Venetians on the field

My new Venetian army got its first outing at Wintercon in Canberra last weekend.  In fact they bucked the trend for new units and ended up coming second.

I will put up posts over the next few days of close ups of the units.

But here are a few shots of them on the field - doing a lot of damage to a Swiss army.

Arrayed at the start of the game

Awaiting the 'off'

Doing a fair bit of damage to a Swiss pike block

Men at Arms disordered but that didn't stop them

Very brave Swiss about to meet their end

Basing time for the pikes

Now for a day of basing fun !

Arquebus ready for varnish

The three units of Arquebusiers are ready for the varnish and then basing.

 

 

Next up is a large pike block.  Just finished the dry-brushing of the armour and steel.  Sorry for the photo - it is early morning / darkish and it was a quick shot with the handheld camera in not enough light.

Close ups of new Impetus bases

These are the new bases done for the Impetus comp at Goulbourn a month ago.  This is the first time I have had the camera out so sorry they took a while.

Performed very well as well - three wins and a defeat (well a drubbing - thanks Tarty :) )

 

 

I've been told the standard is way too late for these guys - oh well ... it does look nice!

 

 

And the camp bases was upgraded with much more scenic material, fallen amphora and kitchen supplies on the table / bench.

A start on Renaissance Italians

New project that has been pulled out of the cupboard.

I am planning a modest start with a 350 point Impetus army that will be Venetians - but will stand in for generic Italians in many other places.

Here is the start - some guns, knights and a few guns.

That was a few weeks ago. So tonight a few WIP photos - first things I have ever done for the period so would welcome any comments or suggestions.

First up are a few guns - pretty much done except for assembly.

Next a few gunners - lots to go on these.

 And a few cavalry - even more to go on these.

I will post some more photos as these ones get done and  move onto a few pike blocks.

Goulburn Impetus comp

Ten of us had a great weekend of Impetus at Goulburn.  Only got photos of my boys on the field in the first game.

And finally the camp / baggage base which is a must in Impetus.

They performed pretty well - getting me a second place in only my second Impetus outing (got the wooden spoon last comp!!)