While painting units for my English Civil War project, I've been painting 3 to 5 Highlander Clansmen at the same time. I am mounting them for Victory Without Quarter and decided that 5 to a stand with 3 stands per unit would give the "right" feel for my rowdy ancestors. Stands are 60mm x 60mm plywood from Litko.
The figures are from Warlord Games and are cleanly cast and a pleasure to paint. Each figure has an "unique" personality and are nicely animated.
An excellent source for kilt tartan patterns (and a bunch of other cool stuff) is the excellent blog Project Auldearn 1645. The flag that is carried came from the site.
I didn't notice until I looked at the above picture that I accidentally swiped some dark brown on the sock of the bagpiper when I was painting the sand on the base. Well, it's hardly noticeable and I will not be trying to fix it!
Only 5 figures to go and the unit will be complete. Instead of starting another unit while I paint them, I'm just going to finish up these 5. I'm planning on having 2 Clansmen units so another 15 after that!
Most young boys (and some adventurous girls) play with Toy Soldiers; some never stop! I'm proud to say that I am one that never has stopped. Toy Soldiers, painting the figures, history and miniature wargaming is what this site is all about. May the God who gives encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
More Highlander Clansmen!
Labels:
ECW,
ECW Highlanders,
Victory Without Quarter,
Warlord Games
I'm a retired Colonel of Infantry (Regulars by God!) and Military Historian who likes to play with toy soldiers. I've been married to the love of my life since 1986, I have 5 honorable sons (my geeks in training), 4 daughters-in-law, a beautiful grandson, 1 dog and a gazillion miniatures.
Hobbies include . . . wait for it . . . Toy Soldiers, Reading, Wargaming, Reading about Toy Soldiers, History, Reading about Wargaming, Gardening, Reading about History and Reading.
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I particularly like the kilt on the far left hand (as you look at it) figure. That green/yellow/red looks very good, sir.
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Jeff - Thanks!
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