Taking a break for the 3mm Cold War project, I set my sights on finishing my 6mm Landsknecht figures from Microworld Games. I had enough figures left over to complete two complete squares of Pike along with a supporting stand of Zweihanders and Handgunners for each. I opted to do these in a chaotic mass of colors to give me four complete regiments of Landskncecht mercenaries to face off against the Swiss and the Black Band.
As with the others I went with 1 large and 1 small stand for each block to essentially represent a three element deep formation.
The Zweihanders have a mix of shiny and dark armor to offset the colors.
Same with the Handgunners.
I also found enough Crossbowmen left over to complete a normal stand to provide some added fire support. These units amount the balance of the figures in the lead pile, so I suppose it is time for an army display.
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Crossbow units |
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All Eight Pike Regiments |
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And again. |
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This time with their Skirmishers deployed. |
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And finally with a firing line of Arquebus. |
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The entire army on Parade |
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I am really quite happy with how these guys turned out. |
These miniatures also pair well with other models to create a Renaissance Fantasy army to reflect a long dead Empire perhaps?
For rules I was planning on using Commands and Colors: Medieval but it appears to be taking its time getting released...
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Ah well, they will enjoy their new home until then. |
I suppose this means that I will have to do some Gendarmes at some point? No project is ever done...
Wow! That is an amazing display of 6mm might! Absolutely smashing looking army. I anxiously await their test in battle. With cavalry, I bet yo could field TWO complete CCM armies. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Jake!
I am looking for a good set of rules. I pre-ordered CCM one GMT p500 quite some time ago, no idea when it will come out. Perhaps after I actually do some cavalry?
DeleteThat's really impressive looking! The color on those is great
ReplyDeleteThanks, the detail vanishes quickly with distance at this scale, so I think the cacophony of colors works well for the period
DeleteGreat looking stuff... needs cavalry now... :-)
ReplyDeleteI suppose....
DeleteWhat size are the bases you used?
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