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

[Silent Invader]

Don't know how but I missed this before - cracking project ! 

[Mad Doc Morris]

Cheers, guys!
The project isn't dead or even finished yet (ever seen such projects?), since there are many 'accessoires' left that could possibly enhance the gaming experience. First of all I tried to create period specific casualty markers. Lucky me, Khurasan has some cracking models which fit the bill quite nicely. So, here are the first two prototypes:



These resemble the Reaper or "Dancing Death" imagery which was commonplace throughout the (later) Middle Ages. The bases are two-part: One is a washer labelled with numbers (I created a template and printed it onto adhesive paper), the other one is a ready-made magnetic base. Works fine and isn't too obtrusive on the tabletop.
Simple as that, there's nothing more to see on the blog, but I just cannot refrain from a shameless plug.

[vonplutz]

Awesome project and I like the counter. Come winter I plan to build a early 13th century French Basic Impetus army and this is great inspiration.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Keeping up with the "useful to have" items, I made up a baggage camp. This is not required for the basic game, but might come in handy when I ever upgrade to the full blown Impetus rules.



As you can see, it's not the typical fortress style camp but rather a civilian scene. I think this suits the army's overarching theme quite well, since Konradin's adventure has a certain 'chivalrous romance' feeling to it. I tried to capture this atmosphere by depicting a courtly banquet. Someone remember the passage about Renly Baratheon's camp from G.R.R. Martin's Ice and Fire novel? There's some inspiration as well.



All figures were hunted down at Donnington Miniatures (links can be found on my blog). The tent is actually a 1/72 model produced by Rusus, but it fits the purpose well enough. The banner on top (Konradin's Swabian coat of arms) can be exchanged, so the camp could be used for other armies as well.

If you have any question, comments or critique, please feel free to answer here or on the blog (see link above). It's always welcome!

[inkydave]

What a setting. Fantastic painting and basing. Great addition. That roast hog actually looks tasty!!!

[CyberAlien312]

Such a realistic piece, I love all the attention to detail! It's looking really good.

[Mutant Jon]

Wow amazing stuff and 15mm to wish I could get my 28s to look that nice

[Dr. The Viking]

That's just really well painted! 

[Captain Blood]

Brilliant - what a great little scene. Well done, Mad Doc 

[Mad Doc Morris]

Thanks a lot for your comments, guys.

Wasn't that easy to find suitable (and decent!) civilian models in 15mm, though. It's still primarily a "gaming scale" me thinks, so people are more interested in the umpteenth warrior model rather than nicely sculpted non-combatants. But looking at the evolution of 28mm over the last two decades or so, there's still hope. Games like Impetus with its big diorama style bases can possibly open things up as well.

As a teaser, I'm currently in the process of assembling the first couple of units for an antagonist army, i.e. the forces of Charles d'Anjou. Research has been great fun so far, and hopefully pics of finished unit will start to appear just before Christmas.

[Prof.Witchheimer]

Completely missed that lovely update, the scene is truly amazing, bravo!

[valleyboy]

Just had a catch up on this thread and am really glad that i did
superb stuff

[Mad Doc Morris]

Cheers, mates!
I've already taken photos of the full assembly (as well as "the man himself"), but since some of those pictures might appear in the next Impetus supplement I don't want to spoil content in advance.

However, a first draft of the cover has been published, and there's a glance at what's to be expected.



(In case the picture doesn't work here's the proper link to the Impetus News blog entry.)

[Prof.Witchheimer]

Yeah, you made  it to a magazine cover!! Well deserved, mate, and the cover pic looks very promising!

[xpalpatinex]

An incredible looking camp and an inspirational army for 15mm. The smaller scale armies are often times more simple or utilitarian but I think people miss a lot of opportunity in stand (or impetus) based games to make units look really cool. You've done a great job.