Lion Rampant Mongols

[Dewbakuk]

So, finally getting around to doing something with the Mongol boxes on my shelf! Lion Rampant seems like a good use until I eventually do the original use... One day.

To start with I'm going to make the force listed in the back of the book, so a heavy can unit (with bows) - easy with the new resin figures, 2 units of mounted sergeants (with bows obviously) and a unit of expert Yeoman.

Does anyone have a thought as to how to distinguish the yeomen from the sergeants? Easy answer is to put a standard in the sergeant units. Also some of the yeomen can be put into a position where they are shooting backwards... But are there any better ideas?

[Dr. Zombie]

Well the number of guys in a unit should also help. But you could do it with the paint. Have the sergeants in a bit more flashy and/or uniform gear. And make the yeomen look a bit more rag-tag.

[Dewbakuk]

All 6 man units aren't they?

[m4jumbo]

All 6 man units aren't they?

Yes, all cavalry in Lion Rampant are 6 man units.

[Dewbakuk]

Yes, all cavalry in Lion Rampant are 6 man units.

That's what I thought cheers. At my in-laws currently, so unable to look it up and double check.

[Dr. Zombie]

Ahh yes of course. My bad, sorry for the confusion.

But my other advice on distinguishing them when you cop our them in is still sound. I think...

[Pappa Midnight]

With my Russians almost finished I am planning to do the same thing. To distinguish the Sergeants I am going to use armoured torsos from the Gripping Beast Heavy Arabs. There is a guy on Ebay who sells single sprues of Heavy Arabs ( £5.50 a sprue). As each sprue comes with 6 armoured torsos, but only three rider's legs and horses, I am going to get 2 sprues which I will mix with the spare 6 mounted Mongols I have. I should have enough spare Mongol heads to complete them. That should give me 12 Mounted Sergeants......... in theory......

Regards
PM

[Dewbakuk]

Ooh, that's a good idea. I was going to get a Heavy Arabs box anyway at a later date for my Arabian stuff, didn't know about the extra torso's. Looks like I need to pick a box up when I get home.