The last of the three units in this group of Great Italian Wars work rolls off the painting desk. This time, a second stand of arquebusiers of class 'T' missile troops for Impetvs. Figures are Wargames Foundry.
Three stands have been added to the project in May and one more group is presently under work. The group in work is a large one, though. On deck are 39 TAG pikemen for a three stand Impetvs pike block. The TAG figures are delightful to paint and I await seeing the finished product. Thirty-nine is a big bite to chew so it may take a couple of weeks to get it off the painting desk. In the meantime, smaller painting projects are in work.
They are a grim but well-tailored looking bunch. Who couldn't resist Renaissance Italian haberdashery? When you consider how dangerous it was putting one of those primitive things to your chest and firing it, I would want the compensation of being well dressed. I would be interested to know how effective they are under the Impetus rules.
Thank you, Richard. The TAG figures are more slender than either Old Glory or Foundry but finely detailed. I look forward to having these pikemen finished too!
Aw these are great, I'm looking forward to the pike block but it would be nice to see the whole army you must have quite a few units now . Lovely painting as always. Best Iain
Very nice - this project is looking better and better!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Greg! The project is advancing nicely. With a bit of luck, the collection will see action in June against the might of Jake's GIW project.
DeleteVery nicely done Jon!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil! The whites and light blues washed out in the photos but you get the idea.
DeleteGreat stuff. I feel like I am falling behind.
ReplyDeleteYou are not falling behind; I am catching up!
DeleteThose are some proper fancy hats squire.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Stylish chapeaus for the fashionable warrior.
DeleteGreat work! Beatiful colours!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
Delete:o) I should have hired you to work on my former Great Italian Wars unpainted miniatures collection!.. :o))
ReplyDeleteGreat work Jon!
cheers,
Very funny, Phil! I appreciate your encouragements and kind comments!
DeleteThey are a grim but well-tailored looking bunch. Who couldn't resist Renaissance Italian haberdashery? When you consider how dangerous it was putting one of those primitive things to your chest and firing it, I would want the compensation of being well dressed. I would be interested to know how effective they are under the Impetus rules.
ReplyDeleteThe period costumes are outlandish but eye-catching. When we get these guys into an Impetvs battle, I will let you know of their effectiveness.
DeleteJonathan, they are wonderful looking figures. I agree with the fun of painting the TAG figures and look forward to seeing the pike block.
ReplyDeleteRichard
Thank you, Richard. The TAG figures are more slender than either Old Glory or Foundry but finely detailed. I look forward to having these pikemen finished too!
DeleteYet again very fine work on these Jonathan! You must be very pleased with your collection.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you, Christopher! I will be more pleased when more of the unpainted lead is painted!
DeleteAw these are great, I'm looking forward to the pike block but it would be nice to see the whole army you must have quite a few units now . Lovely painting as always.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain! Once I finish up the TAG pike block, I will array them for battle for a photo shoot.
DeleteGreat stuff, Jon, and I agree, maybe a group shot soon?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter! Group shot after the TAG boys are finished.
DeleteVery nice as always, Jonathan! Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean!
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