For those of you looking for a a trumpeter with a great deal of panache or perhaps to add to that high command diorama you’ve been thinking of we have just the thing for you in our Mounted Herald… The clarion call of a trumpet could be used to signify a ceasefire and a parley…
by Bob Black So, you have prepared your army list for Germany in the late 15th century. Now is the time to pick your Champions and to add the final touches that will give you an army that will be distinctive and beat your opponent. Although, of course, these additions should be firmly based on…
That man Linington has been at it again – this time putting brush to our plastic Parliamentarian Cavalry. Enough talking – time to take a look. Lovely stuff, eh? Get some of these beauties onto your gaming table today!
A key figure in the Parliamentarian cause Sir Thomas Fairfax, dubbed ‘Black Tom’ for his somewhat swarthy appearance, was a fair-minded General much-loved by his troops. We now bring you a remarkable miniature of Fairfax leading his troops astride his noble steed. Sir Thomas Fairfax ,also known as “Black Tom” due to his dark hair…
A brief discourse on the nature of Dragoons in the Pike & Shotte period by John Stallard. The Dragoon seems to have acquired his name from his principle weapon – the ‘dragon’, a short but large-bored flintlock firearm, slung from a broad buff leather belt and hanging from his side so he could ride unencumbered….
Not long ago we held a Black Powder Open Day at Maelstrom Games’ Eye of the Storm venue. We were delighted when Warlord forum-dweller, Ubique Matt, dropped in with a big box of great-looking miniatures. Time for us to share the love and show them all off. There’s lots of fantastic miniatures to see here…
As part of the big English Civil Wars army Jonas painted up for Salute 2010 using all the different Colour Primers, one regiment was done up with the new Colour Primer: Crystal Blue. Look out for the pages of Wargames Illustrated for the full run down of the entire army project, but for now Jonas…
By Bob Black Bob has been writing for wargames magazines since 1984, has three history books published and has been editor of Toy Soldier magazine. He’s been gaming with figures since the early sixties and is as excited about our new plastics as when he first discovered 30mm figures half a century ago. Here Bob…
Resplendent in ornate cuirassier armour and sat astride his trusty warhorse, Charles Stewart cuts a fine figure as he commands his forces in the field. We recently received this lovely paint job from Dale Yates and couldn’t wait to show it off! Divisive but powerful, Charles I was the King of England, Ireland, and Scotland….
Ace painter Darren Linington has worked his magic on our Pike & Shotte mortar. There were few more terrifying weapons in the 17th Century than the fearsome blast of the mortar bomb. Employed largely at sieges, mortars spat their fizzing, hissing shells high into the air clearing the tallest walls or towers to crash into…
Paul Sawyer