SAXON WARBAND: for Dux Britanniarum

ABOVE: A relaxed Saxon Lord (Eureka Miniatures 'Beowulf' Character)
Hi All
Well I've been busy. I always get busy after discovering a new set of rules from the guys at Too Fat Lardies.
This time I've been working on my Saxon Warband for TFL's Dux Britanniarum rules. The rules aim at simulating (or gaming) the situation as it stood in England after the departure of the Romans when the struggle for control of the island was between the Romano British ('Romanised' Brits) and the 'Raiders' / invaders from acros the sea, (in my case the Saxons).
To build my Warband I've used a mix of EUREKA MINIATURES and FOUNDRY MINIATURES. There is also a couple of BLACK TREE DESIGN (BTD) Miniatures included.
I used the EUREKA Minis to provide my 'BIG MEN' (Characters such as the 'Lord' and his two trusty subordinates / Nobles. The Beowulf Collection has some cracking good figs, and you an see they come in both 'Casual and attacking poses. Consequently I've painted doubles of my Lord, Nobles and Champion.
BELOW: A not so relaxed Saxon Lord (Eureka Miniatures 'Beowulf' Character). He means business!

 ABOVE AND BELOW: My 1st Saxon Noble in both relaxed and attacking poses. He kind of reminds me of the Saxon Lord / Chief from the move King Arthur

 ABOVE and BELOW: Saxon Noble number 2. Again relaxed (above) and attacking (below).

 ABOVE and BELOW: My Champion! Ok, he's a bit out of shape, but he's a scraper.

 ABOVE and BELOW: The 'Command Team in both casual and Attack poses.

 Next we have some photos of the Saxon Hearth Guard. These two bases of six miniatures each are my 'Elite'. about a 50-50 split of both Eureka and Foundry miniatures. They mix rather well.

 Finally here are some photos of my 'Warriors. Three bases of six miniatures each. You'll notice one base can accommodate 8 miniatures. This base is the one that I would use for a group of 6 miniatures and The Lord and his Champion (totalling 8 miniatures).

 These guys are almost all Foundry, but there are two BTD and a Eureka Miniature in amougst them.

I should add I painted them thus:

Start by undercoating in Matt black. Make sure the miniatures are completely covered, (this is important).

Dry Brush 'silver' on those minis in Chain-mail

Now block colours are applied, including ‘Dark Flesh Tone’ to skin areas, Reds, Greens, Off Whites, Greys and Tans and 'British Khaki' etc on clothing, and painted spears, swords and helmets etc.

I then applied a single 'Highlight'. For example a 'Lighter' shade of skin tone to the forehead, cheeks, back of hands etc. I also added some nice little 'trimmings to a few of the minis, such as the blue trim on this chaps shirt tails below.

Dipped.

Sprayed.

Based.

Shields painted using method above and attached.

Bases flocked.

DONE!

I wanted these guys to look like they had been campaingning / raiding for a while.

I painted these guys up very quickly, (about 4 days) using the ARMY PAINTER method. Probably took in real time about 6 hours, including basing.

Finally I've uploaded a photo of my Romano British Lord, together with two of his subordinates and his standard bearer, (nt needed in the game but a nice bit of eye candy all the same).
I'll get to work on the Romano Brits and the Saxon skirmishers (I need four) very soon.
The guys below are FOUNDRY miniatures

As usual, comments are welcomed.
Cheers

Trojan War Notables

 Hi All
I thought I'd share some photos of some of my Trojan War 'notables'. All the miniatures were painted by 'Gunner Dunbar'. They are all either Wargames Foundry or Redoubt Enterprise miniatures.
I've based these individually as I think I'll use them for some kind of variation on Two Fat Lardies Dux Britanniarum rules.
BELOW: PARIS and HECTOR.

 BELOW: Paris comes a cropper,... thank goodnes for dodgy chinstraps. (For those that don't know the story, Paris comes off second best in a duel with the King of Sparta, but his chinstrap on his helmet 'snaps' and he's able to do a runner back to brother Hector)

 BELOW: King Piram of Troy and Helen of Troy, (late of Sparta).

 BELOW: Piram, Helen Hector and Hector's Chariot Runner, (who shall remain nameless for now).

The Foundry miniatures are really nice but OUTRAGOUSLY expensive for an historical 28mm miniature. The Redoubt Enterprise miniatures are also very nice.
Comments Welcomed.
Cheers

EUREKA! 28mm Chasseur à Cheval!

 Hi Guys
I've added some French Cavalry to my French Revolutionary War army. This time Chasseur à Cheval from EUREKA MINIATURES.

 This is only a 'Small' unit for LASALLE, (8 miniatures). I might also use them for FoG:N or even MAURICE!

 It's been so long since I've got around to base these guys I can't even recall what Regiment they are.

As usual, comments welcomed!
Cheers

The 'Skins', 6th Dragoons at Waterloo: PERRY MINIATURES

 Hi All
Another update.
This is the second on my 'British' Heavy Cavalry Regiments. The first was the Scots Greys. As you can see I've added the Irish contribution to the Union Bigade, the 6th Dragoons or better known as the Inniskilling Dragoons, nicknamed 'The Skins'.
Again I've used the brilliant PERRY MINIATURES casts.
The photos were taken a such a focus you can see the faint casting lines that I should probably have filed down. Oh well.

I obtained the following details from Wikipedia:

The Charge of The Union Brigade at Waterloo
The Union Brigade was composed of three regiments of heavy cavalry, one English (The Royal Dragoons), one Scottish The Scots Greys and one Irish (the Inniskillings), hence their brigade title.

"The Union Cavalry Brigade was now ordered forward. The 6th/Inniskilling Dragoons passed through the ranks of the Royal Scots and the Black Watch, and the Royal Dragoons, further to the right, went through the 28th Foot and passed the right flank of the Royal Scots. The Greys, who had been in a theoretical reserve position, according to W. A. Thorburn, late curator at the National War Museum of Scotland, "moved straight to their front, which took them through the ranks of the Gordons. The head of the French Division was now only 20 yards away and the Greys simply walked into the 1st/45th Infantry of the Line. There was no gallop and no charge." It is clear from the French report that they did not expect to see British cavalry materializing through the ranks of the British infantry. When the cavalry hit them, the 45th were in the act of forming line, and their 1st battalion was at once thrown into violent confusion, already shaken by the fire of the 92nd. The regimental eagles were carried by the 1st battalion of all French infantry regiments, and in a few minutes the Greys were in the midst of the battalion, at which stage Sergeant Charles Ewart of Captain Vernor's troop captured the eagle of the 45th. He was ordered to take it to the rear, which he reluctantly did, but sat on his horse for sometime watching the engagement before finally setting off for Brussels with his trophy. The rest of the French columns believed what they saw could only be an advance guard, and were now under the mistaken impression that they were being attacked by large numbers of cavalry. The Royal Dragoons and 6th/Inniskilling Dragoons charged Donzelot's Division and the Eagle of the 105th Regiment was taken by the Royal Dragoons. These were the only two Eagles captured during the entire Waterloo campaign. At this point the divisions of Marcognet and Donzelot were not completely shaken, although contrary to romantic legend, the Union Brigade did not, and could not, defeat at Army Corps of some 16,900 infantry on their own. Having carried out a highly successful defensive action in support of infantry, the Union Brigade lost all cohesion and refused to recognize or hear any orders. The Greys were given the recall several times but were so out of hand that no notice was taken. Instead they went off on a wild rampage down the interval between the French Divisions, NOT through the troops themselves; many Greys were shot by the surprised and somewhat bewildered rear French battalions, who were still advancing, unaware of the confusion on their own front, or of the defeat of their leading brigade. In fact, the French infantry, expecting what they thought must be the main cavalry attack (by their own massive standards), finally brought themselves to halt, made an effort to form to receive Cavalry, and finally fell back in considerable confusion."      (the Scabbard, Journal of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois, 1998)

 BELOW: I particularly like the Sergeant on the extreme left of the rear rank leaning forward in the saddle. Obviously keen to ensure the 'Dressing' is maintained. Good Man!

I actually prefer this Regiment to the Scots Greys myself.
I'll be using these chaps for playing LASALLE and FoG:N

 BELOW: The 'Skins' charging the French 1st Regiment of Cuirassiers. Bound to end in tears for someone.

 Uniform details can be found HERE

As usual, comments welcomed.
Cheers

More Cuirassiers!

 ABOVE: "CHARGE"! The command element of the 7th Cuirassiers.
Hi
I've uploaded some more photos of my two Regiments of Cuirassiers I've based thus far.
the 1st (a 6 base 'Large' unit) and the 7th, (a 'Small unit of 4 bases).
I'll use these lads for gaming  LASALLE, but they can also be used for FoG:N.

 ABOVE: "Merde"! The 1st take some cannister fire. Ouch!
BELOW: The 7th Regiment with  Lt General Edouard Jean Baptiste MILHAUD leading.

 BELOW: The command base for the 1st Regiment, also know in 1815 as 'Cuirassiers du Roi'

Both Regiments were from the IVème Corps de Cavalerie - 13ème Division de Cavalerie in 1815 but the 1st was in the 1st Brigade and the 7th was in the 2nd Brigade.

 Above and Below:  Both Regiments mass for the charge.

All are PERRY Miniatures. Some plastics and some metal.
Comments Welcomed.
Cheers

Romano-British Characters

 Hi All
I recently uploaded a photo of a Romano-British Lord for my Dux Britanniarum Romano-British Force. I've had a few request to see more of the fellow, so here are three more photos with a 'Leader' I'm also adding to the force. Both or FOUNDRY miniatures.

I've started playing in a Campaign using Saxons agains Stan, but I thought I'd start building A Romano-British (or 'Arthurian') force of my own.
As usual, comments are welcomed.
Cheers

Cuirassiers at Waterloo

 Hi Guys
Not quite finished, but here are some photos of my 1st and 7th Regiments of French Cuirassiers. All PERRY MINIATURES. They are a mix of their PLASTIC and METAL Cuirassiers.
Marshal Ney is pictured with them leading them forward.
I still need to add the carbines to a few and touch up some of the Officers.
These are all part of my 'Waterloo Project'.
Comments welcomed.

 ABOVE and BELOW: A 'cloudburst' of Cavalry! HUZZAH!