John de la Pole's Battle

When I began the War of the Roses project early in 2021, one goal was to complete six Battles by year-end with three Battles per side.  With other painting goals, a second new 2021 project, and a steady diet of remote gaming, could I reach the goal of 312 figures focused on one, 28mm project?  The answer is "I think so!"

With Battle #5 mustering out from the painting desk, Battle #6 in work, and a couple of weeks left in 2021, confidence is high in completing this goal.  Actually, I am nearing the finish line.  Battle #6 has both the bow and MAAs components complete and work will soon begin on the billmen.  Having only the billmen left to paint means only another 15 figures and I am done.  Should be an easy task once I finish up painting two dozen more Sumerian spear.  

Anyway, off the painting desk today is John de la Pole's Battle.  The 28mm figures are Perry plastics and the flags are Pete's Flags.  The 52 figures are distributed across three melee lines of archers (24), bill (15), and MAA (13).  Basing for this Battle was delayed slightly when I depleted my supply of gold tufts.  An order to Tajima 1 Miniatures got the resupply in-house within a week. 

Which Battle will be fielded as #6?  Thomas Stanley's retinue is on the painting desk and should be completed by year-end.

Nearly one year spent fighting through many WotR battles in playtesting Battle Commander, I learned much about a conflict on which I knew little. While I enjoyed these playtest games greatly, my tendency for experimentation is increasingly turning toward trying my hand at fighting battles using a different approach.  Once Battle #6 reaches the field and I can give these ideas a trial run on the table, we will see how far I go.