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Title: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 23, 2021, 09:07:08 PM
A Swiss mercenary detachment prepares to enter the fray in support of their French employers

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 23, 2021, 09:09:59 PM
Some mercenary Condittieria in support

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 23, 2021, 09:12:12 PM
Swiss Mercenary Commander Franz Adam Karrer with some religious guidance

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: skip on March 23, 2021, 09:12:42 PM
very nicely done, i like the way you have done the pike block, has a sense of movement to it

Brian
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 23, 2021, 09:25:10 PM
very nicely done, i like the way you have done the pike block, has a sense of movement to it

Cheers Brian

I have another 8 pike blocks in the pipeline, so hopefully they will all turn out as well

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on March 23, 2021, 09:55:04 PM
They really pop.  Love the Condottiera, who makes those models?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: wrgmr1 on March 24, 2021, 06:19:43 AM
Excellent work Gareth!!
Thomas Moore here as wrgmr1
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on March 24, 2021, 10:10:37 AM
Bloomin' excellent stuff Gareth  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Axebreaker on March 24, 2021, 11:13:11 AM
Lovely looking Italian Wars! 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on March 24, 2021, 12:15:27 PM
One Great looking project. What rules are you planning on using for them?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Maniac on March 24, 2021, 12:58:19 PM
The pike block is well done.

Someone asked who the mounted figs were by:

They really pop.  Love the Condottiera, who makes those models?

Unless I'm mistaken they look like Steel Fist miniatures:

https://www.steelfistminiatures.com/product-category/italian-wars-1494-1538-product_cat-19/

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Anderson Collection on March 24, 2021, 05:16:39 PM
Whenever I see Raglans in the title I know its going to be epic another great looking collection.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 24, 2021, 08:11:37 PM
Unless I'm mistaken they look like Steel Fist miniatures:

That's correct buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 24, 2021, 08:13:49 PM
Thank you everybody, loads more to do with this collection.

I should have a couple of light cavalry wings based up by the week.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 28, 2021, 08:38:32 PM
King Charles VIII of France and entourage, take holy communion before invading the Italy peninsula with a French Army of twenty-five thousand men (including 8,000 Swiss mercenaries). For several months, French forces moved through the Italian states virtually unopposed.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on March 28, 2021, 09:18:23 PM
Lovely work Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

Is that before or after he lost his collection of "erotic art"?  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on March 28, 2021, 09:33:39 PM
Nice little vignette.  Are they all TAG miniatures??
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 28, 2021, 09:41:01 PM
Nice little vignette.  Are they all TAG miniatures??

All the mounted are TAG, the priest is from Perrys
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on March 28, 2021, 09:44:11 PM
Ah thanks.  Very taken with Charles and will be recommending that set to my gaming partner who is modellling the French, whilst I am raising the Spanish.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 28, 2021, 09:48:45 PM
One Great looking project. What rules are you planning on using for them?

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0371/5545/products/Furioso_cover_1000pix_1024x1024.jpg?v=1611072803)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 28, 2021, 10:09:20 PM
Ah thanks.  Very taken with Charles and will be recommending that set to my gaming partner who is modellling the French, whilst I am raising the Spanish.

Definitely my favorite medieval period 
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on March 28, 2021, 10:30:39 PM
Great looking Charles, and a decent rule set. I planning on doing a Tudor army for Furioso as well.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 28, 2021, 10:34:00 PM
Great looking Charles, and a decent rule set. I planning on doing a Tudor army for Furioso as well.

Ken from Yarkshire Gamer put me on to this rule set.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on March 28, 2021, 11:30:53 PM
Same, I think he has turned many onto the Italian wars.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on March 29, 2021, 09:05:42 AM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0371/5545/products/Furioso_cover_1000pix_1024x1024.jpg?v=1611072803)

Yeah, me too. First heard of them on Ken's Yarkshire Gamer Vlog. With a few minor tweaks they ought to play very well and have a high degree of (ugh, here's that word again), "period" feel.

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 03, 2021, 09:18:29 PM
The outskirts of Pavia in Italy’s Lombardy Region 1525. Just playing around with my Mediterranean layout ready for the Italian Wars.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: KarwickWingmaker on April 03, 2021, 10:50:47 PM
Looks amazing!! :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 04, 2021, 07:57:05 AM
Excellent stuff Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

Am I right in thinking that most of it is Grand Manner?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 04, 2021, 08:33:39 AM
Am I right in thinking that most of it is Grand Manner?

Yes mate, I have the full set of Dave's Mediterranean buildings, supplemented by some lovely 3D prints, such as the town hall with the clocktower
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 04, 2021, 09:35:49 AM
Yes mate, I have the full set of Dave's Mediterranean buildings, supplemented by some lovely 3D prints, such as the town hall with the clocktower

The town hall seems to mix seamlessly into the Grand Manner spread. I'll pop that chap another email again and see if he has the time as of now to print one out :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Bloggard on April 04, 2021, 11:39:01 AM
Whenever I see Raglans in the title I know its going to be epic another great looking collection.

+1

'bout my favourite historical period, looks-wise, and Raglan's clearly going to do it proud, as per ...
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 04, 2021, 03:10:07 PM
Some great looking scenery.  A good table always makes the games feel more real and exciting as well as looking amazing.  Can't wait to see how this unfolds.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 04, 2021, 06:09:17 PM
'bout my favourite historical period, looks-wise, and Raglan's clearly going to do it proud, as per ...

Some great looking scenery.  A good table always makes the games feel more real and exciting as well as looking amazing.  Can't wait to see how this unfolds.

Cheers guys!!

This is going to be one of my largest collections, so I certainly intend going to town on it
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 04, 2021, 06:24:52 PM
House of Borgia and House of Florence Light Cavalry Wing

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 04, 2021, 06:43:19 PM
Heavy Artillery

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I really like the Wargames Foundry guns and crew, they have lots of character.

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Codsticker on April 05, 2021, 05:05:32 AM
Fabulous! I have a handful of figures for this period and your work is really tempting me to get more serious.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on April 05, 2021, 05:31:29 AM
Superb
Do you have any recommendations figure wise in general for cavalry in the Italian Wars?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on April 05, 2021, 05:57:47 AM
Wow! :o
The buildings, terrain and models look marvelous.   :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 05, 2021, 02:06:04 PM
Excellent stuff.  I recognise some of the figures but not all.  Care to tell us who makes them? Cheers
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 05, 2021, 04:18:34 PM
Superb
Do you have any recommendations figure wise in general for cavalry in the Italian Wars?

Excellent stuff.  I recognise some of the figures but not all.  Care to tell us who makes them? Cheers

The mounted crossbow and arquebus are a mix of TAG, Casting Room and Steel Fist Miniatures.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Frostie on April 06, 2021, 06:34:50 AM
Very nice!  I love the Italian Wars but my collection is in 15mm mainly Vanexia, Old Glory and Blue Moon. 

Its about a third painted lol
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 06, 2021, 07:58:55 AM
More loveliness Gareth  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Admiral Alder on April 06, 2021, 09:15:13 AM
Thank you for posting, seeing threads like this refreshes my enthusiasm for my own Italian Wars project.

Interested in seeing how well Furioso works in 28mm.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 06, 2021, 09:30:28 AM
There's a great run through of Furioso in 28mm on Ken's aka Yarkshire Gamer's Blog here:

http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2019/12/lets-play-italian-wars-furioso-style.html (http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2019/12/lets-play-italian-wars-furioso-style.html)

He's also done a series of YouTube videos that go into the mechanics in a more fluid manner:

Part One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHAD5ULqZEc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHAD5ULqZEc)

Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFQbIXtPXIw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFQbIXtPXIw)

Part Three
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1jFIUkWuPM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1jFIUkWuPM)

Part Four
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQscIhvDbBg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQscIhvDbBg)

I hope that helps a wee bit :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2021, 01:26:32 PM
Thank you Darrell, these links are really helpful for people.

Ken is also writing a book on the period from a wargaming perspective.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 06, 2021, 05:01:57 PM
Thank you Darrell, these links are really helpful for people.

Ken is also writing a book on the period from a wargaming perspective.

He is? Excellent!

I'll have to get in touch with him and see what I can glean  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2021, 08:01:05 PM
Riding out

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 06, 2021, 08:05:02 PM
King Henry VIII of England, attends a battle in the Italian Wars as a spectator and a honoured guess of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Very tempted to put together an English army of the period, once the French and Italians are completed.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 07, 2021, 09:13:03 AM
 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 07, 2021, 04:04:53 PM
Wonderful stuff.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Yarkshire Gamer on April 07, 2021, 05:14:26 PM
Great to see Gareth, this is turning into a really great big collection, Reet Proper BIG Gaming Lad 👍

Thanks for the kind mentions everyone  :)

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on April 10, 2021, 01:55:09 AM
Henry the 8th I am I am...
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 17, 2021, 10:26:43 PM
Italian Wars - Francis I, King of France, a monarch of the Angoulême branch of the House of Valois. A Renaissance patron of the arts, a humanist, and a knightly king, he waged campaigns in Italy and fought a series of wars with the Holy Roman Empire

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on April 18, 2021, 01:12:36 AM
More lovely work and having taken longer to admire the set up I note the quality of your buildings
What are they please ? Grand Manner?

Oops Edit - apologies I see that this was mention in an earlier thread and the answer is yes!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 18, 2021, 06:38:31 AM
Lovely Gareth  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 10:37:27 AM
Cheers boys, I think the collection is coming along nicely
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Charlie_ on April 18, 2021, 02:15:31 PM
Very nice!
Is that armoured chap on the last command base from the new Athena WOTR range? Id be interested in seeing any more of them you have either painted or not, and perhaps some thoughts on how they scale with other ranges?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 18, 2021, 04:44:57 PM
Very nice!
Is that armoured chap on the last command base from the new Athena WOTR range? Id be interested in seeing any more of them you have either painted or not, and perhaps some thoughts on how they scale with other ranges?

That's correct mate, they scale perfectly with Perry and TAG miniatures
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2021, 08:08:25 AM
The most fearsome of the Italian Wars mercenary leaders and commander of the Great Company, the German Knight, Werner von Urslingen, whose motto was ‘Enemy of God, of Pity and of Mercy'. Lovely bloke really, just misunderstood. Between stints fighting both for and against Venice, Verona, Milan, the Papal States, Pisa, Siena, Florence and the Kingdom of Naples, his company devastated central and southern Italy, raising money by threatening to burn houses and harvests and putting prisoners to torture.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2021, 08:12:58 AM
Italian Wars - Bartolomeo d'Alviano was an Italian Condottiero and Captain who distinguished himself in the defence of the Venetian Republic against the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian. Born in 1455, into the noble family of Umbria at Todi, the son of Francesco d'Alviano and Isabella degli Atti. Bartolomeo fought very early in his life in Central Italy, serving in the Papal States, and in 1496, against Pope Alexander VI and the Colonna.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 28, 2021, 12:23:06 PM
Lovely work Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

You're storing on with these mate  8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2021, 02:41:19 PM
Lovely work Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

You're storing on with these mate  8)

Cheers mate

I have a bit of an arms race going on with some of the boys on Twitter. I hope to have a playable French army by the end of May.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 28, 2021, 03:57:23 PM
Cheers mate

I have a bit of an arms race going on with some of the boys on Twitter. I hope to have a playable French army by the end of May.

The end of may!! I hope to have one unit finished by then, two at tops!  o_o

My one fault though, I sometimes have periods where i spend too much time messing around on the net  >:(
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Bloggard on April 28, 2021, 04:08:40 PM
wunderbar
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2021, 04:44:48 PM
The end of may!! I hope to have one unit finished by then, two at tops!  o_o

My one fault though, I sometimes have periods where i spend too much time messing around on the net  >:(

Aiming for at least 3 big pike units and some additional infantry support, plus 2 wings of cavalry, one heavy and one light.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 28, 2021, 04:57:14 PM
Aiming for at least 3 big pike units and some additional infantry support, plus 2 wings of cavalry, one heavy and one light.

How big for the pike Gareth? Assuming you're still looking at Furioso?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 28, 2021, 05:14:42 PM
How big for the pike Gareth? Assuming you're still looking at Furioso?

Definitely Furioso, it ticks all the boxes for me.

Swiss pike are 72 figs per block, but most of the others are 56 figs. 
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 28, 2021, 06:35:40 PM
Definitely Furioso, it ticks all the boxes for me.

Swiss pike are 72 figs per block, but most of the others are 56 figs.

Excellent. Large pike blocks are a great way of doing it. They just look "right". Smaller blocks lack that key component.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 28, 2021, 09:29:34 PM
Excellent. Large pike blocks are a great way of doing it. They just look "right". Smaller blocks lack that key component.

I am now thinking of going bigger for the Spanish Tercio
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on May 28, 2021, 10:33:53 PM
I am now thinking of going bigger for the Spanish Tercio

They're a difficult body of troops to pin down in the right formation really. The temptation is to have a whole rank of Sword and Buckler to the fore backed up in turn by the Arquebus then Pike. I'm not sure (is anyone?) how they actually formed this early on but however they did, it was very effective.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 29, 2021, 07:25:49 AM
I am now thinking of going bigger for the Spanish Tercio

They're a difficult body of troops to pin down in the right formation really. The temptation is to have a whole rank of Sword and Buckler to the fore backed up in turn by the Arquebus then Pike. I'm not sure (is anyone?) how they actually formed this early on but however they did, it was very effective.

As I understand it, if you are talking about the early Italian Wars then the Spanish used the Colunella, a fore runner of the Tercio, a mix of Pike, Arquebus and Swordsmen.  Initially the bulk  of spanish troops were sword and buckler men which were effective in the Reconquista but they found that these could not stand against the French/Swiss pike so they raised the ratio of pike and arquebus and reduced considerably the number of sword and buckler men.

Whilst no-one knows the exact ratio the rough numbers were 4:4:1 - Pike, Arquebus, Sword forned in a single unit of around 1000 to 1200 men.  They usually 'brigaded' 3 or 4 Colunellas together which (much) later turned into  the Tercio system.

An effective way of portraying this on the table is to have a unit of 12-16 Arquebus in two ranks backed up by another 2-4 ranks of pike (12-16) with a single rank of swordsmen (8) at the rear or perhaps on the side of the colunella in two blocks of 4. The unit then fights as a combined shot and melee unit, gaining the advantage of the mix of weapons but with lesser effectiveness in hand to hand combat with the Swiss pike blocks.  Which is why the Spanish almost always fought defensive battles with their infantry behind some form of obstacle or barricade.

Olicanalad has posted a number of ideas about the colunellas.  A link to his blog is here:
http://olicanalad.blogspot.com/2016/10/a-second-italian-wars-battle-using-pike.html

Here's a poor picture of how I utilise portray the colunella for Pike and Shot.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/51/6932-290521084226-514721908.jpeg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on May 29, 2021, 09:28:45 AM
Thanks Hu Rhu. A very sexy looking unit.

I'm familiar with James Roach's excellent blog.

The only thing I would add to what you have presented is that due to a more comparatively heavy emphasis, early on in the First War, by the Spanish on the arquebus in comparison to that of the Italian, French etc I would be tempted to put more arquebus carrying models on the bases to represent the relative prevalence of that troop type compared to other nations.

Cerignola 1502 CE is a very interesting battle in this regard. I'm actually contemplating switching my game from Fornovo to Cerignola as it is certainly a more interesting battle. The problem as usual, is the lack of heraldic info in English. I was a little disappointed to see that Massimo Predonzani, Vincenzo Alberici, Rachele Tiso latest offering didn't cover the battle.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 29, 2021, 09:38:14 AM

The only thing I would add to what you have presented is that due to a more comparatively heavy emphasis, early on in the First War, by the Spanish on the arquebus in comparison to that of the Italian, French etc I would be tempted to put more arquebus carrying models on the bases to represent the relative prevalence of that troop type compared to other nations.


I quite agree and plan to double the number of arquebus figures in each colunella.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on May 29, 2021, 11:30:10 AM
I quite agree and plan to double the number of arquebus figures in each colunella.

I look forward to seeing then mate :)

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: archiduque on May 31, 2021, 02:36:22 PM
Excellent work!!! ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 31, 2021, 09:54:50 PM
French Gascon Crossbow Companies, led by the young Swiss Mercenary Captain Franz Robert Karrer

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2kNpPnWYAEGgPC?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2kNpyCWYAoGLnm?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2kNqjXXEAAisrb?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2kO1FYXIAICslI?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Captain Karrer can be seen here instructing a French Lord in the Art of War
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Bloggard on June 01, 2021, 07:54:24 AM
great stuff.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Stuart on June 01, 2021, 08:51:37 AM
Nice work, is there a biography of Karrer or is he fictional?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on June 01, 2021, 01:20:05 PM
Those Gascon Crossbowmen are superb.  :-* :-* :-* 

Which make are the figures from and are the flags hand painted?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 01, 2021, 05:51:57 PM
Nice work, is there a biography of Karrer or is he fictional?

You might be thinking of the historical character from the latter period
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 01, 2021, 05:53:16 PM
Which make are the figures from and are the flags hand painted?

Cheers buddy

The crossbowmen are a mix of Front Rank and Athena Miniatures
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Charlie_ on June 01, 2021, 06:17:19 PM
The crossbowmen are a mix of Front Rank and Athena Miniatures

Would you say they are the same scale as Front Rank, or smaller? I got some of the Athena billmen and archers, and found there was a bit or a range of different sizes, some scale well with Perry, whereas others look bigger and more suited to go alongside Front Rank.
I'm quite fussy with this sort of thing, and would like to get some more of the Athena range but don't want to find they are too big.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 01, 2021, 08:08:11 PM
 
Would you say they are the same scale as Front Rank, or smaller? I got some of the Athena billmen and archers, and found there was a bit or a range of different sizes, some scale well with Perry, whereas others look bigger and more suited to go alongside Front Rank.
I'm quite fussy with this sort of thing, and would like to get some more of the Athena range but don't want to find they are too big.

Both ranges mix perfectly, I wouldn't judge size difference until you have some painted examples 
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on June 01, 2021, 08:51:52 PM

Both ranges mix perfectly, I wouldn't judge size difference until you have some painted examples

Yep, that's the way to do it. There are some manufacturers that you might never think would go together. I've got all sorts of stuff in my Anglo Danish units that at first glance I would not have thought of putting together, when painted though, they just meld together- (link below if you're interested):
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=82845.105 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=82845.105)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 16, 2021, 05:49:14 AM
The Black Band marched into Italy in 1515 in time to fight alongside King Francis I at the Battle of Marignano, where, defending the ditch and supported by artillery, they recoiled from the attacking Swiss, but did not break.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6V7sx4VgAsk6cc?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6V7tNFVgAkJ79N?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6V7t1IVUAYVdPX?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6V7uUTVUAMQknD?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 16, 2021, 05:52:28 AM
Let the big guns roar!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6VkdW3WQAoysZu?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6Vkds5XsAQcivQ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6VkeTGWUAIJBg7?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6Vkeu8WQAA4bRr?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: fred on July 16, 2021, 06:09:38 AM
Cracking work

I love the dark mass of the pike block!

And the optimism of the gunners in their clean white shirts!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on July 16, 2021, 09:56:33 AM
Looking great. Where did you get the figs for your black band?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on July 16, 2021, 11:57:13 AM
Excellent Gareth  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: wrgmr1 on July 16, 2021, 05:27:45 PM
Fantastic work Gareth!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 16, 2021, 06:03:14 PM
Looking great. Where did you get the figs for your black band?

Mostly Artizan Design buddy, with some Athenia Miniatures mixed in 👍
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: caveadsum1471 on July 19, 2021, 01:11:47 PM
Awesome looking Italian wars collection!
Best Iain
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on July 20, 2021, 08:28:26 AM
Those are really nice
Are the artillery from Foundry?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 23, 2021, 01:37:49 PM
Are the artillery from Foundry?

Yes buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 23, 2021, 01:41:09 PM
Borgia Condottiere Squadrons

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9ZJ2LWXoAAlO8p?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9ZJ2usWQAArkGd?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9ZJ3O4XoAUbwLG?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9ZJ3tMWYAA5ZE7?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9ZKOQWXEAApII1?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9ZKOoGXEAUYfFZ?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on August 23, 2021, 02:30:09 PM
Splendid sir  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: wrgmr1 on August 23, 2021, 05:09:15 PM
Fantastic work Gareth! The liveries are awesome! :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 28, 2021, 04:38:58 PM
Cantons of Uri and Solothurn, march across the Alps to join their French paymasters.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fBa8HWYAIEXnK?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fBbjrXEAkKffF?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fBcKBWEAwahab?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fBc5WWUAkJKk-?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fDNvaXsAobSCs?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fDOXOX0AA55_u?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fDO0WXoAMynnw?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9fDPTNXMAk8Ebx?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on August 28, 2021, 04:54:27 PM
Excellent stuff Gareth  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: bigredbat on August 28, 2021, 06:20:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on August 28, 2021, 08:39:58 PM
Really nice, I like the way the larger base on the advancing pikemen makes the arquebusiers  like proper skirmishers
Who makes the command figures?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 29, 2021, 09:38:09 AM
Excellent stuff Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

Very nice!

Cheers guys

Who makes the command figures?

The Assault Group buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 12, 2021, 02:17:37 PM
Camp Scene - can you guess what is being sold out of the tent?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_Akk1qXMAYmci-?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_AklcMXMAcT5a4?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on September 12, 2021, 02:32:01 PM
Cracking stuff Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

I love vignettes  ;) :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on September 13, 2021, 07:29:47 AM
excellent as usual
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on September 13, 2021, 07:54:59 AM
Cool looking scene. Where did you pick up the bucket hauler from?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: marianas_gamer on September 13, 2021, 08:28:15 AM
Love the Uri contingent! Not quite my people but close. Hope you have Bernese on your table.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 13, 2021, 09:56:12 PM
Cheers boys 🍻

Where did you pick up the bucket hauler from?

Athenia Miniatures buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on September 13, 2021, 11:37:37 PM
Cheers boys 🍻

Athenia Miniatures buddy
Cheers, I really need to check them out.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: rct75001 on September 14, 2021, 08:39:38 AM
Cheers boys 🍻

Athenia Miniatures buddy

That just cost me a pretty packet.  Had never heard of them before so thanks for the info.

Richard
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 14, 2021, 10:47:52 PM
Your welcome Rich 👍
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 29, 2021, 04:30:52 PM
Let the big gun roar!!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC3gm4mXEAcCwXQ?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC3gnyoXEAQ8kPU?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC3gocwWUAErt06?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC3gpaZXoAYHeNG?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC3hdAMXEAILnpv?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: bluewillow on October 29, 2021, 05:54:09 PM
lovely brushwork mate

cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on October 29, 2021, 06:08:32 PM
Nicely done
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Ranthony on October 29, 2021, 06:52:26 PM
Lovely to look at, despite not being my period, I am inspired by your work to do something along these lines.

Cheers

Ry
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: marianas_gamer on October 29, 2021, 09:04:16 PM
Very nice work!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on October 30, 2021, 03:29:27 AM
A lovely piece Gareth  :-*

Can I ask, where did you get the bound wood sitting across the top of the gabions please mate?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: ulverston on October 30, 2021, 01:43:34 PM
I always look forward to a new Lord Raglan thread as the tabls and miniatures are superb! This is fantastic and is pure genius as always.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on October 30, 2021, 06:55:57 PM
Really nice
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 03, 2021, 09:10:19 PM
Thank you chaps, loads more to follow shortly
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 08, 2021, 04:56:36 PM
French Gendarmes Squadron led by Captain Jacques de Chabannes, Seigneur de la Palice (1468-1525).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrODEtWUAI9Kjt?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrODZvWYAgUFe9?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrOEFDXIAob-zs?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on November 08, 2021, 05:12:06 PM
Superb Gareth  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 08, 2021, 05:26:18 PM
French Gendarmes Squadron led by Anne, Duc de Montmorency (1492-1567).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrRKcgWUAEQAM8?format=jpg&name=large)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrRMHkWQAETTY5?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 08, 2021, 05:28:16 PM
Superb Gareth  :-* :-* :-*

Cheers mate, just trying to plow through them now ready to begin the HYW collection.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 08, 2021, 05:34:48 PM
French Gendarmes Squadron, led by General Odet de Foix, Vicomte de Lautrec (1485-1528). He was made Marshal of France in 1527 and given the command of the army of Italy.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrUA1FXoAEQF-c?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDrUBcuWEAQxuse?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: caveadsum1471 on November 10, 2021, 10:19:21 AM
Gorgeous looking gendarmes!
Best Iain
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on November 12, 2021, 08:57:50 AM
Lovely
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: LazyStudent on November 12, 2021, 01:22:25 PM
Beautiful banners. Do you hand paint them?? :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 12, 2021, 09:57:03 PM
Cheers boys 👍

Beautiful banners. Do you hand paint them?? :o

I wish, they are from Pete's flags which are available on ebay
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on November 13, 2021, 06:54:17 AM
Cheers boys 👍

I wish, they are from Pete's flags which are available on ebay

+1 for Pete's Flags!  8) 8) 8) He hand paints all of them before digitally storing them and as a former BA in Fine Arts student I can see the extra "painterly" work Pete has but into the designs making them superior to the purely digitally designed.

Here's the link to Pete's eBay shop:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/petes_flags/m.html?_trkparms=folent%3Apetes_flags%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l71970 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/petes_flags/m.html?_trkparms=folent%3Apetes_flags%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l71970)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Bloggard on November 13, 2021, 03:17:10 PM
+1 for Pete's Flags!  8) 8) 8) He hand paints all of them before digitally storing them and as a former BA in Fine Arts student I can see the extra "painterly" work Pete has but into the designs making them superior to the purely digitally designed.

Here's the link to Pete's eBay shop:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/petes_flags/m.html?_trkparms=folent%3Apetes_flags%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l71970 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/petes_flags/m.html?_trkparms=folent%3Apetes_flags%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l71970)

what a brilliant approach ... so effective  - you can tell they've been hand-painted originally, and works with painted figures so well.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Metternich on November 16, 2021, 08:33:29 PM
Beautiful command stands.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: has.been on November 17, 2021, 10:21:47 AM
Lovely figures & flags.
Italian Wars was the first club campaign I ever got involved in.
Seeing this does give me a hankering to revisit it.
Being realistic it would have to be at skirmish level, but
there are a lot of nice figures out there now. I still remember
having to carve pistols off all of the Essex Spanish Cavalry,
cuz we wuz doing 'Early' & Dey didn't 'ave dem den.  ;D
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: duc de limbourg on November 17, 2021, 12:04:13 PM
Great looking figures. Always a colourfull period on the table
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 17, 2021, 01:00:22 PM
The Italian War wargamer is certainly spoilt for choice in the current market.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Marine0846 on November 18, 2021, 07:10:13 PM
Lovely figures, Gareth. :-*
Must be a very colorful sight on the table.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 18, 2021, 08:47:27 PM
Lovely figures, Gareth. :-*
Must be a very colorful sight on the table.

I'll try and get all the French on the table soon and do a family photo mate.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on November 18, 2021, 09:29:22 PM
Beautiful painting on all those Gendarmes.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Westbury on December 06, 2021, 05:02:22 PM
Pete,
I've still got the campaign map and the event cards for the campaign! Just can't quite get round to chucking them away.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Battle Brush Sigur on December 08, 2021, 03:11:35 PM
A great project on the whole of course, but those Gendarmes really are something. :D What a great period.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 27, 2022, 08:35:03 PM
Spanish Jinetes (light cavalry) who used tactics developed from centuries of fighting the Moors during the Reconquista.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKGOTA1XwAIa7qu?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

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

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKGOUEcXIAA-qym?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 27, 2022, 08:40:00 PM
A "lance" of Italian Condottiere, in the pay of Spanish General Antonio de Leyva, Duke of Terranova, Prince of Ascoli, Count of Monza (1480–1536).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA67qpXwAE8U_V?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA6776WQAAE3FB?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA68OlXsAAvL7_?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA68g-X0AIiUQK?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA8sMWWUAci4TK?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA8sh2XsAAhgUR?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA8s2QX0AMlaot?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKA8tUYXwAIly8M?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on January 27, 2022, 09:26:07 PM
 :o :-* :-* :-* :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on January 27, 2022, 10:31:02 PM
Excellent. Love the flags.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: bigredbat on January 28, 2022, 10:38:13 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: magyar on January 28, 2022, 02:51:31 PM
A lovely lance and some very cool flags!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 31, 2022, 11:14:08 PM
Arquebus Company from the Province of León in Spain.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJXrx6FXoAALu3I?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJXryNeWYAgiXh7?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJXryglXoAEc4eV?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 31, 2022, 11:21:50 PM
Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1476 – 1524), leading his Gendarmes. At the Battle of Ravenna (1512), Bayard's gallantry and the French cavalry under de Foix carried the day.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJh-v2iWUAEFQwZ?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJh-wQwX0AA_Lkx?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJh-wsOXwAAPj9n?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJh-xITXwAIwbgs?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on February 01, 2022, 09:03:37 AM
Excelente Gareth  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Bloggard on February 01, 2022, 09:49:30 AM
great stuff.

wonderful painting on the flags and horse barding / armour.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: has.been on February 01, 2022, 11:01:41 AM
A friend once told me that if you wanted to attract the eye
to the War-games table you needed, 'Colour and Cavalry'
You Sir have both...in Spades! :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 01, 2022, 01:50:31 PM
Cheers boys 👍

A friend once told me that if you wanted to attract the eye
to the War-games table you needed, 'Colour and Cavalry'
You Sir have both...in Spades! :-*

Thats the beauty of the Italian Wars ✔
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 01, 2022, 05:17:48 PM
Condottiere of Federico Montefeltro (Duke of Urbino) in Papal Service.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJIeehgXwAE7Z4w?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJIee8IX0AMEEf8?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Little Odo on February 03, 2022, 02:56:37 PM
Nice painting, but I especially like those banners.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 27, 2022, 07:40:31 PM
Lords and Ladies, I present the Army of France - For God and France!!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3u6cTXwAE2KIr?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3u7GJXEAUl3OE?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3u7zzWYAIdUTH?format=jpg&name=large/img]

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3u8bxWYAAO0m2?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3wN0XXMAMCAoA?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3wORsXEAAn-NV?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3wO12X0AspPDb?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3wPRyXMAY29gc?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3xi3bWYAAO_0C?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO3xjrsXIAwad-F?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 27, 2022, 07:42:53 PM
It's time to give those Italians a good hard pounding mon amie!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4CnpDXIAAcYqi?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4CoO3XIAAHLd5?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4Co_gXIAkEx9Q?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4CplOWQAYoYDh?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 27, 2022, 08:12:52 PM
Holy Communion - The cream of the French nobility take Holy Communion before the Battle of Fornovo.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4JdcjWUAIvmR6?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4Jb-zXEA0itRg?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4JcxjWUAEDYI_?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: painterman on March 27, 2022, 08:36:19 PM
a very splendid sight !! :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on March 27, 2022, 09:40:08 PM
They is a huge host!  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on March 28, 2022, 04:36:57 AM
Wow!!!!!  :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: has.been on March 28, 2022, 06:14:50 AM
Pretty, very pretty.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Frostie on March 28, 2022, 08:38:26 AM
Very cool
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 28, 2022, 01:04:54 PM
Thank you chaps 👍
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on March 28, 2022, 10:07:32 PM
What a splendid collection.  :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 29, 2022, 07:06:45 AM
Cheers boys 👍
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 29, 2022, 03:40:53 PM
A little double Swiss pike block action!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4FrPYX0AI_6s3?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4Fr3qX0AUpGXa?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4FsclXIAodyyq?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO4FtLQWYAANkkj?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: MaleGriffin on March 29, 2022, 03:41:51 PM
WOW!  :o

Fantastic work!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 09, 2022, 05:32:56 PM
Another "lance" of Spanish Jinetes for the Italian Wars. This will make 3 lances in total. The unit will also double up as Spanish Conquistadors for the Conquest of the New World.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPufu8hWQAAH4MI?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPufvLmXsAU3CAT?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 09, 2022, 05:35:25 PM
Let's get them attached to the units

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP48b1rXwAIP5jt?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 09, 2022, 05:38:24 PM
Sir John Hawkwood was an English soldier who served as a mercenary leader and Condottiero in Italy. He led the White Company (English and German mercenaries) during the later part of the company's activities in Italy).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5M1nZWUAYYW2f?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5M15JXoAQQ0z9?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5M3F_XIAQDp33?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5M3iFWUAQK_BE?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 09, 2022, 05:40:39 PM
Tudor English Heavy Cannon.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5PhsHXEAAciHV?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5PibzXoAALlxq?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5PiqmXoAMl_3U?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 10, 2022, 09:31:10 AM
English Tudor Arquebus Company.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5R2ApXIAMf8d_?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5R2UWXIAIg_78?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5R3GwWQAUAoc3?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 10, 2022, 09:35:37 AM
English Longbow Company, in the service of Sir John Hawkwood under the banner of the White Company.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5Ul2NWUAIlydE?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5UmW4WQAMRgW1?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5Um7oWYAAM519?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5UnL_WYAEr0It?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 10, 2022, 09:36:54 AM
Tudor Ladies go about the business of annoying their menfolk.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5Ym6UXEAUkGX3?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 10, 2022, 09:39:46 AM
Splendid stuff Gareth mate  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 10, 2022, 09:44:16 AM
English Tudor Longbowmen. The two longbow units will flank a large billmen unit when in battle formation.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5a6SCXsAcmfds?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5a6tWXIAsoTci?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5a7FmWUAAIo31?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5a7lRXsAkrzGX?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 10, 2022, 09:48:52 AM
The White Company - no medieval source explains the company's name. The traditional view is that it is a reference to the brightly polished armour of the men-at-arms, however, William Caferro has suggested that it was because it originally wore white surcoats.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5m6EEXIAExG5a?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5m6lYX0AIm1sL?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5m69bWUAMsn4j?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5m7eVXwAIJxbF?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5ne86XMAAs-aw?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5nfTGXEAM3ER5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP5nfv4XsAEBzOc?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 10, 2022, 10:49:48 AM
Blimey mate!  :-* :-*  :o
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Charlie_ on April 10, 2022, 07:38:58 PM
Really nice little force, very smart and cohesive.

Though wasn't John Hawkwood from a previous century???
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on April 10, 2022, 07:59:43 PM
Though wasn't John Hawkwood from a previous century???

1320-1394 but he certainly did a lot of fighting in Italy.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 10, 2022, 08:38:12 PM
Though wasn't John Hawkwood from a previous century???

He was slightly earlier, but a little artist licence allows me to represent him in the early part of the Italian Wars.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: MaleGriffin on April 11, 2022, 12:44:57 PM
Absolutely stunning!  :o  These troops look FANTASTIC! Well done!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 12, 2022, 08:22:53 AM
Absolutely stunning!  :o  These troops look FANTASTIC! Well done!

Cheers buddy 👍
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: fred on April 12, 2022, 08:35:07 PM
Wow!

Missed several of the recent updates - I particularly like the double pike blocks - but so many great looking units
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 20, 2022, 05:39:36 AM
Just completed a recent stock-take of the collection and this is what it's running to at present. I will probably add a few more units over the summer, but I think both factions are pretty much where I want them to be.


French
1 x Swiss Pike Block with attached arquebus stands - 78 figures
1 x Swiss Pike Block with attached arquebus stands - 78 figures
1 x French Black Bande Pike Block with attached arquebus stands - 56 figures
3 x  French Crossbowmen units - 58 figures
1 x Italian Arquebus unit - 16 figures 
3 x cannon with 5 crew each
4 x Squadrons of Gendarmerie  - 24 mounted figures 
2 x Condottiere Squadrons - 12 mounted figures
3 x Squadrons of Mounted Crossbowmen - 18 mounted figures
4 x French command stands - 8 mounted figures

Italians
1 x Landschneckt Pike Block with attached arquebus stands and greatswords - 64 figures
1 x Papal Italian Pike Block with attached arquebus stands - 64 figures
1 x Spanish Pike Block with attached arquebus and swordsmen stands - 64 figures
1 x English Bill Block - 48 figures
2 x English Archer units - 32 figures
1 x English Arquebus unit - 16 figures
1 x Spanish Arquebus unit - 24 figures
1 x Italian Swordmen unit - 24 figures
3 x Spanish Jinete Squadrons - 18 mounted figures
3 x Italian Mounted Arquebus Squadrons - 18 mounted figures
2 x English Heavy Cavalry Squadrons - 12 mounted figures
2 x Spanish Heavy Cavalry Squadrons - 12 mounted figures
4 x Condottiere Squadrons - 24 figures
3 x cannon with 5 crew each
4 x command stands - 8 mounted figures
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: TheDilfy on April 20, 2022, 07:26:54 AM
Two beautiful forces Gareth  :-*  I reckon though, those Frenchies need some more foot and horse to balance it up a little  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on April 20, 2022, 07:08:09 PM
Lord Raglan a gamer after my own heart.
For my Italian wars extravaganza we have "Talhoffer's" ficticious son as a rival weaponsmith to Da Vinci.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on June 13, 2022, 09:41:21 PM
Spanish Rodeleros, colloquially known as "Sword and Buckler Men", were Spanish troops in the early 16th century, equipped with shields known as rodela and steel swords. Originally conceived as an Italian attempt to revive the legionary swordsman.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVKVg4iWUAAyTmd?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVKVj7OWUAQdzNI?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVKVlylXsAA6iYD?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVKVoEPWUAA8XgH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on June 14, 2022, 02:17:23 AM
Nice! You painted them up well.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on June 14, 2022, 05:38:27 AM
Cracking Rodeleros Gareth!  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: has.been on June 14, 2022, 06:10:00 AM
Very nice paint job.
They do look, for me,  too evenly spaced for poorer quality troops.
Their Sgt. Major would be proud of them. :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Hu Rhu on June 18, 2022, 04:58:34 PM
Wonderful painting.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Axebreaker on June 20, 2022, 05:12:06 PM
A beautiful project! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 07, 2022, 07:21:38 PM
Italian Wars - Spanish heavy artillery piece.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXFbsLLXoAAxc7T?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXFbsLNX0AErRT1?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXFbsLMXkAI0-If?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXFbsL1XEAAz6KK?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 14, 2022, 09:34:07 PM
Spanish Arquebusmen

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXe1xYYWIAMRESM?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXe1xYRX0AE5pxD?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXe1xYdWQAAQmZJ?format=jpg&name=large/img]

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXe1xZIWIAAyw4k?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on July 15, 2022, 12:39:00 AM
Nice - who makes them please?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: MaleGriffin on July 15, 2022, 03:58:56 AM
Lovely! Absolutely lovely!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on July 15, 2022, 06:00:46 PM
Hi Valleyboy.
the infantry are TAG and the Artillery Crew are Casting Room.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 17, 2022, 10:50:16 PM
Hi Valleyboy.
the infantry are TAG and the Artillery Crew are Casting Room.

Correct sir
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 17, 2022, 10:52:52 PM
Henry VIII’s Tudor Billmen led by the Earl of Northumberland, note the front and centre rank which contains a number of lesser nobles in full plate Italian armour of the period. These lads are ready to beat off their French and Scottish enemies.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnIBh9XkAAih3A?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnIBh-X0AAHDdP?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnIBh2XgAARanO?format=jpg&name=large)

[/img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnIBidX0AIRTA0?format=jpg&name=large[/img]

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnIhZsXEAEo4DJ?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on July 22, 2022, 06:58:49 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 24, 2022, 08:45:07 AM
Spanish Arquebusmen and Rodeleros defend a fortified manor house in Northern Spain.

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

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYBMVaaXgAE4cVa?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYBMVbWWAAAZhGk?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Westbury on July 24, 2022, 08:53:50 AM
Complete with helicopter support  lol
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 26, 2022, 06:51:43 PM
The Tudor Warhost of King Henry VIII - this combined arms detachment can apply concentrated firepower from longbow, arquebus and cannon, followed by a devastating charge from dismounted MAA and billmen, heavy horse, including the Gentleman Pensioners.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7frHoWQAIb9Xu?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7frHrXwAExUJ1?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7frHnWIAAp4MC?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7frINXwAAsPbq?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 26, 2022, 06:54:59 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7gCghXgAAb9A1?format=jpg&name=large/img]

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7gChhXwAEAEgC?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7gCqMWIAEmYcc?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7hKMpWQAE5YaM?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7hKM8XkAEJBMk?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FX7hKM1X0AEd-9t?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: nicknorthstar on July 26, 2022, 08:32:51 PM
Splendid.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on July 27, 2022, 06:31:30 AM
Marvelous!  ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: MaleGriffin on July 27, 2022, 05:03:08 PM
WOW! Yhis just keeps getting better and better! I particularly like your Henry VIII command stand! Gorgeous!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Westbury on July 28, 2022, 06:54:52 PM
Gorgeous stuff mate.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: has.been on July 28, 2022, 07:25:06 PM
Quote
Gorgeous stuff mate.

Hankering for the Italian Wars again Ian?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 30, 2022, 08:19:57 AM
Gorgeous stuff mate.

They are very dandy fellows just like you mate 😘
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: rct75001 on July 30, 2022, 12:33:37 PM
Wonderful work continues to come through this project.  I am very impresssed with the speed the units are appearing.

In many of the photos you have what appear to be a 3d printed Italian church and two story barn.  Would you mind telling letting me know where the files have come from please? 

Thanks
Richard 
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2022, 05:50:14 PM
Wonderful work continues to come through this project.  I am very impresssed with the speed the units are appearing.

In many of the photos you have what appear to be a 3d printed Italian church and two story barn.  Would you mind telling letting me know where the files have come from please? 

Cheers Rich

The file is from a WWII Italian building range, I can't remember which one now, sorry mate
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2022, 05:54:06 PM
King Henry VIII and entourage. This beautiful command base is mostly painted by our friend and professional artist Gareth Beamish (@ADCPainting).

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnjtUcXgAA1If6?format=jpg&name=large)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnjtV7WIAEWKoE?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2022, 05:56:17 PM
Queen Elizabeth I “The Faerie Queen” with Sir Robert Dudley and court staff.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnnwPKWQAAtU1n?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnnwPNWAAAJulv?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: MaleGriffin on August 10, 2022, 02:26:56 PM
Absolutely FANTASTIC! Masterful brushwork! Brilliant!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2022, 07:17:33 PM
A Spanish Colunela led by Capitán Manolito Montoya. The sword-and-buckler men (Rodeleros) were placed in rear of the pikemen, with orders to run in with their short swords, when the pikes got locked in a frontal clash.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FibvxyBWYAI8xKS?format=jpg&name=large)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FibvxyCWIAMMvl0?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FibvxyFXoAEfC8K?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2022, 07:19:05 PM
All Spaniards fought offensively. The fight started with the arquebusiers. The pikes were there to defend the arquebusiers. And the sword-and-buckler guys were there to break pike deadlock. I am just going to do one more of these and the collection is done ✔️

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FibwxeFWQAsNBXJ?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2022, 07:22:07 PM
Landsknecht Pikemen in the service of Ferdinand (King of Spain), march to aid of Pope Alexander VI following the formation of the League of Venice.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiZVcv0XEAA4CmH?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiZVcv0WIAIm891?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiZVcv1WQAI-EL2?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 26, 2022, 07:24:36 PM
Central command group

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiZXqFkXoAEY3zg?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiZWHj1XkAAiIOA?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiZWHj2WYAAWw-g?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: nicknorthstar on November 26, 2022, 07:41:20 PM
They look fabulous mate.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on November 26, 2022, 09:48:53 PM
They look great - sensational flags.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 30, 2022, 08:39:29 PM
They look fabulous mate.

Cheers Nick 👍🏻
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Westbury on February 05, 2023, 06:31:19 PM
Love the Spanish mate
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Marine0846 on February 06, 2023, 06:13:37 PM
Great looking figures, Gareth.
In mass they must look spectacular.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: wrgmr1 on February 06, 2023, 08:52:02 PM
Gorgeous work Gareth!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on February 06, 2023, 11:01:36 PM
Whoa! Excellent Gareth  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 06, 2023, 11:08:48 PM
Cheers boys
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Kitsune on February 15, 2023, 01:06:11 PM
Queen Elizabeth I “The Faerie Queen” with Sir Robert Dudley and court staff.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXnnwPKWQAAtU1n?format=jpg&name=large)

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

Lovely. Which models are they?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on February 15, 2023, 03:21:05 PM
Lovely. Which models are they?
Most appear to be from TAG's Tudor range
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 15, 2023, 04:15:57 PM
Most appear to be from TAG's Tudor range

Yes correct, sorry I missed the earlier post
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 13, 2023, 07:09:00 PM
The Spanish Warhost musters for battle near Naples in the region of Campania, Italy. For God, King and for Spain 🇪🇸. In the near future, there is a group of us who intend fighting a battle around the costal area of Naples, it’s going to be fun.

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAUfROX0AEDLnR?format=jpg&name=large)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAUfRMXoAAuO97?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 13, 2023, 07:11:29 PM
This project has been a very slow burn for me and I’ve hated every minute of it, but seeing one of the contingents displayed on the table like this, has made it worth while I think 🤔

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVQ8uXoAEyIEB?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVQ8sXsAEslrP?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVQ8uX0AEGVKs?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVQ8tX0AIxciT?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 13, 2023, 07:14:23 PM
So good to get this collection done and dusted.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVoQMWcAAUut0?format=jpg&name=large)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVoQTXsAITC7c?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwAVoQLXwAEXfRG?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 13, 2023, 07:15:49 PM
The Italian Wars (Hollywood Style) - The Spanish Trailer:

https://twitter.com/gareth_lane/status/1657353096131903491?s=20
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Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: commissarmoody on May 13, 2023, 07:36:13 PM
Beautiful!  :D
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Atheling on May 13, 2023, 10:20:32 PM
Lovely mate  :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 14, 2023, 06:10:26 AM
Cheers boys 👍🏻
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Freddy on May 14, 2023, 10:01:46 AM
Great looking collection!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Marine0846 on May 14, 2023, 01:52:28 PM
Another grand collection.
Lovely. :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 14, 2023, 08:48:00 PM
Spanish Colunela. Another pike, shot and sword unit for the meat grinder. These lads are from our friends at NorthStar Miniatures.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvroEVTX0AEsEa_?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvroEVUWcAAuz1J?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvroEVUX0AAXYN5?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvroEVTX0AMs-A2?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 14, 2023, 08:50:12 PM
For God and for Spain!!

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrpyZTXoAUwW8m?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrpyZUWwAEcv9K?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on May 15, 2023, 06:04:54 AM
A brilliant project
Those are very nicely painted, superb flags - how many colunela are you looking to field?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Frostie on May 15, 2023, 07:49:02 AM
Your Spanish are stunning, they are next on my list in 18mm Blue Moon minis now that the Swiss are done.  I'll use your minis as inspiration! Thank you lol
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 17, 2023, 09:16:50 PM
Spanish Colunela. The second pike, shot and sword unit of the day. These lads are from Wargames Foundry, repurposed as Spanish, which I think works just fine.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrxWz1XoAAGQ1X?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrxWzxWIAQb1qw?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrxWzvWIAA2E4z?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrxWzwXwAACEEM?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 17, 2023, 09:18:50 PM
Y Via Espana!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrypqvXoAMA9a9?format=jpg&name=large)

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

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvrypqwWAAIZqa9?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: MaleGriffin on May 18, 2023, 12:23:14 AM
Magnificent troops! I love the flags!
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 22, 2023, 10:30:12 PM
Magnificent troops! I love the flags!

Cheers buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Poiter50 on May 23, 2023, 09:19:00 AM
Guys, I'm looking for some reading on this period to fire me up for Never Mind The Ruckus (skirmish version of NMTB). My interest is in the Italian forces mostly and I'm not averse to fictional stuff that is based around the historical events. Any suggestions for either histories of the real thing or fiction woven around that?
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 23, 2023, 02:00:31 PM
Helion Books do a series on the Italian Wars
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Poiter50 on May 24, 2023, 12:51:21 AM
 :) :) :)
Helion Books do a series on the Italian Wars
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: poulppy on May 24, 2023, 12:26:20 PM
Really great inspiration for mine !
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 02, 2023, 09:19:35 PM
Stradiots with bows. Balkan light horse employed by Venice and France at the end of the fifteenth century.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzsX_9oXsAASp19?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzsX_9nWIAAF9se?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzsX_90WIAABd_r?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzsX_9oXoAE2kTN?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: valleyboy on August 04, 2023, 08:38:32 PM
Nicely done
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: peachey_c on August 04, 2023, 11:23:57 PM
Excellent stuff, basing too  8)
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Cacique Caribe on August 05, 2023, 04:12:21 AM
Wow, I can’t stop looking at these gorgeous photos.  What an accomplishment!

Dan
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 05, 2023, 04:14:48 AM
Many thanks chaps 👍🏻
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 22, 2023, 08:59:43 PM
SELLING THIS COLLECTION - Please PM me if anything takes your interest
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 04, 2023, 06:17:13 PM
This collection is now all sold, apart from the English Tudor Army which is now listed on eBay.
Title: Re: Raglan's Italian Wars
Post by: Warboss Nick on September 08, 2023, 07:57:52 AM
The Spanish look splendid!