WOTR - Northern Shenanigans - preparing for Yorkists.

[Charlie_]

Very nice!

The Perry, Crusader and Front Rank archers mix together very well. I've mixed the first two myself, but haven't yet tried putting Front Rank in there as well.... you've inspired me to give it a go.

[Digits]

If you're planning on using for Billhooks, it might be worth adding a mounted commander, 'cos light cavalry without a leader are of limited usefulness.
They move so fast (which is their point, to be fair ) it's almost impossible for a leader on foot to keep up with them and thus keep them within his 12" command radius. And without someone to give them orders, they aren't a lot of use.

Thanks for the tip fella…..I shall rectify that.

Charlie,

When painting them I wasn’t so convinced.  Ranked together though they kind of work.   Unfortunately, th3 Front Rank are bulky….and the Crusader have tiny hands….but we ain’t all perfect I suppose! 😉

[Digits]

So now…I need Yorkists!

Here’s what I have in mind to do, including the Lancastrians I have already finished.   Both adding up to 172 points.  I will also be making a unit of mounted knights…more for kicks but that could give either side an interesting alternative.



Lancastrians


Main

C-in-C. Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Men at Arms
Archers
Archers
Billmen
Billmen


Vanguard

Leader. John "Butcher" Clifford
Men at Arms
Archers
Light Cavalry


Rear

Leader. Sir Andrew Trollope
Archers (Veteran)
Billmen (Veteran)
Artillery Piece with Crew
Crossbow Skirmishers



Yorkists


Main

C-in-C. Wlliam Neville, Lord Fauconberg
Men at Arms
Archers
Archers
Billmen
Artillery Piece with Crew


Vanguard

Leader. Sir William Hastings
Archers
Billmen
Light Cavalry


Rear

Leader. Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
Men at Arms
Archers
Archers
Billmen
 
 

[Digits]

Everyone seems to have a command tent and I found two like this in my bits box!  Quick paint job for Percy.  I will sort the other out for a Yorkist at some point.

[Elk101]

Lovely stuff!

[Digits]

Grassy arse!

So, talking of grass….I have been preparing for a Yorkist army….so first up a few movement trays.  Not the most exciting update….but it’s important for me mentally to forge a way forwards…