the sack and malmsey are of good quality then I will stretch to a thrupence! :D

Not sure about that, but we do have the best hookers in town  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: bluewillow on May 23, 2019, 10:56:26 AM
Inspirational work Raglan!

cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 23, 2019, 12:00:48 PM
That is a wonder piece of scenery.  :-* :-* :-*  Is it scratch built?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 23, 2019, 02:33:23 PM
That is a wonder piece of scenery.  :-* :-* :-*  Is it scratch built?

3D printed buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 13, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Régiment des Gardes Françaises - 1st Battalion

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zbsZl4bMLlA/XQKyd8OuvsI/AAAAAAAANHw/MFylUUgKjnU6ONlURvpBs1lORaJ-ZD-2wCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25289%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NOTbjL9CPpo/XQKyYvW7z5I/AAAAAAAANHY/ldnFbuWO18AgKs1SzMrSnKeKMnOApTgTgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252825%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJS5tAvHGnA/XQKydBpb0nI/AAAAAAAANHk/k6NTouStkFYkHyaACo9-TW2sigIixJSpwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25285%2529.jpg)

Flags by Flags of War
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 13, 2019, 09:53:06 PM
Régiment des Gardes Françaises - 2nd Battalion

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LL-N3bH0aWI/XQK3I-ehb7I/AAAAAAAANIU/UJQVoJzEBbAgs1eq7mleMB0aKkPQ4ePQgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25283%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9l2-fF-HX-E/XQK3I9JHkkI/AAAAAAAANIQ/zbYMqNTplR4tB-761j6-PVAmRPOvuVReACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25284%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zczmQgkA3ow/XQK3I3dy9cI/AAAAAAAANIY/Zx3C-AN29vckzsLgPRcMYogLER4MXoFlQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25285%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 13, 2019, 10:03:20 PM
Régiment des Gardes Suisses - 1st Battalion

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D446PvSc7Rk/XQK5ZToz0OI/AAAAAAAANIs/mIAqhpZh6s0tej1lWK-exrwU3N0sC-TSgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25286%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mOxuMQ3KogY/XQK5aXtNOSI/AAAAAAAANI4/hYeT-gmmiqEdbSciKaonhIAZvXGQI3CxACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25289%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_rNla149W8/XQK5ZdO9KGI/AAAAAAAANIo/JBHXb2eZ-l8UBMy7yCOjlE4H1x7ANXzmwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252810%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 13, 2019, 10:07:08 PM
Flags from Iain at Flags of War, really are the dog's bollocks: 

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iWBYXepQmuY/XQK5aOKYlPI/AAAAAAAANI0/1b3MQFOGUfEhia5sR4zu7C3kGdFKvqxMACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25288%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on June 13, 2019, 11:15:52 PM
Wow!  A beautiful set of regiments there, Lord Raglan.  Absolutely top brushman-ship.

I agree about Flags of War - the canine's gonads indeed  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 14, 2019, 08:15:45 AM
More French and some allied English infantry regts in the pipeline, which should give me 4 decent sized brigades, then its the dashing frog cav before moving onto the Dutch.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on June 14, 2019, 08:23:17 AM
heheheh you have been busy, sir ! Very nice units, flags and paintjob!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Frostie on June 14, 2019, 08:41:50 AM
Stunning figures, I have these in Pendraken 10mm

How many Garde Francis and Garde Swiss were there?

Keep up the great work
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 14, 2019, 09:08:06 AM
6 battalions of Garde Françaises and 4 battalions of Garde Suisse.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 16, 2019, 09:42:19 PM
Ruined Spanish Church WIP

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gHIvQXsbhvg/XQakX6vDSZI/AAAAAAAANKQ/ZRW96hpJ8bM1YVi8Ea5rZ5z1lhVaufZoACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252830%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oyJcT_Hf9oU/XQakXziNBDI/AAAAAAAANKM/leEP_MLNbBMeZgdsZaGZgl0VVZjMCm8BQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252829%2529.jpg)

Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 16, 2019, 09:43:07 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vumvMwr7FTA/XQakXg_dPaI/AAAAAAAANKI/0XTT6UHi9wY4n95erj-PdhPabQzNgCuBQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252828%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWuZEF6q4UU/XQakWmh3tVI/AAAAAAAANJ4/sEmmchkTMJ09bEuEpTRKKugXNr4z65G2wCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252824%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 16, 2019, 09:43:58 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fOnQzMB1FlY/XQakXGBij5I/AAAAAAAANKA/fZxVMYCCtiEycaVNVkh_VSLVAQmCHIDAwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252826%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fTO1NbzNpwc/XQakXS9Te7I/AAAAAAAANKE/PhQe4Jgl1hwY0kcUYWwtxTgyNOWt42D1QCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252827%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 16, 2019, 09:45:09 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YB60Ysz1F9k/XQakWEfXwlI/AAAAAAAANJw/qx1HW6ldZSoiL7D_wIsCoTcWKJcOGU7xQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252822%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bbj1ILSQThM/XQakWMSgJTI/AAAAAAAANJs/Xlix0TF6IFsPFEt3Uj-Z-gBMglcIILj3wCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252821%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 16, 2019, 09:46:11 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pj2sf9hA8Ow/XQakVzdgbXI/AAAAAAAANJo/5GjnpRi2XREBwI-OEmKVxMhSiuRgsLt2gCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252820%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YtCr2sKurQg/XQakUyyC5_I/AAAAAAAANJk/LnZSZPdtNAsHX975MmCB8F50UXNPXmO2QCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252819%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 16, 2019, 09:55:09 PM
Dutch Artillery

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YckxFh3EMW4/XQKydfGJyCI/AAAAAAAANHo/wxntVQdFZ_oS7eSrgNeY0EGzfK_kxF2_QCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25287%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RmSTnLkQ3r8/XQKydsxU2ZI/AAAAAAAANHs/nFzs4qc3ho8ZtTqJRod3LoVSV1sNc9ZgwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25288%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on June 16, 2019, 11:16:28 PM
Very nice artillery, and that church looks epic already.  Looking forward to seeing how it progresses  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on June 17, 2019, 03:53:30 PM
Nice artillery.  Intrigued by the 'castaway' hut.  3d printed?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 17, 2019, 08:21:00 PM
Nice artillery.  Intrigued by the 'castaway' hut.  3d printed?

Yep, good old 3D printing.

The hut is a little piece for when the Dutch take their war against the French in the Caribbean.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marianas_gamer on June 17, 2019, 08:51:57 PM
I really like the hut  :-*
Lon
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 17, 2019, 08:58:25 PM
I really like the hut  :-*
Lon

If you want to stay at the hut over for a weekend Lon, I am running a discount scheme for forum members  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 17, 2019, 09:05:42 PM
The finished version of the Cock and the Fiddle

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ANhbXgGS1s0/XQfti8ex_YI/AAAAAAAANK4/q76PZ7GU2PsO-i5mnzQ7TeWDNo9SVlObQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3054.JPG)

Fine wine, good food and the best whoring in 17th century Spanish Netherlands  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Curassier on June 17, 2019, 09:13:48 PM
Inspirational stuff.
Infantry units seem to be North Star with the odd Front Rank.
But what about the Dutch artillery ?
Thanks
JM
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 17, 2019, 09:41:16 PM
North Star artillery buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Curassier on June 18, 2019, 06:56:52 PM
Superb !
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 22, 2019, 12:27:18 AM
Grenadiers à Cheval de la Garde - Maison du Roi Cavalry

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlSI-CZYEpQ/XQ1WZi-l6WI/AAAAAAAANL8/K9y4U13ng1EI2gMniDkHC5MPe2ucp58nQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252835%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UYxEDhF-0fk/XQ1WpNQ6kvI/AAAAAAAANMQ/N_hw9sjGiswvKu5e-ExPxwzWrHuE7QJOQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252834%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b-42QGHKnuQ/XQ1WoYve9lI/AAAAAAAANMI/yAzcQBblQfsaMpwiEAwuwyKe6LI3cW02ACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252831%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-28HpUAcg12o/XQ1WoHf2qHI/AAAAAAAANME/hdijq3kgjCgD2gZiyTW7taZ_8G6egDdQACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252833%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--oG1SQB_gD0/XQ1WZiROE7I/AAAAAAAANL4/737uAo96jsUddwegU2NOn3nL8zmhrfgfgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252836%2529.jpg)

Captain N. de Villemeur, Marquis de Rioter, leads the squadron out for it's morning ride.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on June 22, 2019, 10:07:39 AM
Fabulous looking bunch.  Quite different to their Waterloo descendants.  Really like the standard.

Is there a story to the accompanying pooch?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: MGH on June 22, 2019, 08:17:04 PM
That flag is incredible!  Like the pooch too :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 23, 2019, 11:16:03 AM
Is there a story to the accompanying pooch?

Captain Villemeur was an enthusiastic hunter with horse and hound, so he always takes one of his favorite pooches with him on campaign.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 23, 2019, 11:17:56 AM
A stone cottage for the Spanish Netherlands

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZekJfeRCAfo/XQftivvWF1I/AAAAAAAANK0/HrLf-rcW0qgoSt9yMcEvIfEqtduo4XpkACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3055.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Codsticker on June 25, 2019, 03:36:42 AM
Beautiful little piece- well done!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on June 27, 2019, 07:29:48 AM
Thanks for the info on the dog. Interesting that it wasn’t just Prince Rupert who took his dog with him  :)

Wonderful cottage. Love the texture and details on the roof and walls.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: galvinm on July 03, 2019, 11:49:17 PM
Just found this thread. I love the painting and terrain modifications. But...……..I hate you guys who do this stuff to periods I WAS NOT interested in. Until looking at the gorgeous eye candy y'all put on here. Must resist...…

Awesome thread. Will continue to watch. And try to appreciate without buying.

Great job.

 Nick, where did you get that awesome ship? I don't really need one, but it would be a nice addition to my unneeded navy.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on July 07, 2019, 03:10:35 PM
Danish Foot Regiment Funen/Fynske

It was one of the oldest regiments in the Danish army and could trace its history back to 1614 when it was raised under the name Fynske Fenle Knægte af Jydske Regiment Landsfolk.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D6sPdqu7Hdc/XLH9xvCWBBI/AAAAAAAAMyI/gdWzw_SEElg7ohe_bk_ZMAc0yZIeaV-SQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25281%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OURQRL3WCtQ/XLH9xttW9UI/AAAAAAAAMyE/iajVbAZsuEwxg9eEGCzoSV6RdXsOkyJ7gCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25286%2529.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-Eaollk1E0/XLH9xkwUrvI/AAAAAAAAMyA/EU9JrQJI4hAc932fKF268vUOwe7SS81wwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25282%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SYeqLBX6e1I/XLH9ycH0PcI/AAAAAAAAMyM/8nbOvii3iLYWu2w2RE02bUjxs13JQDBegCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25287%2529.jpg)

Sergeant and drummer in reverse livery.

Flags by: http://www.flagsofwar.com

Beautiful figures and I love those flags.
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 07, 2019, 04:14:47 PM
There is a load more units painted, I just need to base them
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on July 07, 2019, 04:30:05 PM
Great collection of figures,scenery,terrain.
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 17, 2019, 10:41:52 AM
Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7DgF6ve-vI/XS7ssDH4fII/AAAAAAAANaQ/cVY7mIn8sD8bYciDPruY2d9tXuO_cGGqQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190717_094808%2B%25282%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mO3JanQd2Ig/XS7ss0S_BUI/AAAAAAAANaY/4TST9l1MHv41kr4enrDHF3509h9_VroiwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190717_094816.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aP6H8rmLZAM/XS7ss7fhsII/AAAAAAAANaU/MLACek_woZoQydjztrOhsa7L26yArN_AACLcBGAs/s1600/20190717_094847%2B%25281%2529.jpg)

The 'first official' unit of English naval infantry, originally called the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot and soon becoming known as the Admiral's Regiment, was formed on 28 October 1664, with an initial strength of 1,200 infantrymen recruited from the Trained Bands of London as part of the mobilisation for the Second Anglo-Dutch War. James (later King James VII & II), the Duke of York and Albany, Lord High Admiral and brother of King Charles II, was Captain-General of the Artillery Company, now the Honorable Artillery Company, the unit that trained the Trained Bands.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on July 17, 2019, 10:53:25 AM
Cracking looking unit.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on July 17, 2019, 10:53:41 AM
Lovely stuff, and my old regiment mentioned as well (current uniform to the left)...
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 18, 2019, 05:15:28 PM
Régiment de Bourbonnais

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-igwoyeoyLRw/XTCYxA2HUBI/AAAAAAAANao/AT1dA2Gh9EwZEC5OY_-0AFRGEHRK9xoawCLcBGAs/s1600/20190717_095016.jpg)

In 1667, at the beginning of the War of Devolution (1667–68), the regiment campaigned in Flanders, taking part in the sieges of Berghes, Furnes, Courtrai, Charleroi, Tournai, Douai, Oudenarde and Lille.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emRqsrpHKY8/XTCYx2TMwAI/AAAAAAAANaw/ir8qX7f-oTsGttPDk70Wn6bwHCXLYSFowCLcBGAs/s1600/20190717_095059.jpg)

In 1672 at the outbreak of the Franco-Dutch War (1672–78), the regiment was increased to two battalions, each of 16 companies. It took part in the sieges of Orsoy, Burich and Zütphen. Seventeen companies garrisoned Wesel.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjAQ54sRmGk/XTCYxW4gkxI/AAAAAAAANas/JZI8gutLkf4PsMRk9V4szYTFq971DZiUgCLcBGAs/s1600/20190717_095127.jpg)

On February 1 1673, the regiment took the name of the Province of Bourbonnais. In 1673, the regiment took part in the siege of Maastricht. In 1674, it fought in the Battle of Seneffe. In 1675, it was at the sieges of Dinant, Huy and Limbourg. In 1676, it took part in the defence of Maastricht which it then garrisoned till the end of the war in 1678.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 22, 2019, 11:16:18 PM
Royal Scottish Regiment

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pkvYEkIvMXo/XTYzaHUmDtI/AAAAAAAANbQ/qovcsDg5K-AbDllT5bipgcXETR3OWELiACLcBGAs/s1600/20190721_095742.jpg)

During the 1672-74 Third Anglo-Dutch War, Douglas' was part of British Brigade that fought with the French, commanded by the Duke of Monmouth. It served in the Rhineland throughout the Franco-Dutch War, even after the Anglo-Dutch war ended in February 1674; it became the Régiment de Dumbarton in 1675, after George Douglas was made Earl of Dumbarton.

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The 1678 Treaties of Nijmegen required the repatriation of all Scots and English units from France; reluctant to lose veteran troops, this was made as hard as possible. Dumbarton's was posted to the Dauphiné in Southern France before being disbanded and its men prevented from travelling for 30 days thereafter; many chose to remain, while those who arrived in England did so without money or possessions.

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It was the only unit where the majority remained loyal to James during the November 1688 Glorious Revolution; Dumbarton followed him into exile and one of William's subordinates, Frederick Schomberg, appointed Colonel. While awaiting transport from Ipswich to Flanders, it mutinied on 15 March 1689; this was a combination of not being paid and dislike at being commanded by a foreigner but the mutineers were treated with leniency and later agreed to the move.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on July 23, 2019, 12:18:08 AM
Splendid
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on July 23, 2019, 11:01:57 AM
Another absolutely fab looking unit, and an equally interesting history. Must have been an especially confusing time to be a British soldier!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Codsticker on July 23, 2019, 03:40:58 PM
Great painting and basing... but your flags are the real stars.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 24, 2019, 07:39:32 AM
Thank you Gents!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 24, 2019, 07:52:13 AM
Earl of Antrim's Regiment of Foot - Williamite War in Ireland

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Slightly off piste with this unit, but I figure they can be used to represent one of the regiments in the Irish Brigade.

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At the outbreak of the Glorious Revolution, which replaced James II with William of Orange, Antrim was already in his seventies. He stayed loyal to James. When the Dutch invasion threatened, James ordered Richard Talbot, Earl of Tyrconnell, whom James had appointed viceroy of Ireland, to sent reliable Irish troops to England. These units sailed to Chester in September and early October 1688. To replace these units, Tyrconnell ordered four new regiments to be raised, one for each Irish province. The Ulster regiment was to be raised by Antrim. He hired 1,200 Scottish mercenaries (i.e. redshanks), making sure they were all Catholics. The unit was supposed to be ready on 20 November, but delays occurred.

At that time Tyrconnell's remodelling of the Irish army had advanced so far that few units still had significant numbers of protestant soldiers. One of those was the regiment of Viscount Mountjoy, a protestant loyal to James. This unit was in garrison at Londonderry (or Derry). Tyrconnell considered this unit unreliable and on 23 November he ordered Mountjoy to march to Dublin, supposedly for embarking to England. Mountjoy's regiment was to be replaced by Antrim's, but that was not ready and Derry found itself without garrison.

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When Antrim finally got his troops on the way, he met Colonel George Philips, a protestant, at Newtown Limavady, who sent a messenger to Derry to warn the city. On 7 December 1688, with Antrim's regiment ready to cross the Foyle River under the Ferryquay Gate, thirteen apprentices seized the city keys and locked the gates. With this Derry was in rebellion against Tyrconnell and James;. Antrim was not strong enough to take the town by force and retreated to Coleraine.

When Tyrconnell heard that Antrim had been kept out of Derry, he stopped Mountjoy on his march to Dublin and sent him back to Derry. On 21 December Mountjoy reached Derry and struck a deal with the city, according to which two of his companies, consisting entirely of Protestant soldiers, would be let into town. The one was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Lundy, the other by Captain William Stewart. Both later swore allegiance to William. Mountjoy appointed Lundy governor of the town in place of Philips.

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James lost the Williamite War in Ireland with the fall of Limerick in 1691. Antrim as a supporter of James was one of the losers. Peace was signed with the Treaty of Limerick according to which all the members of the Irish landed gentry having served in the Jacobite Army who did not immediately swear allegiance to William and Mary would forfeit their title and lands. Antrim seems to have missed his chance in 1691 and not have sworn allegiance to William immediately after the signing of the treaty. However he seems to have obtained a pardon at a later stage and did regain control of his lands.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Belisarius on July 24, 2019, 09:19:07 AM
Beautiful units and painting . I particularly like how you’ve painted the faces , their expressions and the ruddy cheeks ect are very effective. I’m loving the potted histories for each unit btw.  Brilliant thread .
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: delbruck on July 24, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Very nice job with the unit of Front Rank figures. The dark color of the muskets and metalwork helps to reduced the exaggerated size of the weapon.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 24, 2019, 10:49:22 PM
Régiment Du Roi

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mgu4OF19LhE/XTjQkso2VYI/AAAAAAAANb8/KdO9Dh63Yz0ljOSPr-jaqvJxpwLhg-aFACLcBGAs/s1600/20190724_071853.jpg)

In 1667, at the outbreak of the War of Devolution (1667–68), the regiment joined the Army of Flanders and took part in the sieges of Tournai, Douai and Lille before garrisoning Oudenarde. In 1668, it returned to Saint-Germain where, during a review, the king decided to add 4 grenadiers to each company of his regiment, a measure soon extended to the other infantry regiments. At the end of 1669, when the old Lorraine Infanterie (occupying the 14th rank of seniority) was integrated into Du Roi Infanterie, the latter regiment inherited from the rank of the former.

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In 1672, at the beginning of the Franco-Dutch War (1672–78), the regiment took part in the siege of Doësbourg where its colonel-lieutenant was killed. It was also at the siege of Orsoy on the Rhine and took part in Turenne's expedition in the estates of the Elector of Brandenburg and in the storming of the Castle of Berckhembaum. In 1673, the regiment took part in the siege of Maastricht; in 1674, in the sieges of Limbourg, Besançon and Dôle, and in the Battle of Seneffe; in 1675, in the sieges of Liège, Dinant, Huy and Limbourg; in 1676, in the siege of Condé and in the protection of the siege of Bouchain; in 1677, in the sieges of Valenciennes and Cambrai, and in the capture of Saint-Ghislain; in 1678, in the sieges of Gand and Ypres, in the Battle of Saint-Denis near Mons, and in the blockade of Strasbourg. In 1679, the regiment took part in the sieges of Homburg and Bitch, and in the engagement of Linden.

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In 1680, the regiment assumed garrison duty in Lille. In 1683, it took part in the sieges of Courtrai and Dixmude, and in the bombardment of Oudenarde. In 1684, it was with the army who covered the siege of Luxembourg.

At the outbreak of the Nine Years' War (1688–97) in 1688, the regiment followed the Dauphin who laid siege of Philisbourg. It then took part in the capture of Mannheim, Spires, Worms, Trier, Frankenstein and Mainz. In 1690, it fought in the Battle of Fleurus. In 1691, it took part in the siege of Mons, in the capture of Halle and in the Combat of Leuzes; in 1692, in the siege of Namur, in the Battle of Steenkerque where it suffered heavy losses, and in the bombardment of Charleroi; in 1693, in the sieges of Huy and Château-Picard, in the Battle of Landen and in the siege of Charleroi; in 1695, in the sieges of Dixmude and Deynse and in the bombardment of Bruxelles; in 1697, in the siege of Ath.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 24, 2019, 10:53:49 PM
I’m loving the potted histories for each unit btw.

Unashamedly plagiarized in most cases  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 25, 2019, 07:47:03 PM
Du Régiment de Dragons de Fimarcon

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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nKBB-NJsWpQ/XTn3TMinHUI/AAAAAAAANcc/vjrHoEuD-gY9By3wChEXnagr9BA6aiZ4gCLcBGAs/s1600/20190723_075537.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uk7Oy_2sgnI/XTn3WQX558I/AAAAAAAANco/M2n2oaLfPf42ROWLvkKcqa2pSvRFzvLDACLcBGAs/s1600/20190723_075743.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cRwzpAtcDlU/XTn3Ww79EfI/AAAAAAAANcs/L8lcC8TD5ZEzFku5fVqfFUkY4q97gzH0wCLcBGAs/s1600/20190723_075806.jpg)

Not a lot of history on this unit, information on dragoons is pretty sparse in this period.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 25, 2019, 08:56:20 PM
The wife bought me this pistol the other day for the wall in my games room, what a great wife she is!!!  :)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1rRDvOTI2g4/XToII1362KI/AAAAAAAANdE/tPNJ7ERwQCweXV8zONf5QLDiYu8ulFOVwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190718_175610.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Arthur on July 26, 2019, 01:42:50 AM
Not a lot of history on this unit, information on dragoons is pretty sparse in this period.

The dragoon regiments are actually fairly well documented if you know where to look.

Fimarcon had been raised in 1676 by the Marquis de Barbezières. In 1678, it was given to Gaston-Paul Jean-Baptiste de Cassagnet de Tilladet, Marquis de Fimarcon right after his uncle was killed leading his own dragoons at the battle of St-Denis. The regiment remained the property of the Cassagnet family (who had obtained the marquisate of Fimarcon in the previous century) until 1705, when it was acquired by François de Baschi, Marquis du Cayla, and took the name Cayla for about a year and a half. It returned to the Cassagnet de Tilladet family in 1706 and was known as Tilladet until 1713. The unit fought in Germany and Flanders during the Dutch war and was involved in the dragonnades during the 1680's (hence the very famous period satirical cartoon showing a Fimarcon dragoon forcing a Huguenot to convert to catholicism at gunpoint). Fimarcon then fought in Italy in 1690-1691 before being transferred to Flanders for the remainder of the Nine Years War, fighting notably at Neerwinden. The green uniform lined isabelle (a pale yellow-buff colour) was worn during the 1670's (presumably) and 1680's, being replaced with a green coat lined green and a fur cap with a green bag circa 1690.   

Since I'm in a pedantic mood, your flags for the Régiment du Roi aren't right if you care about such thing. Its white drapeau colonel is actually that of the Régiment de la Couronne, and the Dedit Hanc Mastreka Coronam motto was not added until 1750 anyway (Du Roi's drapeau colonel only had 48 golden fleurs-de-lys on the cross and no crowns or motto). Likewise, the green and red drapeau d'ordonnance only had fleur-de-lys, as the crowns and motto were only added in the mid-1750's. . 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 26, 2019, 08:08:46 AM
Thank you for this info buddy, however, my period of interest is fairly narrow, 1665 to 1680, including the War of Devolution and The Dutch Wars. If you can find information on dragoons in this period, please point the way as I would be hugely grateful.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on July 26, 2019, 10:48:07 AM
Thank you for this info buddy, however, my period of interest is fairly narrow, 1665 to 1680, including the War of Devolution and The Dutch Wars. If you can find information on dragoons in this period, please point the way as I would be hugely grateful.

Gareth

Lord Raglan! you have a great collection ! If you need information about 1670-80 Spanish Dragoons, I might be of help...

Cheers!! and keep painting  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: FreakyFenton on July 26, 2019, 02:16:32 PM
Cracking terrain and brushwork!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 26, 2019, 03:55:54 PM
Lord Raglan! you have a great collection ! If you need information about 1670-80 Spanish Dragoons, I might be of help...

A big Spanish contingent is planned once I have finish the Dutch brigades, so waiting patiently for Nick to release them into the 1672 range.

Thank you for the offer of information, I will definitely be in touch  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on July 26, 2019, 04:22:15 PM
Just caught up with this thread!
Ravishing! Splendid! Amazing!
Tons of top quality work!
I'll be following it with great interest! Cheers! 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Arthur on July 26, 2019, 07:02:29 PM
Thank you for this info buddy, however, my period of interest is fairly narrow, 1665 to 1680, including the War of Devolution and The Dutch Wars. If you can find information on dragoons in this period, please point the way as I would be hugely grateful.

Gareth

I'm not aware of any primary sources detailing dragoon coat colours for the Dutch War era, with the exception of one eyewitness account from 1671 describing the Régiment Royal as wearing blue coats faced red. The adoption of uniforms by dragoon regiments appears to have been a gradual process which was only completed by the end of the Dutch War, but it would make sense for the King's regiment to be among the first to receive uniforms. 

Terra firma is only reached with a list published in 1680 in the Mercure Galant and most people - yours truly included - generally use it as a guide for the 1675-1679 period, which may not be entirely accurate but probably doesn't stray too far from reality either - we know so little about 1670's uniforms that beggars can't afford to be choosers anyway. It seems likely that by the battles of Cassel in 1677 and St Denis in 1678, most dragoon units had already more or less settled for the coat colours and facings they would wear throughout the 1680's (what was worn in the early years of the war - say 1672 to 1675 - is another matter altogether as we know precious little about the clothing worn then save for a few exceptions).

The most convenient English language source for dragoon uniforms from 1680 to 1715 is Robert Hall and GianCarlo Boeri's CD, sold through Baccus in the UK :

https://www.baccus6mm.com/catalogue/WSSUniformCDs/ (https://www.baccus6mm.com/catalogue/WSSUniformCDs/)

As far as regimental histories as concerned, Henri Choppin's venerable Histoire générale des dragons remains the go-to book, though you need to be able to read French to use it as I don't believe it was ever translated into English. 

Incidentally, if your main area of interest is the pre-1680 period, most maison du roi units had yet to adopt the uniforms they would retain until the French revolution : the Gardes Françaises were in grey coats with grey lining and cuffs and silver lace, and red breeches and stockings (their distinctive blue coat faced red with white lace was not adopted until 1685), while the horse grenadiers wore red coats with red cuffs until the early 1690's, only going into blue coats in 1692.   
   
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on July 26, 2019, 07:51:39 PM
I'm not aware of any primary sources detailing dragoon coat colours for the Dutch War era, with the exception of one eyewitness account from 1671 describing the Régiment Royal as wearing blue coats faced red. The adoption of uniforms by dragoon regiments appears to have been a gradual process which was only completed by the end of the Dutch War, but it would make sense for the King's regiment to be among the first to receive uniforms. 

Terra firma is only reached with a list published in 1680 in the Mercure Galant and most people - yours truly included - generally use it as a guide for the 1675-1679 period, which may not be entirely accurate but probably doesn't stray too far from reality either - we know so little about 1670's uniforms that beggars can't afford to be choosers anyway. It seems likely that by the battles of Cassel in 1677 and St Denis in 1678, most dragoon units had already more or less settled for the coat colours and facings they would wear throughout the 1680's (what was worn in the early years of the war - say 1672 to 1675 - is another matter altogether as we know precious little about the clothing worn then save for a few exceptions).

The most convenient English language source for dragoon uniforms from 1680 to 1715 is Robert Hall and GianCarlo Boeri's CD, sold through Baccus in the UK :

https://www.baccus6mm.com/catalogue/WSSUniformCDs/ (https://www.baccus6mm.com/catalogue/WSSUniformCDs/)

As far as regimental histories as concerned, Henri Choppin's venerable Histoire générale des dragons remains the go-to book, though you need to be able to read French to use it as I don't believe it was ever translated into English. 

Incidentally, if your main area of interest is the pre-1680 period, most maison du roi units had yet to adopt the uniforms they would retain until the French revolution : the Gardes Françaises were in grey coats with grey lining and cuffs and silver lace, and red breeches and stockings (their distinctive blue coat faced red with white lace was not adopted until 1685), while the horse grenadiers wore red coats with red cuffs until the early 1690's, only going into blue coats in 1692.   
 

I am being dense but are the Baccus CDs the same as the P&SS Uniform books?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Arthur on July 26, 2019, 09:06:52 PM
Yes, they are. Baccus sell the Hall & Co CD's only whereas the Pike and Shot Society have the much more expensive book versions.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on July 26, 2019, 10:35:21 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 27, 2019, 06:19:14 PM
Thanks guys, the more info the better!!

Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 27, 2019, 06:21:18 PM
Ruined Spanish Church - finished

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Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 27, 2019, 06:22:25 PM
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Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 27, 2019, 06:23:20 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sU3j0H8S3Oc/XTyGgoL2tUI/AAAAAAAANdc/3jvHjHNFOk4CUvLp5PtkMtsmUOSt8A3qgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9891%2B%25282%2529.JPG)

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Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 27, 2019, 06:24:13 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aqPo4On5QSM/XTyGb1pUBPI/AAAAAAAANdY/kH2Q-_EMIgQ7XL2uM3JZEs2VTJ1kCYlBQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9886%2B%25282%2529.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xt7-hEqzU_o/XTyGb_lN9XI/AAAAAAAANdU/desFKwXcreUgF03lCrdb3KNPr_5y8jqBQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9883%2B%25282%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 27, 2019, 06:26:13 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTc9ARFnpZw/XTyGbm5RqiI/AAAAAAAANdQ/19i2nd-pUuonaLN-bKc6Gig1d9uyVbRNwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9880%2B%25283%2529.JPG)

The next terrain project is a lighthouse.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: armchairgeneral on July 27, 2019, 08:01:30 PM
Wow that looks amazing  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on July 27, 2019, 10:04:15 PM
+1  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 28, 2019, 01:33:25 AM
Cheers guys!!

I think my scenery collection is almost there for this period, can't see myself requiring anything else after the lighthouse.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Belisarius on July 28, 2019, 09:24:04 AM
Cheers guys!!

I think my scenery collection is almost there for this period, can't see myself requiring anything else after the lighthouse.
Yeah , I remember my wife saying something similar on the subject of high heels 👠 , scarves and handbags , over the years . 😎
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 28, 2019, 10:23:54 AM
I am very disciplined I will have you know  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 28, 2019, 01:17:40 PM
Du Régiment de Dragons de Fimarcon (dismounted with horse holder stand)

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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AFJcRVhHhc8/XT2QsKvZ1fI/AAAAAAAANeQ/vHWb2P2zCIEvvsqVh6Ys2tAJLcGJmEdogCLcBGAs/s1600/20190726_082654.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tt9hlLFrWdg/XT2Qtw4x1rI/AAAAAAAANeY/vhJJmAFlxL8vPsheWbabD5wTh4-NimjhwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190726_082704.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GUG8pqpIjKo/XT2QvFWIsNI/AAAAAAAANec/jYYxL9gQdFwjxJgCEr7p0bcd4Ux7KrDqwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190726_082714.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aclxdK455qw/XT2QvVXEOuI/AAAAAAAANeg/lsgQB3PUVykLiY76xvpdeMnyYSsfplqhQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190726_082745.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xM9GgyW_G-g/XT2QvvK7Y6I/AAAAAAAANek/dq-0vOLULRQLWys8gEeSXfLWj0NQ2QsSgCLcBGAs/s1600/20190726_082954.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on July 28, 2019, 04:28:33 PM
Gorgeous, so neat painting! I like those greens! And the dismounted vignette, super!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 28, 2019, 05:14:17 PM
Royal Roussillon Cavalry Regiment

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfjNU5SvjP8/XT3IOrXR_nI/AAAAAAAANfQ/vZaEwkh8bdAkvZ4gGrIeGjM35-o7vVGIACLcBGAs/s1600/20190728_143741.jpg)

Established 1652 as Montclar, but on the 1st April 1668 it was titled Royal Roussillon.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-IeF7S6QDA/XT3IJpedXmI/AAAAAAAANfA/TjY54eb6A-oZM826vN0mOtszkW5Zb5RHgCLcBGAs/s1600/20190728_143559.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-phoggR9qa84/XT3IJ7k3gHI/AAAAAAAANfE/0hB_OZCt-8wE0QcYO8bSI9-VXPH43K0UACLcBGAs/s1600/20190728_143643.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Il6nqxDcgUo/XT3IKIcD4kI/AAAAAAAANfI/WQqJG9gLhaUlacqsC4tGpEv096zWTkefgCLcBGAs/s1600/20190728_143658.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eucjxjGkkVU/XT3IOSvHlOI/AAAAAAAANfM/W9DaB-RjGYkE4z8ZSOpKuoU_zfWQxd7kACLcBGAs/s1600/20190728_143718.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Jeff965 on July 28, 2019, 05:48:42 PM
Late to the party as usual, going to be watching this thread with great interest. Great looking figures and terrain going to enjoy reading from the start :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 28, 2019, 11:11:32 PM
Cheers Jeff, its finally looking like a collection now, but there is still a way to go until its finished.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Curassier on August 04, 2019, 06:59:37 PM
Lord raglan,

I am new to this fascinating period - encouraged in part by the range of reference material now available from Helion.
Might you give me a little information on the base sides that you use for cavalry, infantry and especially those wonderful dismounted dragoons ?
Many thanks
JM
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 04, 2019, 07:50:17 PM
Hi JM

Both my infantry and cavalry are based on 60mm by 60mm MDF bases which are 3mm thick, you can buy them from Warbases. I put the horse holder on a slightly larger base, so I could make it into a little vignette.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Curassier on August 05, 2019, 04:59:14 PM
Thank you sir - an absolutely wonderful collection.
JM
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 13, 2019, 10:26:15 PM
Work has started on a little free standing lighthouse for my coastal layout:

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQ1xbLPdWHk/XVMpGMr_goI/AAAAAAAANuI/uSgEbefaLmwtckOPstcNYXzSksapkrsvACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9911.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJw_KEXZhfI/XVMo-l67jSI/AAAAAAAANt0/nXFi5PDdFTY99UFVFo5uf4mzPh0KxKE5wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9903%2B%25281%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 13, 2019, 10:27:47 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9BDJQv-zgE/XVMo-qkVZqI/AAAAAAAANt4/cM3-YLepNGAEWsziwATQpliZMY2pqBz2QCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9907.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-27NzdyFppJ0/XVMpCqZxcDI/AAAAAAAANt8/6vn3OSoIWBojAAqre0U8Dtna3Mkt2i0RACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9908.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 13, 2019, 10:28:54 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yblWTv1xvvw/XVMpDclroSI/AAAAAAAANuA/SA-fBWcSXg0rMsVeGMOc5rP7UjFQ7yEPgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9909.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hHPS2WMHRhs/XVMpDhWBc1I/AAAAAAAANuE/j4Ro096WWeg1bWnVBnqz_IkCbBXbZF6OwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9910.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 13, 2019, 10:29:47 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g4ZVrCMNvM0/XVMpGpn36nI/AAAAAAAANuM/9qYbJtDvjX4VN1ZDoX8u-_CP38aWcuVYgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN9912.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 02, 2019, 10:48:46 PM
Régiment de Provence

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pPZOZtC5u3o/XW2LDXxZRxI/AAAAAAAANwA/Xgx6RF9Sj00Az02KhPqWua0f70I0k2ISQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190902_181100.jpg)

The regiment was raised on December 4, 1674 by the Comte de Grignan, lieutenant-general in Provence to give assistance to Messina against Spain. It initially counted 21 companies. From 1676 to 1677, during the Franco-Dutch War (1672-78), the regiment campaigned in Sicily. In 1678, it was transferred to Catalonia before returning to Provence.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iL7jOpI4iSI/XW2LFOCvUtI/AAAAAAAANwM/r5N0smvaL9AXG-zvWJxAEpTKU_VfeZgywCLcBGAs/s1600/20190902_181138.jpg)

In 1681, the regiment contributed to the occupation of Casale. On June 15, 1684, the regiment took the name of the Province of Provence.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5xPl3ZoTTuo/XW2LDg2SdCI/AAAAAAAANwE/X_ncJkpx80QmkvISlFs4yTaXJLmYC-BigCLcBGAs/s1600/20190902_181116.jpg)

In 1688, at the outbreak of the Nine Years' War (1688-97), the regiment was sent to the Netherlands where it garrisoned Nuyts. In 1689, it took part in the defence of Bonn. In 1690, the regiment was increased to two battalions and fought in the Battle of Fleurus. In 1691, it received a third battalion and participated in the siege of Mons and in the combat of Leuze. In 1692, it took part in the siege of Namur and in the Battle of Steenkerque; in 1693, in the Battle of Landen and in the siege of Charleroi; in 1695, in the siege of Courtrai, in the combat of Tongres and in the bombardment of Bruxelles; and in 1697, in the siege of Ath.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on September 03, 2019, 01:16:10 PM
Beautiful! Jawdropping!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 03, 2019, 10:07:47 PM
Beautiful! Jawdropping!  :-*

Cheers buddy!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 03, 2019, 10:10:34 PM
Wijnberben/Beijnheim Infantry Regiment

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfBGRiIxbJ4/XW7VUwD4CYI/AAAAAAAANwk/aVoPs5GKtmEOavsRyoYriTMFE6WskN65wCLcBGAs/s1600/20190903_175618.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_Dl-OhyBGs/XW7VU10JXXI/AAAAAAAANwg/kqvLQRkojW08nc-NxIvtdnRPMXLSU9lVACLcBGAs/s1600/20190903_175631.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Erq8x1Arpw/XW7VU9nqUjI/AAAAAAAANwo/M1SVrUX8k98OeL9jCgGw6xboJflCvsnDACLcBGAs/s1600/20190903_175637.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcH-NDxiF-E/XW7VXB9-nYI/AAAAAAAANww/CAKyjfFaOecg66ZmzXrQtkD55M14ww8YACLcBGAs/s1600/20190903_182207.jpg)

.......and so the Dutch contingent begins
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on September 04, 2019, 10:17:25 AM
I really like the Regiment de Provence! I have just read a Spanish book about the War in Messina 1676-78, very interesting scenario for wargaming !  Keep it up
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 04, 2019, 08:48:23 PM
I really like the Regiment de Provence! I have just read a Spanish book about the War in Messina 1676-78, very interesting scenario for wargaming !  Keep it up

Cheers buddy

Have you ordered your North Star Spanish yet?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: robh on September 04, 2019, 11:22:01 PM
Those are lovely units. Great figures, very well painted and displayed.
Wonderful
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on September 04, 2019, 11:36:05 PM
Cheers buddy

Have you ordered your North Star Spanish yet?


Of course!! I am waiting fo them to arrive :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 04, 2019, 11:44:04 PM
Those are lovely units. Great figures, very well painted and displayed.
Wonderful

Thank you my friend

Of course!! I am waiting fo them to arrive :D

Me too  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 09, 2019, 09:59:51 PM
Bullow/Welderen Infantry Regiment


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QPVVwt6pX9E/XXa7x7SVWZI/AAAAAAAANx0/BeqGLWvli4IBpNLcHJBjCWAnFi3YM-IrgCLcBGAs/s1600/20190904_171953.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b2tJ0_U39jA/XXa7yF1vaoI/AAAAAAAANx4/wjiwJHohj04krm7c6WN-EHBj5NRl77iHQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190904_172001.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4y9Rnol_Us/XXa7yDRp0OI/AAAAAAAANx8/MmXcXz1yvV0IH7lS-p0Iu4io0wr6e4qHQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190904_172025.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OLzCBwK_3qA/XXa72npvWqI/AAAAAAAANyA/P6Q5EdhBJSY5jw2SknbKCFOC1T_p4eaoACLcBGAs/s1600/20190904_172046.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on September 09, 2019, 10:06:29 PM
Firstly fantastic painting and a great thread to follow even though it is not my period.

Just one question - Is it my eyesight or are the grenadiers a larger scale or a different manufacturer?  I know that they were supposed to be handpicked and taller than their line company counterparts - is this your way of showing that?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 09, 2019, 10:16:05 PM
The grenadiers are from Front Rank where as the rest of the regiment is from North Star Miniatures 1672 range, I like the fact they are slightly bigger which fits the bill nicely.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on September 10, 2019, 09:45:25 AM
The grenadiers are from Front Rank where as the rest of the regiment is from North Star Miniatures 1672 range, I like the fact they are slightly bigger which fits the bill nicely.

Thought so, and I agree they certainly are imposing.   :D :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on September 10, 2019, 11:21:11 AM
This grey-white is perfect! It really pops! And the flags are superb! Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 10, 2019, 01:14:04 PM
Thanks guys

Just looking at the last regt and only now noticed the yellow trim on the bloke's hat next to the officer looks a bit odd  :?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 18, 2019, 11:24:29 PM
Regiment Garde Dragonders (Eppinger)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEha6NRW4AAad_P?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEha6vVX4AEzmNj?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEha7RiX4AEKgbG?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEha7zpXYAEJPVu?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEhbE_LXUAIFjmo?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on September 19, 2019, 09:00:00 AM
Excellent color combination of grey-silver-white and the buttons pop!
All your bases are little vignettes!
I also admire how you made the sandbags!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on September 19, 2019, 09:07:40 AM
Very nice those elite Dragoons!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on September 19, 2019, 07:08:38 PM
Lovely black shades and the sacks are great
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 19, 2019, 11:32:40 PM
Cheers guys!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 19, 2019, 11:37:21 PM
1672 Dutch Infantry Regiment Van Graben

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEnCmEzXsAAjZzc?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEnCms0XoAAaBQs?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEnCnTQWwAEk9fd?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEnCn3fXsAEnypm?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on September 20, 2019, 08:58:02 AM
another great looking unit mate, those Warfare Miniatures flags really enhance the general look of the regiments. Great collection!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 20, 2019, 04:50:47 PM
The Warfare flag range is pretty comprehensive and they are printed on top quality paper.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on September 20, 2019, 07:41:40 PM
You made their clothes look real! Gorgeous! Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 21, 2019, 12:17:27 AM
1672 Coldstream Guards Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEurCnbW4AAiLC_?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEurDG6WkAAn30Q?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEurDrQX4AA7f1A?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEurENUWsAEAf7-?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on September 21, 2019, 09:17:34 AM
Second to None!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: von Lucky on September 21, 2019, 09:22:49 AM
Wow - what a thread. Great textures with the terrain pieces, great colours with the miniatures.

Have I missed it - has then been a game with them?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Roo on September 21, 2019, 09:47:21 AM
Lovely figures and basing, what is the green basing medium please?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 21, 2019, 09:55:25 AM
Thanks guys!!!

No game as yet, still units to complete before I am ready to rumble.

The green basing material is labelled as summer moss, its available in most model shops.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Roo on September 21, 2019, 10:52:43 AM
Cheers will keep my eyes open for that, looks great.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on September 21, 2019, 03:49:53 PM
Thanks guys!!!

No game as yet, still units to complete before I am ready to rumble.

The green basing material is labelled as summer moss, its available in most model shops.

Gareth

Time to praise apart from your excellent painting, your aesthetic basing as well!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 23, 2019, 09:27:26 PM
Mediterranean Lighthouse all finished by Tony Bragg

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGxEQgF9WfY/XYkoDO4HHcI/AAAAAAAANyc/91M0lqJGKK8PtWGfm4LGtVQ2B-k4oBtBgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSCN1071%2B%25282%2529.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQGVJITOJao/XYkoCkKqBzI/AAAAAAAANyY/MvvUmdeotYMgYM9hLYB4hLX0lqIkoFyoACNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSCN1073%2B%25282%2529.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQlBOqnd-bQ/XYkoDxbcrDI/AAAAAAAANyk/9VFZTz_GGWE90ichiJz1cMZV2E9QxpF6QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSCN1081.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INGSyhJyhPk/XYkoFHYvzMI/AAAAAAAANys/k5QZtDmYdeQjOHp99rzaVnvTeUXO_UcxgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSCN1084%2B%25283%2529.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QI7L5FI7ThQ/XYkoDR-Rc_I/AAAAAAAANyg/6eeGMVBNXgEFEffLPSItGHdS7Bb5AbWIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSCN1075%2B%25282%2529.JPG)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 23, 2019, 09:45:53 PM
Dutch Brigade Commander Piet Van der Valk with ADC

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE5CsG_U4AIB8vW?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE5CtHFU0AAX3Gn?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE5Ct6vVUAAaPIL?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EE5CvD3U4AE4M8I?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: has.been on September 24, 2019, 01:00:52 PM
Van De Valk. I remember the TV series. Theme music was quite catchy.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on September 24, 2019, 04:42:42 PM
A beauty!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 24, 2019, 06:42:20 PM
Van De Valk. I remember the TV series. Theme music was quite catchy.

Well done sir, you are the first one to get the TV reference. I posted the same pics on Twitter a few days, but they are all too dull on that social media platform to ever clock on  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV8t3jA-krc
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 24, 2019, 11:44:45 PM
The Royal Irish Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEz6FENWkAAIyVw?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEz6FkhWsAEgDJe?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEz6GEjWwAAZK_V?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEz6Go7XYAAabm7?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: has.been on September 25, 2019, 07:03:22 AM
Your collection keeps getting better, well done.
by the way I know all the words to 'Eye Level' Both in English AND Dutch.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: vodkafan on September 25, 2019, 09:14:06 AM
Your collection keeps getting better, well done.
by the way I know all the words to 'Eye Level' Both in English AND Dutch.

Why on earth would you know it in Dutch? Explain please  ???
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: has.been on September 25, 2019, 07:35:23 PM
It was set in Holland, and there were no words to 'Eye level' The theme music.
Vodkafan, YOU know I am silly.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Calimero on September 25, 2019, 07:41:58 PM

That's quite an amazing collection  :-* :o :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Galloping Major on September 26, 2019, 08:20:40 AM
Very good looking project  :)






www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Frostie on October 03, 2019, 12:41:58 PM
Great collection, I love this period and have a god number in 10mm
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Romark on October 03, 2019, 02:20:05 PM
Lovely work :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Malamute on October 08, 2019, 01:08:01 PM
Impressive stuff, loving the buildings, especially the ruined church. ;D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 08, 2019, 01:56:08 PM
Impressive stuff, loving the buildings, especially the ruined church. ;D

Cheers Nick
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Erik on October 09, 2019, 11:35:53 AM
Very impressive thread. You miniatures and terrain are outstanding.

How can you keep up such a high production pace? You are posting unit every second day and on top of that doing lovely terrain pieces.

Any chance you might show us a group photo of what you have painted so far or are you wanting until everything is done?

Cheers
Erik
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 15, 2019, 06:38:27 PM
There you go Erik (crap photo though)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EExLMzGWkAAlYlk?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

I don't make any terrain, it's all done for me by David Marshall and Tony Bragg

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on October 16, 2019, 08:15:14 AM
just WOOOW
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on October 16, 2019, 08:15:20 AM
Magestic army so far! Neatly painted, gorgeous minis and impressive flags! Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Erik on October 16, 2019, 09:31:46 AM
Most impressive  :o :o :o :o

Not the least jealous. No no. And no itch at all. No no.

Im painting Hittites!!! >:(

What an admirable collection. I cant wait to se them in action

Cheers
Erik
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 27, 2019, 07:27:25 PM
The Royal English Regiment prepares to take the field in the service of France

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH5CgKLWwAEBeN8?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH5ChB5X4AEOmmL?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH5Ch6aWsAYWXrW?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

Flags from Flags of War (pre-made)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 27, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
Tony Bragg makes a great start on my 17th Century river and bridge

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH0J412XUAAqGW9?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH0J5z9XUAczz_l?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH0J6ykXkAU2RfE?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH0J7tAWkAIc3iS?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH0KBpmWoAEAI-H?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on October 27, 2019, 08:17:47 PM
Majestic Royal English regiment!
And the dual construction of intact and demolished bridge is a really original undertaking, eager to see it finished!
Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: jambo1 on October 28, 2019, 05:24:40 AM
Superb thread, full off such inspirational material. Brilliant!! :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on October 28, 2019, 09:39:37 AM
Very nice, as always, my friend!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Erik on October 28, 2019, 01:16:04 PM
I can only second the above. Very inspirational and most impressive.


Erik
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 28, 2019, 02:18:08 PM
Cheers guys, more to follow shortly.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 28, 2019, 10:45:21 PM
Almost time for the first game, any suggestions as to which battle to fight?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 29, 2019, 08:24:21 PM
Tercio de Burgos, "Amarillos Viejos" (Old Yellows Regiment)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH82rnYX0AA-pZb?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH82sJwWwAABoz3?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH82t2VX0AAvjyu?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

A big thank you to my Spanish friend Jose (chema1986) for some fabulous information and painting references for my Spanish Contingent. 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 31, 2019, 06:30:39 PM
French Militia Unit

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIMUoMAXUAg70d9?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

I like these irregulars and plan to add a few more to  this project.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIMUo_KW4AIe97x?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIMUpygWoAE5Efv?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 01, 2019, 06:43:29 AM
They really look the part! Nice sculpts and great paintjob, as always!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Erik on November 01, 2019, 07:09:49 AM
Great work on those militia guys. What manufacture are they from?

That Spanish guys steal the show though. I want one to. Hope its fine to copy it. They are awesome.  Even though I am painting Danish and Swedish unit for the Scanian War, I guesss somebody hired these guys as merc and send then North.


Cheers
Erik
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 01, 2019, 07:17:49 AM
The Spanish are North Star and the Militia are Front Rank buddy.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 01, 2019, 10:37:11 AM
Your painting is of museum quality and these fine sculpts help on this impression!
You are growing an enviable collection! Keep'em coming!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on November 04, 2019, 03:46:31 PM
Great job on these minis Gareth!  I really like your Spanish tercio!! and the French militia is very nice too, the French used milita as reinforcements raised in Langedoc and the Pyrinees area during 1672 and 1689 wars.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 04, 2019, 06:46:54 PM
Great job on these minis Gareth!  I really like your Spanish tercio!! and the French militia is very nice too, the French used milita as reinforcements raised in Langedoc and the Pyrinees area during 1672 and 1689 wars.

Cheers Jose, it would have been much harder without your guidance on flags and uniforms etc.   
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 04, 2019, 06:48:50 PM
French Musketeers of the Maison du Roi (second company mounted on their black horses)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH5LbHUX4AARwsx?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH5LboBX4AIWyap?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH5LcKwXUAEydwV?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 04, 2019, 06:56:12 PM
Excellent unit with a long history! I just now found out that the two companies could be discerned from their horse colors:

In 1664, the two companies were reorganized: one company took the name "Grey Musketeers" (mousquetaires gris) from the color of their matched horses, while the second were called "Black Musketeers" (mousquetaires noirs), mounted on black horses.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 04, 2019, 07:00:23 PM
Excellent unit with a long history! I just now found out that the two companies could be discerned from their horse colors:

In 1664, the two companies were reorganized: one company took the name "Grey Musketeers" (mousquetaires gris) from the color of their matched horses, while the second were called "Black Musketeers" (mousquetaires noirs), mounted on black horses.

Yep, my "grey" musketeers are currently on the painting table buddy.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 06, 2019, 10:09:34 PM
1672 Sheldon's Irish Heavy Horse in French Service

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIsWLkJXYAEMM2k?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIsWMGyWkAA1tR7?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIsWNtmXUAIY3px?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

The flag is actually Fitzjames, the name given to the regiment later in the period.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 07, 2019, 08:19:13 AM
Excellent job once more! Who makes these figures?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 13, 2019, 10:59:02 PM
Excellent job once more! Who makes these figures?

North Star Miniatures buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on November 14, 2019, 07:53:14 AM
Fab stuff Gareth  8) 8) 8) 8)

This is a might 'horde'. How many mini's do you have painted for this time frame now?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 14, 2019, 08:35:32 AM
Fab stuff Gareth  8) 8) 8) 8)

This is a might 'horde'. How many mini's do you have painted for this time frame now?

Cheers Darrell

It a pretty sizable collection now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel with about 5 infantry and 6 cavalry units left to do.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on November 14, 2019, 09:14:15 AM
Cheers Darrell

It a pretty sizable collection now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel with about 5 infantry and 6 cavalry units left to do.

Gareth

Will we be seeing them all arrayed soon then!  8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 14, 2019, 10:03:19 AM
Will we be seeing them all arrayed soon then!  8)

I hope so mate, they haven't thrown a dice in anger yet.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on November 14, 2019, 10:19:10 AM
I hope so mate, they haven't thrown a dice in anger yet.

Get to it sir!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Patrice on November 14, 2019, 11:22:09 AM
Truly superb!

Unfortunately the pictures would not load on Firefox but I can see them on Chrome.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 20, 2019, 11:17:59 PM
WIP of the 7ft long river with bridge (complete and blown)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJhXVb6WsAAmc4n?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJhXVbjWoAAfeQb?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJhXVbdWoAEYV7m?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJhXVbsW4AIXar-?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 21, 2019, 06:03:39 AM
Looks really great!
When painted it will be an imposing terrain piece!
Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Codsticker on November 21, 2019, 07:30:16 AM
I  agree- it's going to look great.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 22, 2019, 09:41:13 PM
Looks really great!
When painted it will be an imposing terrain piece!
Cheers!

That was my brief for this piece 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on November 23, 2019, 07:13:56 AM
Resin the the middle of the sections mate?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 23, 2019, 10:22:43 AM
Resin the the middle of the sections mate?

Once its painted, Tony is going to use Woodland Scenics Realistic Water, it's a bit pricey, but I think it offers a great finish.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on November 23, 2019, 10:24:38 AM
Once its painted, Tony is going to use Woodland Scenics Realistic Water, it's a bit pricey, but I think it offers a great finish.

Gareth

I look forward to the results. I've only ever used it on bases.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 24, 2019, 08:39:25 PM
1672 French Heavy Artillery

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJxKjFJW4AAvqjI?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJxKj-UWwAA8M8e?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJxKk3MXUAAAfw7?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJxKlroWkAEhWUF?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on November 24, 2019, 08:55:11 PM
Great stuff mate  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 25, 2019, 08:06:00 AM
Really beautiful piece!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 27, 2019, 11:17:13 PM
Spanish Sevilla "Old Purples" Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKaOTpoWoAMsZWt?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKaOZY_XUAUNufG?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKaOhRAXUAA-R4a?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKaOiOBXsAI0533?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKaQBMBWoAAlTNf?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 28, 2019, 05:41:40 AM
Neat painting and nice color palette!
So atmospheric, it looks like an oil painting!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 28, 2019, 08:57:32 AM
Neat painting and nice color palette!
So atmospheric, it looks like an oil painting!  :-*

I am working towards a Spanish "regular" brigade and then a second militia non-uniformed brigade, as the Spanish were not keen on equipping they units with standardized clothing. There is also a large Spanish heavy horse brigade in the pipeline, representing the independent companies.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 28, 2019, 11:24:52 AM
Excellent news! If painted with your standards, will offer a majestic spectacle, for sure!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 01, 2019, 06:45:03 PM
English Heavy Horse "Oxford Blues" Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKeHNS1WoAEKqVX?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKeHS_aWkAEr1oh?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKeHT4bXsAAGoyB?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKeHUvcWkAAeijX?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKeHgCbW4AI7CFO?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKeHbIAX0AAp5WL?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on December 02, 2019, 03:30:58 AM
This is a superb project.The painting is gorgeous and the terrain fantastic.
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Belisarius on December 02, 2019, 03:54:13 AM
I’m enjoying this thread, as it unfolds. I stand in awe at your skill and indefatigably. o_o
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on December 02, 2019, 06:46:08 AM
The flags are gorgeous, too!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on December 02, 2019, 10:21:49 AM
you have done an excellent job on your Tercio "morados viejos"  Congrats! also those English horse is very nice painted. 

Cheers!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 02, 2019, 10:14:11 PM
Dutch Gard te Paard (Horse Guards)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKdXhSXWsAEDTlD?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKdXiADXYAAL5ql?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKdXjBaW4AAxm-E?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKdXj00WwAAn1Ah?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 03, 2019, 11:11:15 PM
Dutch Brandenburg Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKXrsIqWoAAMHox?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKXrxXkWoAErJDP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKXrzECWwAE9uxy?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKXrz7GWwAIa0r9?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on December 04, 2019, 02:52:04 AM
I've never seen anybody that can paint like you,quantity wise and beautiful quality too.
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: War In 15MM on December 04, 2019, 06:13:52 AM
Great work!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on December 04, 2019, 11:04:26 AM
Blinding white  :-* Neat painting and superb flags! A majestic unit!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 06, 2019, 06:26:31 PM
The Brandenburgers are one of my favourite Dutch regiments
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 08, 2019, 10:16:36 PM
French Musketeers of the Guard, formed up in their two squadrons

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAvIiNXkAAfz5r?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAvJcCXsAAn_3H?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAvKWyWoAIDpoR?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAvLIKWsAIS4Dp?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 08, 2019, 11:22:37 PM
River with bridge (complete and blown)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG3vzMXkAATKJW?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG3w_IW4AAPW_M?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG3yYdW4AEFMPR?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG309HXkAAgKdE?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 08, 2019, 11:24:21 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG3-OMWoAItIoT?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG4ArKWsAEKrBX?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG4Fl0XYAAE8E4?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELG4HsJWkAU8aca?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 08, 2019, 11:27:11 PM
Dutch Wurttemberg "bullet" Cavalry Squadron

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK2fjEcW4AAvGQi?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK2fj4xWkAIlvYP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK2fkr7XkAAitT1?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK2flXZW4AIVfcL?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 09, 2019, 12:07:08 AM
Balfour's Regiment serving as part of Hugh MacKay's Scots Brigade in Dutch Service

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELHmLYtWsAUnwUp?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELHmMppX0AAHUQF?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELHmMNSX0AApa1G?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on December 09, 2019, 09:08:25 AM
The river came out so beautiful!  :-* :-* :-*
And you continue to amaze us with your painting quality!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 09, 2019, 06:02:01 PM
English Light Field Gun

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAxOR5WkAEw0kT?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAxPMPW4AE3Pya?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELAxQI_X0AAuUwC?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 17, 2019, 07:34:31 PM
Danish Foot Guard (Garden til Fods)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8OZeOXYAAFYOa?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8OazfWoAEzNPs?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8Ob_rWwA41A3U?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8OfCFXYAEOdQ5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 17, 2019, 07:39:06 PM
Some fantastic little 28mm objective markers from Alternative Armies

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELVxjaQXsAA30dx?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELVxj_FXkAUpJUm?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELVxk66W4AAkbdy?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 17, 2019, 07:43:48 PM
Dutch Artillery

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK4OrSjW4AIL1sN?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK4OtAbXUAEJ51x?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK4OvUjX0AUpnRf?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EK4OxmfXUAEn7yg?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: von Lucky on December 18, 2019, 07:11:04 AM
Nice painting, and good find on the objective markers.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on December 18, 2019, 08:40:42 AM
very nice artillery and markers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: traveller on December 18, 2019, 11:23:10 AM
Your output is just amazing! Both quantity and quality!  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on December 18, 2019, 05:44:48 PM
Great job as ever! This light buff on the Danish Guards is gorgeous!
And the artillery is well done!
The markers can make beautiful vignettes! Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: bluewillow on December 21, 2019, 11:06:32 PM
Lovely brushwork! The project must be getting close to completion?

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 22, 2019, 09:57:43 AM
Almost there now, 6-7 units to go and it will be completed
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Belisarius on December 22, 2019, 06:55:28 PM
Balfour's Regiment serving as part of Hugh MacKay's Scots Brigade in Dutch Service.  Just as an aside, and apropos of nothing, the Scots Brigade became the 2nd battalion of the Connaught Rangers in a future manifestation. Nice to see their antecedents here.  I think I’m right but I stand to be corrected.  ::) ???
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Baron von Wreckedoften on December 23, 2019, 01:27:58 PM
Yes; the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War of 1782-84 (essentially an adjunct of the American War of Independence) caused the disbandment of the Brigade, and the dispersal of the men amongst the 22nd, 23rd and 24th Dutch regiments of the line, with the overwhelming majority of the officers returning to Great Britain and Ireland.  Eventually, these officers petitioned the British government to re-raise the Brigade, but the Dutch weren't interested, so they were re-embodied as the 94th Foot in 1784, and sent off to India.  In 1881, they were, as you rightly say, combined with the 88th Foot as the Connaught Rangers.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Belisarius on December 23, 2019, 03:21:29 PM
Excellent little bit of potted history there , Baron . I love this combination of Regimental history and beautifully presented figures.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2019, 08:53:01 PM
Danish Jyske Infantry Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMeUAmkXkAARWZy?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMeUDqtWwAM2oMA?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMeUFQqWoAEsATb?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMeUG4kXsAAXFH_?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2019, 09:04:41 PM
Danish Foot Guard (Garden til Fods)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8OZeOXYAAFYOa?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8OazfWoAEzNPs?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8Ob_rWwA41A3U?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL8OfCFXYAEOdQ5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Erik on December 28, 2019, 12:03:58 PM
Your army is most enviable. Nothing beats those large standards and colorful uniforms.

I have a great text in English about Danish uniforms, colors and standards 1675-1679, that you might be interested in seeing as you are painting Danish regiments.


Cheers
Erik
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 05, 2020, 08:06:40 PM
French Dragons du Roi

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENbpXFgXsAUs7B5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
.....taking cover behind a hastily made barricade

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENbpXswXsAAWUeP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENbpYXcWsAARWfi?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENbpZCWW4AAjYM6?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on January 05, 2020, 08:40:08 PM
Perfect!
Neat painting as always and the gabions and rest of barricade give them additional life!
And... what a flag!  :-* Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 05, 2020, 08:40:38 PM
Your army is most enviable. Nothing beats those large standards and colorful uniforms.

I have a great text in English about Danish uniforms, colors and standards 1675-1679, that you might be interested in seeing as you are painting Danish regiments.

Thanks buddy, I will be in touch
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 15, 2020, 07:34:48 PM
Mackay's Scottish Regiment of Foot in Dutch Service.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOABqOZWoAAiOty?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

Hugh Mackay was a Scottish military officer who settled in the Netherlands and spent most of his career in the service of William of Orange. His regiment served in the famous Anglo-Dutch Brigade.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOABrHjW4AEcpXa?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOABrtfXkAAdT6A?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOACACvXsAA0ftC?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on January 15, 2020, 08:27:47 PM
Did anybody fight for their own countries in those days? lol
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on January 15, 2020, 10:36:45 PM
They didn't really, because this is also the beginning of the idea of nationhood. Charles II for example ordered all English and Scottish soldiers to return home, a first in our military history, and if I recall right, if you didn't you had to swear allegiance to the country of your employer because you weren't allowed back.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 19, 2020, 11:23:19 PM
The Dutch left wing, prepares its defence

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyv22WsAEGYAs?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyw3JWAAMd54L?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyyXDXsAA1r2g?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyzk5WkAA4Hjd?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on February 19, 2020, 11:55:13 PM
The terrain looks great.The figures too!
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on February 20, 2020, 07:50:52 AM
A feast of the eyes! Wonderful collection!
I think that everybody will be happy if you post more pics  ;D
Cheers! 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 04, 2020, 09:04:04 PM
Spanish Infantry Regiment Cordova, more commonly known as the "Old Greens"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESQJWcAWAAIpgcH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
This famous unit fought in the Rousillon Campaign against the dastardly French.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESQJXH1WAAAVBpf?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESQJXyiWkAATSZg?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESQJYT9XsAAYkTU?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 04, 2020, 09:06:31 PM
French Garde du Corps led by Marquis de Duras Jacques-Henri Madam

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESMr0rUWoAI9hcW?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESMr1mrXYAgmDtW?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESMr2PDXUAEk4bQ?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESMr25nXYAAMBg3?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 04, 2020, 09:23:46 PM
The Dutch left wing, prepares its defense

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyv22WsAEGYAs?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyw3JWAAMd54L?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyyXDXsAA1r2g?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQcyzk5WkAA4Hjd?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on March 04, 2020, 10:36:23 PM
You just can't any better than this.Beautiful beautiful work.
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on March 04, 2020, 10:57:34 PM
Lovely work Mr Raglan  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Captain Blood on March 04, 2020, 11:50:01 PM
All rather lovely.
Must crack on with my late C17th stuff  ::)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on March 05, 2020, 08:54:52 AM
A splendid display of on-table beauty!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on March 05, 2020, 09:33:07 AM
Very nice as always! Im glad to see you painted the Old Greens Tercio,  and I like your choice of Blood & Plunder officer ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 05, 2020, 04:16:26 PM
Very nice as always! Im glad to see you painted the Old Greens Tercio,  and I like your choice of Blood & Plunder officer ;)

Given how many units in this collection, I had to look at other sources for suitable commanders.

The "Old Reds" are on the painting table at moment.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 07, 2020, 08:13:30 AM
WIP of a Spanish Dragoon Unit

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESQg9tZX0AEio_m.jpg)

Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: FifteensAway on March 07, 2020, 03:50:08 PM
Superbness in extremis. 

But one thing a bit off and that is the fake fur long grass that just seems too long but who cares, way too much grand stuff.  I am most impressed by the river and that you - and your terrain maker - stayed away from blue and made a believable river. 

Thankfully, not a period that will tempt me, besides it being in the wrong scale.  But if I were tempted this thread would be a wonderful inspiration.  Actually, already is inspiring since I have a fort in a cliff planned for my pirate collection, a partially damaged Vauban style fort below with an intact one above - and perhaps the other side of a chasm reminiscent of Havana.

Do you own a warehouse!?!?  :o

A couple of 'almost a game' photos but when do we see a 'really big game' - and preferably in the tropics!?

Splendid work, sir, very splendid.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 08, 2020, 11:52:50 AM
Thank you sir!!

I may have a small warehouse  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 08, 2020, 11:57:57 AM
Ramsey's Scots Regiment of Foot, which served as part of Anglo-Dutch Brigade in the service of the Dutch Republic

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlU_-rWkAEz0ck.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlVArUXQAEQZ9d.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlVBO5XgAAtazW.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlVCFgXkAA674Z.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 08, 2020, 03:03:02 PM
French Dragons du Roi - horse holder stand

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESmCvGnWsAA3mdS.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESmCwQ6WoAEYFfm.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 08, 2020, 03:07:49 PM
Spanish Independent Cavalry Squadrons of Count of Lumiares and Trozos

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlY7Q-WkAAqQML.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlY78dWoAcSr_1.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlY8zhXYAACEhV.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESlY97hWAAESXNu.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: 1ngram on March 08, 2020, 08:50:04 PM
Where is the information on these wonderful Spanish Infantry flags coming from?  Please.  Pretty please.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on March 09, 2020, 09:13:14 AM
I love the mixed look of the cavalry unit, it really captures the feel of the period, with some units with uniforms, some others not so well uniformed!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DonVoss on March 09, 2020, 10:03:35 AM
This is such a fantastic thread... :o

Wonderful sziff all around.
Vety well done... ;)

DV
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 09, 2020, 09:22:47 PM
I love the mixed look of the cavalry unit, it really captures the feel of the period, with some units with uniforms, some others not so well uniformed!

The next Spanish cavalry unit is going to be much more uniformed
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 09, 2020, 09:27:50 PM
Barry Hilton kindly featured my Scots-Dutch Brigade on the League of Augsburg site today:

http://leagueofaugsburg.blogspot.com/2020/03/guest-post-gareth-lanes-scots-dutch.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheLeagueOfAugsburg+%28The+League+of+Augsburg%29
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 09, 2020, 09:54:57 PM
Spanish Dragoon Regiment, takes up position behind a hastily made barricade

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESpwNPMXgAAjJfb.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESpwOJhXgAA_UTT.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESpwO67XsAE1u4K.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESpwPpfXYAEgSOw.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESpwaqRWoAAYsyu.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: nicknorthstar on March 10, 2020, 09:22:46 AM
Love that.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on March 10, 2020, 09:46:20 AM
Love that.

+1!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 31, 2020, 10:20:09 PM
1672 French Commander Marquis de Vaubrun

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvr8E-WkAMb6BS.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvr80JX0AAY2SB.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvr9y5WsAIHjKI.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on April 01, 2020, 07:14:27 AM
Imposing figure and one of the most respected persons of that era for me!
Very nice job! Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 01, 2020, 09:30:40 AM
Very nice  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 01, 2020, 09:01:49 PM
A little 17th century stone cottage in Northern France

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ES_QjzrXsAEVLuc.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ES_Qk9HWsAAWA9V.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 01, 2020, 09:15:07 PM
French Marshal General Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611- 75), often called simply Turenne. His military exploits over his five-decade career earned him a reputation as one of the greatest generals in modern history.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvlSRYXYAA-mXv.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvlTT7XYAAzBW7.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvlUYDX0AAdqZh.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESvlVhUWAAI2LU1.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on April 01, 2020, 10:03:18 PM
Beautiful cottage and awesome Turenne vignette!
Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2020, 11:53:29 PM
French Siege Mortar

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVQO6CxWAAEK0HV.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVQO7EFWsAEPI61.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVQO76uXgAIcYlm.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on April 21, 2020, 09:27:01 AM
Impressive piece, done with your standard painting precision!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 08, 2020, 10:43:24 PM
A French infantry brigade hold a defensive position in Northern Spain

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXhUR8SXsAE3pt3.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXhUTAlWkAUdwTh.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXhUUG2X0AcdNLo.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXhUVnxX0AEGg4w.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: marco55 on May 09, 2020, 03:21:50 AM
 :-* :-* :-*
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on May 09, 2020, 08:46:51 AM
Brilliant mate  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 09, 2020, 05:06:11 PM
Gorgeous.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2020, 05:17:02 PM
Cheers boys!!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 18, 2020, 10:16:47 PM
1672 German States Cuirassier Cavalry in the service of France

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXquvXNWoAEaP0A.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXquwDQXkAIeVSQ.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXquxM8XYAAoUVV.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on May 18, 2020, 10:20:52 PM
Impressive standard!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 18, 2020, 10:57:39 PM
Field Marshall Alexander von Bournonville, was a Flemish military man. He held the titles of Field Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Viceroy of Catalonia (1678–85) and Viceroy of Navarre (1686–91)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqOx_0WsAEoDpQ.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqOx_0WsAEoDpQ.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqO0lEWkAEypJb.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqejYEXQAEmjPz.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Ray Rivers on May 18, 2020, 11:30:43 PM
Fantastic thread.

Your small diorama pieces are especially eye grabbing. I imagine they pop out at you on the table.

Great work!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Codsticker on May 19, 2020, 04:11:56 AM
That command stand is a mini piece of art. The figures are all arranged perfectly.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 19, 2020, 09:27:40 AM
Excellent command stand/diorama.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on May 19, 2020, 10:37:09 AM
Very nice diorama!! I really like the combination of miniatures  :)

p.d. I would have painted the officer's sash in red (Spanish service) rather than white which is more French imho.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on May 19, 2020, 09:08:28 PM
That command stand is a mini piece of art. The figures are all arranged perfectly.

+1!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 19, 2020, 11:26:22 PM
Very nice diorama!! I really like the combination of miniatures  :)

p.d. I would have painted the officer's sash in red (Spanish service) rather than white which is more French imho.

Cheers!

Thanks for the tip buddy!!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 19, 2020, 11:30:16 PM
William III, also widely known as William of Orange, was sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from the 1670s and King of England, Ireland and Scotland from 1689 until his death.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqR82TXgAMwkFI.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqR_FIWAAAgtBq.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXqSAbDX0AAvKmJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Captain Blood on May 20, 2020, 12:06:08 AM
Fabulous. Like impressionist oil paintings. Great use of the 1672 civilian pack  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 20, 2020, 11:09:25 PM
Fabulous. Like impressionist oil paintings. Great use of the 1672 civilian pack  :-*

Thank you, the collection is almost there now
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 27, 2020, 10:04:24 PM
Spanish Infantry Regt Madrid "The Old Reds"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPWdeWsAc2tmD.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPXblXkAIUB-G.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPX96XQAYwLsm.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPYiXX0AAQPf5.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on May 28, 2020, 07:52:32 AM
Great Tercio! Congrats mate!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 28, 2020, 07:53:57 AM
Great Tercio! Congrats mate!

Cheers buddy, its all down to your advice and guidance
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 06, 2020, 11:33:47 PM
All for one and one for all. French King's Musketeer characters for the Dutch/Franco Wars. I also have a set for the Cardinal's Guard. These will make for some interesting side plots to the mass battle games.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eco11-oWoAApUq-?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eco14ApXkAI9ssg?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eco15i9WoAkZGoJ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Marine0846 on August 07, 2020, 02:06:25 AM
Excellent painting on all your figures.
Love the command stands, great color combinations.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on August 07, 2020, 05:55:21 AM
A great addition! Eager to see some skirmish games with them!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: has.been on August 07, 2020, 01:02:04 PM
I seem to remember a participation game based on the 4 Musketeers holding
an advanced position (ruined house) during a siege. Players were the Musketeers
and could do many actions (load, aim, fire etc) BUT had to eat a cracker after each one.
No drinking allowed. It got very frantic as the Huguenots got closer & closer.
Have you ever tried eating more than two crackers without a drink?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 07, 2020, 08:16:07 PM
Spanish Heavy Horse Squadron "Guards of the Viceroy"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcaEmZ3XkAEv0nl?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcaEm_mXYAAEUX2?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcaEonPXQAAW6tU?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on August 08, 2020, 08:33:06 AM
 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Bloggard on August 08, 2020, 10:18:21 AM
lovely matt, heavy-shaded style. A classic look which is still hard to beat  :-*

have you ever taken any pics of full table set-ups, showcasing all the wonderful scenic pieces detailed in this thread?

would love to see them if so  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2020, 11:18:50 AM
Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu and the Comte de Rochefort, an agent of the cardinal

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcuFVdnXkAUfnLx?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2020, 11:21:05 AM
Dismounted versions of D'Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, Porthos and Monsieur Bonacieux

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eco4xbCWAAsF1p6?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eco4zVMXkAERA6b?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2020, 11:23:33 AM
Cardinal La Roche with his Guard Musketeers

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcZ7UP7XQAAF23n?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcZ7VWDX0AMHMeQ?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcZ7WXIXkAYU_yY?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2020, 11:52:16 AM
The Cardinal's Guard Musketeers, led by Count de Rochefort 2nd

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYynNT2X0AYHIjH?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYynN7NXsAAdDbs?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYynO8YWkAACPr8?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Bloggard on August 09, 2020, 01:20:11 PM
 :-* love the musketeers
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Marine0846 on August 09, 2020, 08:26:20 PM
Love your Musketeers.
A question, if I may ask?
The King's Musketeers mounted and dismounted
what company makes them?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on August 09, 2020, 09:57:31 PM
 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2020, 10:47:12 PM
Love your Musketeers.
A question, if I may ask?
The King's Musketeers mounted and dismounted
what company makes them?

Blue Moon Manufacturing, sold by Old Glory mate
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 11, 2020, 08:11:27 AM
Spanish Infantry Regt Madrid "The Old Reds"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPWdeWsAc2tmD?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPXblXkAIUB-G?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPX96XQAYwLsm?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyPYiXX0AAQPf5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on August 11, 2020, 06:42:50 PM
great job! I love your latests additions mate.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 11, 2020, 08:49:45 PM
great job! I love your latests additions mate.

Thank you my friend
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 11, 2020, 09:03:39 PM
French and allied English units deployed for battle

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfKcjYyXoAUA_4b?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfKckOkXgAEHgWo?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfKcmFrXYAMp3_1?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Marine0846 on August 11, 2020, 10:18:58 PM
More eye candy.
Really like this period,
you have done a wonderful job painting them.

Also, thanks for the update on the Blue Moon figures.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 12, 2020, 07:56:43 AM
Allied right wing, consisting of Dutch, English, Scottish and Danish infantry regiments

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK93ygXkAAUT2f?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK95hQXgAA0SaC?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK97j6XoAEVgSC?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK99FJXsAA9BLr?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK-U9dWkAA7DVw?format=jpg&name=large/img]

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK-Xx5XsAEFI6w?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK-agyWAAQ1At1?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfK-dDTXgAEu17V?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on August 12, 2020, 08:22:05 AM
Bravo  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: has.been on August 12, 2020, 10:08:11 AM
Dem sure is purdy!  (Great work)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Galloping Major on August 13, 2020, 12:39:04 PM
Lovely work  8)




www.gallopingmajorwargames.co.uk (http://www.gallopingmajorwargames.co.uk)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 17, 2020, 07:50:17 AM
1672 French and allied English Regiments deployed for battle

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfKcmFrXYAMp3_1?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfKckOkXgAEHgWo?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfKcjYyXoAUA_4b?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 17, 2020, 09:30:31 AM
Dutch command base

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyLadyX0AEdV4I?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYyLblxX0AATgcR?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 24, 2020, 07:16:04 PM
Barry Hilton (League of Augsburg) has kindly written an article featuring some of my Dutch War collection:

http://leagueofaugsburg.blogspot.com/2020/08/guest-post-gareth-lanes-mega-nyw.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheLeagueOfAugsburg+(The+League+of+Augsburg)&m=1

Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on August 24, 2020, 09:50:13 PM
Barry Hilton (League of Augsburg) has kindly written an article featuring some of my Dutch War collection:

http://leagueofaugsburg.blogspot.com/2020/08/guest-post-gareth-lanes-mega-nyw.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheLeagueOfAugsburg+(The+League+of+Augsburg)&m=1

Ought to be a real source of pride Gareth.  8)

Barry is one of the most enjoyable writers in the business.

Not really relevant here  but his WI articles always have me creased. A real wit.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on August 25, 2020, 08:14:02 AM
You are creating a magnificent collection!!!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Marine0846 on August 25, 2020, 09:23:13 PM
Wonderful painting Gareth.
A real treat to see them posted on the League of Augsburg site.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 25, 2020, 04:18:35 PM
The 1st Battalion Dutch Foot Guards or Gard te Voet or Blew Guards Regiment. By reputation they were probably the superior Grand Alliance unit of the time and heavily involved in all the major campaigns of William of Orange.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKqz2VXEAAOy2e?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKq1MwXUAAMSo0?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKq25jWkAAd6-c?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKq4nTXgAAzr9g?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 25, 2020, 04:21:43 PM
2nd Battalion Gard te Voet Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKwzGfWAAAVPsN?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKwz9-XUAo_uYd?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKw03SXEAAxL-g?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElKw15jWkAE8krO?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 25, 2020, 04:26:35 PM
3rd Battalion Gard te Voet Regiment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElLFnfUXgAEOTNe?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElLFpkgXIAEHV_0?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElLFr0yX0AQZCnB?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 25, 2020, 04:36:13 PM
A real treat to see them posted on the League of Augsburg site.

Where would I post them buddy?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on October 25, 2020, 05:57:02 PM
Great units, my favourite Dutch regiment, I have them too ( unpainted... )
Cheers!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 25, 2020, 06:09:38 PM
Great units, my favourite Dutch regiment, I have them too ( unpainted... )
Cheers!!

Just 2 Italian infantry units, half dozen vignettes and some more French artillery to paint and I will call it at that for the moment.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on October 26, 2020, 06:58:07 AM
These last three Dutch battalions are impressive! Their flags too! Congrats!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 08, 2020, 08:14:26 PM
Royal Italian Regiment of Foot

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EmDBJxcXYAACroC?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EmDBKoJWMAE_Vwk?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EmDBLeaWkAElIjo?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EmDBMgBXIAA4Z7n?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 08, 2020, 08:52:01 PM
Fortified Manor House

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ElwvL3EW0AA8_Kn?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 09, 2020, 07:23:39 AM
A beauty! Very well done! Congrats!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on November 09, 2020, 09:03:35 AM
That manor is gorgeous!
Is it a custom build or purchased?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on November 09, 2020, 09:48:24 AM
Very nice friend, I love the mixture of Front Rank officers with Northstar 1672 to add variety, and the manor is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Codsticker on November 14, 2020, 01:42:37 AM
I love the manor house- wonderful piece of terrain.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Arthur on November 14, 2020, 07:17:34 PM
I'll second, nay, fourth, the comments regarding the manor. Is it a commercially available piece ?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2020, 10:16:27 PM
Italian Field Artillery

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnlBSDYXMAcEMEB?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnlBSvfXYAIhi2d?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2020, 10:18:47 PM
English Heavy Field Artillery

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Enk9WG4W8AA0D7A?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Enk9W5XXEAAMK7-?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Enk9YraXcAA9Yap?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Enk9aUPWMAIoIrN?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2020, 10:20:46 PM
I'll second, nay, fourth, the comments regarding the manor. Is it a commercially available piece ?
That manor is gorgeous!
Is it a custom build or purchased?

Custom built (not by me)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on November 27, 2020, 07:51:06 AM
Impressive jobs!!!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on November 27, 2020, 09:05:40 AM
So much brilliant artwork in this thread. Great work mate! I need to get some gabions and make a couple of artillery positions like that.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on November 27, 2020, 11:21:11 AM
Very nice Lord Raglan!  When you say Italian artillery, do you mean Savoyard?  Venetian or Spanish Italy ?

Cheers!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 10, 2020, 09:01:02 PM
Very nice Lord Raglan!  When you say Italian artillery, do you mean Savoyard?  Venetian or Spanish Italy ?

You have now totally confused me  lol
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 10, 2020, 09:01:52 PM
Highly recommended!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eo5nGL1XEAQWqki?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: OB on December 11, 2020, 12:21:27 PM
Yes, got my copy today.  It's a treat.

Very nice units there Lord Raglan.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 11, 2020, 12:27:14 PM
Yes, got my copy today.  It's a treat.

Very nice units there Lord Raglan.

Cheers buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2020, 06:45:56 PM
New late 17th Century wargaming guide from Helion Books.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ep2r0HwXYAIoP-h?format=jpg&name=small)

Between December 20th 2020 and January 4th 2021, Helion are offering a 20% discount on the book if you quote discount code number: EBBH20
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on December 29, 2020, 09:22:13 AM
great value!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Atheling on December 29, 2020, 10:46:14 AM
great value!

I'm not even go0ing to ask how3 good the book is, it was written by Barry and that is enough for me. Although I don't play the period (or Napoleonics) I've been an avid collector of Barry's books for many a year. I have a copy of Beneath the Lilly Banners edition one that must have been a day old off the presses that i bought at SESWC! I'm still a subscriber to the League of Augsburg blog and one of the few who still post on fighting Talk- all of the 'content' is invaluable in a general sense.

You just can't go wrong in terms of inspiration.  8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: pikeman on February 21, 2021, 04:00:29 AM
Hello!
Some time ago we had a nice exchange on this thread and since then I’ve been busy with 15mm French. Mostly Khurasan, but I managed to locate some Venexia infantry. The French infantry are mostly blue, with two units still in grey, and a Swiss in red.
The posts have been interesting and the 25’s are simply marvelous. I’m adding a couple of pictures of my 15’s. It’s the best work I’ve ever done.
Best regards
Pete
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on February 21, 2021, 08:27:03 AM
Great job you've done there! Congrats!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: valleyboy on February 22, 2021, 03:22:50 AM
what an astonishingly superb thread
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: OB on February 22, 2021, 05:05:09 PM
Very impressive work there on those cassocks.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: bluewillow on February 23, 2021, 08:45:11 AM
Loving that Manoir!

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 17, 2021, 11:18:42 PM
The Cardinal's Guard Musketeers block the road to Avignon, clearly his holiness is up to his old tricks again

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzMHOgBUYAwGZu5?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzMHc_oUYAsWInm?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzMHnnjVcAMkv7i?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzMHsG3VkA4SEUM?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 17, 2021, 11:21:40 PM
Bernhard von Galen, Bishop of Münster, invaded the Netherlands the on 1 June 1672 in several places, taking several towns (including Enschede, Almelo and Borculo) and laying siege to Groenlo, where his forces were joined by those of France and Cologne.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLdUh9VUAwsMi0?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLdVwtUUAM7_mY?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLdWq2VcAIjuqI?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLdXxuVUAIqvBz?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TheDilfy on April 18, 2021, 10:36:44 AM
Beautifully executed and inspiring units  :-* :-* :-* :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 11:35:32 AM
That's it, I am calling this collection done now.

Whole collection photos to follow soon.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Friends of General Haig on April 18, 2021, 03:10:35 PM
Love the Cardinal’s guard unit - they look great 👍

Many congratulations on completing the project.  I am actually a bit sad to see you declare it finished as I have enjoyed seeing the regular updates on it as the collection grew.  However, I am really looking forward to seeing the final show of the whole project.  Will you be having a grand end-of-project game with the collection?  That would be a fine thing to see a report on.

Onward to the Italian Wars!  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 18, 2021, 05:29:21 PM
Lovely vignette of the Bishop.   :-* :-*  Looking forward to seeing the whole collection.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 05:42:56 PM
Lovely vignette of the Bishop.   :-* :-*  Looking forward to seeing the whole collection.

Cheers buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 08:19:13 PM
Love the Cardinal’s guard unit - they look great 👍

Many congratulations on completing the project.  I am actually a bit sad to see you declare it finished as I have enjoyed seeing the regular updates on it as the collection grew.  However, I am really looking forward to seeing the final show of the whole project.  Will you be having a grand end-of-project game with the collection?  That would be a fine thing to see a report on.

Onward to the Italian Wars!  :D

It was time to call it at this point, there is over 170 units in total.

I don't think the Italian Wars project will be quite as large, but it will definitely be a big collection.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 11:09:29 PM
The Cardinal's Musketeers - sur ses gardes!!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLYvt2VoAo5Jqw?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLYwKhVIA08v52?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLYwsZUYAUa39w?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLYxP4UUA0jTrA?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 11:13:55 PM
Mounted versions of same models, these will be used for little side plots to the big battle games (1672 is a bit early for this unit, but I couldn't resist)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLZgt3VUAc__zt?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLZhLGUYAEOhJ8?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLZhm0VoAQ_WjO?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzLZiFFVgAEsore?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on April 19, 2021, 12:55:40 PM
That's it, I am calling this collection done now.

Whole collection photos to follow soon.


Congratulations!! a huge collection mate ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 20, 2021, 07:44:12 PM
Nice painting on those Musketeers.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 20, 2021, 08:45:17 PM
It's all kicking off outside the pubs this evening

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1iJ8ncXIAMocFX?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1iJ81rWEAEl5CS?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: chema1986 on May 21, 2021, 10:27:40 AM
Eye candy!! very nice units and terrain! I specially like the King's Musketeers/Cardinal's guards :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on May 21, 2021, 11:07:15 AM
Looking grand, mate! For the King!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TheDilfy on May 21, 2021, 03:50:53 PM
Beautiful rendition of Saturday night in Llanidloes or maybe its Newtown I can't recall, t'was drunken debauchery that night that's for sure ;) Are those Hudson & Allen Buildings?
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 22, 2021, 10:10:32 PM
Oh that's just gorgeous.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TheDilfy on June 14, 2021, 11:25:42 AM
It was time to call it at this point, there is over 170 units in total.

I don't think the Italian Wars project will be quite as large, but it will definitely be a big collection.

Is it possible to have a army(ies) shot of all the units? The collection is breathtaking and a sublime beauty  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: DintheDin on June 14, 2021, 08:34:51 PM
Awesome! Lovely!!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TBONE on June 15, 2021, 10:31:48 PM
lets get some pics uploaded Gareth.
Not sure why there not very clear. I’m uploading from my iPad.
Any ideas how to Get a sharper picture any one 
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TBONE on June 15, 2021, 10:35:32 PM
First time uploading......
I’m seeing double. I shall try again..
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 15, 2021, 10:51:56 PM
Thanks Danny

That's as good as it gets mate, once the forum system compresses the photo  :(

I should say, Danny is the new owner of the Dutch Wars collection.
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TheDilfy on June 16, 2021, 08:53:35 AM
Thanks Danny

That's as good as it gets mate, once the forum system compresses the photo  :(

I should say, Danny is the new owner of the Dutch Wars collection.

Thank you Danny 😊 You are one very lucky chap!  :o ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Armies and Enemies of the French King Louis XIV 1665 to 1680
Post by: TBONE on June 16, 2021, 01:16:46 PM
I will at some point find time to really show them off.
With some better pics