tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post5106079930251283610..comments2024-03-21T06:24:32.595-07:00Comments on Black Powder Games: Landsknecht Pike Block – Italian WarsBlack Powderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-82436840229336249122014-06-27T23:28:33.968-07:002014-06-27T23:28:33.968-07:00Thanks Bedford, really appreciate your visit and c...Thanks Bedford, really appreciate your visit and comment!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-78759994827439337122014-06-25T10:04:52.987-07:002014-06-25T10:04:52.987-07:00Really lovely brushwork!!
Nice and vibrant as the...Really lovely brushwork!!<br /><br />Nice and vibrant as they should be.<br /><br />Darrell.Bedfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363108327445559579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-18493587052331534382014-06-22T00:50:40.953-07:002014-06-22T00:50:40.953-07:00Well, you're kind to say - I'm looking for...Well, you're kind to say - I'm looking forward to the planned Italian Wars painting session and project chit chat!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-50166539639501060072014-06-22T00:47:58.839-07:002014-06-22T00:47:58.839-07:00Thanks Micke, well I'd need to mobilize quite ...Thanks Micke, well I'd need to mobilize quite a few of these pike blocks to match your Allmoge force, what an impressive photo series you posted! Perfect for a Älvsborg 1502 scenario!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-26906166602709943982014-06-22T00:40:53.851-07:002014-06-22T00:40:53.851-07:00Thanks Monty, I know the guys appreciate the onlin...Thanks Monty, I know the guys appreciate the online feed back too! It's been very useful to the momentum in my projects to do the blogging (Michael actually got me into that), and as you can imagine, it's really a privilege and also a further driving force to be in a club with guys like Jonas and Michael. I've really developed my painting and the hobby in general since joining this Stockholm based club - a lot of good people there. I used to base with white for many years, mainly to get the colors bright, but changed to black for about 7 years ago, inspired by the possibilities with the Foundry paint system and the painting guide in their "Napoleon" rule book. From then on, it's really been a continuos refinement to find the right combinations of colors, washes and brushes. It can sometimes be a painful experience to pick up minis painted just a few years ago, as the style and tools used has changed so rapidly. One can become quite self flagellant :0) Love the Samurai, and have a bunch of Perry minis for this period. Jonathan's project in 15mm, Michael's terrain and now your mention of this has sparked some inspiration too! /cheers, SørenBlack Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-49014145209873173272014-06-21T09:44:58.162-07:002014-06-21T09:44:58.162-07:00It is so cool to be able to follow your group proj...It is so cool to be able to follow your group project. I got to look at Jonas' work this morning and Michael's Allmoge too. All are spectacular to look at and done in different styles. <br /><br />I just realized you kept the black base intact for shadows. It makes for a dramatic contrast with the bright colors. I know it was a bitch to paint so neatly because I tried and failed to do this with my samurai. It's such a great effect I do want to try it again in the future. Thanks for the inspiration. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-89105160243647219552014-06-21T08:34:41.106-07:002014-06-21T08:34:41.106-07:00Simply stunning Søren! I'm really at lost for ...Simply stunning Søren! I'm really at lost for words so I'll just refer you back to my comment to your first post. :)Jonas Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104129336412766484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-62931781683026830292014-06-21T05:43:29.579-07:002014-06-21T05:43:29.579-07:00Impressive Sören !!!
You realy got the pace up fo...Impressive Sören !!!<br /><br />You realy got the pace up for this project !<br /><br />Best regards MichaelDalaupprorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292614404943521842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-17540283810412346512014-06-21T05:37:39.514-07:002014-06-21T05:37:39.514-07:00Thanks Maximex, really appreciate the comment and ...Thanks Maximex, really appreciate the comment and visit! <br />I'd say the tactical dominance of the Tercio died out somewhere between Breitenfeld and Rocroi - when the innovations of smaller mobile units combined with lighter artillery left the large Tercio too static and vulnerable. So, to a large extend, I'd say it was linked with Swedish/French doctrine refinement as they faced the Holy Roman Empire during the 30 Years War. It's not without reason that Napoleon held Gustavus Adolphus as one of his favorite military innovators. What would you say?Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-90228370701517257442014-06-21T05:22:43.389-07:002014-06-21T05:22:43.389-07:00I'm following your lead here Monty! I've g...I'm following your lead here Monty! I've got a towering lead pile of Napoleonic 1812 accusing me of negligence, but my eyes are currently blinded by Renaissance pomp and lace. Thanks for your kind comment!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-974800655971672312014-06-21T05:19:03.209-07:002014-06-21T05:19:03.209-07:00Well well Jonathan, I can do nothing but recommend...Well well Jonathan, I can do nothing but recommend a headlong plunge :0) Even for a devoted 19th century collector like me, this was just too appealing. And the history on the Italian Wars offers so much material to nerd about in!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-66012453682137550582014-06-21T05:15:36.848-07:002014-06-21T05:15:36.848-07:00Thanks Jason - as I mentioned above, the unit was ...Thanks Jason - as I mentioned above, the unit was painted doing each figure individually. So after spending unusually long time working on this pike block, your kind words are very welcome!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-2948936903284670212014-06-21T05:11:50.180-07:002014-06-21T05:11:50.180-07:00Thank you for the kind words Oli, and - YES I see ...Thank you for the kind words Oli, and - YES I see that now, under the command range in their webshop. Will definitely have to get this blister and integrate him into a landsknecht unit! He should be leading from front rank with the doppelsoldners :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-1938896138826788332014-06-21T05:09:31.843-07:002014-06-21T05:09:31.843-07:00Thanks Dean, it's a period fast becoming one o...Thanks Dean, it's a period fast becoming one of my favorites. Much to do with the quality of the figures too - Pro Gloria really is a joy to paint. Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-7315347109335323142014-06-21T05:07:57.076-07:002014-06-21T05:07:57.076-07:00You are very kind Mattias, and thanks for sharing ...You are very kind Mattias, and thanks for sharing the useful info on the leather vest.<br />On taking a closer look at the miniature, I'd say you were right.<br />As you know, I'm joining forces with Jonas and Micke on this collection, so I'm just as eager to see the finished battle line as you are. It's bound to be an impressive sight! Did you see that allmoge clash Micke posted?Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-27867091358928923202014-06-21T05:00:57.022-07:002014-06-21T05:00:57.022-07:00Thank you very much Christopher! It was certainly ...Thank you very much Christopher! It was certainly a bigger mouthful than my normal black powder units of 12-16 minis. Plus to avoid any uniformity in the ranks, each figure was painted individually - averaging 2-3 minis per day. <br />So, your kind words are much appreciated!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-11244276235520853482014-06-21T04:55:03.398-07:002014-06-21T04:55:03.398-07:00Thanks Chris, would be so cool to see some landskn...Thanks Chris, would be so cool to see some landsknecht from your hand! Feels good to have the first block down and to be on track with this project. The period is really growing on me too. The rivalry of Francis I and Charles V and the colorful armies of the time is all quite enough to fuel inspiration for a large collection. I'm really just lurking about now waiting for Pro Gloria to release their plastic landsknechts and projected Gendarmes :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-79278769527357447362014-06-21T04:47:33.805-07:002014-06-21T04:47:33.805-07:00Cheers, much appreciated. Colors are Foundry as us...Cheers, much appreciated. Colors are Foundry as usual, but I'm experimenting in multilayers and thinned up colors to smoothen edges, happy you liked the result.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-77215137193786848562014-06-21T04:44:54.291-07:002014-06-21T04:44:54.291-07:00Thanks Stephen, it's a very pleasing period to...Thanks Stephen, it's a very pleasing period to paint!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-34955793390094182792014-06-20T21:31:17.561-07:002014-06-20T21:31:17.561-07:00Truly a fantastic job.
I like these colors and det...Truly a fantastic job.<br />I like these colors and details<br /><br />But do you know who smashed Tércio, their superiority on the battlefield<br />and where this happenedmaximexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096663908456909910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-68788544789464173572014-06-20T20:17:52.141-07:002014-06-20T20:17:52.141-07:00Just when I start to think nothing is quite as bea...Just when I start to think nothing is quite as beautiful as Napoleonics in 28mm, I see this, Landsknechts at their best! A fest for the eyes. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-17782552612328658502014-06-20T14:49:28.426-07:002014-06-20T14:49:28.426-07:00Stunning work! The colors are vibrant and superbl...Stunning work! The colors are vibrant and superbly executed. You tempt me...Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-85964110906570971092014-06-20T14:22:15.114-07:002014-06-20T14:22:15.114-07:00Absolutely superb! Great use of colours in there o...Absolutely superb! Great use of colours in there on this most eye-catching (and I don't mean on the actual pike points!) of units.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440418250366404723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-2062375529807701162014-06-20T11:52:34.836-07:002014-06-20T11:52:34.836-07:00Lovely looking figures, I like the standard bearer...Lovely looking figures, I like the standard bearers armour. Pro Gloria actually do a Frundsberg figure if you were thinking of including him in the ranks?Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-66413747637442823942014-06-20T08:46:09.853-07:002014-06-20T08:46:09.853-07:00Wonderful looking troops - a tribute to a colorful...Wonderful looking troops - a tribute to a colorful period.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.com