June 2, 2011

Militia Vignettes

As I mentioned in an earlier post, my armies will be based on 50x50mm stands of 4-6 models each for infantry. I want to build a lot of character into the units and maybe one in four stands will be true vignettes...



My plan for command is to base three models on half hexes in the manner of the Napoleonic units Barry Hilton and Dave Imrie. This makes it easy to combine the rank and file stands in any combination and still ensure that the unit's colors will be in the center of the unit, no matter the formation.


I'll have shots of a couple of finished units next week!
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  1. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Sorry guys, no more ammo, running away now...

    Excellent job!

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  2. Ray RousellJune 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I like the idea about the half command base, very well painted by the way!

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  3. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Are you having Litko make the half-hex bases, or are you cutting them yourself? I've half a mind to do something similar for my Thirty Years War officer figures.

    I do like how the vignette/character idea plays out.

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  4. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)June 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Lovely painting!

    Christopher

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  5. quindiaJune 2, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks, guys!

    Rob, I cut the hexes in half myself... I figured I could probably make that much effort, though I bet the folks at Litko would make half hexes for you if you asked...

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  6. RodgerJune 3, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Excellent painting as always.

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  7. CoyotebdJune 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Hmmm, I may have to rethink my basing with your half-command base idea. At this stage I was just planning to manually center the command when I first base the unit, but then you can't expand it later.

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  8. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Nice Clarence. I've also been thinking of following David and Barry's lead for command stands. Is there any particular reason you've opted for half-hexes instead of semi-circles?

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  9. quindiaJune 3, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    The half-hexes are what Barry and David are using now (I know Barry did some half circles earlier). Hexes are probably easier to cut in half and get two equal pieces...

    Circles would work just as well...

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  10. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Are you varnishing the cut edge, or leaving it plain?

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  11. quindiaJune 3, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Interesting question, Rob. I don't always paint the edges of the Litko bases, as their natural color is very similar to my paints, but the cut edge is lighter so I probably will. It may not be important since the cut edge will always be placed against the unit.

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  12. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I'm asking because I don't paint the edges of my Litko bases - I like that varnished look. So I was hoping you'd found a way to match it.

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  13. Doc SmithJune 4, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Great idea - great vignettes. Can't help but noticing one of 'em running away. Damned militia - what are you afraid of - they're only British regulars! 8-0

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  14. Flags of WarJune 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Great minis as always.

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