Germen mercenarys in Danish service (131225 Updated with one more finished unit)

[Dalauppror]

Hi

I have decided to add some minis to my Danish Kalmar Union War force, this time there will be some German mercenarys with a Landsknecht flavour.



Inspired by the Paul Dolnstein drawing of Landsknechts in Danish service fighting Swedish Allmoge in 1502 I will try to build me some German Mercenarys using a mix of Perry WotR Plastics and old GW Empire plastic bits...I hope it all will work out...



As far as I have found information the danes hired individuals, groups and the accational company and ofcourse artillery/seige experts of German mercenarys. The infantry was probably mixed up with the Danish infantry provided by the Danish Nobles, as the mercenary knights was mixed up with the Danish Knights.

So my units will have a mix of old and new equipment/clothes in a ragtag look. I hope it will look good in the end...







I built the minis from Perry WotR plastics and old GW plastic bits. You can find a picture of the first 4 painted minis at my blog.

Best regards Michael

[commissarmoody]

Pretty cool!

[von Lucky]

Look forward to following this - I have a Battle of Axtorna (a little later at 1565) project that needs some inspiration.

[Captain Blood]

Great mash-ups Michael 

[DoctorPete]

Agreed....wonderful mash up.  Looks like the GW Empire bits scale nicely with the Perry plastics.   

[painterman]

Look like they've worked really well and you've got the right type of figures for that medieval-to-renaissance 'tipping point' re clothing.
Great idea.
Simon.

[traveller]

Excellent work!

Look forward to see those painted.

On a sidenote:
von Lucky - how is it possible that someone from Australia is interested in the Battle of Axtorna? It is an interesting battle, I have paced that field many times. Please let me know if you need some info

[von Lucky]

traveller - as my name suggests, I'm German

My mother's side is from Schleswig-Holstein, so I have an interest in the wars of Denmark.

Plus, how could you not love these figures?
http://eurekamin.com.au/index.php?cPath=329_330_751&sort=3a

[Dalauppror]

Thanks for your support !

A WIP picture of the first 4 painted minis. The minis are old GW Empire plastics and Perry WotR Plastics. 32 more to go...
the next 8 that will fill up the back row are also finished and you can find some pictures of them at my blog.



I hope you all have a nice weekend !

best regards Michael

[Dalauppror]

Hi

Some more of the German Mercenarys



During the weekend I also managed to fix some mercenary crossbowmen, pictures of them at the blog.

Best regards Michael

[Dalauppror]

I  have added some mercenary crossbowmen to my force

more pictures at the blog



Best regards Michael

[Paleskin]

Quality work!

[Dalauppror]

Appreciated !

I have added more Pike/Bill men to the unit, actually just to fix up the bases left.

more pictures at my blog



Best regards Michael

[von Lucky]

The colours are warm, yet crisp. I like it.

[Captain Blood]

Good heavens Michael. You're getting through these quickly! 
They look great.