Warfare Miniatures (better known as the League of Augsburg) are primarily known for their late 17th century, early 18th century 28mm figures. There are plenty of awesome photos of their figures in action on the excellent League of Augsburg blog. They do, however, have three blisters of ECW/TYW cavalry in their shop.
I don't recall seeing many of these in the collections of other ECW war gamers and as I really like their other figures (I am desperate for a reason to order some of their Ottoman Sipahis) I ordered one of each blister out of curiosity. The riders have a ton of detail, very well sculpted and cast. I loved the faces.
I painted most of the riders in dark, almost blackened armour. I did try my hand at russeted armour but I think it needs a bit more work..
Although the riders are great the horses were a little rough; lots of pitting and some of the detail of the tack was less crisp than similar detail on the cavaliers. As these are the same mounts for their already existing cavalry ranges I imagine the moulds may be getting a little tired.
Although most of my horse are in pairs on 50mm square bases or singles on 25mm by 50mm bases I chose to do these as triplets on 75mm by 50mm stands since there were 9 figures.
I will cobble together another stand of 3 from other manufacturers, probably TAG or Bicorne so that the unit will be my customary 12 figures.
These look great. I'm off to look at their website now. I don't need any more ECW cavalry or Ottoman Sipahis - at least that is what I'll be telling myself if I feel my resolve starting to waver.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the harm in adding a few more to the collection?😊
DeleteThey look a fine compliment to add to your ECW/TYW forces.
ReplyDeleteThanks Murdock. Aside from the odd unit like this I am feeling that I am just about "finished" adding to my ECW army.
DeleteThey look absolutely splendid! 👍 The horses are particularly nice. I similarly have three packs sat in the pile of opportunity and I have never got around to using them. I will have to remedy that. Great pictures as well.
ReplyDeleteYour horsemen look very good to me. Are the pistols molded onto the horse or separate like Redoubt? Mounting in threes is much better than mounting in pairs to my eye. Of course, I am biased since I mount mine in threes.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly, the saddles and holsters are modelled to the riders.
DeleteAnother fine looking unit! Hope this productivity is a sign of being hale and hearty.
ReplyDeleteDoing much better thank you; I may make it down island for the next game.
DeleteExcellent job mate, League of Augsburg minis are very nice, and you did justice to them :)
ReplyDeleteThey do look pretty cool. WRfare make some great figures and you've done them proud.
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