War of the Roses

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.