Scottish Archers Bannockburn and 100 YW

Some more Scots off the desk, two units of archers fir my Scottish Wars of Independence armies.
The figures are from the Antediluvian and claymore ranges and are a real joy to paint.

Theses guys can also double for the early part of the 100yw also. Beavering away on a few more schiltrons which should be completed in the middle of the week.

 Cheers
Matt

Earl of Athol, Scottish Shiltron

Earl of Athol, John of Strathbogie (c. 1266 – 7 November 1306 he was warden and Justiciar of Scotland. He fought for King John Baillol the Scottish side at the battle of Dunbar 1296, where he was captured along with 150 knights and Squires, he then served Edward I in the Flanders campaign. He joined Robert the Bruce’s rebellion in 1306 and was present at the coronation of Robert. He fought at the battle of Methven in 1306 and was taken prisoner, sentenced to hang by Edward I. He was  hung in London tower, then his body was burnt and his head fixed on London bridge.

His Son David, 10th Earl of Strathbogie rebelled against Robert the Bruce and was banished, he joined the English camp, along with other Scots who backed the Comyn/Baillol cause. In 1325 he was commander of the English troops in Gascony.

Miniatures are a mix of claymore and Anteluvian miniatures. I must pick up some more purple flowers but I cannot remember who make these ones......

Cheers

Matt

Liticiani-Letavi -Letavii-Letaniae Breton Army part V

Breton Liticani infantry

Liticiani-Letavi -Letavii-Letaniae, the last unit completed for my dark age 5th -6th century Amorican Bretons. A mix of Gripping Beast and Footsore miniatures. Mentioned in a number ancient references with the field army of Aetius by Gregory of Tours. Mentioned by Jordannes at Challons with the Roman army of Gaul against the Huns and with Paulus and Riothamus defending Angers against the Saxon Pirates and Visigoths.

"walk the battlefield in the morning, wargame in the afternoon"™

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Matt

King of the Visigoths Alaric II

My painting mojo returned this week, I guess because I am over the hump of plastering, plumbing brickwork and timber work I need to finish so I could move forward on the top floor of the house. I also managed to get some time on the desk not tired which helps.

Hot off the desk (ok been part painted since March) is King Alaric II, King of the Visigoths. I need to add another three cavalry units at least to put a decent army in the field, so I have my eye on a purchase soon.....figure are Footsore miniatures and very lovely they are too

Figures are from the Footsore Miniatures range

Alaric II/Alaricus (Latin) (Alareiks, "ruler of all"), c. 458/466 – August 507) was the King of the Visigoths from 484–507. He succeeded his father Euric as king of the Visigoths in Toulouse on December 28, 484. His capital at Vicus Julio (modern Aire-sur-l'Adour, Aquitaine). His dominions included not only the majority of southern France but also Spain(excluding its northwestern corner)

The border with the Franks was established along the Loire river, Clovis seems to have tested the borders against the Goths resulting in the battle of Vouillé (near Poiters) where Alaric fell, Alain by Clovis in single combat according to Gregory of Tours. 

Cheers

Matt