Possibly not the best set in terms of detail, the crossbows for example are pretty crude but for the range of poses, a good set. 14 poses which gives a lot of variety for the battlefield.
As noted on PSR
"It would have been both appropriate and appreciated if the set had include some pavise shields which were commonly used by those armed with the crossbow".
Well, I´ve sorted that out :-D
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| All the bods together in a firing line...one fires while the other loads. I haven´t based them yet....I´m still deciding wether to keep them in one block or base individually or pairs. |
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| Some of my favourite poses. The wide range of clothing styles means that at least one or two can be used for certain periods...for example, the one kneeling..a Norman or a crusader |
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| One big mistake...medievals with trousers!!!! They will get re-done, I´ll add a bit of green stuff to create boots. |
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| A slight upgrade to the scratch made Pavisen With a pin I made a hole up behind the paper and inserted a straightened out Staple, bending it slightly to give the stand the correct angle. |
Hello to
Martin. Sorry mate.either my bloggers friend link aint on or your´s isn´t..same with Anne´s avatar..click on it..doesn´t show a link. May be something to do with the new PC.
Hello to
Anne from
Anne´s Attic Blog. I really like the
Rabbit Ranger :-D
Nicely done! Poses are really nice, and the "scratch made Pavisen" is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Paul. I'd rather see these as singles or as pairs. Posed as a group might take the eye away from the individuality you've given each figure with your detailed brushwork. However, they would make an imposing group.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job on those shields btw.
Superbe travail sur ces pavois.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a good job, especially with the pavises, but you're right - the miniatures themselves look a bit crude.
ReplyDeleteReally great. i have this set to and was going to use in Jose's blog 1/72 miniatures, but now, i will use other set. Which transfers have you used in the shields?
ReplyDeleteThanks :-D
DeleteThe transfers I made myself..from pictures on the web (carefull with copyright). I copied them, resized and printed them.
Cheers
paul
PS..congratulations for Liebster Blog ;-D
I'd keep them in pairs but lovely work Paul.
ReplyDeleteAgain...excellent rendering of these troops. I'm a "single based" kind of guy. And you have once again "scratched the itch" really good!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, I prefer individual basing but have you considered getting one of the wargames 2p bases then the figures could be based individually but you could have them grouped up as well if you wish.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on Strelets and scratch building the pavisens. Like Jay I prefer single basing as you can place them on movement stands or trays. I always shy away from Strlets due to their quality but these look great. Now I am rethinking my decision.
ReplyDeleteThose shields are spectacular! Great work Paul really brings the unit together.
ReplyDeleteThey look great Paul. Together with the pavise shields, like in the first picture, it looks like a real unit.
ReplyDeleteKeep it simple, paint another sprue of these and your problem is solved :-D
Greetings
Peter
http://peterscave.blogspot.com/
Those Pavise look great
ReplyDeleteThese must be some of the better figures that Strelets do as most of the figs I've seen reviewed in PSR are pretty poor sculpts.
ReplyDeleteOf course a good paint job helps and that's what these guys have got.
Sorry, bit late with the comment - basically I agree with all the above! - well done mate!
ReplyDeletegood work as always. you are a very inventive man
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I love your scratch made Pavises.
ReplyDeleteMust try to remember to make some pavises when I get around to painting my Crossbowmen.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Paul, some very adaptable and useful figures.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, realy like your pavises !
ReplyDeletebest regards Michael