Aut Cesar, Aut Nihil, Wargaming the Borgias.

Aut Cesar, Aut Nihil, Wargaming the Borgias.

Monday 17 March 2014

The French are Coming.


 As a lead on from last nights post, [ I changed my mind about putting these photographs on my other blog ] I thought Id show how my French troops are progressing. In the last two weeks I managed to complete two more pike blocks, with their sub units. I also completed some more Pro Gloria figures.
I particularly like this chap, as he typifies a renaissance figure. 

 The armour maker is also a really nice figure to paint and shows the standard of the Pro Gloria range.

 The sleeping militia figure is a well crafted piece.

These two pike blocks are my latest units. The first one consists mainly of the defunct Foundry range. Some people didnt like the figures, but to be fair they have a certain charm and are easy to paint.


This block is mainly made up of the old Citidal range, which was created by the Perries. They are still a very good range of figures.
 I had to include the Pro Gloria fighting dog and handler in the block, probably not realistic, but it gives the block a little story to tell I think. I only have one more block of French pike to complete, and then its onto some French gendarmes. Anyway onwards and upwards.



6 comments:

  1. Great stuff.

    Would it be possible for you to talk a bit about the French heraldry please- I'm a bit of a nut when it comes to that sort of stuff :>)

    Darrell.

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    1. Evening Darrell,
      I have been hoping to meet you for a while now. I missed you at the Durham show two years ago, but hopefully we will meet eventually.
      The best person to talk to about standards,especially French ones is Pete Smith of Pete's Flags fame. He does all my standards and does commission work. Pete is a very amenable chap and lives in Sunderland which is handy.
      Love you figure painting by the way.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  2. Splendid, they are splendid! Great looking French troops, love them!

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    1. Evening Phil,
      Thanks for your kind comments. I know some wargamers aren't convinced about putting a whole unit on one base, but I like it. The next test is some French Gendarmes and mounted archers.
      Thanks again, Robbie.

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  3. Hi Robbie,
    For a guy who reckons he's struggled to paint stuff recently you haven't done bad at all!! Real quality painting as usual and I really like the diorama style basing.
    Thanks for your comments on my efforts by the way. Really appreciate it. Will have a chat next time I see you about it.

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    1. Thanks Dennis,
      If I could get some real time, Im certain I could finish this project.
      If you are at Boro tomorrow drop by, I will have those figures with me.
      Thanks Robbie.

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Honour Guard of Cesare Borgia.

Honour Guard of Cesare Borgia.