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Offline Paul Richardson

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #135 on: November 23, 2019, 09:29:42 AM »
Presumably no lancers because my understanding is that, although the Spanish retained the lance longer than other countries, they had abandoned it just before the start of the TYW?

Offline marco55

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #136 on: November 23, 2019, 08:46:01 PM »
What is the difference between the musketeer and the arquebusier ?
Mark

Offline Antonio J Carrasco

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #137 on: November 24, 2019, 08:02:01 AM »
What is the difference between the musketeer and the arquebusier ?
Mark

The caliver of the weapon used. Musketeers used a heavier caliver, while arquebusiers used a lighter gun.

Offline marco55

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #138 on: November 24, 2019, 02:55:04 PM »
Thank you.I thought the Arquebus was a older type gun.
Mark.

Offline Antonio J Carrasco

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #139 on: November 25, 2019, 06:29:18 AM »
Thank you.I thought the Arquebus was a older type gun.
Mark.

Yes, but the name became generic. It was something like what we do with the word "rifle": you can use it for a 1853 Enfield, but also for a M1 Garand.
« Last Edit: November 25, 2019, 07:45:28 AM by Antonio J Carrasco »

Offline Paul Richardson

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #140 on: November 29, 2019, 02:22:48 PM »
My figures arrived this morning, 8 days after I placed the order, which I think is extremely prompt, given that the figures came from Spain to me here in the UK. I think they're tremendous. Below is a quick comparison shot of some figures I had to hand. The figures are, from left to right, Horcata (first release), held in place with a pencil, Steve Barber, Perry, 1898, Horcata (second release, which are a bit taller than the first release) and Warlord Games. I'll certainly be buying some more. 
« Last Edit: November 29, 2019, 02:39:00 PM by Paul Richardson »

Offline Atheling

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #141 on: November 29, 2019, 05:19:03 PM »
Thanks for that Paul  8).

As a quick aside; how do the Hortica mini's

Offline 1898 Miniaturas

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #142 on: November 30, 2019, 06:03:59 PM »
My figures arrived this morning, 8 days after I placed the order, which I think is extremely prompt, given that the figures came from Spain to me here in the UK. I think they're tremendous. Below is a quick comparison shot of some figures I had to hand. The figures are, from left to right, Horcata (first release), held in place with a pencil, Steve Barber, Perry, 1898, Horcata (second release, which are a bit taller than the first release) and Warlord Games. I'll certainly be buying some more.

Thanks mate, you were one day faster than me! Here it is my own size comparison:

Offline nonsuch

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #143 on: November 30, 2019, 06:11:04 PM »
WOW, they are fantastic looking miniatures

Offline Paul Richardson

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #144 on: December 01, 2019, 01:57:21 PM »
Javier: are there any books or articles which show the colour of the clothes which Spanish troops would have worn during the TYW? I'm aware that there's an Osprey book, but is there anything else?

Offline 1898 Miniaturas

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #145 on: December 01, 2019, 02:09:14 PM »
Javier: are there any books or articles which show the colour of the clothes which Spanish troops would have worn during the TYW? I'm aware that there's an Osprey book, but is there anything else?

I'm preparing a painting tutorial focusing on colours more than painting techniques.

In the meanwhile, google Augusto Ferrer Dalmau El Ultimo Tercio and Augusto Ferrer Dalmau El Camino Espa񯬮 Augusto is a famous Spanish artist who did some superb paintings devoted to the Spanish Tercios. Also recommend to google Augusto Ferrer Dalmau El Milagro de Empel, though its an event of an earlier period (1585) its still useful for colours.

Offline Paul Richardson

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #146 on: December 01, 2019, 02:37:20 PM »
That's great. Many thanks.

Offline Atheling

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #147 on: December 02, 2019, 08:21:28 AM »
Forgive me if this question has already been posed- are there plans to release Dutch, French and Swedes as well as Spanish troops?

I realise that any future plans may well depend upon the sales of the Spanish miniatures so what I'm really asking is if this was envisioned?


Offline chema1986

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #148 on: December 02, 2019, 10:19:33 AM »
Javier: are there any books or articles which show the colour of the clothes which Spanish troops would have worn during the TYW? I'm aware that there's an Osprey book, but is there anything else?


Hello mate, Helion has an excellent book:

https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-armies-of-philip-iv-of-spain-1621-1665-the-fight-for-european-supremacy.php?sid=76e6c53f332fb04fd39036fa5ea2db0f

As a Spaniard, this is the best book I have ever seen in English language, 100% recommended.

Cheers

Offline Paul Richardson

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Re: Spanish Tercios
« Reply #149 on: December 02, 2019, 10:21:45 AM »
Many thanks Chema. I'll take a look.