While the Mojo has not returned it is slowly coming back. I wanted to paint something different and that was generally useful but not too taxing and that I was happy to muck up if need be. I did not muck it up!So here are 5 (I think) Foundry medieval Peasants! Well I know there is 5 of them I am just not sure they are foundry but I will claim they are until someone tells me other wise.
All the colours are from the artist Pieter Bruegel (a Dutch renaissance painter circa 1525) and as he was alive at the time I am going to trust his colour choices. Why am I painting peasants?
No I am not thinking about Wat Tyler, instead it has occurred to me that the game of "En garde!" we played a weekend or two ago did not have all the possible options. I was short of servants ruffians and general low value troops and I know a couple of people in the club DO value quantity of troops over quality of troops. So some farm larbourer types were always a good idea. So from left to right they are armed with : a side Axe (think hatchet but for trimming "Green Wood", Adze, pitch fork, felling axe, and wooden club. All of which would exist on a large medieval farm or timber yard so all are perfectly suitable for improvised weapons. Rummaging through the lead pile it seems I have a number of peasent types so I have prepped 5 more ready for paint. Mostly scythe armed so they should be along shortly.The final picture is JUST to embarrass my cousin. I made her some Fudge and those that have had some will know that it is extremely rich so she has had her sugar rush for the day, that is for sure.
I love fudge hmmmmmm...... Oh yeah and the peasants look great too >_<
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy, let me know if you are going to Selwg! If you are maybe I will make some.... NO PROMISES!
DeleteAah sorry dude, I'm on shift at the mo, might look at getting it off. Are you doing a table?
DeleteNo table at Selwg. If not no worries I am sure I can make some for you sometime. But it will not be as big a bar as that
DeleteMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, fudge! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThose peasants would make great zombie fodder in Zombicide: Black Plague.
Thanks Bryan. I am sure the peasants could find several different uses Zombiecide included.... But for now En Garde is where they are planned to be.
DeletePeasants are handy to have in lots of situations. These are excellent. I am also enjoying En Garde!
ReplyDeleteThank you Adam. I have 5 more started (only just prepped really) and yes peasents are so handy in so many situations. I remember buying this bunch thinking that the storming of Frankenstien/Draculas castle might be a fun game!
DeleteWhen I saw the post title, my initial thought was "I know the Rejects are an 'ornery bunch, but to publically vilify them on your blog..." ;)
ReplyDeleteNice work on these chaps :)
Thank you Tamsin. No Insults are implied to anyone in this post. All the Rejects are good upstanding English men of fine character and deportment.
DeleteWhat a sweet post, Clint ;-) I'll get my coat...
ReplyDeleteThanks Blax.... Groan!
DeleteLOL Sweet looking minis Clint they do look like Foundry. Fudge is looking yummy as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brummie. One day we will have to meet and I will have to make some fudge for you. (Ok you the missus and the kids!)
Delete"Milord, bad news I'm afraid. The peasants aren't revolting"
ReplyDeleteGreat looking bunch Clint and I love the colours too.
Thank you Joe. It would not be blogging if no one pointed out just how revolting the peasants were! I was expecting the comment much sooner and from someone else!
DeleteGreat job on the peasants!
ReplyDeleteAll the attention is stolen by the fudge however, I am still waiting for them since 2013!
Thank you mathyoo. I shall have to remember to send you some.... I keep forgetting I think it is a senior moment!
DeleteGreat looking peasants (that sounds a bit weird) and a 'sweet' gift for your cousin.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt. I am supposed to be painting more today (Saturday) but I am not sure I can face it. But more peasants will get done sooner or later....
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