Papal/Inquisition colours and figures

[Bullshott]

I'm looking at putting together a group of figures for gothic horror/VSF games to represent an Inquisition or Catholic 'special duties' force brought 'up to date' for the 19th century.

Obviously, Inquisition robes will be orange, but I would welcome suggestions for painting guards and other 'hangers-on', as well as suitable figures that I could use (preferably without breaking the bank).

Firstly, I need to paint my guards, for which I will be using these:



... and yes, before anyone else mentions them, I have seen these (but will not be using them)!!!

[Zazel]

Tercio creativo have a couple i like

[thebinmann]

Lovely figures all, are they 25mm?

[Dewbakuk]

Well my VSF Papal forces are based on one of the uniforms of the Pontifical Zouaves.

The guy at the top



So a dark grey to black with red trim and braiding. I'm using white as an accent colour for unit markings etc where relevant.

[jp1885]

Sgt Major Miniatures do some armed religious types, including Catholics, which might be suitable after a little weapon swapping.

[Bullshott]

Well my VSF Papal forces are based on one of the uniforms of the Pontifical Zouaves.

Yet another use for Perry zouaves

[Skrapwelder]

Are Cardinals the only ones to wear scarlet? If so, your guards might look good painted as Knights of Malta in black with white Maltese crosses on their breast and or shoulders.

[thebinmann]

@ bull who makes the the figs second in the second pic, thanks

[Bullshott]

@ bull who makes the the figs second in the second pic, thanks

Inquisition by Victoria Miniatures

http://www.victorialamb.com/store.html

[The_Beast]

Inquisition by Victoria Miniatures

http://www.victorialamb.com/store.html

Truly memorable, though I found the prices a bit daunting. You see, I'd shown the initiative to use the piccie's URL to find her work.

However, I did try to counter your preemptive statement. Unfortunately, in my eyes, when I was about to say, "No soft cushions? With 'the stuffing up one end?' Heresy!" 

The forum hiccuped. ;->=

Doug

PS I'm sure our Forum meister with properly point out it was probably a net glitch. Wouldn't want the wrath of Prof, don't you know....

[thebinmann]

Inquisition by Victoria Miniatures

http://www.victorialamb.com/store.html

Thanks

[thebinmann]

@ Zazel those Tercio creativo are beauties how big are they?

[Zazel]

The scale of the minis is 28mm more heroic, but some of the range are larger, one of them is almost 40mm. (this guy for instance)



they are for a game called 1650 "A swashbuckling" which i have no idea about

[Dewbakuk]

Yet another use for Perry zouaves

That's why I bought mine
I should have a new head that I've had sculpted for them soon.

your guards might look good painted as Knights of Malta in black with white Maltese crosses on their breast and or shoulders.

Give me some time and the Knights of Malta will be in my force too

[Gluteus Maximus]

I'd never thought about using the Knights of Malta for Horror/VSF games, but that's a great idea!
I've plenty of reference material for them and they would be perfect as a sort of Victorian SAS-type force dedicated to wiping evil from the face of the earth.

Hmm, Perry Zouaves in black with white trim, as their military arm?

This could be a fun (if expensive) new project