Author Topic: Converting Gaelic Irish Pike-Update (Read 4892 times)

Gaz · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2019, 06:56:20 PM »

You've done a better job with the morion than I could! I may use some greenstuff to lengthen the hem of the leine, alright. However, from the limited pictorial evidence, the flouncy leine appears to be going out of fashion by the 1690s, so I may not do anything too radical. This theory suits my limited greenstuff skills and lack of time for major conversions. I may invest in some of those Portugese to mix things up a bit!

Gaz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2019, 07:18:52 PM »

Forgot to mention the Dixon Flodden range is also worth a look, particularly the highlanders. This chap might work.

OB · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2019, 09:21:33 AM »

That's a very nice job on the morion Eoin.

There is some textual evidence too that leine fashion was changing but I doubt it was happening everywhere at the same time so a mix is fine I think.

Gaz · « **Reply #18 on:** October 15, 2019, 08:10:41 AM »

Yes, I agree. A mix of clothing is probably the most appropriate. I'll certainly be using some of the Perry Kern (and possible Eureka Portugese) with some of my kit-bashed plastic figures to fill out the ranks for variety. I'll have to work hard to reach Eoin's standards of Morion fitting

Eoin OCnaimhsi · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2019, 12:37:01 PM »

I received mt Eureka Miniatures Portugese yesterday and oh my, they are very very nice. It was difficult to take a file and clippers to them, but It has to be done!

This first example had an existing shirt jacket and short trousers so I decided to sculpt the piping onto the one unrolled sleeve. I also added a small tassle to the end of the scabbard.

OB · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2019, 02:35:34 PM »

Looking good, the tassle on the scabbard is a nice bit of detail.

Gaz · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:33:42 PM »

They are very nice figures. Nice work with the green stuff too. Do you know if they fit well with the Perry figures?

Eoin OCnaimhsi · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:10:16 PM »

Thanks for the comments. I am very new to using putty/greenstuff so it is all a bit trial and error.

These models are very compatible with the Perry Irish both size and proportion wise.

The Arquebuses are actually similar in size also, except for the curved stock on some.

Friends of General Haig · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2019, 10:39:44 PM »

Great conversions!

Eoin OCnaimhsi · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2019, 10:02:12 AM »

Thanks, I appreciate the kindness.

They are not exactly as I had hoped! Determined to improve on the rest I am currently working on.

Converting helmets and hair are easy, as are small cosmetic details. The Aketons however are proving to be a problem. They cover such a large area of the minis that my limited skill shows!

OB · « **Reply #25 on:** November 01, 2019, 02:28:28 PM »

I've found out the hard way that with green stuff it's best to use less, you can always add more if you need to. Also sometimes it's worth filing down bits of your figure that will impede what you want the green stuff to do. It's all a learning process but don't be discouraged you will get better every time.

I started out with Milliput which has the advantage that you can file it once it hardens. On balance though I find green stuff easier.

Eoin OCnaimhsi · « **Reply #26 on:** February 04, 2020, 10:27:27 AM »

Greetings all.

I have finished converting my existing batch of Eureka Portugese into Irish pike and shot.

I have also included pics of all the New Line Design picts I have converted to Irish Horse.

OB · « **Reply #27 on:** February 04, 2020, 11:59:32 PM »

Good to see Eoin.

WillPhillips · « **Reply #28 on:** February 05, 2020, 02:33:11 AM »

Wow, those turned out great!

What rules are you planning on using these with?

Atheling · « **Reply #29 on:** February 05, 2020, 09:39:13 AM »

Nice conversions!

Great result overall too

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