We’re taking a look at the use of standards and flags to denote a regiment’s colours during the English Civil War in the era of Pike & Shotte. Military flags of the Civil Wars were essentially of three kinds. Ensigns were large square banners made of silk or taffeta, roughly 6′ across. These were…
We couldn’t help but notice these fantastically painted Pike & Shotte miniatures, posted on the Warlord forums by forum-dweller ‘Ste’. The brushwork is first rate and they are set off by some really well modelled bases too. These first two miniatures are from our Clubmen Militia set – Ste has painted them as if they…
Add more devastating firepower to your Pike & Shotte army with this menacing Demi-culverin. This new gun and crew are ideal for sieges or simply breaking up your opponents battleline… Artillery of the 17th century was extremely expensive to field and often arrive on the battlefield late, or not at all! Never the less, Generals…
Our eagerly awaited New Model Army boxed set is now here! Containing 29 metal miniatures this set represents Parliament’s all-conquering army – the forerunner of the famous British redcoat that would dominate the world for many years to come… The new metal boxd set contains 16 musketeers, 8 pikemen and four command models (officer, ensign,…
With the forthcoming release of our long-awaited Pike & Shotte rulebook drawing close, we have a special offer on the basic building blocks of any ECW or TYW army – the plastic cavalry and infantry box sets. For a limited time the Royalist and Parliamentarian infantry and cavalry sets will be available as a ‘Buy 3,…
Oh my, but judging by our email in-box have you been looking forward to this one! Our painful scene depicting a Pike & Shotte Sawbones at work after a battle has got you in a right old lather. Help is now at hand though as you can get hold of yours now! As you can…
Just back from the paintstation of top painter Andres Amian Fernandez are our recent Clubmen releases. Have a look at these great sculpts, chock-full of character. Below is the original Clubmen pack. Led by Squire Stallard they represent a cross section of village society. Weapons are separate so you you are able to arm them…
A little while ago we showed off some of the sculpts from our forthcoming metal boxed set for the New Model Army. Now we’re pleased to be able to show off the fabulous box artwork by none other than Peter Dennis. We’ll keep you posted on the release of the new boxed set in the…
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…
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