Saturday, 20 October 2018

Great Italian wars 25 French command stand

Here we have a command stand for the Italian wars, I'm saying it's French because I've been painting Fleur de lis on the horse armour and the standard bearer is carrying a French flag, but being Italian wars,I can swap out the flag for one similar but with a red diagonal stripe and I then have Charles Duke of Bourbon an Imperial commander from 1523 on.
These are both Foundry figures and still really nice even after all these years,in fact the flag is a free download from Foundry, so they're all of a one.
I started the mounted officer some years ago and have just finally finished him, the standard bearer I've done in relatively muted colours.




How nice to be able to photograph them outside at the end of October!
Next up I've painted twelve more landsknechts to add to the twenty four to be rebased, they're basing is ongoing,who knows maybe I'll squeeze another post into a surprisingly busy October!
After that it's landsknecht flagtastick! (TM A Morrison)
Followed by something Napoleonic ,maybe, there's not really much on the painting table it's all finishing at much the same time.
All the best Iain
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31 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag20 October 2018 at 13:18

    The Foundry range of Renaissance figures is one of my favorites. Your finished result is superb!

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:06

      Thanks Jonathan! Still a great range!
      Best Iain

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  2. Norm20 October 2018 at 13:25

    Very nice. I admire any hand that can put Fleur de lis on their models.

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:07

      Thanks Norm! I had to do them a number of times and eventually just said to hell with it that's good enough!
      Best Iain

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  3. Michal DwarfCrypt20 October 2018 at 13:48

    Great work again sir!
    warm regards

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  4. Phil20 October 2018 at 14:27

    "Merveilleux travail mon ami!"...Wonderful colors and great painting!

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  5. Aly Morrison20 October 2018 at 14:55

    Nicely done Ian...

    All the best. Aly

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  6. Peter Douglas20 October 2018 at 15:05

    Lovely work Iain.

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  7. DeanM20 October 2018 at 15:52

    Very impressive again, Iain. Love the period; zenith of plate armor and big, colorful clothing.

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:10

      Thanks Dean! Big armour,big clothes and lots of colour!
      Best Iain

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  8. Fitz-Badger20 October 2018 at 17:18

    Excellent work! Great command stand that should look outstanding in the midst of a tabletop army, with a commanding presence. :)

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:11

      Thanks Fitz! Yes it would be good to get him in the midst of a tabletop army!
      Best Iain

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  9. Oli20 October 2018 at 18:52

    A lovely command base - and being able to swap the flags is always really handy, especially for Italian Wars armies.

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:11

      Thanks Oli! Yes it's handy to be able to flip almost any unit!
      Best Iain

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  10. Chasseur20 October 2018 at 20:23

    Looks the part, nice job Iain!

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  11. Lawrence H20 October 2018 at 22:36

    Very nicely done, and the fleur de lis look terrific.

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:13

      Thanks Lawrence! Yes the fleur dear Lisa add a fair bit!
      Best Iain

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  12. Cyrus21 October 2018 at 00:35

    Excellent command stand!

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  13. 'Lee.21 October 2018 at 12:14

    Excellent figures and paint job, love the choice of colours on the mounted figure they work so well together.

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    1. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:14

      Thanks Lee! Yes he worked out alright in the end!
      Best Iain

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  14. Stew21 October 2018 at 20:24

    Looks like an excellent command stand. And it can be any nationality you want it to be! I’m like Norm: I’m impressed by florid lessons 😀

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    1. Stew21 October 2018 at 21:10

      Dumb auto correct. Fleur not florid...

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    2. caveadsum147122 October 2018 at 09:16

      Thanks Stew,on both counts! Florid lessons sounds good, first time I tried to write it I got femur followed by Florida,pesky auto correct!
      Best Iain

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  15. Dai28 October 2018 at 17:25

    Echoing whats been said already, but that freehand on the horse looks fab mate.

    Nicely done!

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    1. caveadsum147128 October 2018 at 17:48

      Thanks Dai! That's very good of you!
      Best Iain

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