I think I learn or try something new every time I have a period of painting Landsknechts (it does seem to come in phases for me) this time it was tri-colour striped hose as illustrated here;
I had noticed this feature when browsing through some contemporary coloured woodcuts and though it requires a little bit more patience I found that it really helps to give some added detail and make the figures appear more 'Landsknecht' if there can be such a thing.
I've added a little more discussion regarding this and some of the other recent Landsknecht updates over on my other blog. I'll make sure I do this each time I find something of interest or worthy of note so hopefully over time it will make a comprehensive reference guide for whenever your next Landsknecht painting phase takes hold.
This latest addition now brings the total Landsknecht pike head count to 80 figures, here's how we're looking so far;
At present count I now have four units of attacking pike, each with 8 figures to a base and these are accompanied by three large bases of standing pike, each with 16 figures per base.
I am one base of standing pike away from a pike square of 96 figures in 6 ranks........
Which, ahem, is where I began 4 years ago when I started painting again after a 10 year hiatus. I found this old image which shows what these used to look like, most of the figures here have all been stripped and re-painted - some might see that as taking a few steps back (i'm glad my wife doesn't read this) but my style has changed so much that I couldn't justify doing it any other way. Please tell me you suffer from such bouts of perfectionism too !
Moving on, I'll get that square finished soon but I'm very much at the end of this painting phase and must crack on with some Tudors, the clock is ticking for the 500 year anniversary and mini goal of this project....
I'll be back soon !
Stuart
Stunning paint work Stuart !
ReplyDeletebest regards Michael
Do please keep this going, there's some lovely work here.
ReplyDeleteFMB
The new ones look fantastic, but the old ones aren't exactly shabby!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Simon
So very nice. Beautiful paint work.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive, stunning work!!
ReplyDeletePhil.
^These are absolutely wonderful! If the boys at Wargaming in History ever want to do this period you can give them some wonderful figures to use as illustration.
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A/K/A The Celtic Curmudgeon
96 Pikemen in one block!!!! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteInspiring work as always. Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteThe pike bloc is a feast for the eyes and well worth the lengthy repaint...
ReplyDeleteI must admit I do the same at times. It's your hobby so you should be happy with it right? The old paint job was nothing to sneeze at but they do look lovely now. The upgraded basing makes as much difference as anything. Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeletethese look great!!
ReplyDeleteCertainly worth repainting, your "new" block looks superb. Like that tricolour hose. I'll have to have a try of that, once I'm finally happy with my attempts at bicoloured hose( so possibly not anytime in the near future)..
ReplyDeleteActually liked your "new" block so much have just set it as laptop's wallpaper to provide me with inspiration. It is a testament to the standard of your painting that even with the picture blown up to fill the laptop's screen the figures still look great.
ReplyDeleteAh thank you very much, glad to help !
DeleteThat is an excellent looking group of figures I'm really impressed
ReplyDeleteOUTSTANDING painting skill! You have tremendous talent!
ReplyDelete(*Great* blog also!)