Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Jeanne D'Arc the maid of Orlèans

Off the desk on the weekend another 100 years war character. Jeanne D'Arc, later called the Maid of Orleans. A lot of books have been written about her and fir me romanced about, particulary by the Church. She must of had something though, blind Faith and expectation that she transfered to the men around her. Although my Army does not focus on her many of her companions I have on my list to paint so I thought she would be a natural addition to my French Army. The miniature is from the Perry 100YW range which also has a dismounted figure of her. This week onto the beginning if my mounted 100YW chevaliers and some more Gauls, plus a new army has hit the desk too, to be revealed very soon.
cheers natt

Friday, October 9, 2020

German Tribesmen

This year i have been trying to complete lots of little projects that have been sitting in my project drawers on my desk for anytime longer than 12 months, this unit has been half finished and unbased for at least a year. I am not impressed with the warlord German tribesmen at all after I assembled them and painted them, they suffer from the same problems that the celts do being over animated with wild arms etc like they are riding a roller coaster. I decided to add some of the lovely Foundry tribesmen to the mix to improve the look of the unit at least in the front rank. Back to medievals this week then a change I think to WW2.
cheeers Matt

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

King Jean II

Jean II, Jean Le Bon, King of France 1350-1368. From the Valois family Royal line, primarily remembered for his capture at the Battle of Poiters. 28mm limited edition Warhammer miniature sculpted by the Perrys.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

18th Century Sedan Chair.






 While on holidays we stayed at a lovely 16th century chateau Villars in the Cher department. Like most chateaux that have remained in families they have some amazing pieces of history in their collection. In the entry they had a family piece that was quite spectacular, leather painted panels and a 18th century frock coat. A splendid piece of history.



Vendee Rebellion book find

Great buy off FB market place this week, the three volume series by Jean-Francois Chappe of the history of the wars of the Vendee. All unread hardbacks in excellent condition, published in 1993 for the anniversary of the rebellion. 




 A bit of light reading for the next few weeks while I am on holiday, continuing my knowledge of the war. It will help I am sure with our Vendee battlefield tours, plus as  I continue to write my scenario series and Wargames rules for Vendee rebellion in western France.

Our Vendee Rebellion tour and Wargame is hereVendee rebellion tour


Monday, September 14, 2020

Polish Renaissance army for sale

 

Polish Renaissance Army 1644

I am selling my superbly painted Polish Foundry Army
A total of 74 cavalry and 84 infantry, based on 60x60 bases, suitable for multiple rule sets.

€1856 -  £1691 - $2177 USD - $3064 AUD

€1085 -  £1000 - $1290 USD - $1760 AUD

Payment via PayPal, please email me at 

lhoteldeherce@orange.fr 

Winged Guard lancer 2 units x 6 figures



Winged Lancer 2 units x 6 figures





Pancerni lancers 4 units x 6 figures







Latvian Lancer 2 units x 6 figures





Cossacks 2 units x 4 figures





Dragoon’s 1 Unit x 6 figures




Five units of musketeers x 10-12 figures each 











1 militia of 3 bases 18 figures 




1 dismounted dragoon’s 2 bases 8 figures