Ive been a bit busy this last week but Im not certain with what. I suppose sometimes that's the way things go. Anyway I felt I needed? some extra Men at Arms for my Wars of the Roses army. So I painted up these chaps with another one already underway.
I then got to thinking that I didnt really know just how big was my Yorkist army which to be honest had grown way in excess of what had originally been a small force that I wanted to use with Never Mind the Billhooks. So I did a review of the figures.
Im a bit wary of doing reviews because some people might take it as showing off and others might realise that Im one of those wargamers who paints until they get a new interest.
Basically someone without a plan. Im more of a wargamer who likes painting and if the period is something that captures my imagination then I just crack on. Im lucky I have time and can usually scrape some cash together to buy the toys. [within reason]
As one can see its far too big for a normal 100 point Billhooks game which would be about six units. At the review I counted 34 units and that was without the skirmish troops and artillery.
But its colourful and I can use them all using other rule sets. Of course this is without the Burgundian's Ive been painting as well but I still have some way to go before I feel I have enough.
No plan is better than a constrictive plan.
ReplyDeleteWell yes and no Paul. The armed forces seem to think any plan is better than none?
DeleteFantastic looking collection and you can never have enough figures
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil, except space becomes a real issue.
DeleteSuper looking collection and I enjoy seeing others’ parading of troops. I do not consider such displays as self-indulgent or showing off. Perhaps I should?
ReplyDeleteIm always mindful of when I was far younger and I would paw over images of collections and almost cry with envy.
DeleteEnough? What kind of wargamer says enough?😉 A most pleasing and attractive collection started there Robbie!
ReplyDeleteThanks David, painted toys are always good for the eyes.
DeleteStarting to look a little more Hail Caesary there. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLuckily that was the intention, to be able to use two rule systems for different types of games.
DeleteVery nice looking army Robbie.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Thanks you Will, look forward to meeting up for a beer and some banter.
DeleteA lovely looking collection indeed Robbie…
ReplyDeleteA Plan?… nope you’ve got me there… no idea what you are talking about. 😜
All the best. Aly
I was thinking about you the other night. In a good way I hasten to add. It was images of your beautiful large scaled toy soldiers that had got me going. I then realised that it would be madness to start another scale, wouldnt it?
DeleteNice to see a parade,I can't really see anyone being offended by it,they look great, I'm with you and usually end up painting too many of one type and not enough of another!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain. I always think back to when I started and how I would study each photograph of large collections. I was envious to say the least.
DeleteVery impressive - a wonderfully colourful display. Nothing wrong with showing off when there's something worth showing off! :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
David.
Thanks David. My wife always said that was my main fault, playing to the gallery.
DeletePut me in the 'please sir, can we have more parades?' camp as well! Great stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. I daren't set out my renaissance armies. I would probably get a real scare then.
DeleteThat's a superb looking army Robbie, well done. More parades always appreciated. Dave
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