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Offline Atheling

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Re: Scottish Shiltron
« Reply #15 on: 10 August 2022, 09:32:05 AM »
Etsy has these as part of a Robert the Bruce range

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1233277684/scottish-pikemen-set-i?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=historical+dark+ages+wargame+miniatures&ref=sr_gallery-8-23&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

I didn’t include a link to the rest because you only asked about pikemen.



Technically in Wargaming parlance "Spearmen" not "Pikemen". Having said that the common spear was quite often referred to as the "pike" during the Late Middle Ages (and earlier- anyone?). That said the important thing is not to ascribe the punch that, usually Late 15th CE onwards, justifiably have and deserve on the wargames table with the earlier Scottish Schiltrons which were mainly, though obviously not exclusively defensive (think Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge for the densely packed formations of spear being used offensively).

Not bad miniature too. I'd love to see some size comparisons (though those chunky spears would have to go and be replaced with metal ones)  8)

Offline rampantlion

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Re: Scottish Shiltron
« Reply #16 on: 11 August 2022, 08:11:20 PM »
I would also be curious about the size.  Since they are 3D printed and if they come out slightly large at 28mm can you request them at 26 or 27? 

Thanks

Offline Lord Raglan

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Re: Scottish Shiltron
« Reply #17 on: 11 August 2022, 08:19:52 PM »
I have spotted the Antedeluvian Miniatures but I'm not thrilled by having to drill all of the hands out.

I used them mate


Offline MaleGriffin

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Re: Scottish Shiltron
« Reply #18 on: 12 August 2022, 02:12:04 AM »
Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful figures, masterfully painted!
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Offline ACW Gamer

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Re: Scottish Shiltron
« Reply #19 on: 01 June 2024, 05:28:42 PM »
How long should I cut the pikes? I am drilling the hands now

 

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