Time to put down the Napoleonics for a bit, and finish up my ECW Scots Covenanter army...
The decision for a temporary change of gears was made easier by the realization that I had all but run out of the bases I use for my Napoleonic Infantry and Cavalry!
Never fear, though, I placed an order with Litko to take advantage of their 25% off pre-black Friday sale.
I used Delta CC "Roman Stucco" for the coats of this regiment.
This flag design is recorded as being one used by the regiment. Like the rest of my Scots, the figures are by Old Glory.
Looking Good! I have a pile of 28mm Pike&Shot somewhere in the Mountain of Shame, I might just be inspired to dig them out after seeing yours
ReplyDeleteI do love Pike and Shot era units; ECW was my second period (after Napoleonics); like them, still painting new units 50 years later!
DeleteLovely work Peter and the tartans slung over their shoulders adds a lot of colour and variety.
ReplyDeletePainting the tartan on them isn't too bad, and adds a lot to the look!
DeleteVery nice looking regiment Peter. I need to get back into painting mode.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard; I believe I have some Assyrians to get to... Kind of waiting to see if the Historicon 2025 theme influences the games I run this year!
DeleteGreat coat color, like the color of the bonnet as well. Grinned about the Litko sale, just sent out my order.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe. Actually the first time I can recall them having a 25% off sale!
DeleteVery nice looking regiment, really like the colour of the coat, works rather well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie; almost "buff coat" like.
DeleteVery handsome regiment! Love the coat color. ‘Roman Stucco’ is a new Ceramcoat color to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jon! I've had that color for a few years now. As you know, Ceramcoat has taken to changing their colors and names MUCH more in recent years; it used to be that most of their colors remained stable for years!
DeleteExcellent work Peter and it's always good to have a change! As it happens, my own ECW collection should be in action on Sunday as we celebrate gaming buddy Julian's birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Keith. ECW on your schedule next week sounds good after the recent false start!
DeleteSplendid looking troops and a nice coat colour!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain! The color reminds me a bit of ACW "Butternut".
DeleteA very fine body of troops there Peter! I like the coat colours especially and the flag really sets them off. Quite wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe color is probably a bit of a stretch; the Covenanter coats are usually described as "Hodden", which has been taken to mean grey, but likely applies to any homespun, undyed wool. Thus the majority of my Scots wear shades of grey, but I have a few brown coated ones, with these chaps being at the far "yellow" end of the spectrum.
DeleteSir John is sorta beige?!
ReplyDeleteLovely, as usual Peter!
Regards, James