King Of Kings
King of Kings Shapur II |
King of Kings Shapur II |
Victrix chieftain Virdovix |
Impetus Markers |
Another project completed last year. These markers were simple and have been sitting in my table to do’s pile for some time, the shields have been completed for a long time, all hand painted except for the Roman one. I just needed to go upstairs sand the bases paint and glue them on.
At the battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, Aragonese contingents were sent by Ferdinand of Aragon to support the Breton Cause. The documents have 1000 mercenary Aragonese landing at Quimper to join the Breton Army under two captains, Pere de Queralt commanding a unit of Arbalète and Gimenez Soler (a Aragon Jewish captain who had fought with Edward Woodville) a unit of spear men. The crossbow unit are complete and the spear unit not far behind. I have used the red cross on a green field the field sign of the Aragon contingents at the siege of Montpellier in 1479.
Again Perry miniatures based for impetus
Aragonese Arbalete -Crossbowmen |
Cheers
Matt
Roman Marching Fort |
Roman Fort, the walls are interlaced wood filled with earth |
The Roman ditch workers, accessories scratch built |
Roman soldiers digging |
Edward Woodville Lord scales |
English Billmen lead by Edward Woodville |
Rear English Billmen |
Edward Woodville, known as Lord Scales by both the French and Spanish but he never held the title, tenth child of Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers. The Family initially supported the Lancastrians the changed allegiances to the house of York when his sister Elizabeth Woodville married King Edward IV.
Breton Compagnie d'ordonnance |
Breton Billmen 1488 |
Breton Billmen |
Breton Billmen |
Another unit off the table for my Breton army for the Guerre Folle-Mad War. Breton harquebus were in small numbers, around 200 present according to accounts and archeology of the field does prove they were in use. It is thought the german mercenaries also brought some with them.
Breton Harquebus |
Aulerci Chieftain Camulogéne
Camulogéne or Camulogenos was the Gaulois Chief of the Aulerci Federation during Caesar’s conquest of Gaul. He is thought to have lead the first raising of the confederation of the Aulerci (Diablintes, Cenomani and the Eburovices) to fight against the Roman invaders with the Unelli against Caesars Lieutenant Titurius Sabinus 56BC. The Aulerci also sent a army in 56BC to assist the Veneti in Caesars Loire campaign. Finally in 52BC the Aulerci joined Vercingetorix rebellion and Camulogéne lead the confederation with the Parisii against Caesars lieutenant Labienus at the battle of Lutetia, where the Gaulois Federation was defeated and Camulogéne was killed in the fighting.
Quite happy with my flesh tones although it lost a bit in the varnish process. The 28mm miniature is a converted Warlord Miniature Gallic Druid.
Aulerci chef Camulogéne |
Aulerci Chef Camulogenos |
Gallic Chieftain Camulogenos |
Gallic Cheiftan |
The anniversary of the battle of Saint Aubin du Cormier was yesterday, so good to add something for the commemoration. We offer a battlefield tour and a visit to the chateaux of Saint Aubin du Cormier and Chateau Fougeres (largest medieval chateau in France) as part of our wargame holiday experiences.
Breton Crossbowmen "walk the battlefield in the morning, wargame in the afternoon" French Wargame Holidays at l'hotel de Hercé |
Another quick unit off the table, I basically done these in between painting the Napoleonic’s figures as a break from belts etc.
I do enjoy painting dark age - early medieval figures and this unit can join my Anjou-Maine army for the 9th-11th century battles, which will become a focus in September as we are hosting a French professor of Carolingian to Viking history for three days, visiting sites and wargaming the local battles, so I have much to do, particularly Vikings and Carolingian cavalry.
A mix of Footsore, Blacktree miniatures and mix of shields, LBM transfers and hand painted.
Dark Age Skirmishers |
Last week was hectic with Vanessa’s birthday, renovation of a timber floor and guests from Holland and France, plus another birthday party so not a lot of time to complete much at all. I did get some time on the bench for terrain and a complete the basing of a few units. Today as a rest day I completed a few plastic kits that remained from my 30 day kit challenge.
This week I should complete another two units for my Breton independence wars and some more work on my ongoing Napoleonic projects, Baden, French and Prussians. Later in the week some more ww2 and medieval are also lined up in the queue as the weather has improved perfect for the airbrush!
These markers were simple and have been sitting in my to do’s pile for some time, the shields have been completed for a long time, all transfers except for the Norman kite shield. I just needed to sand the bases paint and glue them on. More dark ages coming as I have started assembling my Victrix Vikings …..perhaps next month.
Dark Age Disorder Markers |
Based a number of figures in this last week or so as my basing material has arrived, a lot more coming as I have completed all of the English foot and some more French foot for my armies.
I think I need another three or four boxes to complete the army completely, two cavalry, one french foot plus some metals to flesh out some commands etc.
cheers
Matt
French longbowmen in skirmish order, the 60 x 60 base fits into the castle towers I am building for my big terrain project this year. lots more on the way for the next week or so before my birthday parade!
French Perry Archers, Agincourt plastics range
cheers
Matt