TAG Landsknechts in pluderhosen...

[Condottiere]

Landsknechts in pluderhosen

WIP ATM, but will probably be out before Christmas...

Please also notice that these minis with have katzbalger swords which were a development of the 1520’s, and had become something of a badge of honour among Landsknechts, with virtually every man pictured as having one by this late period (1560’s – 80’s).

Have to disagree, as katzbalger are in Dolstein's illustrations from c.1500, but can't complain, as these will be also available for sale separately...

[Stuart]

Great to see Katzbalgers available separately. Though whilst they were still prevalent in the Plunderhosen period rapier type swords also start to creep in which could be nice for a bit of variety. I think TAG already offer those too.

Katzbalgers;

[Stuart]

Rapiers or similar;

[Codsticker]

These look similar to some Old Glory figures I have . They have "top hats" similar to the figures in Stuart's last photo.

[Metternich]

Stuart, thanks for posting those old woodcut prints.  Nice to have them available in one place.
*(Edit)*  Just saw your pinterest - Thanks for a marvelous archive of Landsknecht pictures.

[Stuart]

You're welcome

I've put a board together on Pinterest that may be of interest if you like these;

 http://pin.it/8nEdMaC

[Condottiere]

Great to see Katzbalgers available separately. Though whilst they were still prevalent in the Plunderhosen period rapier type swords also start to creep in which could be nice for a bit of variety. I think TAG already offer those too.

Katzbalgers;

This one?
http://www.theassaultgroup.co.uk/product/sheathed-16th-century-sword-x-10/



Rapier type swords go back to the 1400s and sword quillons with fancy guards possibly around the same time, in response to wielding swords in a certain manner...



Notice the position of the index finger of the guy making a thrust in the center and the one in the upper left...  

If you can, find a copy of Art, Arms and Armour: an International Anthology, VOL.1, 1979-1980, for Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer's article, From Medieval Sword to Renaissance Rapier: covers not only the changes, but the various national styles of rapier blades and guards.  

Just noticed that TAG are now offering Katzbalgers: http://www.theassaultgroup.co.uk/product/katzbalger-sword/...



Looks to be sheathed, though would like to know its length...

[carlos marighela]

I thought Brother Vinni was the go-to man for rape(ier) miniatures?

[Condottiere]

I thought Brother Vinni was the go-to man for rape(ier) miniatures?