Not-So Merry England: progress UD 20/11/24

[Codsticker]

Really wonderful paining SI. Your grey tones for the weathered wood are absolutely perfect.

[Elk101]

That's a masterpiece Steve, really impressive work.

[Paul Richardson]

Absolutely tremendous.

[Swordisdrawn]

Totally bang on work.

[Silent Invader]

Thanks all, your comments are very much appreciated. Today I shall be digging through boxes of hobby supplies to see how many different types of static grass and foam I’ve got. I’m hoping I won’t have to pause to purchase more. That said I have other bits to be getting on with including a few fields, finishing the hills, modifying some woods I’d already made, and deciding on whether to have base boards or a mat with/without fixed roads.

And what I’d really like to do is finish some more minis but I’m presently short on space to do all these terrain bits and figure painting at the same time.

I was pointed to Cptn Bloods ECW internet game by my Devlam compatriots and am very taken by the Bicorne figures, I always find ECW shows so much promise in the clothing and the period history but have always found the games/battles less interesting and I think your idea of a small skirmish scale without pike blocks is the way to go.
Cheers

I agree with all that. A long time ago - about 30 years - I tried to get into 15mm ECW Wargaming but lost my way. So much so, that I didn’t wargame for another 20 or so years. The ECW has a lot of flourish but I find the prospect of skirmish games to be more interesting and entertaining. Btw I’m likely to add some Pike unitsbut will perhaps give them a mix of shorter pole weapons, including bills, as they seem more suited to skirmish actions.

[levied troop]

Stunning, quite stunning
I do like the idea of a ‘big’ village base with a few smaller buildings outside, it does look very effective. May try that next time I have to put a BUA together.

[Bloggard]

superb 

[Silent Invader]

Basically, I approached it as if a film set, so with photos taken at different angles it will look bigger than it really is with lots of variety. The outbuildings were a suggestion from other LAFers (it’s kind of been a community build) and as well as (apparently) being more historically correct they do add another layer of aesthetic and gaming variety. Am very pleased with how it’s come together and my thanks to all who have contributed advice/suggestions.

[Captain Blood]

Spectacular Steve.
Best use of a Games Workshop product I’ve ever seen

[Silent Invader]

Spectacular Steve.
Best use of a Games Workshop product I’ve ever seen

 

[anevilgiraffe]

Great stuff, some top notch terrain.

Wish I had the storage space for a village like that...

[Codsticker]

Btw I’m likely to add some Pike unitsbut will perhaps give them a mix of shorter pole weapons, including bills, as they seem more suited to skirmish actions.

Especially great for games involving sieges and assaults on fortified buildings, redoubts and other such defended obstacles.

[syrinx0]

That is a beautiful town! It will be a fantastic game table. 

[Silent Invader]

Thanks folks.

Here’s a teaser shot of what’s been completed so far, just after a shot of Matt sealer. Many more photos to follow later.

The village, the barn, the pinfold, a fallen tree and a corpse of wood*

*I know woods don’t have grassed interiors but for tabletop purposes I prefer the blended look



Next up will be finishing the four hill pieces, amending some woods and an orchard I’d previously made for consistency, making some open ploughed fields, making an enclosed corn field, and an entrenched redoubt. After that it will be the playing surface either with or without fixed roads.

[Hu Rhu]

Wonderful stuff.