As I had not played Lion Rampant since 2021 and Dave since 2017! I decided to play a refresher game before we embarked on a linked game campaign in our post Roman Brittania setting.
We played the straightforward Bloodbath scenario from the rules and we only did one thing wrong rules wise, mea culpa. Here are some photos of the game a straight forward dark age slog no finesse or grand tactics in sight.
Prior to the month end I completed a battalion of Swiss for the Peninsular project, Front Rank figures.
That makes three battalions completed for the project so far.
Inspired by Dave Stone's description of his forth coming WWI rules, Zero Hour on Saturday I dug out some figures I started probably 18 months ago to complete. First up a sniper for the British, a Warlord WWII figure but who would know 🙂
Next a Renegade figure from a batch I bought at one of the Penkridge tabletop sales, didn't really need more German figures but at 50p a pop how could one refuse? I had converted one to be a musician inspired by a Peter Dennis illustration in the Cambrai Osprey book.
We will remain in the dark Ages for a 1066 game over at GHQ next week.
TTFN & KBO
Your peninsular troops are simply beautiful. The sniper model is quite something with that eye detail bringing the figure to life - a very interesting juxta-position with the painting of the clothing and gun, working hard to anonymise the figure.
ReplyDeleteThank you Norm that is most kind praise.
Delete'Bloodbath' an apt description of the game, mostly Saxon blood sadly. One mishtook? Could have been dozens I wouldn't recall after that long! The Peninsular War Frogs are really good, keep at it!
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DeleteGreat looking Swiss battalion, Phil! How often do you see Renegade figures at your Bring & Buys? I would certainly like to see some ECW and Punic Wars figures come up for resale.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonathan, can't say I have seen any ECW or Ancients figures for a long while now. With them ceasing production I expect folk hang on to them now.
DeleteVery nice indeed. Particularly the Swiss boys!
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt much appreciated.
DeleteA fine looking game and those new additions to your collections look great!
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Thank you for the continuing support Christopher
DeleteCracking post with so many goodies on display, really like the Swiss, lovely work on them.
ReplyDeleteThank You Donnie. The Swiss are mostly done with GW Contrast paints which seems to be hitting the mark.
DeleteAn interesting mix. I always enjoy seeing a post Roman Britain game.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Thank you Stephen. More post Roman reports to come when the campaign gets underway.
DeleteEclectic and first rate article. Nice troop review and brushwork.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe. Variety is the spice life they say.
DeleteLovely examples of the wargamers art Phil.
ReplyDeleteThank you George, greatly appreciated.
DeleteA nice looking game Phil…
ReplyDeleteGood to see you playing a bit of Lion Rampant….
The Swiss look the business… I don’t think you go can go wrong with Front Rank Miniatures…
All the best. Aly
Thank you Aly. It was surprising how the rules came back to mind and one certainly can't go wrong with Front Rank figures, nice clear detail a joy to paint.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work there Phil with all projects.... you seem to be getting great results from the contrast paints! Wonderful stuff. Lion rampant is a personal favorite of mine, just completed a collection of Footsore figures for use with Lion rampant and barons war.
ReplyDeleteThank you Paul, I have found Contrast Paints quite liberating. Yes LR is a great small game set that easily scales up.
ReplyDeleteStunning Lion Rampant figures and the Germans are cracking too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve, you are most kind.
DeleteI missed this post at the time Phil but just picked up on your lovely Swiss very nicely done , you’ve encouraged more to try some 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, I thought that they would make a nice contrast to all the French blue.
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