Fridericus Redivivus: Impetus in 15mm [UP 19.11.12, p. 4]

[Little Odo]

Very, very nice. I am liking these. I am aiming to get together a 15mm army or two (never really explored anything other than 28mm) and these are just the inspiration I am looking for. Thanks for sharing. 

[Mad Doc Morris]

Thanks for your kind comments, guys. I held back my reply for I wanted to combine it with an update. Silly me…
Finally, here is the next and – dare I say it? – penultimate unit for Konradin's army. It's a base of skirmishing cavalry, labelled as "ginettes".



These are obviously meant to represent retainers of a certain Spanish adventurer (who will receive a separate entry here later). But I opted for a more generic look, since similarly equipped light cavalry was available all over Europe at this time. Italians for example recruited either horsemen from the Balkans (later to be known as stradiotti) or employed Muslim mercenaries in the South.



Next time I'll be back with another "full-blown" unit. Meanwhile, visitors to my blog (which has some additional views and info) are welcome as always.

[Atheling]

He-he, I've just left some comments on on your blog, The Steve Dean forum and now it looks as though it's time to say something here  .

For the scale these are rather special pieces. They really do look the bees knees and i would be proud to have them in my collection for sure.

 

Darrell.

[Captain Blood]

What he said.
Gorgeous.

[Clearco]

Very cool project and amazing paintjob!  I really like the look of the bases as well! 

[Groove51]

I really don't need another project, but this looks absolutely wonderful. I might. I just might.

[CyberAlien312]

Very nicely done. 

[Faber]

Many thanks for your comments, gents. Please keep them coming, so that morale stays at a high level.
Italian mercenaries joining the party today:

great work Mad Doc 
Is that a white ladder on a red field what I'm seiing in that banner? Really appropriate! It is the symbol of a famous italian noble family...actually I came from Verona, the city they ruled in middle age. I'm impressed to see their banner in your work. It is the first time I see it not painted by me

[Mad Doc Morris]

Cheers, guys!

Darrell, your comments are appreciated each and every way. Good to see you back on track.

Faber, yes, it's the Della Scala banner. They supported Konradin's venture quite a bit, thus they had to be included among the Italian mercenaries. Actually, the unit leader is sporting the (non-contemporary) blazon of Verona as well.

[Blackwolf]

Lovely painting Love the basing too,may have to rethink may basing for my Sarmatians,like your grassiness

[Faber]

Faber, yes, it's the Della Scala banner. They supported Konradin's venture quite a bit, thus they had to be included among the Italian mercenaries. Actually, the unit leader is sporting the (non-contemporary) blazon of Verona as well.

Cool! 
I'm impressed to see that someone else, in another country, knows and represent in his miniatures that blazon. I've read your blog post about them and I've appreciated the historical reference. Thanks for sharing and keep going Doc!
BTW we all loved your amazing beastmen warband and I think we want to see some other 28mm eyecandies as well. You are a talented painter and it will be a pity not to see you anymore in the "right scale" universe 
Here on LAF you have an exigent audience, you know 

[Mad Doc Morris]

So, this is the last piece to complete the (basic) Impetus army. I'm rather relieved, it has to be said, but also a tiny bit proud for it's the first army finished in years. To complete I couldn't resist but to include one of the most dazzling (if that's the word) characters in Young Konradin's entourage. Thus, here's Henry of Castile leading the Spaniards' charge at Tagliacozzo.



To be honest, when I started this project I had no clue who this man was. Definitely a, let's say, interesting personality, Henry was the archetypical condottiere and self-made man: He fought and intrigued in Spain, France, England, at some point even in North Africa for the Muslims. When he was awarded the lordship of Rome (hence his nickname "El Señador") by Charles d'Anjou, his needs still weren't satisfied. So he heartily welcomed Konradin's arrival in Italy and joined the pretender on the campaign against his former employer. Unfortunately, the decisive battle at Tagliacozzo ended Henry's career - at least for the next 22 years. While in prison he tried his hand at writing and casually produced one of the most widely read knightly romances of all time, called "Amadis". As soon as he was released Henry once again took to the battlefield, enlisted with and against the Muslims in Spain, before he peacefully died at the age of 73 in 1303. What a man!



And that's it. A few bits and pieces are to follow, along with a shot of the whole assembly. If you expected that I had my good romp on 15mm now, brace yourself for another project in the not too distant future. This time it's all about Konradin's sinister opponent, Charles d'Anjou.
In case you're interested in a more detailed (if not necessarily more comprehensive) version, please check out the entry on my blog. Anyway, thanks for watching!

PS: All miniatures by Legio Heroica. Flags printed and coloured by hand. Shields are freehands.

[Bugsda]

Absolutely gorgeous painting  Who does the figures?

[Lt. Hazel]

That is the Most shiny diamond in your army. And this boy henry really was a Wild one.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Cheers guys.

Bugsda, that should help:

PS: All miniatures by Legio Heroica.

So, it's not the fault of keeping information on the blog.