Thursday, November 19, 2020

Wars of the Roses: new units and an end to the foot troops (for now)

I recently received another order from Front Rank to complete the foot troops of the Wars of the Roses project. So far, my painting and ordering schedule has worked well. For this project at least, I have begun painting as soon as an order arrives and also immediately order another batch. This way, there are always figures on the way while I'm beavering away at the current stock. One may question why I don't just order it all up front and take advantage of Front Rank discounts but there are a few legitimate reasons: first, I have a monthly hobby budget to which I try to adhere (with varying levels of success); second, Front Rank has had a limit on sizes of orders during the current apocalypse; and third, a mountain of unpainted figures can be a daunting sight. Much better for my hobby mental health to go about it in smaller increments.

So, on to the latest additions (and these complete the current plans for foot troops... I have ordered a Xmas present for myself, composed of mounted Knights and light horse).


A second unit of men-at-arms of no particular affiliation. As with all my units, livery colours and banners are based primarily (if not exclusively) on whichever colours and livery badges catch my eye at the time).
Front Rank figures.


A fourth unit of billmen. In this case, I utilized a few HYW figures with what would be, in the WotR, outdated kit. I envisioned this unit as a town militia, equipping the men with fairly standard livery colours but finding whatever equipment might be available from old stocks.
Front Rank figures.


Two units of crossbowmen, hired from the continent.
Front Rank figures.

An extra retinue command stand, in case someone decides to field a fourth ward in their army.
Front Rank figures.

7 comments:

  1. Very nicely done. Are you using a Satin varnish to maintain vibrancy? I have been using mat, but am finding that for WotR it seems to take that splendour away.

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    1. Norm, I use Army Painter matt spray followed by a couple coats of Winsor & Newton Professional matt spray.

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  2. Awesome! beautiful colors and details, great job!

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  3. Sound approach to both raising and outfitting your troops.

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