Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Great Italian wars 41 another command stand

Here we have another Italian wars command stand.  This was the stand that was going to have last weeks spare monk on it but I figured two more command stands with monks was overkill! Instead we have a  warlord plastic standard bearer with Perry arms and head (once more donated by Norm,thanks Norm!) plus warlords younger Maximilian, which I have been informed by Oli (from his Comisado blog ) that it's a bit of a fantasy figure, based on a  posthumous portrait from over a century later  and his costume doesn't look like early 16th century to be honest.  So I decided to use him as a non specific prince and have furnished him with an advisor, Cesare  Borgia had Leonardo, Michelangelo styled himself as a military engineer at this time and this chap is extolling airborne assault a little ahead of his time! He started life as a warhammer/talisman plastic wizard but I saw him painted up on Robbie's Aut Caesar, aut nihil blog on wargaming the Borgias, an excellent blog for renaissance wargaming ,he has replaced the monk.





 The flag is really a medieval Sienne's flag but it will do until I can dig out something better once I have a printer!
Next up probably some Dux Bellorum types, I know predictable, although I think I could do with a parade of all my Italian wars figures ,everybody likes a parade?

All the best Iain
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50 comments:

  1. Norm20 May 2020 at 11:41

    A splendid mix of figures to bring to a single base, I particularly like the headgear of the Prince.

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    1. caveadsum147120 May 2020 at 13:21

      Thanks Norm! He's a little bit of a fantasy I think but a nice figure non the less!
      Best Iain

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  2. Lawrence H20 May 2020 at 12:56

    Lovely work Iain, and I particularly like the way you have done the armour. Just perfect!

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    1. caveadsum147120 May 2020 at 13:23

      Thanks Lawrence! I prime black, drybrush white and then do most of it with washes, its just a wash of GW leadbelcher, but I think it works!
      Best Iain

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  3. Matt Crump20 May 2020 at 13:21

    Nice work...Iain and yes treat yourself to a parade 👍

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    1. caveadsum147120 May 2020 at 14:04

      Thanks Matt! Permission in writing! Excellent!
      Best Iain

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  4. Aly Morrison20 May 2020 at 13:38

    A lovely little command stand Iain...
    And nice use of the fantasy miniature.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. caveadsum147120 May 2020 at 17:30

      Thanks Aly! He's a useful figure and seems to fit in!
      Best Iain

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  5. Jonathan Freitag20 May 2020 at 14:02

    Everyone likes a parade, for sure. This fine command stand could lead the way!

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    1. caveadsum147120 May 2020 at 17:31

      Thanks Jonathan! I'm sure it will figure strongly!
      Best Iain

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  6. Rob20 May 2020 at 17:40

    Nice one - that's a really bold flag design simple yet dramatic.

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:05

      Thanks Rob! Yes nice graphic quality +
      Best Iain

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  7. Michael Awdry20 May 2020 at 19:19

    Love the look of this one Iain, great job.

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  8. Phil20 May 2020 at 19:41

    Gorgeous vignettes, excellent!

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  9. Michal DwarfCrypt20 May 2020 at 20:08

    Beautiful looking command!

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  10. Stew20 May 2020 at 23:11

    Nice looking command stand. Guy definitely has a “I’m in charge here” look about hm. I think that flag is really cool.

    Nobody likes a parade. Nobody at all. Never.
    Is the opposite of what people say.

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:07

      Thanks Stew! Glad you like the flag,I guess it's staying now! You had me going on nobody, never!
      Best Iain

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  11. Fitz-Badger21 May 2020 at 02:19

    Brilliant! Nice paint job and some cool minis. I don't know much about historically accurate, but the stand and figures look fun. Why not have some scientific-minded Renaissance man there? :)

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:08

      Thanks Fitz! Yes they're good enough!
      Best Iain

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  12. Cyrus21 May 2020 at 02:48

    Lovely command stand, look forward to the parade!

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:09

      Thanks Cyrus! Another vote, noted!
      Best Iain

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  13. Ray Rousell21 May 2020 at 06:45

    Great work Iain. Live the chap with the beard.

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:09

      Thanks Ray! He is great fun isn't he?
      Best Iain

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  14. Oli21 May 2020 at 10:00

    The Maximilian figure is great Iain, regardless of where the inspiration has come from. That is a lovely command base.

    If you want to see where the mini has been copied from have a look: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Peter_Paul_Rubens_120b.jpg It is a mini of Rubens painting of Maximilian.

    I would love to see a parade of the Italian Wars collection.

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:12

      Thanks Oli! I just remember you pointing it out and then thinking he does look a bit out of period, thanks for the link, it makes total sense as he is a bit of a weird early 17th century vibe going on!
      Best Iain

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  15. Dmitry Svidlo21 May 2020 at 11:41

    Very nice miniatures, Iain! Fantastic work on assembling and painting them. And yes, I like the parade:) cheers!

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    1. caveadsum147121 May 2020 at 16:12

      Thanks Dmitry! Well now I must put on a parade!
      Best Iain

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  16. Gonsalvo21 May 2020 at 17:34

    Very nice command vignette, Iain!

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  17. Mike Vella21 May 2020 at 22:16

    Lovely command stand! Keep that flag 👍🏼

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    1. caveadsum147122 May 2020 at 09:12

      Thanks once again Mike! I guess I'll be keeping it after all!
      Best Iain

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  18. Suber22 May 2020 at 23:52

    Nice. The whole composition is graceful, nice balance. I love it all

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    1. caveadsum147124 May 2020 at 09:12

      Thanks Suber! That's very kind of you!
      Best Iain

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  19. rross23 May 2020 at 02:45

    This is a fantastic command base Iain and yes please, a parade would be most welcome!

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    1. caveadsum147124 May 2020 at 09:13

      Thanks Keith! Well, I'll better get on with it!
      Best Iain

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  20. Dave Stone25 May 2020 at 12:51

    Fantastic work Iain, really have a great feel to the stand

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    1. caveadsum147125 May 2020 at 16:19

      Thanks Dave! Good to hear from you too!
      Best Iain

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  21. Zabadak25 May 2020 at 14:40

    I do like this striking group, so obviously a man in charge.
    You know fine fell we all love a parade (and you want one too, right ?)

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    1. caveadsum147125 May 2020 at 16:20

      Thanks Joe! Oh yes I want a parade! Just got to sort the space out for it !
      Best Iain

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  22. DeanM26 May 2020 at 13:38

    Apologies for not visiting sooner but these are marvelous. I love the look of this period, particularly the large skirts and Kettle helms.

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    1. caveadsum147126 May 2020 at 18:42

      No need for apologies! Thanks Dean, it's a fun period!
      Best Iain

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  23. Ronin27 May 2020 at 05:46

    nice job lain excellent command base

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  24. fireymonkeyboy27 May 2020 at 11:32

    I love the "Mike" figure. Command vignettes are always fun.

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    1. caveadsum147127 May 2020 at 13:14

      Thanks Marcus! Yes small enough to have fun with!
      Best Iain

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  25. Dai1 June 2020 at 04:01

    I frikken love a parade, especially when it looks as good as these minis. Borgia was an interesting character for sure

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    1. caveadsum14711 June 2020 at 09:30

      Thanks for the vote for a parade! I remember enjoying the Borgias on the TV when I was a kid, maybe that's what got me interested in the period?
      Best Iain

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