Sunday, February 13, 2011

Abandoned Houses Turn to Ruins
















In the early 90's I built this little hut to look like it was abandoned and in the process of being dismantled. It was for 25mm figures but works for 28mm as well.

Friday, February 11, 2011

When You want the Best send for the 10th

Recognized as one of the best US Cavalry Regiments of the late 19th Century, The 10th was one of the famous "Buffalo Soldiers" units.
The 10th was a black unit with white officers. The most famous commander of the 10th was "Blackjack" Pershing. When offered command of the 1st US Cavalry Regiment (the lower the regimental number the higher the prestige the unit held) Pershing was said to have commented "why would I want to give up command of the best regiment in the army."
It is often forgotten that the 10th supported the dismounted charge of Teddy Roosevelt's 1st Volunteer Cavalry up San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War of 1898.
These are 15mm Heritage figures that I painted in the early 1980's, for my American colonialism army.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

When the Dragon Lady Means Business.....



The Dragon Lady uses many tools to "get her way." When a solid message needs to be sent the HMG sends a very very strong message indeed. Cross the Dragon Lady and she will cut you down.


Both pieces are from Pulp Figures.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

I Am the Commander-YOU WILL FOLLOW ME NOW!


A leader in battle can not ask-he commands! This commander of a unite of Menoth Exemplar Errants is an expert at giving orders and leading his men.

Another interesting and detailed metal casting from Privateer Press.

Rally-Rally-Rally on the Flag for Victory


The flag is always a point to call together the troops. This is even more evident in an army of such a strong religious fever as that of the forces of Menoth.


Here the battle standard of the Menoth Exemplar Errants stands ready to rally and lead the troops into harms way.









These metal command pieces were a match paint job I did for some troops that Richard purchased already painted.




Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Crossbows--the Great Equalizer of the Renaissance


Three Renaissance Crossbowmen take steady aim from behind light cover.


The crossbow of the Renaissance Era was able to penetrate most armour of the day at moderate ranges. While slower than bow fire, the added penetration power was considered a balanced trade off. But a newer more powerful weapon was in the wings and with the next technological advance would surpass both bow and crossbow-the matchlock musket.






These are plastic Warhammer figures from Games Workshop that I painted in the 1990's.



Monday, February 7, 2011

I Will Give You Pain!


Vice Scrutator Vindictus, Caster Supreme of Menoth is an expert at causing pain to his enemies.


The Flail Solace and Sword Law Giver bring home the finer points of Vindictus' ideas of justice.



Vindictus is another quality metal miniature from Privater Press.