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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Briefspite on June 12, 2019, 02:46:20 PM
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I am currently painting up a "Kingdoms of Men" army for Kings of War loosely based on the Burgundian army of Charles the Bold.
There will be certain fantasy elements in the army since Kings of War is a fantasy rule set, but these will be in separate units so I can use the army for historical gaming as well. I don't know if its OK to post those units in this thread or not ?
I know the flags are in some instances wrong. Its hard to source good quality flags for the Duchy of Burgundy and its more important to me that the unit looks good than the flags be correct, and look awful.
This is the units I have finished so far, more pictures from different angles can be found here (http://strategikon.no)
Knights
(https://i0.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190515_213507.jpg)
Men-at-Arms
(https://i0.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190605_221716.jpg)
Pikemen
(https://i2.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190609_132539.jpg)
Pikemen
(https://i2.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190519_153114.jpg)
Pole-Arms
(https://i0.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190514_091709.jpg)
Archers
(https://i0.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190605_221649.jpg)
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They look grand 8)
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They look lovely - I think it's more than okay to post them here.
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here and fantasy as far as I'm concerned - they look fabulous !! :-*
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That is a lot of well painted minis. Great job!
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I don't care if they are posted in the wrong place (although I think not) - those figures are absolutely wonderful. :-* :-* :-*
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Really nice paintwork
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Great stuff, the pike units in particular look great.
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Great work! And agreed with Charlie, your massed pikes look fantastic!
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Like those a lot. Bold and bright - a man after my own heart ;)
Lovely collection.
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Nicely done, and your color choices are fantastic!
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These look great, really nice bright colours. And you have used the large KoW bases to full effect to set-off the figures.
What other units are you planning?
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Thanks all for the kind replies!
Like those a lot. Bold and bright - a man after my own heart ;)
I must admit that your work was what inspired me to go that way :).
These look great, really nice bright colours. And you have used the large KoW bases to full effect to set-off the figures.
What other units are you planning?
I really like the big multi bases, you can do great stuff with them.
Currently I am painting two small units of light cavalry and another big unit of Pole-Arms, probably divided into four smaller units for gaming purposes.
In the long term I have a third big unit of pikes, two more of knights, several units of pole-arms, archers, hand-gunners and artillery. For the fantasy part I plan on a couple of giants, two mounted lords on dragons and some other bits and bobs.
I hope to have a playable friendly army by the end of the summer and a proper hard core tournament ready army by the end of the year. Right now I am just painting whatever strikes my fancy, pikes are rather poor for their points in KoW, but they look good.
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I am currently painting up a "Kingdoms of Men" army for Kings of War loosely based on the Burgundian army of Charles the Bold.
I know the flags are in some instances wrong. Its hard to source good quality flags for the Duchy of Burgundy and its more important to me that the unit looks good than the flags be correct, and look awful.
Freezywater flags - http://vexillia.com/freezywater/shop25_flags.html#t-1 (scroll down).
Books (with flags) - http://vexillia.com/common/shop_books.html#t-1
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Wow those colours pop! Great looking minis
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Brilliant.
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Currently I am painting two small units of light cavalry and another big unit of Pole-Arms, probably divided into four smaller units for gaming purposes.
In the long term I have a third big unit of pikes, two more of knights, several units of pole-arms, archers, hand-gunners and artillery. For the fantasy part I plan on a couple of giants, two mounted lords on dragons and some other bits and bobs.
I hope to have a playable friendly army by the end of the summer and a proper hard core tournament ready army by the end of the year. Right now I am just painting whatever strikes my fancy, pikes are rather poor for their points in KoW, but they look good.
That should cover most options! My KoM army is based on WoTR army, but I find for KoW I need to add more cavalry and fantasy stuff to make it viable. I do like adding a giant. Also having a mounted hero or two to nip around to get war machines or wizards is always useful. And lots of Army Standard Bearers (which lets you add more flags!)
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Freezywater flags - http://vexillia.com/freezywater/shop25_flags.html#t-1 (scroll down).
Books (with flags) - http://vexillia.com/common/shop_books.html#t-1
I allready have those flags. however they are in my opinion too "flat", they are also not vibrant enough for my taste.
Thanks for the tip though :)
That should cover most options! My KoM army is based on WoTR army, but I find for KoW I need to add more cavalry and fantasy stuff to make it viable. I do like adding a giant. Also having a mounted hero or two to nip around to get war machines or wizards is always useful. And lots of Army Standard Bearers (which lets you add more flags!)
That was the plan, I am still uncertain what I want to use as giants, I am thinking about getting a Tarraasque (sp?) since its a medieval french monster that could fit. Since I have plenty of normal humans to paint I can procrastinate for a while and postpone any decisions I need to make with regards to the fantasy part of the army.
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What would to use to represent the Tarraasque?
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What would to use to represent the Tarraasque?
I am thinking about this miniature from Mierce, , but I think it might be too large for a 75x75mm base, also the price, so I need to wait for a 50% sale.
(https://mierce-miniatures.com/store_mierceminiatures/images_product/mrm_dkl_byz_var_mbs_801_000_01_large.png)
https://mierce-miniatures.com/index.php?act=pro&pre=mrm_dkl_byz_var_mbs_801_000
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Hi Briefspite,
Excellent figures,could I ask you what figures did you use for the advancing pike men? I prefer that pose to the standard Perry plastic pike shouldered figure.
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Hi Briefspite,
Excellent figures,could I ask you what figures did you use for the advancing pike men? I prefer that pose to the standard Perry plastic pike shouldered figure.
No worries :)
I used the EA2 and EA3 codes with metal pikes, I think I bought those from North Star but I am not sure.
https://www.perry-miniatures.com/index.php?cPath=23_64&osCsid=79sdr0kt9c6ne7k1kh2i9e7ko1
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Thanks all for the kind replies!
I must admit that your work was what inspired me to go that way :).
Good to know :D
A wise decision ;) lol
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I am thinking about this miniature from Mierce, , but I think it might be too large for a 75x75mm base, also the price, so I need to wait for a 50% sale.
(https://mierce-miniatures.com/store_mierceminiatures/images_product/mrm_dkl_byz_var_mbs_801_000_01_large.png)
https://mierce-miniatures.com/index.php?act=pro&pre=mrm_dkl_byz_var_mbs_801_000
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That is an impressive Beast. And would attract all the fire and spells in a fantasy battle. lol
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Since, you are setting this for up for kings of war fantasy battles. Maybe some of the
BASILEAN Angeles might make decent proxy saints or some such entitie.
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Since, you are setting this for up for kings of war fantasy battles. Maybe some of the
BASILEAN Angeles might make decent proxy saints or some such entitie.
It's probably a couple of months at least before I need to make any sort of decision, so I will see what I do then :).
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Duchy of Burgundy Light Horse
(https://i1.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190629_121525.jpg)
(https://i2.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190629_121343.jpg)
(https://i0.wp.com/strategikon.no/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190629_121435.jpg)
More pictures here, http://strategikon.no/2019/06/duchy-of-burgundy-light-horse/
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Love the choice of bold, bright colours!
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look great.
fantastic basing.
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Coming on well 8)
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What a stunning looking army, so eye catching!
:-* :-*
Looking forward to see where you go with the more fantastical elements.
:)
As for posting in the wrong place: I am afraid that you have.
I suggest you post them to me immediately, that is the RIGHT place for them.
:D
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Fabulous brushwork on those, and huge units, applause all round
Cheers
Matt
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Great to see a fantastic Kings of War army coming together. I really like the composition so far, and the basing is also fantastic!
I'm looking forward to seeing this grow!
thanks
n
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Absolutely stunning.
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Four small units of Pole-arms that can be combined into one or two larger units.
(https://www.kowforum.com/uploads/db3647/original/2X/1/11661312e8fe0d68af20ab2ae419ce2acf6af48c.jpeg)
(https://www.kowforum.com/uploads/db3647/original/2X/6/606749bde45a8e49ecaf8ce83d158f5b9b9a816f.jpeg)
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I got a request for a basing tutorial on the KoW forum and that can be found here (https://www.kowforum.com/t/andreas-kingdoms-of-men/96/15?u=andreas)
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More excellent work! And thanks for posting the tutorial too!
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They look great!
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Those are splendid :-*(and colouful! You’re a man after my own heart :))
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Nice work 8)
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Jolly Nice - those colours are great and your horses particularly well done.
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absolutely gorgeous indeed
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absolutely gorgeous indeed
+1
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I finally got to play a battle, for those in the know, this is a 2000 point Kings of War 3rd edition battle against Undead.
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Fantastic painting on the army. The game looks like great fun
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Excellent work on the figures.
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They look grand as does the game! :-* :-* :-*
Once BT had downloaded the pics ;) :)
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Very good minis, sir !
The regimental bases are a great addition to your beautiful minis.
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Finished two Cannon, the rust turned out a bit too brown so I might change it at some point.
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Excellent :o
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Nice work 8)
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Jolly good. I like the rust 8)
If I might make one tiny constructive suggestion, a droplet of black paint on the tip of a fine brush, popped into the end of the gun barrel, just helps to fool the eye into thinking it’s hollow. Just a thought :)
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If I might make one tiny constructive suggestion, a droplet of black paint on the tip of a fine brush, popped into the end of the gun barrel, just helps to fool the eye into thinking it’s hollow. Just a thought :)
I think I have some black weathering pigments that will do the job :)
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8 units of men-at-arms on foot, an army standard bearer and 3 "heroes".
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Nice work 8)
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Well, those are all very VERY nice. Well done. Glorious to see them en masse like that :-*
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These look amazing! Love the rich colours!
Silly question but are your flags freehand?
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Very nice looking minis indeed.
You may not mind of course, but most of the flags you've given them are of Swiss canton commanders... :?
Cheers, Simon.
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Fan-bloody-tastic.
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This is a great looking force. I can just hope you wont stop adding to this anytime soon!
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Thank you all.
I dont intend to stop for a while yet, I have 24 knights on the painting table, a couple more cannon, archers, crossbowmen, rifle men, more pike... I think you get the idea ;D
You may not mind of course, but most of the flags you've given them are of Swiss canton commanders... :?
I know and I dont mind, heresy I know, but to me its more important that it looks good. If someone starts making good looking Burgundian flags I will probably swap them all out. I tried with the freezywater ones but I dont like the look. So most of my flags are Swiss, German or French HYW.
Silly question but are your flags freehand?
No they are store bought, Battle Flags and Flags of War if I remember correctly.