Here is the first half of my Hastings Retinue. I bashed through these as fast as I could. I just used my black wash method rather than the length Dip method. I just wanted to get them done and based.
Painting half the unit at a time is nice and relaxing. I also think with less figures to do at a time, you actually do a better job on each one.
I do like the character at the front. I painted the Hastings livery colours on a few guys.
These were still pretty quick to do, laying down base coats then washes and finally, highlights.
I have left a space at the back for a ninth billman as I thought it didn't look packed enough.
For the armour I used chrome paint from Vajello. It's very shiny and perfect for this period.
Update: An extra man has been slotted in so the ranks are nice and packed.
Update: The second part of the company is now done. I want to add a Hastings banner to it, so I have left a space.
I painted a chequed pattern on a helmet and this became the officer on the base.
This is how the company will look in Test of Resolve, one base behind the other. By adding a few extra men, the unit looks much more beefy and realistic.
Update: Hastings' Retinue gets it's strange motif at last. I like the idea of having quite a few standards fluttering around, so will try to add at least one to ever unit.
I used a bit of weathering dust from Tamiya to dirty up the banner a bit.
I've used slightly different blues and reds on the livery coats, colours certainly weren't standised in the period.
Update: The second part of the company is now done. I want to add a Hastings banner to it, so I have left a space.
