A Pair of Guns for the Italian Wars
These two guns and crew fall into the category of "I don't really need them but might as well paint them." Having languished in The Lead Pile with a coat of black primer for three or more years, I could take the taunting no longer. Finally, the guns and crew saw some attention at the painting desk.
Guns and Italian crew are from Old Glory's Italian Wars line. Since most of the other artillery stands in the collection are crewed by Landsknechts, I will be able to field Italians when needed. Now, the figures can only taunt me from their storage box.
The collection, now quite large, still awaits its baptism of fire on the gaming table. Will 2018 witness this first outing? I hope so!
They might not be landsknechts, but those Italians were just as colourful by the looks of things.
ReplyDeleteI love the guy on the far left. His face looks brilliant. Top stuff.
That is a good line, Roy! "We might not be Landsknechts but..."
DeleteGlad you approve!
I agree, excellent looking battery :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michal!
DeleteYes, fine pieces. I was intrigued by the wooden plinth on each base?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm!
DeleteThe plinths are used as a place to affix temporary unit stats for Impetvs (or any other rules' details). That is a good question.
Very nice set Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI know the feeling well.
ReplyDeleteDon't we all!
DeleteI know the feeling, I've just primed another gun and crew, I've got them they must be painted! To add to the what? Ten already painted plus I've got a pack of those old glory Italian /Swiss crews so that's what 5 more guns! They look splendid and yes please 2018 for the Italian wars! If you do it maybe I will!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Ten guns already? You are ahead of me. I think adding these two make six total for me. Plenty I think.
DeleteI sure would enjoy getting this collection out on the table for its maiden battle. Now, you have provided even more incentive since I would enjoy seeing your collection in action too!
Colorful and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteNicely done! The Old Glory figures in the Renaissance to Thirty Years War span are really excellent: worth painting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ed!
DeleteI agree that the OG Renaissance line is one of their better ones.
Nice gun Jonathon. Listen to the taunts and get those figures on table!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. I do need to pay more heed to the taunting from the storage boxes.
DeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteNice work Jonathan. I really like the decorative look of those gun barrels.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThose are some very nice artillery pieces Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Glad you like them, Christopher!
DeleteGood luck getting in getting the collection to the game table! I know the feeling. ☹️
ReplyDeleteWell, it is a goal!
DeleteYou couldn't leave them out Jonathan they look great. I like the crew as well, they could pass for French or Spanish if needed.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Oli, and I appreciate the tip about using these artillerymen for either Spanish or French.
DeleteAnother unit for the Italian Wars project is seeing action at the painting desk.
Love them, Jon!
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to get the troops out on the table, right?
DeleteYes, I am looking forward to it.
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